Leonard Funk was a soldier in the war. Barely over 5 feet tall, Funk was as fierce a fighter as the U.S. Army produced during World War II.I mention Funk, a Western Pennsylvanian and a winner of the Medal of Honor, because I interviewed him in the long ago. HeĢƵ dead now. And because tomorrow ...
Once upon a time, many years ago, mayors of Pittsburgh would annually leave the confines of the Smokey/Steel City for the hinterlands of Western Pennsylvania.These campaign-style trips were apparently meant to convey goodwill, leading to an improved understanding between the city and places ...
The stonecutters at Mount Rushmore have been told to hold off on crafting that Trump head.Impeached, one-term presidents who fell short in two, consecutive, popular votes don’t make the Mount Rushmore cut.Meanwhile, the man who would be king, except in kingdoms controlled by voters and votes, ...