Saturday, June 29, 2013

St. Thomas A' Becket Parish Festival 2013

Jefferson Hills, PA
Jennifer Harmon, 13, of Brentwood (left) and her cousin Rachel McGough of Jefferson Hills react while riding the "Cobra," Saturday, June 29, 2013 during St. Thomas A' Becket Parish festival.

Baldwin Borough Pool

Baldwin Borough, PA
Monica Ruvolo laughs as her daughter Laila Ruvolo, 4, of Baldwin Borough tries to braid her hair Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Baldwin Borough pool.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Caste Village 4th of July Celebration

Whitehall, PA
DJ Steve Maffei Jr. of Baldwin Borough goes over the top while providing the entertainment during Caste Village's annual 4th of July celebration Friday, June 28, 2013.

Alex Stanley, 6, of Elizabeth Township sits on the shoulders of Ron Schwarz of Brentwood while listening to DJ Steve Maffei Jr. during Caste Village's annual 4th of July celebration Friday, June 28, 2013.

 Layla Lakits, 4, of Jefferson Hills dances during Caste Village's annual 4th of July celebration Friday, June 28, 2013.

Lucianna Panza, 1, of Baldwin Boro enjoys some cheetos while waiting for Caste Village's annual firework display Friday, June 28, 2013.

(from left) Ryleigh Cranmer, 4, and Noah Cranmer, 2, both of Brentwood play with sparklers while their aunt, Nickki McNaughton of Brentwood helps out while waiting for Caste Village's annual firework display Friday, June 28, 2013.

Crafton 4th of July Celebration parade

Crafton, PA
Autumn Bonner, 10, (left) and Kara Bonner, 8, both of Crafton wait for candy to be tossed during Crafton's annual Crafton Celebrates Parade.

A retired Crafton Fire Engine leads the way down Steuben Street in Crafton during Crafton Celebrates 38th annual celebration.

Monday, June 24, 2013

New Carnegie Police Chief

Carnegie, PA

Former Carnegie Police Chief Jeff Harbin (right) hugs new chief Jeff Kennedy while Kennedy was sworn in Monday, June 24, 2013 at Carnegie Borough building.

Former Carnegie Police Chief Jeff Harbin

Carnegie Mayor Jack Kobistek swears in Jeff Kennedy as Carnegie police chief as Pennsbury Village Mayor Lucy Harper and former Carnegie police chief Jeff Harbin look on at Carnegie Borough building.

New Carnegie police chief Jeff Kennedy (right) pins a badge on former Carnegie police chief Jeff Harbin after Kennedy was sworn in to his new position at Carnegie Borough building.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

R.I.P. Bobby "Blue" Bland

I took these photos of Bobby "Blue" Bland at Pittsburgh Blues Festival at Hartwood Acres July 2012. At that time I didn't realize I was witnessing a living legend. Bland has been making hits since the late 1950's and even made an album with B.B. King. As he was escorted to the stage with help from band members he sat down and asked if his chair could be moved closer to the audience. They obliged and moved him a bit closer. Bland went on to to play "Turn on Your Love Light," where an audience member (pictured below) shouted back, i'll turn on your love light Bobby! Blues fest security later made arrangements for the two to meet after the show. She got to meet an idol and get an autograph. As she was wheeled away Bobby "Blue" Bland yelled back I love you (pictured below) to the long time fan he just met. 

January 27, 1930-June 23, 2013
R.I.P. Bobby "Blue" Bland