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Pittsburgh HistoryJanuary 15

How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame Inductees?

Ten famous Pittsburghers were honored with bronze stars on the Walk of Fame in the Strip District last fall. Test your knowledge on thes...

Portrait of American educator and television personality Fred Rogers (1928 - 2003) of the television series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' circa 1980s.
Pittsburgh HistoryDecember 18, 2025

Ho Ho Ho-w Well Do You Know Pittsburgh Holiday History?

See how well you know this merry time of year in Pittsburgh!

a retro trolley decorated with lights and a wreath
Pittsburgh HistoryDecember 2, 2025

The Worst Snowstorms and Coldest Days in Pittsburgh History

Look back at Pittsburgh's coldest recorded temperatures, deepest snowfall, and historic winter weather.

A Pittsburgh asphalt truck with a snow plow attachment on Dec. 16, 1914.
Pittsburgh HistoryOctober 23, 2025

Where Are Famous People Buried in Pittsburgh?

Test your knowledge of well-known Pittsburghers and their final resting places at local cemeteries.

entrance to Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburgh HistoryAugust 22, 2025

What Do You Know About Pittsburgh’s Bridges?

Pittsburgh is home to hundreds of bridges. Take our bridge quiz to test your bridge knowledge.

A bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh HistoryJuly 11, 2025

How Pittsburgh Got Its ‘H’ Back

In 1891, Pittsburgh lost its “H,” sending locals on a campaign to restore the silent (yet mighty) letter.

A “Pittsburg” book at the Frick family’s Clayton mansion.
Pittsburgh HistoryMay 21, 2025

Impressionist Painter Mary Cassatt Was a Suffragist From Pittsburgh

Mary Cassatt traveled from Pittsburgh to Paris in the 1800s to study and hone her skills as an impressionist painter.

"Feeding the Ducks" by Mary Cassatt, 1895
Pittsburgh HistoryMarch 21, 2025

Pittsburgher Daisy Lampkin’s Impact on Civil and Women’s Rights

Daisy Lampkin impacted the politics of the state as suffragette, civil rights activist, organization executive, business woman, orator, a...

three photos of a woman from the mid 1900s

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A young person using an indoor climbing gym.
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Pittsburgh's BestJuly 22

Feeling Crafty? Check Out These Pittsburgh Yarn Shops

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Colorful yarn hanks hang across a wall.
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Neighborhood GuidesJuly 8

Get To Know Morningside

Grab coffee at Kafair, take a sewing class, watch a soccer game, and more in Pittsburgh's Morningside.

Breakfast bites at Ka-Fair Coffee & Cakery. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)