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Author (Nothing. Everything. 2023), historian, columnist, essayist, founder of Make Room for Kids at Mario Lemieux Foundation and co-founder of PastFinders.app

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Artist Thaddeus Mosley standing in front of his large wood sculptures while holding chiseling tools

Artist Thaddeus Mosley standing in front of his large wood sculptures while holding chiseling tools

1Hood Media reporting on Threads that artist Thaddeus Mosley passed yesterday at age 99. This man was a seemingly ageless legend. Worked at his gorgeous art even at age 99. What a loss, but what a life. πŸ–€πŸ’›

07.03.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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On second look, it still doesn't seem like a match ...

06.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I checked that, but I couldn't match up the photos. I'll look again more closely

06.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh, does anyone recognize this bar in Won’t Back Down or is this a set built at a sound stage?

06.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed! I’m so excited to see it

06.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Loved the food and vibe there!

02.03.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh, hang out in Homestead more. I was sad to see Dorothy 6 close. Had food and drinks with my pals @woy.lol and @jimlokay.com at Eighth & Hays. Their food is awesome and this mezcal drink is one of my faves. Plus you get a little show with it. Not an ad!

01.03.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

I know we had a few drinks but is this English Mike

01.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh. Hear me. Go outside and look up. Find the moon. Jupiter is blazing beneath it. Two stars near Jupiter are the twins Pollux and Castor of Gemini. Further down, that crazy bright diamond is Sirius. Look up to the right. That’s Orion with his belt pointing to Sirius. Perfect night.

26.02.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 96 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Good afternoon to Sidney Crosby and only Sidney Crosby for never once disappointing me even for a single moment.

25.02.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bill Mazeroski. What a legacy. What a life. What a moment in time as that ball sailed away. I hope he’s somewhere on a field of dreams having a game of catch with Roberto. πŸ–€πŸ’›

23.02.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mom whose 7-year-old has brain swelling from measles still wouldn’t vaccinate EXCLUSIVE: South Carolina parents living in the state’s measles epicenter tell Rhian Lubin of their devastation after their unvaccinated 7-year-old son, Ethan, developed encephalitis, a complication f...

I'll never understand why Christians such as these choose the state of mind that their God has "chosen" their child to suffer and be paralyzed and they will simply await a miracle. Why do they not instead ask if the creation of the vaccine WAS the miracle? www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

21.02.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black Medics, Ahead of Their Time, Gain Belated Recognition

β€œFor training..sought the advice of Dr. Peter Safar, an anesthesiologist at the Univ of Pittsburgh. Already famous for having developed CPR, Dr. Safar had been preaching the importance of rendering emergency medical care to patients before they reached the hospital”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/u...

20.02.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I bet it rhymes with Mittsburgh Porterly

19.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Noticed a young woman with special needs waving goodbye to a photo of Fred Rogers in the elevator at Heinz History Center. I asked her if she enjoyed his exhibit. She said she took 102 pictures of it because she loves him. Then I walked outside and saw this. So, a good day in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. πŸ’›πŸ–€

18.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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a brown dog wearing a pink collar is laying on a couch ALT: a brown dog wearing a pink collar is laying on a couch
17.02.2026 00:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooooh. Good to know. I wouldn’t mind the heft if it saves me from having to grab the whole telescope when I just want to take a quicker look at things. Thanks!

17.02.2026 00:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Pittsburgh, it’s a rare night. Crystal clear skies, no moon and it’s not bitter cold. The sky is stunning, especially Jupiter, Orion and Sirius. Jupiter is in Gemini, so it’s right next to the twin stars. Go take a peek!

17.02.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dear Pittsburgh, The Porch at Schenley has a $10 mocktail flight and it’s a delight. Not an ad!

12.02.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art has a new immersive experience that tells the story of Pittsburgh by dropping you right into paintings of the city since the early 1800s. It is one of most beautiful museum experiences I’ve ever seen. It grabbed my breath. The museum is free. Not an ad.

11.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Literally don't know how to act.

This has been a Pittsburgh weather post 😎🌀️

10.02.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

50 degrees?? Hellmouth opening somewhere on Route 28 next week for sure.

09.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's 31 degrees outside, Dorito. I'm personally already melting in this heatwave 😎

09.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We generally read the very broad category of book club fiction but there has honestly been no book in the last three years that we all loved. At best we get to "it wasn't bad" or "I liked it." And we generally dislike our book picks more than we like them. We're the worst (but also the best haha)

08.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Well I need to visit this ASAP. I don't struggle with SAD, but I've just about had it with this winter's snow and bitter cold. Done!

08.02.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I hate when it's my turn to pick a bookclub book because I only read non-fiction history books while we generally read fiction. Please help me by recommending outstanding fiction you've recently read that would spark discussion. If you're in a bookclub, what have you read recently that was good?

08.02.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 0

Magical! I was not blessed by one

05.02.2026 01:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today in like one block on the North Side, it was folding chair, bar stool, dining room chair, folding chair, baby gate, bar stool, step stool, folding chair. Championship snow behavior. No notes.

04.02.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oakmont weighs ban on ICE agreements after local arrest A local immigrant's arrest is prompting Oakmont officials to pursue a ban on formal ICE agreements.

And kudos to Axios and @ryandeto.bsky.social for covering it

www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

03.02.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can someone explain to me why the Post-Gazette has zero coverage of the Oakmont dad detained and still imprisoned by ICE despite having a valid work visa, Real ID, SSN, driver’s license and no criminal record? Kudos to the Trib for their ongoing coverage.

03.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0