‘Round about Pittsburgh: Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013
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Local amusement park Kennywood has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1898. Originally started as a destination point for streetcar riders on the weekends, Kennywood was started by the Monongahela Street Railway Company. Andrew Mellon, the majority owner of the company, was instrumental in leasing... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Changes to be made at EQT
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013
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Changes to EQT Corporation business operations will go into effect later this year. EQT Corporation and People’s Natural Gas announced on December 20, 2012, an agreement had been reached for People’s Natural Gas to purchase EQT subsidiary Equitable Gas Company. Equitable Gas Company is EQT Corporation’s... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: The Legacy of J&L Steel
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
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Even with most of the steel industry gone, Pittsburgh is still known as the Steel City. When people think Pittsburgh & steel, they might think of the Steelers or steel workers. People may also think of Pittsburgher Andrew Carnegie, who revolutionized the steel industry in the Pittsburgh region. Andrew... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Amtrak Service to Stay
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
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Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, his administration, and Amtrak have reached a deal to keep daily Pittsburgh to Harrisburg passenger train service. Daily passenger train service from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg was in jeopardy due to state maintaining and funding. Those who use Amtrak service daily... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: A Pittsburgh Special
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 22, 2013
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This is a special for ‘Round about Pittsburgh. Every city has interesting history and facts, and without a doubt, Pittsburgh is one of these cities. The following information is a list compiled of interesting facts about Pittsburgh history. The Pittsburgh Pirates & Boston Red Sox... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Westinghouse Nuclear Moves Forward
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 14, 2013
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Westinghouse Electric Company announced on March 11, 2013; the completion of the first concrete pour at their AP1000 nuclear facility under construction in South Carolina. The next day Westinghouse announced the company signed an agreement with The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd, to... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Harold Betters – A Pittsburgh Legend
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013
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Harold Betters or as some Pittsburghers call him, Mr. Trombone is one of many jazz musicians to have grown up in the Pittsburgh region. Originally from Connellsville, Pennsylvania Harold Betters quickly became a Pittsburgh Legend among the city’s local jazz clubs. For over four decades the man... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Schenley High Sold
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 28, 2013
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A former High School in the Pittsburgh Public School District has been sold. Built in 1916 in North Oakland, Schenely High School was named after Pittsburgh philanthropist Mary Schenley, who donated the land the school, was built on. Edward Stotz designed Schenley High School in a triangle shape. ... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh History: Horne’s & Kaufmann’s
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 26, 2013
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Horne’s and Kaufmann’s department stores that once graced downtown Pittsburgh for over 100 years might be gone but will always be remembered. Both department stores had numerous locations around the city but remained headquartered in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Joseph Horne started his department... Read more »
‘Round about Pittsburgh: I Scream for Ice Cream
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
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Known for the legendary Skyscraper ice cream cones, Klondikes, and Chipped Ham, the name Isaly’s was once well known throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania. With headquarters in Youngstown Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Islay’s was the first restaurant, chain grocery and deli store. During... Read more »
