These two parks, located about an hour north of Pittsburgh, are essentially neighbors, but they are completely different experiences. McConnell’s Mill is a rather quiet place, with a playground and a few trails, as well as the mill itself, of course; although the park proper is far larger than it might initially seem, most of its activity is concentrated more
Yes, the Library with books – the actual Carnegie Library on Carson St. – which should not be confused with the bar named “The Library” which is also on Carson St. just a block away. The bar has drinks but not many books. On May 20 you will be able to drink in the actual library library – for their Deconstruction Party. A fundraiser more
Prince Gallitzin State Park, located in Cambria County, is not the easiest state park to access, which lends it a remote charm. That said, when I visited last summer, the campground was rather crowded (though not overwhelmingly so), all of the best parking spots in the fishing areas were taken, and the lake was populated with a healthy number of boaters, more
Ok, Erie is hardly the most obscure selection for a day or weekend trip from Pittsburgh, but it deserves a mention here, if only as a reminder, because Presque Isle State Park is simply one of Pennsylvania’s most enjoyable state parks and one of the best ways to spend a Saturday off. One of the factors that paradoxically makes Presque Isle so magnetic more
If you really love Pittsburgh – you will vote. The May 2011 Primay Election is May 17. Today – APRIL 18 is the last day to register to vote before the May election. You can use the super easy registration tool from Rock the Vote here. Fill out the form, print it out, sign your name and put this in the mail before the end of today. Follow more
The Climate Ride is a bike ride from New York to Washington, DC in May that raises money to support sustainable solutions and environmental causes. There is also a Climate Ride in California in the fall. Transition Pittsburgh, a newer group in Pittsburgh focused on community building and sustainable development, is organizing the Pittsburgh more
It is shaping up to be a super spring weekend in Pittsburgh. We know that Friday is a hockey night in this town – but here are some things to keep you busy until game #3. You can listen to IheartPGH chat live with Jim and Randy on WDVE 102.5 FM most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. The Tech Fair CMU now calls this Spring Carnival – but more
