This Weekend – Eat Christmas Cookies, Shop Local
Friday: Sewickley Light Up Night Shadyside Shop and Rock – live music, fashion shop, shopping on Walnut Street (think Holiday Jam on Walnut) I Made It Market for the Holidays @ Bakery Square Saturday: Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour - shop…
There is Still Time to Help Save Xmas & Win Some Pgh Stuff Too!
I wanted to post a reminder about supporting Community Human Services Holiday Gift Project. The response to my post earlier this week has been amazing. This is a great way to highlight some local business owners that have donated items…
Thunderbirds and Armadillos
For my first post as your new events blogger, I’d like to take the chance to visit one little slice of life. The place was The Thunderbird Cafe in Lawrenceville, the time was Friday, November 16th at about 9:20. I’d…
Map & Compass Orienteering in Frick Park – Dec. 1
Some of the most popular posts here on this blog have been about scavenger hunts – so we wanted to share this event from the Western PA Orienteering Club. This Saturday, December 1, 2012 the Western PA Orienterring Club is…
Help A Pittsburgh Non-profit Save Xmas!
Let me start this post by giving credit to the Pittsburgh bloggers AND blog readers. Remember back in September – I wrote a post about how the Light of Life men’s shelter was in desperate need of underwear – Pittsburghers…
A Weekend of Events to Skate into the Holiday Season
Like it or not the holiday season swings into gear – today! Can we please go back to calling it Sparkle Season? Celebrate light up night downtown this evening or at one of the many other light-up-night-like events around Western,…
Guide to Light Up Nights Around Western PA
Light up night means Downtown Pittsburgh will be hustling and bustling and basically looking like a city after 5pm. If the crowds aren’t for you – never fear – there are a bunch of light up night festivities happening in…
Bringing Back the Book Shops – You’re Invited to the East End Book Exchange Grand Opening
Last July my friend Lesley wrote a post about wanting to open a book shop in Pittsburgh. I wrote a follow up post reminicing about all of the book shops that used to be open in Sq. Hill and Oakland….
Tue. Nov 13 – Propelle Holiday Happy Hour
One of the questions we are asked frequently is how do I meet new people in Pittsburgh? If you are looking to network with other women in business – then Propelle is the organization for you. Propelle was founded a…
This Weekend in Pgh – German Traditions, A Secret Pinball Clubhouse, Historic Murals
Steel City Roller Derby – Battle of the Burgh Sunday, November 11, 2012 Doors open at 5pm, actions beings at 6pm Allegheny Avengers vs. Penn Bruisers
What the What is a “Weihnachtsmarkt” ?
A Weihnachtsmarkt is a traditional Christmas street market dating back to the late middle ages. Yes folks, Halloween has passed, election day is over and it is time to begin the holiday celebrations. Fortunately you don’t need a DeLorean to visit…
Join Our Team: Writers Wanted
We’re looking for some new interns to join the team to help us with writing and social media for both IheartPGH and BlogLocal. We have had some great interns in the past who have moved on to new jobs and…


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