John Fetterman, Public Servant - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBMar 23, 2018 · I was born in Reading, Pa., on Aug. 15, 1969. My parents, Karl and Susan Fetterman, were both only 19 years old at the time, so I was an “unplanned event.” But my mom and dad did get married and, as I matured and came to understand the circumstances surrounding my birth, the knowledge helped … John Fetterman, Public Servant Read More »
Front Page - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBby Vicky A Clark. In the business of collecting art, father and daughter, Henry Clay (1849-1919) and Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984), were a formidable duo. Helen was devoted to him, never changing Clayton, their Pittsburgh home, after her father decamped to New York. She chose to remain in his shadow, but he did include her early in his pursuit ….
A Very Short History of Pittsburgh
WEBGeography comes first. Close upon the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, one gets a sense of westward flowing waters, but a map of Western Pennsylvania shows the Allegheny flowing south and the Monongahela north, almost at right angles to the Ohio. A fourth river, the Potomac, comes into play by bringing the coast … A Very Short History of Pittsburgh Read More »
Buon Giorno Café - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBMay 20, 2011 · Buon Giorno Café is one of those. The café offers contemporary Italian food served by Eastern Europeans, with names such as Katarina and Masha, whose accents remind you of a lazy day at a trendy Black Sea taverna or an afternoon in a tavern on Pittsburgh’s South Side, back when folks still spoke the language from the “old country” at …
The Bigham Tavern - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBAug 30, 2012 · The Bigham Tavern. In the early 20th century, weary men from Mount Washington finished their factory shifts on the banks of Pittsburgh’s three rivers and ascended the sharp cliff to Grandview Avenue on several inclines, disappearing above the cacophony and grime. Their throats were parched and burned from the dense smoke that led James Parton ...
Continuing to Evolve - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Whatever contributions Isaac Morley and J.B. Stilley made as mid-19th century municipal engineers have been lost in the mists of time. But we do know they made history. In April 1846, the pair received the first two engineering degrees from the Western University of Pennsylvania, later the University of Pittsburgh. In 2021, the Swanson School … Continuing to Evolve Read More »
Pittsburgh Mayor: Who is Bill Peduto?
WEBAug 20, 2013 · Renee Rosensteel. Most likely to be Mayor // A self-described “student of cities,” Bill Peduto is poised to capture the city’s top job. August 20, 2013. For his first vacation after his victory in the May mayoral primary, Bill Peduto booked his own stops, packed his own bag and took only one close companion: his iPhone.
A Look Inside Google’s Unconventional Bakery Square Offices
WEBJun 25, 2018 · Created in collaboration with local architecture firm Strada, Google’s office space in Pittsburgh’s East End is playful, unconventional and inspiring with many places to both work and relax. See for yourself in these images by photographer David Aschkenas. Images originally taken for Strada. David is a self-taught photographer making fine ...
1972: Triumph and Tragedy for Pittsburgh Sports Fans
WEBThe new decade had started off well for Pittsburgh sports fans. In January 1970, the Steelers used the top pick in the NFL draft to select Terry Bradshaw, a strong-armed quarterback from Louisiana Tech. Drawing comparisons to the comic strip character Ozark Ike, he looked to have the talent to lead the Same-Old-Steelers, after decades of mediocrity and failure, to an NFL championship.
Where the Dead Go - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Stroll through Pittsburgh’s historic Homewood Cemetery on a clement day, and it’s hard not to feel oneself shuffling off this mortal coil for a spell. The serenity of the rolling, tree-lined hills against the backdrop of Frick Park; the acres of carefully maintained plots featuring everything from angels to obelisks to massive granite mausoleums; the … Where the Dead Go Read More »
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