Kool Kutz by Justin Merriman


Malcolm Howard, 23, of Clairton, holds his son, seven-month-old Malcolm Jr., as he gets a haircut at Kool Kutz in McKeesport on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.

Space Capsule by Justin Merriman

Walnut Grove Assembly of God's Pastor Bill Galus of Brighton Heights, looks at a passing plane as he stands in his homemade space capsule in front of the West Mifflin church on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Pastor Galus is staying in the capsule for a week to raise money for youth programs and as a teaching opportunity for students at the church's school.

Medical Examiner by Justin Merriman

Dr. Karl Williams, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner, talks with members of the media during a press conference on the announcement that the office has been awarded grant funds to process rape kit tests on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. 

Michael Vick Protest by Justin Merriman

Nicole Shoff of Bethel Park, front, and Brian Kuhn of Shaler, center, protest against Michael Vick outside of Heinz Field prior to the start of the Steelers final preseason game against on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.
Tony Tomasi, 20, of New Brighton, right, argues with Connie Bartins of the North Side, left, as she protests against Michael Vick outside of Heinz Field.  "Steelers nation is ashamed," Bartins said of the hiring of the controversial quarterback. Tomasi asked, "Why doesn't he deserve a second chance?"
Clair Smith of Oakland bares her tattoo of her dog, Odie, a pug, as she joins in the protest against Michael Vick .