Pittsburgh Profiles: Elsie Hillman – A Woman Unafraid of Going Into the Trenches
Elsie Hillman-A Woman Unafraid of Going into the Trenches If Pittsburgh were to have a royal family, it would have to be the Hillmans. But unlike Queen Elizabeth, who is a benign figure head presiding...
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Credit unions or banks?
What’s the Difference Between a Credit Union and a Bank – (and Where Should I Keep My Money)? Credit unions or banks? It’s not a case of “you say po-tay-to, I say po-tah-to.” They are not the same...
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Pittsburgh-The Birthplace of Mixed Martial Arts Matches
Pittsburgh-The Birthplace of Mixed Martial Arts Matches Since ancient times, men have been debating and fighting over who is the toughest guy around. In 1979, that age-old question was posed by two...
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The Duquesne Incline: Pittsburgh’s City Treasure
The term “national treasure” is often bandied about when talking about monuments such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, or the Washington Monument. Is there such a thing as a city treasure, and...
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Pittsburgh Profiles: Mayor Sophie Masloff – Authentically Pittsburgh
Mayor Sophie Masloff: Authentically Pittsburgh An Unlikely Mayor Jewish, a septuagenarian, and a woman without a college education, Sophie Masloff was a mayor unlike any other Pittsburgh had ever seen...
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Should You Rent or Buy a Home in Pittsburgh?
Owning a home has been an integral part of the American dream for decades, but one person’s dream can be another’s nightmare. If you are moving to the area, or simply looking for a place of your own,...
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What the Heck are Constables and Does Pittsburgh Need Them?
You’ve probably heard the term constable before, but do you know exactly what a constable is and what one does? Unless, you’ve had a run in with the law, you may not. Constables Go Way Back...
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“Sharon Needles: How a Mid-Western Boy in a Dress Found a Home in Pittsburgh
Caustic, vulgar, outrageous, funny, charming, honest, insightful, successful, tragic, Sharon Needles could be described by any of those terms, and she could also be called a Pittsburgher. Unless you...
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“Pittsburgh Steelers” Greats and Their Fans Have Worn Ruts in the Road to Canton
To borrow a saying from the late great Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ franchise is a classic example of Bob Prince’s sports maxim the “hidden vigorish.” According to Prince,...
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All Hail Emperor Chaz! Coach Chuck Noll Built the Foundation for the Steelers...
Very few people throughout history have had the title “emperor” bestowed upon them—Augustus, Constantine, Napoleon—Chuck Noll. Although not a leader of a country, the late Steelers coach headed the...
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter: North America’s Oldest Site of Human Habitation
The story alone of how Meadowcroft was discovered is the stuff that makes for good folktales or points to the hand of Divine Providence. On November 12, 1955, Albert Miller, a farmer and history buff,...
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High Hopes for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Diverse opinions, laws, and research, as well as the varying positions of politicians, physicians, advocates, activists, and governmental agencies, like a cloud of pot smoke in a college dorm room,...
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It’s a Pittsburgh Wedding!
You get married in Vegas, you may expect a kitschy, glitzy type of wedding. You get married in New Orleans, you may expect to strut down Bourbon Street behind a Dixieland Band. You get married in...
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Pittsburgh Phil: The Greatest Plunger of Them All
There is no such thing as luck. It’s a fancy name for being always at our duty, and so sure to be ready when good time comes – Edward George Bulwer-Lytton Pittsburgh’s past is replete with colorful...
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Bars We Like
If you Google fictional bars, a long list of watering holes comes up, ranging from The Sopranos’ The Bada Bing, Harry Potter’s The Hog’s Head, Archie Bunker’s Kelsey’s to the iconic television show...
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Summer Recipes
Welcome to Popular Pittsburgh’s “Summer Recipes” Section! A perfect place to find that easy to follow recipe sure to put the Zing in your Spring. We will continue to add new delicious choices over...
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Gulf Tower History
The Gulf Tower was originally built as the headquarters for the Gulf Oil Company in 1932. It is located at 707 Grant Street downtown. The tower was built on the same location as the first oil refinery...
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Loving the Laurel Highlands
Loving the Laurel Highlands There’s something invigorating about heading to Steelers training camp in Latrobe and watching the players work out in the shadow of the majestic Laurel Highlands. But if...
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Unique Wedding Venues in the Pittsburgh Area
A Bridal Bouquet of Unique Wedding Venues in the Pittsburgh Area Perhaps this has happened to you. You attend several weddings in a short period of time, and after a while, they all seem to blend into...
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Randyland
Randyland: Pittsburgh’s Kooky, Colorful Art Museum The adage advises “Bloom where you are planted.” In the case of Randy Gilson, he not only bloomed but he also painted, created, and transformed a...
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