UPDATE – I know there has been some issues with being able to sign up for the pool. 1. Register at CBSSports - http://www.cbssports.com/registration 2. Then go to the IheartPGH group - http://iheartpgh.mayhem.cbssports.com Here is what CBSsports reccomends: Yes, the system will require each member to have his/her own unique and password more
Although Cook Forest is definitely one of the better-known recreation areas in western Pennsylvania, it’s always good to remember those sorts of places and then actually make the effort to visit them; it’s too easy to take institutions for granted (a perfect example is the Allegheny County library system, but more on that in a future post). The fire more
Chritian Lander, author of the widely popular blog and book Stuff White People Like will be giving a free talk at CMU on Tuesday. If you haven’t checked it out before – Stuff White People Like – is a list of things that has been called the preppie handbook for today’s generation. It is fascinating and often totally hilarious. I think more
I have been thinking a lot about how Pittsburgh could be an amazing urban test lab for some of the best ideas from around the country. Pittsburgh is a big city that isn’t too big and Pittsburghers are passionate and ready to help other people who are in need. I continue to be awestruck by just the power of the bloggers who have been collaborating more
A recreation area headed up by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers might not seem to demand a particularly high spot in one’s personal pantheon of places to picnic, walk, or swim. However, Crooked Creek, located a few minutes south of Ford City, is one of this writer’s all-time favorite places to spend an afternoon, regardless of the season. Picnic groves, more
One of our favorite organizations here in Pittsburgh is celebrating a big anniversary this week. LUPEC is short for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails turns 10 this year. LUPEC was founded here in Pittsburgh in March 2001 and there are now many LUPEC chapters around the country – classy cocktails are being celebrated in places more
Keystone State Park, located northeast of Greensburg, can admittedly be a minor hassle to get through for Pittsburgh residents (can we all agree that Rt. 22 is a pain? Thank you.). However, if you’re willing to make the drive, it’s definitely a great way to spend a day off. Most of the park is built around Keystone Lake; fishing and boating are more
