The world’s view of Pittsburgh this year was synthesized through a treasure trove of viral social media posts. Here are some of the stories and images that started in our city and sparked online frenzies throughout 2017.
No. 1: Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Upper St. Clair steps down after the Post-Gazette reveals the pro-life legislator urged his mistress to get an abortion.
No. 2: Post-Gazette photographer Steph Chambers captures images of Major League Baseball umpire John Tumpane saving a woman from committing suicide on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
No. 3: Mayor Bill Peduto leads the charge in the backlash over President Donald Trump’s declaration that, “I represent Pittsburgh, not Paris.