Local History
From public spring-fed water fountain to local landmark, a brief history of the Catahecassa monument in Schenley Park.
In this “park” was once a spectacular example of the early-19th century colonial Creole plantations.
“He was a man that didn’t sit down,” owner Leah Chase said in an interview. “I’d feed the freedom riders, we’d sit down, and we’d talk. But he wasn’t like that. He was always on the move.”
Hello, Pittsburgh! Very Local Pittsburgh set up camp at the intersections of these three rivers to continue in the footsteps of our forefathers, exploring the Pittsburgh wild to help you survive and thrive in this fair city.
A small street in Shadyside is one of a handful of streets left in the world that is still paved in wooden blocks.
It was a small sign in Morgus’ laboratory above the Old City Ice House: “Fight Mental Health.” In its own way, this sign represents everything that is loved about Morgus the Magnificent and his assistant Chopsley, and even represents everything about this city’s personality in just three words.
In April of 2018, the City Council unanimously voted to rename a section of Press Street Homer Plessy Way. Here’s Why.
We always get curious to what the view is from the outside looking in.
Everybody’s talkin’ ’bout us, y’all. And, of course. Why wouldn’t they be?
Tomorrow, a 105-year-old time capsule found near City Park will be opened. What would we put in a New Orleans time capsule today? We want to hear from you.