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Welcome to a PublicSource feature, Under the Keystone, that features profiles of interesting people throughout the state.
We had an idea that a series of photos and videos of Pennsylvania people might actually help bring the state together and help readers understand what a variety of enthralling and disparate personalities live here.
Take Joe Bonadio, a fascinating Pittsburgher, musician, former golf pro and colorful character who lives with zest at the age of 90. Oh, he also lives on Pittsburgh’s steepest street, which is also one of the steepest in the nation. He was photographed by Michael Novara, a Pittsburgh attorney and photographer.
If you know an interesting character in your area, or you’re a photographer or videographer who would like to profile one of these people, send an email to swalsh@publicsource.org.
Standing nearly 30 stories above downtown Pittsburgh, Al Williams — a third-generation ironworker with 36 years of experience — is in his element.
The 54-year-old has logged roughly 70,000 hours working on countless structures around Pittsburgh. That’s included PPG Place, Consol Energy Center and the Liberty Bridge. Now he’s working on the newest addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline, the Tower at PNC Plaza.
