Sunday, June 12, 2016

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.

Monday, May 30, 2016

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.

Friday, January 1, 2016

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.

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.