Westmoreland County Fair - 8/23/2016

Using a cotton swab filled with sugar water, Carissa Kelly (5), of Greensburg, feeds a monarch butterfly at the 4H Butterfly House, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

Danielle King (10), of New Alexandria, studies a monarch butterfly at the 4H Butterfly House, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

Colton Zundel, of New Alexandria, with his boer-cross goat, Todd, is named overall showman champion, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

Corey Culley, of Blawnox, and his son D.J., share an air-born moment together aboard the Yoyo swing ride, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

Chloe McDevitt (8), of Penn Hills, and her sister Caroline, take a ride aboard Sampson the dromedary camel, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

With a little help from some bungee cords and a trampoline, Athena Koutsouliou (13), of North Huntington, performs a mid-air somersault, Monday afternoon at the Westmoreland County Fair.

Washington County Fair - 8/21/2016

Amanda Hackinson (20), of Monongahela, is crowned Queen of the 2016 Washington County Fair by outgoing 2016 Queen Rachel Naser, during opening night, Saturday evening, August 13, 2016.

Devin Hager of Farmington rides his bull, Diesel Smoke, in the Washington County Fair Rodeo on opening night, Saturday, August 13, 2016.

McKinley Midler (4), of Avella, gleefully hits the Super Slide during opening night of the Washington County Fair, Saturday evening, August 13, 2016.

Sunday's activities at the Washington County Fair were repeatedly interrupted by sporadic rain storms throughout the day.

Gino Bioni, of Claysville, assists with flood control, resultant of the heavy rains at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Savannah Barnard (12), of Canonsburg, and her quarter/thoroughbred mix horse, Charlie, take first place in the Pets On Parade event at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Adalan Boardely (10), of Hickory, dances with her goat, Ape, during the Market Goat Show at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Wes Hileman of Upper St. Clair performs "I'm Going Free" by Jailbreak during the gospel music event at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Royce Karpy, of Eighty-Four, delivers a short sermon about being led on the right path during the gospel music event at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Jack Demnyan, of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, delivers trolley rides throughout the day at the Washington County Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Skyelar McConn (11), of South Fayette, grooms and conditions Snowflake, the white New Zealand rabbit at the Washington County Fair, Monday, August 15, 2016.

Cody Edgar, of Lowhill, spools the bobbin of his quasi-saxony wheel during the spinning contest at the Washington County Fair, Monday, August 15, 2016.

Mon Valley Jazz Ensemble - 8/7/2016

Don Aliquo Sr. leads the Mon Valley Jazz Ensemble for the Music In The Park concert series at Palmer Park on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The Jazz Ensemble switched performance nights with The Solitudes who will, instead, perform on August 21.

Kenneth Powell plays baritone saxophone for the Mon Valley Jazz Ensemble during the Music in the Park concert series in Palmer Park, Sunday evening.

Kevin Clark plays keyboards for the Mon Valley Jazz Ensemble during the Music in the Park concert series in Palmer Park, Sunday evening.

James Cope plays trombone for the Mon Valley Jazz Ensemble during the Music in the Park concert series in Palmer Park, Sunday evening.

Pittsburgh Pride Equality March and PrideFest - 6/12/2016

Lisa Sinatra of Pittsburgh waves her flag and wears her colors proudly as she rides in the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The annual PrideFest is organized by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh which seeks "...to be a vigilant catalyst for change that produces increased opportunities and a high quality of life for the LGBT community in Western Pennsylvania."

Miranda Vey (front) and her riding partner Megan Solomon of Dykes on Bikes prepare to lead the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March through the streets of Downtown during PrideFest 2016.

Sha Sha Nolan of Pittsburgh marches through the streets of Downtown during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.

Gabby Watt of the Oak Street Stables rides high atop her horse, Chance, during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.

Churches and various religious organizations from around the city came out in support of LGBT equality during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.

A protestor, who wished to remain anonymous, stands on a Downtown corner during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.

Darryl Wylie leads the Capital Pride Marching Band along Grant Street during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.

Paige McMullen of the indie electronic band Tomboi performs at Pittsburgh PrideFest on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Larry Gubash and Lindsay Rodwick of the Pittsburgh Pride Color Guard perform a dance routine to Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men" during the annual Pittsburgh PrideFest.

Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service - 5/30/2016

Flags are exchanged during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day service at Churchill Cemetery on Monday, May 30, 2016.

Charlie Gledich, of Turtle Creek, plays Taps during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service at Churchill Cemetery. Gledich has been playing the bagpipes for the Syrian Shriners for over forty years.

Kelly Kelly, Mayor of Turtle Creek, reads "Observations in Memorial Day, 1996" by Jesse Brown, Secretary of Veteran's Affairs during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service at Churchill Cemetery.

Sergeant Bill Moore of the United States Marine Corps speaks at the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service at Churchill Cemetery. Sergeant Moore spoke about the difference between mourning and re-cherishing life and the fallen, and also of the value of the American flag.

George Fritsch (left to right), Frank Hunter, Kris Esghy and Keith Alghen of "The Un-4-Gettables" barber shop quartet perform a medley of armed forces fight songs, one for each branch of the United States Military, during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service at Churchill Cemetery.

World War II Veteran Private First Class Joseph T. Capone of the 104th Infantry Division (left) and Tristen Slacka of the United States Navy place the wreath during the annual Wilkins Township Memorial Day Service at Churchill Cemetery.

Polar Bear Plunge - 1/1/2016

The 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at Yough River Park in Connellsville, Pa. on Friday morning, January 1, 2016.

Hunter Breakiron, 12, of Mt. Pleasant signs in at the tables for his first ever Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1, 2016 at Yough River Park in Connellsville. 

Frank Gailey of Connellsville emerges from the Youghiogheny River with his grandson Jasper Galley during the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge, Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016 at Yough River Park in Connellsville.

Debbie Hoover of Uniontown poses for a photo with the Connellsville Polar Bear during the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge, Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016 at Yough River Park in Connellsville.

Kerry Bell of Connellsville and his Golden Retriever, Spartacus, emerge from the Youghiogheny River during the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge, Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016 at Yough River Park in Connellsville.

Emily Durst (left) of the Connellsville School District shares a hot chocolate with Gina O'Nell, 12, of Connellsville during the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge, Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016 at Yough River Park in Connellsville.

Approximately 400 people participated in the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge, Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016, at Yough River Park in Connellsville.