Redd Up Thread Up is BACK!
In the Fall of 2010, Redd Up Thread Up raised nearly $300 for the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. The event is back again for a warmer weather clothing swap and 100% of the proceeds will benefit East…
2nd Annual Handmade in Marriage is May 21, 2011
Recently a few friends of IheartPGH have decided to tie the knot and have been asking me questions left and right about planning a wedding in Pittsburgh. If you are engaged or involved in wedding planning – then Handmade in…
Drinking in the Library – Friday, May 20
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…
Pittsburgh Mini Climate Ride – April 23
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Walk to End Poverty For All
I am sorry that I didn’t get to post this sooner - there is still time to register! I am happy to spread the word about a great event to benefit a great organization – CHS (Community Human Services). Thanks…
Author of Stuff White People Like to Give Lecture at CMU
Chritian Lander, author of the widely popular blog and book Stuff White People Like will be giving a free talk at CMU on Tuesday. If you haven’t checked it out before – Stuff White People Like – is a list…
LUPEC 10th Anniversary Party
One of our favorite organizations here in Pittsburgh is celebrating a big anniversary this week. LUPEC is short for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails turns 10 this year. LUPEC was founded here in Pittsburgh in March 2001…
Eat Pancakes for Tree Pittsburgh
On Sunday, March 6 from 10am to 2pm at the Double Wide Grill on the South Side you get all you can eat pancakes for $10 and your donation goes directly to benefit Tree Pittsburgh – an environmental non-profit organization…
Soup for You at the Empty Bowls Dinner
Sunday, March 6 is the 16th annual Empty Bowls dinner to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. This is a simple meal of bread and soup. Tickets are $20 per person but that includes a bowl that has been…
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