On the cover: Illustrator Dan Wintermantel depicts a festive skating scene at the rink at PPG Place — a winter destination in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.

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S P O T L I G H T

The truth about Pittsburgh's air
You can't see the air pollution anymore, but it's here // by Jeffery Fraser

Magnificence in Montana
At the foot of spanish Peaks, a Pittsburgher is building a resplendent retreat // by Douglas Heuck 

Pittsburgh's 3 seasons
A photographic toast to the people behind the games--the fans // by John Beale

How well do you know Pittsburgh today?
How do we really stack up against other regions in health, government, demographics, arts and housing? A special report powered by Pittsburgh Today.

Queens of the court
Pitt and Duquesne coaches bring the sports spotlight to women's basketball // by Jody Diperna

Moving beyond Mayview
As new forms of treatment have made it obsolete, massive Mayview prepares to close // Sean Hamill




What do I know? With Pittsburgh City Schools superintendent Mark Roosevelt
by Jeff Sewald

Reading room 
The Art Rooney story // by Sandra Levis

Vintage 
Festive holiday wines // by Alex Sebastian

Homefront
A Tuscan-style villa // by Marylynn Uricchio



Neighborhood joints
Dot's in McKeesport // by Joseph Mistick

Runway 
Designers parade new looks for a good cause

Jazzy notes
Jazz is alive and well--here's where to find it // by Steve Hallock




Global city

The face of Vietnam in Pittsburgh // by Tom Buell

True grit
The Dick Simmons story // by William S. Dietrich II

Building a better city
Bringing young Mennonites to Pittsburgh // by Bette McDevitt

You'll manage 
by Chris Allison




Publisher’s letter

Man's best friend

Stocks & pedestal
Stocks: Allegheny County airport police; Transit union; Pedestal: PNC; Boyd & Blair

The observer
Slavery's shadow

The citizen
Making a promise // by Saleem Ghubril    

Arrivals
Professionals new to Pittsburgh

On the wing
Prepare for a winter feast // by David Liebmann

Worth the drive
Soup's on downtown // by Barbara Eichenlaub

Last chapter

Place
by Paul g Wiegman


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