This Week in Pgh History
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Steelers Turn Out the Lights at Three Rivers Stadium
Plus, the University of Pittsburgh makes an historic coaching hire.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Last Game at Pitt Stadium
During its 74-year lifespan, the stadium was also the second home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, until the team moved to Three Rivers Stadium.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Water Main Break Floods Gateway Center
The break sent a rush of water, two feet deep in some places, through Downtown streets and nearly knocked KDKA-TV off of the air.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Grand Opening of the Great Allegheny Passage
It was nine years ago that the 35-year project was finally completed.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates' Ownership
The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms 16 years ago are still being heard today.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom
Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An Alligator in the Sewer System?
The late radio host, John Cigna, dreamed up several memorable April Fool's pranks.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The First Daylight Saving Time Takes Effect in the United States
The idea of moving the clock ahead one hour in the spring came from a Pittsburgh industrialist and member of City Council.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick's Day Flood
The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Storm of the Century
Watch video from when Pittsburgh experienced its largest single-day snowfall in history.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers and Pirates Visit the White House
It was a rare visit by two championship teams from the same city in the same year.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Helps Train Cadets For World War II
At one point, 1,000 soldiers preparing for war were living in the Cathedral of Learning.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: ‘Snowmageddon’ Paralyzes The City
More than 20 inches of snow fell in a single day.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Love Affair That Led to an Infamous Jail Break
More than a century ago, two Canadian brothers housed at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting execution escaped with the help of the warden's wife.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The City Records Its Coldest Day Ever
The record-setting day occurred during a frigid cold snap when the low temperature was below zero for four straight days.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Local Connections to a Super Bowl Upset
Three men with deep Pittsburgh-area connections played key roles in what's considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mario Lemieux Returns to the Ice After His First Retirement
After a more than three-year break, the superstar reassured fans within seconds that he had not lost any of his magic on the ice.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: “Sudden Death,” Shot in Pittsburgh, Opens in Theaters
There are plenty of familiar faces in the movie, including Mike Lange, Paul Steigerwald and several Penguins players.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Attack on Pearl Harbor Hits Home and Ends a Movement
The news of the attack came just as an America First rally was slated to begin at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Running Back Tony Dorsett Wins the Heisman Trophy
A senior in 1976, Dorsett led Pitt to its first National Championship since 1937.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: George Washington Arrives in the 'Burgh for First of Seven Visits
Rick Sebak take a look back at our nation’s first president’s many visits. Don’t worry — he saves the best (and first) for last.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mayor Richard Caliguiri Announces Plans for Renaissance II
The plan resulted in significant changes to the city’s skyline but was offset by a sharp downturn in the local economy.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mean Joe Greene's Jersey Is Retired
Watch as some of his former teammates joined thousands of fans to honor Greene, only the second Pittsburgh Steelers player to have his number officially retired.
