If you’re looking for an unusual place to visit downtown, you just might land in jail. Most people spend their time trying to stay out of jail, but the Old Allegheny County Jail is one that you might want to visit—temporarily anyway. The building dates to 1886 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as architecturally significant. It was designed by Henry Hobson Richardson of Boston. It is actually the third courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh. The first was c

Here are some interesting February-related stories tied to Pittsburgh neighborhoods and suburbs. February 1916 – Birth of modern radio Pittsburgh is often called the birthplace of commercial radio. In February 1916, local inventor Frank Conrad made one of the first regular radio music broadcasts from his garage in Wilkinsburg, just outside the city. This work directly led to KDKA, the world’s first commercial radio station. February 9, 1967 – The Penguins are born The NHL off

Family ties can remain strong, even when separated by thousands of miles and 100 years. Sometimes in life we are called to make choices....

The Civil War Room at the Carnegie Library is a mother lode of historical artifacts that relate the story of the conflict from the people...