Torn Down by Justin Merriman

Andre Hall stands near the site of his former home in Sheridan on Monday afternoon, June 10, 2013.  Hall's home was mistakenly torn down. Read more about this story in the Pittsburgh  Tribune-Review.

Color Me Rad by Justin Merriman

Runners pass through and celebrate in clouds of colors at the Color Me Rad 5K at First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA on Sunday, June 9, 2013.  The bright powder, made from colored corn-starch, is thrown at participants as they run through the clouds of colors to complete the race.

WorkLink by Justin Merriman

Robert Whitzell, 48, of Liberty Borough sits on the WorkLink transit bus that he rides to work each day as it sits parked in front of Heritage Community Initiatives in Braddock on Thursday morning, June 6, 2013.  The organization fears the program could end June 30th without federal funding.  The program serves 3,000 Mon Valley residents a year.

Sand Hub by Justin Merriman

Jim Lind, 38, and Carrie Klee Turbiner, 29, owners of McKees Rocks Industrial Enterprises Inc., a growing warehouse and terminal business that’s become a central sand hub in the region, stand in one of their storage buildings on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

CT Scan by Justin Merriman

Linda McIntyre of Collier Township, Director at St. Clair Hospital's Center for Women and Children's Services, looks at a new CT Scan machine at St. Clair Hospital's new $20 million outpatient center in Peters Township on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

Memorial Day Preparations by Justin Merriman

 Nicole Lang, 16, of Butler, a member of Butler High School's ROTC places flags on veteran's graves at Butler County Memorial Park cemetery on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
John Chmill, 60, of Bon Air, is reflected in a monument as he places flags on veteran's graves at Allegheny Cemetery on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
 Andrew Hampe, 17, (left) and Anthony King, 18, both of Butler, members of Butler High School's ROTC place flags on veteran's graves at Butler County Memorial Park cemetery.