Dancers with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School prepare to take the stage during the final rehearsal their performance of "Sleeping Beauty Tribute," at the Byham Theater on Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Pittsburgh.
Ana Alberto, 24, says the rosary as her boyfriend Jesus Gutierrez, 26, looks on, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at their home in Bethel Park. Both Alberto and Gutierrez received DACA status after coming the United States from Mexico when they were children. “Having parents here that are undocumented … only your faith can save you from not being so worried about them,” says Ana. “One of my uncles was deported. We went to see him in jail … It was the saddest thing you can imagine seeing when the only criminal thing is not to have a piece of paper saying you’re legal here.”
Outfielder Starling Marte goes after a fly ball in the first inning of the Pirates home opener against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park, Monday, April 13, 2015.
Seniors wait to process into the marriage vow renewal ceremony held in honor of Valentine's Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Asbury Heights senior living community in Mt. Lebanon. Ten couples, including one couple married for 77 years, renewed their vows Tuesday. "Marriage doesn't work unless God is in the mix. You can't fail with him," says Barbara Murawski. She married Carl Murawski in 1954. "He's still the greatest," Barbara says after 62 years of marriage.
Billy Giles, 24, dribbles with his son after Robert Morris University defeated Long Island University Brooklyn 74-67, Thursday, February 18, 2016, in Moon.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington, is greeted a woman after celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Paul Cathedral, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Pittsburgh.
Campers wait to be called out for ice cream after lunch at Flying Horse Farms for kids with serious illnesses in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Thursday, July 16, 2015. About 80 kids with hematology and oncology illnesses attend the camp from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and as far away as Alabama. Flying Horse Farms' mission is to provide a camp experience for kids who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend summer camp.
Crystal Manich, stage director, helps Adelaide Boedecker, center with her costume as she and other resident artists with Pittsburgh Opera leave a photo shoot for their upcoming production of Mark Adamo's "Little Women," Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Shadyside. Also attempting to keep their costumes out of the snow are Laurel Semerdjian, second from left, Claudia Rosenthal, third from left, and Corrie Stallings, right.
Volunteers with the American Cancer Society hold up lights in tribute to those affected by cancer as the PPG Plaza Tree is lit during the Comcast Light Up Night Friday, November 17, 2017, in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Tyrell Minnifield, #2, Dain Williams, #3, and other players soak head coach Jerry Haslett after Taylor Allderdice defeats Brashear 35-7 for the City League Football Championship Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side, Pittsburgh. This was the first city league championship win for Allderdice since 1967.
Senior class valedictorian Remy McIntyre, center, 18, from Wilkinsburg and other women dance during the junior and senior promendade outside Wilkinsburg High School to show off their outfits before prom, Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Young Marine Lance Corporal John Ackerman of Canonsburg pauses at the heastone of a veteran during the Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Over 3,000 volunteers help place wreaths on the headstones of 9,600 veterans. Ackerman, who plans to join the military when he is older, wanted to pay his respects to those who had served the country. "I don't to be in a grave and not have visitors. It's the worst thing to to happen, to serve our country and no one shows thanks."
Toma Smith, ballet teacher at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, rehearses with soldiers performing in the battle scene of The Nutcracker, at the Benedum Center, Thursday, December 3, 2015, in Pittsburgh. The scene is very complicated and she has to remind the dancers, ages 8-11, to lead with their right foot. "I especially enjoy working with the soldiers because I get to watch them fall in love with dancing and performing. For many of them, it is their first time performing with a professional company and it can be an exciting and life-changing experience for them," Ms. Smith said.
Emile Blackman, #5, is comforted by teammates Nakye Sanders, #20, center, and Mike Lewis II, #1, after Duquesne loses to St. Louis 72-70 during the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena in Uptown, Pittsburgh.
