Great American Breweriana: What's it like ... building a Pittsburgh bar in your basement?
Published on April 24, 2009
Nine years ago, Mike Michalik bought a 1930's-era, 31-foot mahogany bar from the Barbary Coast, an old tavern in Nanty Glo, Pa. that had gone belly-up. more »

What's it like ... pumping iron with Hulk Hogan and a Hell’s Angel?
Published on December 18, 2008
In the early 90s, Irv Dickstein was an executive in Southern California with a hair restoration company. He had a natural thick, curly crop and always kept in shape, figuring it was part of selling a youthful, vigorous image. more »

In the front row of a Barack Obama rally?
Published on October 31, 2008
This is one in a series of stories that goes behind the scenes to explore the unusual, memorable, quirky things people do — and go through — in the course of their lives. On the heels of drawing crowds of 100,000 in St. Louis and 75,000 in Kansas City, Barack Obama's campaign came to Loudoun County, Va., last week. more »

What's it like ... to be a street corner astronomer?
Published on October 16, 2008
At an age when most people are retiring, Herman Heyn, 77, discovered his calling. more »

What's it like — From mob to God
Published on October 02, 2008
Michael Franzese has overseen a multimillion-dollar New York City gambling and loan-sharking ring, made tens of millions of dollars working with the Russian Mafia, and admittedly has been involved in some violent activity. more »

What's it Like ... Getting a a tattoo removed?
Published on September 04, 2008
This is one in a series of stories that goes behind the scenes to explore the unusual, memorable, quirky things people do -- and go through -- in the courses of their lives. more »

What's it like ... Sniffing for cell phones in prison
Published on August 21, 2008

In the dangerous cat-and-mouse game between inmates and prison guards assigned to watch them, dogs are now serving in a new crime-fighting role. more »

What's it Like — To be the happy fall girl?
Published on August 07, 2008
The funny thing was she felt apprehensive right until the very moment she stepped off the four-story building, Jessie Graff said. Then she felt fine. more »

What's it like ... Resting place [video]
Published on July 24, 2008
Every morning, as the dawn's early light reaches the bronze statue of Francis Scott Key, Ronald Pearcey steps down from his porch and opens the iron gate to Frederick's 156 year-old Mount Olivet Cemetery. more »

What's it like playing with fire? [video]
Published on July 10, 2008
Adam Kline arched his back, tilted his head toward the sky and then carefully lowered the flaming tong toward his open mouth. more »