Pittsburgh is for 2nd Homes and Historic Grocery Stores
Null Space, Chris Briem’s blog with lots of interesting info – often about Pittsburgh, links to this blog post from Otherstream – a blog from a North Carolina resident who has just purchased a 2nd home here in Pittsburgh –…
Telling Untold Tales – Unbeknownst Pittsburgh!
Image via Wikipedia I stumbled upon this event while browsing weekend activities for this weekend at ThisIsHappening.org and this looks like my kind of event – Pittsburgh story telling. A bunch of historians from around Pittbsurgh are digging up some…
Weihnachtsmarkt this weekend is Historic Harmony
Image via WikipediaWeihnachtsmarket is German for Christmas Market. Historic Harmony village, which is about a 25 minute drive north of Pittsburgh, is hosting their annual Christmas Market this weekend (Nov. 15-16, 2008). Now it has been a few years since…
Mr. Rogers, Nancy Reagan and Jimmy Carter – Pictures of the Pittsburgh Quilt
Image via WikipediaWhat do Mr. Rogers, Nancy Reagan and Jimmy Carter have in common? They all signed the Pittsburgh Quilt along with Ronald Reagan, Mr. McFeely and 30,000 other Pittsburghers back in 1988. (Never did I think I would have…
All-Italian-all-the-time – Little Italy Days All Weekend in Bloomfield
Image via WikipediaFriday, Saturday and Sunday (Sept 26-28, 2008) celebrate Pittsburgh’s little Italy. Bloomfield knows how to celebrate – they will have food, music, games and festivities all over Bloomfield. The 2008 festival features free activities and entertainment for young…
Free Admission for Kids at PA State Historical Sites in August
Image via Wikipedia I found this notice at the bottom of last weeks Governor’s newsletter. Before sending the kids back to school, enjoy a day exploring Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is offering free admission for children…
Pittsburgh 150-250 Art Exhibit See how it was, See how it is. Fein Art Gallery April 25 2008 North Side
Mark your calendars for this Pittsburgh art event! You don’t want to miss Pittsburgh 150-250: See how it was, See how it is. An art exhibit at Fein Gallery, April 25 through June 6, 2008. Never before seen images of…
Pittsburghs Signs Pictures Wanted
A few years ago, on Penn Ave, just after you crossed Negly as you drive toward town there used to be this awesome Atari sign painted on the side of the building. It was by far a favorite of mine…
Immaculate Reception in the Final Four – Your Vote is Needed Now
Even if you only know a little bit about Pittsburgh sports history, you know that the Immaculate Reception is an important moment in Pittsburgh and American sports history. Well sports fans, the Immaculate Reception is in the final 4 for…
MLK Day: Bookshelf Building
I think this looks like a great project to do on Martin Luther King Junior Day. The folks from the Sierra Club are great and this is a great project that will be used all over the city. Martin Luther…
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