@mpitzpg

A feature writer covering art, architecture, auctions, historic homes, gardens, preservation and a literary series of 10 well-known authors.

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After the Tree of Life shooting, two men found fortitude and friendship. post-gazette.com/life/goodne…

After the Tree of Life shooting, they found fortitude and friendship

After Officer Tim Matson gave his Medal of Valor to the man whose life he saved, Dan Leger donated it to the Heinz History Center 

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Caren Glotfelty will retire from Allegheny County Parks Foundation at end of 2021. post-gazette.com/local/regio…

Caren Glotfelty is retiring from the Allegheny County Parks Foundation

California native worked in state government, taught at Penn State, oversaw Heinz Endowment grants and raised money to improve county parks.

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Art lovers, mark your calendars for Sept. 24, 2022, opening day for the 58th Carnegie International in Pittsburgh, North America's oldest showcase of contemporary art post-gazette.com/ae/art-arch…
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Attention contemporary art lovers. The 58th Carnegie International, North America's oldest showcase of contemporary art, opens Sept. 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh
Manca Ahlin, an architect and artist, creates Gymlacium for Museum Lab in Pittsburgh. post-gazette.com/life/recrea…
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Daniel Libeskind tours Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. post-gazette.com/ae/art-arch…

Daniel Libeskind tours Tree of Life or L’Simcha Congregation

Architect who created master plan for 9/11 memorial in New York City visits Tree of Life synagogue and Hunt Stained Glass Studios.   

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A Latin American Cultural Center will open later this year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania post-gazette.com/ae/art-arch…

Oakland landmark will become Latin American Cultural Center

Art, material culture, history and geography of Latin American, Caribbean countries will be exhibited at the Latin American Cultural Center.

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New Owner Set for Chicago Tribune, Daily News and Baltimore Sun (Published 2021)

The bid by Alden Global Capital, which already owns about 200 local newspapers, had faced resistance from Tribune staff and last-ditch competition.

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This is a dark day for the truth. Alden Capital buys more newspapers and many journalists are going to lose their jobs. When will more Americans wake up and realize that democracy dies when no journalists are there to ask questions of public officials?
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Today's a dark day for journalism. We’re profoundly disappointed and concerned about Alden Global Capital’s purchase of Tribune Publishing. We stand with journalists and civic leaders who are working to build a better future for local news.
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It's time to light out for Lake Erie's lighthouses that are open for tours. post-gazette.com/life/travel…

Presque Isle Light Station and land lighthouse guide boats, visitors to Erie

Since the 1800s, ship captains have navigated safely into channels by watching the flashing beams from two Lake Erie lighthouses.

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After 24 showstopping years, Van Kaplan retires as leader of the Pittsburgh CLO. post-gazette.com/ae/theater-…
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In Toledo, the FBI is asking questions about who is paying for the cost of relocating the wiring for Buckeye Broadband. toledoblade.com/local/city/2…

Toledo's Summit Street improvement project under FBI scrutiny

At least three Toledo city officials in the past year have raised concerns to the Kapszukiewicz administration about the cost of relocating utilities ...

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Broadway shows return to Pittsburgh in October. ! post-gazette.com/ae/theater-…
A library blooms in Braddock. Great work by Steve Mellon of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. newsinteractive.post-gazette…

A New Day | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At 131 years, the first Carnegie Library, Braddock's, is being upgraded for its next audience.

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Here are images of how we gather now. May your reunions be joyful. nytimes.com/interactive/2021…

A Look at How We Gather Now (Published 2021)

Eight photographers captured the joy and cautious optimism as people around the country emerged and came together now that spring is here and vaccination numbers have increased.

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Ladies and gents, I give you the incomparable Margalit Fox, writing about the singular Tempest Storm. nytimes.com/2021/04/21/arts/…

Tempest Storm, Who Disrobed to Enduring Acclaim, Dies at 93 (Published 2021)

One of the most celebrated strippers of her time, she began her career in burlesque’s golden twilight and continued performing into her 80s.

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xitter.cf/andrewrush/status/1385… Love this picture by Andrew Rush, a master of the visual from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Eastern Redbuds still blooming at PPG Place.
Andrew Rush@andrewrush23 Apr 2021
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Anything Erik wrote, for sure, but do not miss Candice Millard's book, "The Destiny of the Republic" and "Hero of the Empire." Also, "The Boys in the Boat" by Dan Brown, but not the Dan Brown who wrote The Da Vinci Code.
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