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How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history

  • Written by Paula Kane, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh
imageTens of thousands of locals will line Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026.AP Photo/Erin Hooley

Downtown Pittsburgh will turn green on Saturday, March 14. Tens of thousands will line Grant Street for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the...

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