Lydia's Love Project by Justin Merriman

Kacy Howard, 15, of Plum helps blow up balloons as the Lydia's Love Project group prepares dinner at the Ronald McDonald House in Lawrenceville on Wednesday afternoon, April 18, 2012.

Mitt Romney by Justin Merriman







Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney stopped at a picnic table outside Bethel Park Community Center today for a planned chat with four Western Pennsylvania couples about his plans to overhaul the U.S. tax system, repeal Obamacare and preserve Social Security if he becomes president.

Secret Service by Justin Merriman

Secret Service agents stand watch as presidential candidate Mitt Romney visits the Bethel Park Community Center on a campaign stop on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2012.

Clean Sweep by Justin Merriman

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl speaks at a press conference as Chief Nathan Harper stands alongside of him on Monday in the Hill District as they announce "Operation: Clean Sweep," a 5 month undercover drug operation.

Reflection by Justin Merriman

Tiffani Keirn, 28, of Monroeville, has her reflection cast on a window at the LeMont during the Operation Backpack Children's Foundation and A Child's Place at Mercy's 2012 Above & Beyond Awards for law enforcement and child protective service professionals on Monday. Keirn, a caseworker, was awarded a prize for her work.

David Jones by Justin Merriman

David Jones, Chairman and CEO of Havas and co-founder of One Young World, poses for a portrait at Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, Downtown on Monday, April 9, 2012.

Sweet Zoo by Justin Merriman


Tana Ford is owner of Sweet Zoo, an eclectic boutique in Bridgeville. Her store features "funky fashion for awesome women," Ford says.

Comforting Embrace by Justin Merriman


Olivia DiBon, 10, a student at Shaler Elementary School, gets a hug from a firefighter after students were evacuated from the school on Tuesday when an air duct suspended over the cafeteria collapsed injuring seven students and two adults.