I. Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

II. Tristan Smith, 5, left, learns to fly fish from Family Tyes school program director Dave Thorn, right, at the Great American Backyard Campout at the Children's Museum. Tiffany DeMoss, Smith's mother, says her son loves to fish, but "he needs to learn patience."

III. Melissa Wells stands inside St. Ferdinand Church. Previously a corporate accountant for 17 years, Wells is seeking help from Hope Ministry of St. Ferdinand to find a new job in forensic accounting or fraud investigation. Many job seekers are now looking to faith-based organizations for employment.


the bomb.

a day in a b-17 bomber.


back to multimedia.

a quick audio slideshow on Joe Grkman, a singer at the hofbrauhaus.







i. something from gummo.
ii. kids with guns.
iii. potter opening night.
iv. green hat.



bridge enthusiasts.

Pittsburgh has more bridges than any city in the world other than Venice, Italy. Allegheny County has more than 2,000 bridges. This city is a dream if you like bridges.

* In case you wondering, in the 2nd picture, the enthusiast is pointing out that rivets are holding up the Andy Warhol Bridge. This is unusual because rivets today are used for pedestrian-only bridges.




community activism.

District 2 Pittsburgh City Council member Theresa Smith walked door-to-door on Merwyn Avenue calling for a Community Clean-up & Block Watch Day following a series of arsons in the Sheridan neighborhood.

summer feature hunt.


fashion show.


kids causing havoc.

Amy Peek, an accountant by day and a new Pampered Chef trainee, gives a kitchenware demonstration. Trends show more people are looking for direct selling jobs to supplement their income.