Monthly Archives: April 2011

Beechwood Farms/Todd Sanctuary

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania has its headquarters at Beechwood Farms, off of Dorseyville Road. Beechwood Farms is probably best known for its annual Apple Jam, which usually occurs in September. The Apple Jam is basically a fall festival geared towards kids, with all the usual activities; face painting, hay rides, etc. Although more

Peeps, Parties and A Pick Up Truck – Radio Round Up

Pittsburgh is waking up from a long winter nap.  Spring is in the air and here are a few ways to get out and about this weekend.  You can listen to IheartPGH chat live with Jim and Randy on WDVE 102.5 FM most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. Attack of the Giant Peeps Friday, April 8 @ Noon The  Peepster – a mobile marshmallow peep more

Beep! Beep! or Rather Peep! Peep! – Look Out The Peepster in Rolling into Pittsburgh

Peep lovers rejoice – thanks to Table Magazine – the Peepster is popping into Pittsburgh for a stop tomorrow. Yes – there is a peep mobile – so look for the giant yellow peep on a VW bug tomorrow. The Peepster will be stopping for photos and to give out free candy on Friday. Meet the Peepster Friday, April 8, 2011 Noon Wood Street more

5th Annual Braddock Chili Cook Off

Here is a tasty event for a good cause (we love good events for good causes).  But first a little background – if you are a regular IheartPGH reader then you probably know a little about Braddock and how there has been some cool stuff happening in what is often seen as an abandoned steel mill town.  If you are a newer reader – first of all hello and more

Prom for a Purpose

In honor of the prom reference – lets start with a little quiz.  What is great about this month’s Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose? a) it is for a good cause b) you get to dress up c) you have an excuse to wear your old prom dress or for the gents – your old powder blue tuxedo d) you get to meet more awesome Pittsburghers e) all of the above The more

Trillium Trail & Salamander Park

The trails themselves might be officially dubbed “Xen’s Trail,” “Upper Trail,” and “Falls Trail,” but locals refer to the collective nature area off of Squaw Run Road as “Trillium Trail,” and indeed, maps recently posted at the site are headed with the moniker “Trillium Trail.” There are two parking lots available; both provide access to the ends more

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, to Speak at CMU – April 11

One of the people I met this weekend at TEDxCMU is the moderator of the Reddit Pittsburgh – who reminded me that this can be a great source for sharing and finding more information about Pittsburgh. What is reddit? reddit is a website where people can share links and photos – others can vote those links up or down and leave comments on the links more