Beechwood Farms/Todd Sanctuary
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania has its headquarters at Beechwood Farms, off of Dorseyville Road. Beechwood Farms is probably best known for its annual Apple Jam, which usually occurs in September. The Apple Jam is basically a fall festival…
Peeps, Parties and A Pick Up Truck – Radio Round Up
Pittsburgh is waking up from a long winter nap. Spring is in the air and here are a few ways to get out and about this weekend. You can listen to IheartPGH chat live with Jim and Randy on WDVE…
The Exchange
Image by Getty Images via @daylife Although it is based out of Ohio, to a Pittsburgh resident, The Exchange might as well be a local institution, with a number of stores scattered about the region: there are stores located in…
Paul’s CD’s
Image via Wikipedia Physical record stores or online music retailers? The primary argument in favor of the former, and it’s a good one, is the simple pleasure that mindless browsing can bring. Paul’s CD’s, in Bloomfield, is a wonderful demonstration…
Crooked Creek
A recreation area headed up by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers might not seem to demand a particularly high spot in one’s personal pantheon of places to picnic, walk, or swim. However, Crooked Creek, located a few minutes south…
Keystone State Park
Keystone State Park, located northeast of Greensburg, can admittedly be a minor hassle to get through for Pittsburgh residents (can we all agree that Rt. 22 is a pain? Thank you.). However, if you’re willing to make the drive, it’s…
Mardi Gras, The Pgh Puffins and Pancakes – Radio Round-Up for 3/4/2011
Here are some of our picks for this weekend and for Mardi Gras celebrations. You can listen to IheartPGH live on DVE on friday mornings at 6:45 (or just sleep in read our updates here in the blog). Looking for…
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…
Raccoon Creek State Park
Image via Wikipedia Raccoon Creek State Park, which is located west of Pittsburgh, near the airport, is worth a visit if you’re ever in the area; there is a swimming area off of the lake, plenty of trails, and simply…
Riverfront Trails…By Malls
One interesting consequence of Pittsburgh’s mad professor topography is the manner in which even the most mundane constructions can be made interesting if they are placed properly. For example, I generally hate malls and outlets, particularly in other cities where…
The Attic
Image by Getty Images via @daylife The Attic, a record store in Millvale, presents one argument against the “.mp3s are killing vinyl and CD” mindset. Upon first entering the store, one is confronted by shelves stuffed with CD’s and singles,…
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