Monday, December 28, 2015

12/28/2015 - Greenfield Bridge Implosion

The Greenfield Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pa. was imploded at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, December 28. 2015. The bridge was constructed in 1921 and spanned over Interstate 376, connecting the neighborhoods of Greenfield and Schenley Park.


Monday, September 7, 2015

Labor Day at Ohiopyle - 9/7/2015

Ohiopyle State Park, Labor Day, 2015
Samuel McClain, 7, of Waynesburg cools off on the natural water slides at Ohiopyle State Park during a hot Labor Day afternoon. 
Tim Masarik, 15, of Greensburg hits the water at Ohiopyle State Park on Labor Day afternoon.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Pittsburgh Pride March - 6/14/2015

The annual Pittsburgh Pride March was held on Sunday, June 14, 2015 on the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pa.. The parade was hosted by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh; a non-profit organization which seeks to promote L.G.B.T. equality.
Andrea Dickson of Brookline polishes her motorcycle in preparation for the start of Pride March. Dickson is the head of the Pittsburgh chapter of Dykes on Bikes which traditionally leads the parade.
Scott "Scooter" Sambuco of Edgewood helps raise the Eons Fashion Antique pride flag to carried down the street for Pride March. 2015 marks the 21st anniversary of the flag which was created by Eons founder Richard Parsakian of Shadyside.
Members of various religious organizations, who wished to remain nameless, protest along Grant Street during the annual Pride March. The message that arrived to share with parade-goers was that homosexuality goes against the teachings of The Bible and should be avoided.
Josh Harris of the Pittsburgh Pride Color Guard twirls his flag during the annual Pittsburgh Pride March on Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony - 5/25/2105

The annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony was held on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Churchill Cemetery.
World War II Veteran Joseph T. Capone, Company E, 415th Infantry, 104 Division, salutes the flag during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony.
Corporal John Chmill speaks about what Memorial Day means to him during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony. Chmill received the Purple Heart for his service in Iraq.
Bo Ronallo of Churchill places a memorial wreath on the grave of his late father, WWII Veteran August Ronallo, during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony.
Master Sergeant William Moore speaks about apprehension of death in the military during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony.
Mary Louise McHattie leads the Sounds of Pittsburgh chorus in a medley of wartime songs during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Ceremony.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

4H Robotics Club - 1/11/2015

Malcolm Patton, 9, of Uniontown and his brother Caleb, 16, complete the assembly of their Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.
Tristan Garner, 9, and Sophia Bendishaw, 8, both of Uniontown, look over video instructions on the assembly of a Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.
Mary Ann Hughes of Masontown, leader of the 4H Robotics Club, discusses the importance of a programable piece during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.
Evan Oravec, 7, of Uniontown and his father J.P. search their kit for the next piece of their Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program - 1/9/2015

Suzanne Marsh of Point Marion explains the assembly line procedure for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.
The Rev. Bev Roscoe (left) of the Point Marion United Methodist Church and her daughter Maria work to pack supply bags for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.
Craig Edmond of Point Marion leads the assembly line for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.