The Ghost Bomber of the Mon: What Really Happened in 1956
A B-25 ditched in the Mon in 1956 and was never found. Here's what actually happened, where the conspiracy theories came from, and who is still looking.
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Chipped Ham: The Pittsburgh Sandwich Nobody Else Understands
Shaved thin, heated in barbecue sauce, piled on a bun. How Isaly's chipped ham became Pittsburgh's most distinctive sandwich.
Inside the Electric Banana, the Tiny Bar That Booked Black Flag
A tiny Bigelow Boulevard bar that went from disco to punk headquarters and hosted Black Flag, Sonic Youth, and a young Goo Goo Dolls.
Three Rivers Stadium: 30 Years on the North Shore, Gone in 19 Seconds
From the Immaculate Reception to a 19-second implosion, here's the story of the North Shore stadium the Pirates and Steelers shared for 30 years.
Graffiti on Baum Boulevard: The Club That Caught Bands on the Way Up
For nearly two decades, Graffiti on Baum Boulevard booked national acts on the way up and gave local bands a stage. Here's its story.
The Legend of Club Laga, Oakland's All-Ages Music Venue
From 1996 to 2004, Club Laga on Forbes Avenue was where touring bands played Pittsburgh on the way up. Here's the real story of Oakland's all-ages venue.
Century III Mall Was the Third-Largest Mall in the World. Now It's a Field.
Once billed as the third-largest mall in the world, Century III sat abandoned for seven years before demolition finished this spring. Here's the full story.
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