West End Overlook Reopens
Wednesday July 30, 2003
Probably the best place in Pittsburgh to view the Regatta Thunder fireworks show, the West End Overlook reopens this weekend after a two-year, $2.1 million renovation.
Photo Gallery: Regatta Fireworks from ... Read More
Quecreek Anniversary
Thursday July 24, 2003
It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the night I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to watch a miracle unfold as nine miners, ... Read More
Pass the Bucs
Wednesday July 23, 2003
Pirates fans feel betrayed as team owner Kevin McClatchy cuts losses and unloads nearly 25 percent of the team's $42 million payroll in less than a week.
Tuesday's trades included third ... Read More
Against All Odds
Tuesday July 22, 2003
They rarely play the lottery and only bought a single, last-minute ticket, yet Scott & Marian Calligan of Cranberry Township came up big winners in the $261 million July 9 ... Read More
Virtual Secretary
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have been awarded $7 million from federal defense officials to develop a virtual secretary, a helpful program that would do mundane tasks. Now, if they ... Read More
Missed the Boat?
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Despite the fact that Meriwether Lewis first launched his keelboat in Pittsburgh on Aug. 31, 1803, the city is not hosting one of the 15 national signature events during the ... Read More
Sausage Swatting Simon - What Was He Thinking?
Thursday July 10, 2003
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Randall Simon was fined $432 and cited for disorderly conduct after swiping at a sausage-wearing Milwaukee Brewers mascot with a baseball bat during Wednesday's game between ... Read More
You Could Be a Multi-Millionaire!
Thursday July 10, 2003
Two lucky winners, one who purchased their ticket in the Pittsburgh area, will split Wednesday night's multi-million Powerball jackpot. The other winning ticket was purchased in Missouri. Since May 10, ... Read More
Do Not Call Me
Tuesday July 8, 2003
I rarely get unwanted phone calls anymore - a welcome relief - since signing up last year for the Pennsylvania Do Not Call List. Today, I expanded my protection from ... Read More
Speak Out! Should Motorcycle Helmets Be Optional?
Sunday July 6, 2003
A measure making motorcycle helmets optional in Pennsylvania was signed into law today by Governor Rendell, bringing an end to the state's 35-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law. The new law, ... Read More
Sit Back & Enjoy the Show! Theater in Pittsburgh
Wednesday July 2, 2003
Did you know that the Mellon Arena (Civic Arena) was originally built for the Pittsburgh CLO? Or that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is home to the second oldest children's theater in ... Read More