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“Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of An American Workman,” which opened Saturday at the Heinz History Center, includes 37 of Kane’s passionately rendered portraits and landscapes.
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On today’s program: Plans were approved for the construction of an office tower in the Lower Hill, but questions remain on how residents will benefit; the city has gathered 13 ambassadors to create equitable food policy and fight food apartheid and insecurity; and a look at the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Pennsylvania.
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On today's program: Infectious disease researcher Dr. Amesh Adalja talks about how although the state is nearing a million confirmed COVID-19 cases, he’s…
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The life of pioneering journalist Nellie Bly will be celebrated during a virtual program Thursday evening.“Trailblazing Women in Journalism: The Legacy of…
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When the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March, museums and other cultural centers around the country were forced to close. Now many have reopened,…
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With Allegheny County in the green phase of the coronavirus pandemic, many museums and other cultural institutions have either reopened or are preparing…
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Homemade art, videos and social media posts about the coronavirus’ impact in Pittsburgh are being sought by the Heinz History Center. People are asked to…
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To this day, more Americans associate Thomas Edison with electricity than they do George Westinghouse.But that’s not only ahistorical, as Michael Mitnick…
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The Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Company turns 150 this year, and to celebrate, Heinz History Center curator Emily Ruby collected stories in a new book,…
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More than two decades ago, Lan Cao published her debut novel, “Monkey Bridge.” It was among the first novels by a Vietnamese-American author about the…