I heart PGH

IheartPGH: a blog about Pittsburgh and people who love this city

You are here: Home / Archives for rmcrandall

Questyinz: Wiggin T-Shirt?

1 Comment

Who wouldn’t want a Sally Wiggin t-shirt?  A reader wrote in:  “Does anyone know where I could get a Wiggin (as in Sally Wiggin) T shirt?  The ones I have seen have a screen print of her head with “Wiggin” underneath…want to buy for a Christmas gift…but don’t know where to find them….Please help!” These shirts are from Marginal Designs:  info@marginaldesigns.com It’s your lucky day!  Feel free to email them about your interest. For people who want other tongue-in-cheek Pittsburgh t-shirts be sure to check out http://www.wildcardpgh.com, or have them custom made through Commonwealth Press http://www.cwpress.com or the Cotton Factory… Read the rest

Questyinz: Outdoor Hot Tub?

Leave a Comment

Image via Wikipedia It’s a Friday in Pittsburgh and light snow is in the air.   Our latest Questyinz Question is quite timely:  “I am looking for a weekend getaway within 2 hours of Pgh. My only requirement is that I have access to a outdoor hot tub. Looking forward to a romantic getaway to sit under the stars in the hot tub enjoying the winter snowfalls.” Preliminary research has come up with a few options, depending on your idea of romance.  Do you want privacy?  That seems to be the determining factor.… Read the rest

Questyinz: Safe and Recommended Rentals for Retirees

5 Comments

Image by www.urbancityarch.com via Flickr Charlene writes: “I just read your article on places to live for young professionals. My question is WHERE WOULD YOU SUGGEST FOR YOUR DEAR OLD GRANNY? I am retiring soon, and (by researching online rental ads) I have discovered that your area is quite affordable, but I do not know which neighborhoods are safe. I was born in McKeesport (a long time ago) so I can speak yinz as well as y’all!” In the 1940s, McKeesport was in it’s prime.  There was employment, culture and all things that make a town thrive.  It was a… Read the rest

Questyinz: Best Areas For Young Professionals To Live in Pittsburgh

6 Comments

Image via Wikipedia A great question came in from jljacobson, who asks: “Best areas for young professionals to live in Pittsburgh?!  Moving to Pittsburgh for a new job and haven’t been in Pittsburgh since age 16. Not sure where to start…Help please!!!” Today is your lucky day, jljacobson! It used to be that there were very few out-of-state students who decided to stay on and make Pittsburgh their home after college. There were also very few graduates that would or could return to Pittsburgh after being away at school.  To be honest, there weren’t many entry-level job options for “young… Read the rest

Questyinz: Where can dogs swim in Pittsburgh?

17 Comments

Image via Wikipedia Alona asked, “We just got a new puppy! He’s a black lab mix – and boy is this heat getting to him. Where’s a good place in or around Pittsburgh to take a dog for a swim? Thanks!” So glad that Alona asked “in or around” as the following places are scattered all over the Pittsburgh metro area.  The good news is that there are a lot of different options to try – check out each of these until you find one that your new puppy wants to call his swimming hole of choice.  Anyone else know… Read the rest