Notorious Pittsburgh is now on sale in paperback and EBook. Notorious Pittsburgh is a collection…
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Another Note Fades – The Aurora Club and Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy
Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history faces yet another challenge as the historic Aurora Club in the…
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Remembering Deputy Warden John August Pieper: A Sacrifice for Justice in the Roaring 1920s
In the annals of history, there are often unsung heroes whose valor and sacrifice are…
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The Castle Shannon Bank Robbery of 1917: A Forgotten Chapter in Criminal History
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Castle Shannon Library. The crowd was…
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The 1990 Pittsburgh Mafia Trial: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Organized Crime
In the annals of Pittsburgh legal history, the 1990 Pittsburgh Mafia trial stands out as…
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Was DB Cooper from Pittsburgh?
In a case more then 50 years old and closed by the FBI 6 years…
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Coming to Pittsburgh?
If you are visiting Pittsburgh or just want a different way to experience downtown, Notorious…
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Prohibition Ends! Drink Up For The 90th Anniversary
I am a day late posting, but we just marked a momentous anniversary. On Dec….
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Last opportunities to hear stories live in 2023
We are fast approaching the end of 2023. I wanted to thank everyone that has…
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Happy Halloween: Is this Pittsburgh’s most haunted building?
When I am at events, I am often asked, “are there ghost stories in your…