A graphic "100 Years Later"

September 21, 2022

History & Houses

The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon takes us back to the days when horseless carriages changed the housing landscape.

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The board for the Mt. Lebanon Monopoly game

May 27, 2022

All in the game

Have you ever played the Mt. Lebanon version of Monopoly? In the 1980s, you could.

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Mike Cahall, chair of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon’s collections and exhibits committee, shows off their latest exhibit.

February 17, 2022

Mt. Lebanon’s ‘Doll Lady’

Stop by the History Center, 794 Washington Road, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Saturday to tour the exhibit. The exhibit will be open through March 30.

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August 31, 2021

A Book for Liberation Day

“Is Paris Burning?” LeboLife blogger Diane Vrabel talks about how this classic book impacted her and its connection to Western Pennsylvania.

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August 26, 2021

A Grim Chapter

On September 22, author Hannibal B. Johnson will discuss the Tulsa Massacre, the deadliest single act of anti-Black violence in American history.

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A large white sphere with antennas sticking out the sides and top sits on top of a tall rectangular structure behind a chain-link fence. This is the Nike Missile Site.

April 6, 2021

Uncovering the Nike Missile Site

You can see it from Washington Road. Learn more about this soccer ball-shaped relic from the Cold War.

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March 26, 2021

Mushrooms for Dinner

Brigitta Day shares a child’s view of Nazi Germany

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March 9, 2021

The Sinking of Pittsburgh’s Titanic

Graham’s Ferry sank on the Ohio River in 1909. Blogger Al Vrabel uncovers the details of this tragedy.

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November 25, 2020

Hear the Bells Ringing

Read about Lebo’s change ringing tower, peal bells and digital carillon.

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November 25, 2020

Fulton’s Farm Lives On in Memory

Longtime congressman Jim Fulton’s farmhouse was a South Hills landmark for more than 30 years.

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