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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum located in Washington County is celebrating 50 years.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Enjoy Your Ride of a Bygone Era

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 24, 2013

Located outside the city of Pittsburgh in Washington County is a museum that has preserved a unique experience for 50 years.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum states a visit is “More than a ride…it’s an Experience!” After a recent trip to the museum, the saying is...

Celebrating 75 years is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak. The ride is considered a Roller Coaster Classic and Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Coaster Landmark Turns 75

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 16, 2013

Although not located in Pittsburgh, a historic structure outside of the area is celebrating an important birthday.  Celebrating 75 years this summer is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak.  The roller coaster opened at near by Conneaut Lake Park in the summer of 1938.  Designed...

The Thunderbolt opened at Kennywood Park in 1968.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013

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...

Logo Courtesy of EQT Corporation

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Changes to be made at EQT

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013

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...

The roofs on certain buildings on campus showcase J&L Steel.  This plaque is located in the Nicholson Center near Romos Cafe.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: The Legacy of J&L Steel

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013

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...

Round about Pittsburgh: Amtrak Service to Stay

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Amtrak Service to Stay

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013

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...

Round about Pittsburgh: A Pittsburgh Special

‘Round about Pittsburgh: A Pittsburgh Special

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 22, 2013

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...

Westinghouse World Headquarters located in Cranberry

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Westinghouse Nuclear Moves Forward

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 14, 2013

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...

Local Jazz Lengend Mr. Harold Betters

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Harold Betters – A Pittsburgh Legend

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013

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...

Round about Pittsburgh: Schenley High Sold

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Schenley High Sold

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 28, 2013

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...

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