Last words on the G-20

A few final thoughts.

It seems that, no matter how much effort those of us here in the southwestern corner of the state have put over the years into altering the reputation of our region and its largest city as that dirty, polluted place that represented some of the worst of what industrialized America had to offer, some things are difficult to change.

All the PR, ad buys, changes in industry and infrastructure, sports championships,…

September 29, 2009 at 11:01 pm | Comments (1)

Notes from the G-20

Pittsburgh was given the chance to shine on an international stage during the recent G-20 Summit, and I think we did a pretty good job. Although the weather could have been a bit more cooperative at times, the city, its people and their hospitality were given rave reviews by attendees, journalists and tourists alike. Even some of the protesters praised the relatively restrained—for the most part—behavior on the part of security forces assembled from members…

September 29, 2009 at 10:59 pm | Comments (0)

Onorato should like this

The Tribune-Review has an interesting

September 27, 2009 at 8:08 pm | Comments (3)

Spotlight on the ‘Burgh

With world leaders, media and protesters set to descend on Pittsburgh next week for the G-20 Summit and attention necessarily focused on everything from security to accommodations to bus schedules, it’s possible that other recent high-profile events hosted by the city may have been missed by those outside of our region. But you’ll have to excuse those of us here in the southwestern corner of the state for being proud of the fact that our…

September 17, 2009 at 10:59 am | Comments (0)

Onorato ready to bask in G20 glow; gets White House boost

Allegheny County Executive and gubernatorial hopeful Dan Onorato will soon enjoy his highest-profile political showcase yet, when world leaders

May 29, 2009 at 9:21 am | Comments (5)