Monthly Archives: October 2010

Are Your Ready to Vote? Polling Place Locator

Image by Theresa Thompson via Flickr Tuesday, November 2, 2010 is election day in Pennsylvania. On the ballot this Tuesday – Governor, Senate, Congress, State House and State Senate For more information on the candidates check out the League of Women Voters Guide to the 2010 Elections Need to know where to vote? Just enter your address below. more

Arbor Aid – Taking Care of Pittsburgh's Trees

I know this is short notice for an event but I wanted to highlight this event and the organization that it supports.  Arbor Aid is the annual fundraiser for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest – which is an amazing group that has been working to preserve, protect and plant new trees in Pittsburgh. You may have noticed that Pittsburgh continues more

The List of Halloween Parties in Pittsburgh

Looking for an excuse to put on a costume this weekend? Check out some of these Halloween parties happening around town this weekend. MadMex Robinson Halloween Party Saturday, 9pm-2am, $10 at the door includes snacks, $6 Margaritas all day.  Call 412-494-5656 to reserve your spot (this event sold out last year). Halloween Elk Haunt Fundraiser more

Where is the Best Bar to Watch the Steeler Game in Pittsburgh?

Image by Rebecca Williamson via Flickr I have been asked this question more than once and I just don’t have a great answer.  There are lots of bars in Pittsburgh and if they have a TV, you can pretty much bet you can watch the game there. But, there are alot of factors that go into making it a great game day location – the menu, the beer selection, more

Food N'at – Some delicious things happening in the Pittsburgh dining scene

Image by nickwheeleroz via Flickr There are some delicious things happening in the Pittsburgh dining scene… E2 is now open for dinner. The folks from Enrico Biscotti opened E2 last spring.  Located on Bryan Avenue in Highland Park – E2 was just serving brunch. They have now expanded to offer dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.  more

Apples, Scavenger Hunts, Marilyn Monroe – Radio Round Up – October 22, 2010

Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend. Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend…. Friday Fest in the Strip Grocery shopping just got a lot better – Happy Hour at Right By Nature Free wine, more

Have You Ever Had A Black Amish Apple?

The answer is probably not – because it is a pretty rare type of apple.  But it is apple time here in western PA and you can get your fill of all kinds of apples at the 5th Annual Apple Fest. Help put Pittsburgh on the mao as the Apple Pie Baking capital of the world!  Complete with an apple pie competition – stop by the union project to pick more