This Week in Pgh History
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Polio Vaccine Earns Worldwide Acceptance
Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine, first administered in 1954, was declared safe and effective around the world in the years that followed.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride Week
As Pittsburgh Pride expands to record-breaking numbers, we take a look at the first celebration in 1973.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An August Wilson Play Wins Four Tony Awards
‘Fences’ was Wilson’s second play in his Century Cycle to premiere on Broadway, and the only one of his plays to take home the top prize.
This Week In Pittsburgh History: The Pittsburgh Agreement Is Signed
On May 31, 1918, Czech and Slovak immigrant representatives in Pittsburgh came together to sign The Pittsburgh Agreement, which formed the basis for the new nation of Czechoslovakia following World War I.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: A Married Couple Wins the First Pittsburgh Marathon
Lisa and Ken Martin were the first and only married couple ever to win the race, which began in 1985.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers Win Super Bowl XL
The 2006 victory gave the the team their elusive “One for the Thumb.”
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The First Daylight Saving Time Takes Effect in the United States
The idea of moving the clock ahead one hour in the spring came from a Pittsburgh industrialist and member of City Council.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Albert Einstein Comes to Pittsburgh
The physicist spoke in a theater that held only 400 people with another 600 trying unsuccessfully to get in.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Steelers Turn Out the Lights at Three Rivers Stadium
Plus, the University of Pittsburgh makes an historic coaching hire.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Last Game at Pitt Stadium
During its 74-year lifespan, the stadium was also the second home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, until the team moved to Three Rivers Stadium.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Water Main Break Floods Gateway Center
The break sent a rush of water, two feet deep in some places, through Downtown streets and nearly knocked KDKA-TV off of the air.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Grand Opening of the Great Allegheny Passage
It was nine years ago that the 35-year project was finally completed.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates' Ownership
The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms more than a decade ago are still being heard today.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom
Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An Alligator in the Sewer System?
The late radio host, John Cigna, dreamed up several memorable April Fool's pranks.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick's Day Flood
The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Storm of the Century
Watch video from when Pittsburgh experienced its largest single-day snowfall in history.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers and Pirates Visit the White House
It was a rare visit by two championship teams from the same city in the same year.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Helps Train Cadets For World War II
At one point, 1,000 soldiers preparing for war were living in the Cathedral of Learning.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: ‘Snowmageddon’ Paralyzes The City
More than 20 inches of snow fell in a single day.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Love Affair That Led to an Infamous Jail Break
More than a century ago, two Canadian brothers housed at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting execution escaped with the help of the warden's wife.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The City Records Its Coldest Day Ever
The record-setting day occurred during a frigid cold snap when the low temperature was below zero for four straight days.
