A Brush of Kindness /  by Justin Merriman

Constellation Senior Player and defending champion of the event at Fox Chapel Golf Club, Joe Daley, digs along Margaret Rumley, 88, of Verona's sidewalk as part of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's "A Brush of Kindness," on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Summer Fun /  by Justin Merriman

Ashton Krebs, 9, of Springdale plays in the cool water of Sharpsburg's park with Josh Perry, 11, of Penn Hills (background) on Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2013.

"Mighty in Love" /  by Justin Merriman

Pastor Frank Tillman Jr., of Christian Fellowship Center, Church of God in Christ Church, looks at a window that robbers used to enter the North Side church.  The recent burglary was the third since November of 2012.  "We are a small church, but we are mighty in love," said Pastor Tillman.

Stilts /  by Justin Merriman

Amelia Williams, 6, of the North Side gets some help from her mother, Polly, as she attempts to walk on stilts at the Mattress Factory's Garden Party on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

On the Water... /  by Justin Merriman

Eric Whistler, 11, of O'Hara Township, (center), his sister, Maria, 13, (right) and cousin, Drew Meinert, (left), enjoy the warm weather as they spend time on the water at North Park Lake on Thursday afternoon, June 20, 2013.

Connor Michalek /  by Justin Merriman

Connor Michalek, 7, of Hampton who has battled brain and spine cancer for years but has continued to play baseball,  talks with his coach, Bob Tronetti, before his game.  On Monday, his team, friends and family hosted a "Connor Michalek Home Plate Tailgate" at the McCully Field Complex in Allison Park.

Man Up /  by Justin Merriman

Runners take to the streets for the 11th Annual Father's Day Man Up for Prostate Cancer 10K/5K along the North Shore near Heinz Field on Sunday, June 16, 2013.