Wow. I learn new things every day. The other day, someone told me about Telefact, a service provided by the students at the University of Pittsburgh. Apparently, it’s like google from your phone. These students can provide any piece of…
Now you can wear your love for PGH all around town. We also have some tote bags too! The catalyst for all of this Pittsburgh love started back in the fall of 2002 during some drinks at the lava lounge….
Some days on my way to school, I am lucky enough to see a bunch of turkeys bopping around on the side of the road. They are very cute and make me smile. Take that, Manhattan! I was curious as…
In this months Utne Reader there is an article about ten cities that are leaning green. In the US – the article talks about Portland, Los Angeles and PITTSBURGH! SustainLane give Pittsburgh the number 1 spot for local food. Pittsburgh…
The Cotton Factory is a little t-shirt shop on Craig St. in Oakland. They have lots of blank t-shirts and lots of designs and you can pick out a design and they will make your shirt for you right there.
Esther’s Sweet Shop is housed in a 3 story building on Brownsville Road in Carrick.* It’s been a fixture in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. As kids, we sold Esther’s truffles, eggs, hard candy, gummies and…
Finally our friend PAT (Port Authority Transit, of course), has introduced an ONLINE TRIP PLANNER. Imagine that! The link: http://ridegold.com/ATIS/pgATIS.aspx The trip planner tells you specific bus routes, stops, departure times, and arrival times you need to get from Point…
SALVO Arts Festival Art meets sustainability. Construction Junction opens its doors for the annual festival of Salvage Arts. Artists will displace thier work and workshops in all sorts of things from mosaics to jewlery will be offered. Lots of entertainment…
I know where I am going to have my next birthday party. Games N’At is an arcade with old and new games – yes they have Ms. Pac Man in the retro game room.
Tonight I went to see Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet at the Byham Theatre (the company does not reside Pittsburgh, but I’ll let it go.) There were numerous heart moments, so I shall consolidate: 1) The doorman with the neat moustache…
The Arts Greenhouse is an interdisciplinary project organized by the Center for Arts in Society at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Fine Arts. They recruit, train and actually record young musical and performing artists. Their 2005-2006 season is just starting, in…
Thanks to WYEP, I can’t listen to commercial radio anymore. And that’s a good thing. The station is listener supported, and they play a mellow, interesting mix of new and old music. I have to admit that sometimes the station…
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