Pittsburgh

Carnegie Exhibition of Renaissance Tapestries and Prints.

Seamus Esparza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:06:59 -0500

December 19th in the Heiz gallery the Carnegie Museum of Art presents an exhibit culled from their collection. Featuring Renaissance Tapestries and Prints from Northern Europe. Featuring print work from such masters as Albrecht Dürer it is entitled: Gods, Love, and War: Tapestries and Prints from the Collection.

G20 Protests Tear Gassed in Pittsburgh

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:13:11 -0500

Riot police in Pittsburgh fired teargas and pepper spray to break up what it says was an unauthorized G 20 economic summit protests. Many of the marchers wore black and carried signs denouncing capitalism. They tried to head from from a city neighborhood to the convention center, where world leaders are gathering.

G-20 summit in Pittsburgh set to kick off

Bill Freehling — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:49:46 -0500

The G-20 summit is coming to Pittsburgh, Pa., a once given-up-for-dead city that's now set to play host to some of the world's most powerful people.

Pirates Trade 1B Adam LaRoche to the Red Sox

Michael Santo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:17:58 -0500

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Boston Red Sox, according to multiple reports. This appears to be a rent-a-player deal as LaRoche will be a free agent after this season.

G20 Summit In Pittsburgh Next September

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:28:57 -0500

U.S. government has announced that the next G20 summit will be hosted in Pittsburgh, the date of which is Sept. 24 and 25.

2009 Pittsburgh Marathon Results

Michael Santo — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:16:19 -0500

Today was the 20th running of the Pittburgh Marathon, but the first in six year. In the men's division, Kassahun Kabiso, 25, a Ethiopian native now living in the Bronx, edged Jim Jurcevich, 32, by three seconds to win the men's division at 2:22:51.

Peaceful G20 Protest Held in Pittsburgh

BryanLawver — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:15:03 -0500

While protests of the G20 Summit in London turned violent last week, a more peaceful demonstration took place in downtown Pittsburgh.

Three Pittsburgh, PA Police Officers Shot in Domestic Dispute

Michael Santo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:59:57 -0500

Exactly two weeks after four Oakland, CA police officers were killed by one suspect in two separate incidents, three police officers in Pittsburgh, PA have been killed in what began as a domestic dispute in the Stanton Heights neighborhood.

Steelers Join Cardinals in Super Bowl

Michael Santo — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:11:43 -0600

The Pittsburgh Steelers joined the first-timer Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 Super Bowl, with a 23-14 victory over Baltimore.

McCain Volunteer Ashley Todd Attacked, Mutilated In Pittsburgh

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:24:02 -0500

An apparent Obama supporter attacks McCain supporter Ashley Todd and carves letter B into Todd's face.

Louis Langree Leads Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:35:49 -0500

Guest conductor Louis Langree leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the first time in two performances at Heinz Hall: Friday June 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. Langree’s program includes Mozart’s Masonic Funeral Music and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905.” Pianist Garrick Ohlsson is the soloist for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27.

Carnegie Museum Presents In Harmony With Nature

ruzik_tuzik — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:07:21 -0500

For more than 50 years, Donald Robinson has taken viewers on a visual journey with his stunning landscapes and lush wildlife photography. From powerful portraits to intricate, intimate photographs of butterflies and flowers, Robinson explores the world’s wonders with his camera in tow.