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All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says • Dec. 23, 2025, 8:41 PM ET (AP)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident • Dec. 23, 2025, 7:51 PM ET (AP)

Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record previously held by Mario Lemieux • Dec. 21, 2025, 11:19 PM ET (AP)

Steelers outlast Lions 29-24 in wild finish when penalty on St. Brown negates Goff's winning TD • Dec. 21, 2025, 9:24 PM ET (AP)

Steelers receiver DK Metcalf swipes at Lions fan leaning over railing in front row • Dec. 21, 2025, 8:40 PM ET (AP)

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downtown Pittsburgh

William C. Wall: View of the Great Fire of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh: steel mill, 1886

map of Pittsburgh, c. 1900

Duquesne University

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Bank of New York Mellon

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