Category Archives: community resources

Save the Date – May 4th – The Hollywood Theater in Dormont Will Reopen

Local movie theater lovers rejoice! Thanks to a group of volunteers – Friends of the Hollywood Theater – the Hollywood Theater in Dormont will be reopening this spring. May 4th – The Hollywood Theater will host a screening of the PBS documentary The New Metropolis. Looking forward The Hollywood Theater will host the 48 Hour Film Festival, more

Pittsburgh Libraries

Image via Wikipedia The Allegheny County library system is, in this writer’s humble opinion, the greatest single asset the Pittsburgh region can boast of. The libraries are an inexhaustible source of entertainment, knowledge, and wisdom, and because all of the libraries are now connected and materials can be requested from any library within more

So you have always wanted to open a cafe?

Maybe you are sitting at your desk right now – reading IheartPGH and other hilarious blogs – just trying to make it to 5pm.  You have dreams of opening your own cafe – spending your days brewing coffee and talking to regular customers.  Well here are 2 opportunities here in Pittsburgh that might just be the ticket to your own cafe with the support more

Are Your Ready to Vote? Polling Place Locator

Image by Theresa Thompson via Flickr Tuesday, November 2, 2010 is election day in Pennsylvania. On the ballot this Tuesday – Governor, Senate, Congress, State House and State Senate For more information on the candidates check out the League of Women Voters Guide to the 2010 Elections Need to know where to vote? Just enter your address below. more

Arbor Aid – Taking Care of Pittsburgh's Trees

I know this is short notice for an event but I wanted to highlight this event and the organization that it supports.  Arbor Aid is the annual fundraiser for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest – which is an amazing group that has been working to preserve, protect and plant new trees in Pittsburgh. You may have noticed that Pittsburgh continues more

Day of Giving – VOTE for Your Favorite Non-profit

UPDATE 10/13: We just made a donation on PittsburghGives.org to BikePGH – which received over 40% of the votes!  Thanks to everyone who voted.  ALSO – wanted to clarify that the match is a prorated share of the total $500,000 – not a dollar for dollar match – a change from last year.  This is still a great way to help your favorite organization more

I Heart (PLAN)PGH

Image via Wikipedia Did you know that the City of Pittsburgh is in the process of completing a comprehensive plan?  Did you know that they want your opinion regarding an array of issues that affect your daily life?  Would you like to see better signage when you are riding your bike?  What about better public transportation?  Do you spend more more