The “Honking Chair”: A Pittsburgh Tradition That Turns Streets Into Spaces of Remembrance
Across Pittsburgh’s hillside roads and riverside blocks, a humble chair placed near the curb has become a touching symbol of community remembrance. Often accompanied by a handwritten message such as “Honk for Grandma” or “Honk for Mike,” the chair invites passing drivers to offer a brief sound of acknowledgment. What might appear simple at first…