Let’s Get Tarred and Feathered
I am embarrased that I have not posted more about Wigle Whiskey here on IheartPGH. Earlier this summer, the folks who own Wigle helped me to plan a tour and tasting of their fine facility as a going away party…
Cyber Monday Specials from Pittsburgh Businesses
Check out these special Cyber Monday promotions from some of these great local Pittsburgh businesses. We have picked out a gift or two from each of these shops – but make sure to click through to see more great items…
Because Yinz Asked – “Wear You Live” Adds Pittsburgh Maps
Last week I saw the the Kickstarter project for Wear You Live – prints made with figureground maps of different US cities. We have been blogging about lots of map related things over on BlogLocal and I have been on…
Yinz Luv ‘Da Buccos, I Heart Jim Shearer
Jim Shearer, the mastermind behind the web-series “Yinz Luv ‘Da Guins” and “Yinz Luv ‘Da Stillers,” is answering a question he’s been asked ever since he started his homemade, YouTube sports shows three years ago: Do yinz luv ‘da Buccos?…
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…
A Few Short Votes Can Put PGH On the Twitter Map
Okay, Pittsburgh fans – we need to Pittsburgh on the Shorty Awards map. The Shorty Awards are like the oscars of Twitter. Each year they come up with a bunch of categories – and the winners are chosen by who…
Black, Gold and Breakable
The Pittsburgh Glass Center is getting ready for sunday by creating a glass Steelers logo and Vince Lombardi Trophy. I know these aren’t the best photos. You can watch online – they are streaming live on ustream.
Steelers vs. Packers Fan Challenges – Super Bowl Promotions to Support Good Causes
Our inbox is overflowing with interesting, funny and occasionally dumb ways to show off your Steelers pride this week. Here are a few of the promotions that are fun and for a good cause too. Here are 4 of the…
A Beer-Partisan Situation Needs Your Help: Send East End beer to the White House
There is an important Pittsburgh and Steelers related effort that needs your help! This is a matter of Pittsburgh pride. It seems that the White House has placed an order from a Wisconsin brewery for the super bowl, but not…
Twerrible Towel
Nope, that is not a spelling mistake – and if you are a long time reader you know that I was not an A+ student is spelling. But Twerrible is the correct spelling in this case. Yes, the Twerrible Towel…
In Case You Missed It… NPR Story about Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh was featured on NPR last week - From Steel To Tech, Pittsburgh Transforms Itself : NPR. The story talks about Pittsburgh transformation from steel making to technology and includes an interview with Pittsburgh startup NoWait – which I have heard…
Best of Pittsburgh 2010 – Who are You Voting for?
It’s time for the annual City Paper Best of Pittsburgh entries. September 30 is the deadline to vote for your favorite places and things in Pittsburgh. There are lots of categories for voting. And submitting your favorites enters you to…
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