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Jim Krenn RAW is a video podcast by Jim Krenn. In this video series is a kind of behind the scenes look at what happens in Pittsburgh when Jim isn’t on the radio. If you are new to Pittsburgh – these videos are a great way to learn about some of the things that are staples here in Pittsburgh. Start with this episode on the Primanti Brother’s more
History lovers, hold on to your hats and pack up your wagons (station wagons) and head out route 30 east to the laurel highlands this weekend – it is a double header of cultural festivals. We are often asked about what are the must-do events around Pittsburgh. Both of these festivals are on our list of favorites. And they happen to be more
Just a short drive north of Pittsburgh on 79N. is the tiny but historic town of Harmony, Pa. The town may be small – but they have got some big things going on. Saturday is the perfect day to drive up and check out Harmony. Harmony Community Day – Saturday, June 18, 2011 11am-6pm website for more info – http://historicharmony.com/communityday.html more
Image by Talke Photography via Flickr You can find out if Oakland is really haunted on one of the Haunted Pittsburgh walking tours. Now if I were visiting any other city – and saw a haunted tour – I would run the other way. I have just never been a fan of touristy, haunted tours – really how haunted could Daytona, FL be? But a haunted tour of more
Image via Wikipedia On Friday, we posted a photo of the very large ship that is docked in the river next to Heinz field. This is the USS LST ship – it served in World War II. The USS LST is usually docked in Evansville but it has been out making a tour this summer. The USS LST is in Pittsburgh September 1-7th. More details about the USS more
Image by garboden via Flickr Looking for some friends who also like to collect beer stuff – well it turns out that Pittsburgh has a club for that too. Olde Frothingslosh is a Pittsburgh beer can and breweriana collecting club and they are always open to new members. I want to join because they have such a great name. In case you weren’t sure more
Image by Jeff Pang via Flickr For the past 10 year a group of dedicated volunteers has been working to bring back the grandness to Grandview Park – and the timing is perfect. The park will celebrate its 100th birthday this Saturday, October 3rd with a big community birthday party. From 15211.org: The Friends of Grandview Park will host a birthday more
