the pittsburgh kid.

Paul "The Pittsburgh Kid" Spadafora was a former IBF lightweight champion. Spadafora pleaded guilty for aggravated assault in 2003 for shooting his girlfriend while under the influence of alcohol. He recently made a comeback to the ring, fighting and defeating Ivan Bustos of Argentina in six rounds.

my 4th of July weekend part V: man on wire.

my 4th of July weekend part IV: regatta.

my 4th of July weekend part III: powerboat racing.

my 4th of July weekend part II: flowers of fire.

my 4th of July weekend part I: carnival

setting up 4th of July fireworks by the West End Bridge.

I. Father Victor Cianca hopes to establish the first St. Mary Magdalene Italian Catholic Church in the Pittsburgh area, which has about 30 followers. "To grow as a community," Cianca said. "You have to have a church and a place to worship." Currently, Cianca holds services inside his home.

II. After the shoot, Cianca asked me to take a picture of him with his father, Victor Cianca, Sr., whose claim to fame was the traffic control cop on Candid Camera.

III. "When I die, I hope heaven is a place where I get to direct traffic," Cianca, Sr., 92, said.

gay pride parade.