Image via Wikipedia The Allegheny County library system is, in this writer’s humble opinion, the greatest single asset the Pittsburgh region can boast of. The libraries are an inexhaustible source of entertainment, knowledge, and wisdom, and because all of the…
I am sorry that I didn’t get to post this sooner - there is still time to register! I am happy to spread the word about a great event to benefit a great organization – CHS (Community Human Services). Thanks…
While this is a major weekend for Pittsburgh with March Madness, it is also a weekend jam packed with some unique sporting events too. Here is a run down of our weekend top picks that we shared on WDVE this…
UPDATE – I know there has been some issues with being able to sign up for the pool. 1. Register at CBSSports - http://www.cbssports.com/registration 2. Then go to the IheartPGH group - http://iheartpgh.mayhem.cbssports.com Here is what CBSsports reccomends: Yes, the system will…
Although Cook Forest is definitely one of the better-known recreation areas in western Pennsylvania, it’s always good to remember those sorts of places and then actually make the effort to visit them; it’s too easy to take institutions for granted…
Chritian Lander, author of the widely popular blog and book Stuff White People Like will be giving a free talk at CMU on Tuesday. If you haven’t checked it out before – Stuff White People Like – is a list…
I have been thinking a lot about how Pittsburgh could be an amazing urban test lab for some of the best ideas from around the country. Pittsburgh is a big city that isn’t too big and Pittsburghers are passionate and…
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…
One of our favorite organizations here in Pittsburgh is celebrating a big anniversary this week. LUPEC is short for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails turns 10 this year. LUPEC was founded here in Pittsburgh in March 2001…
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…
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…
I know we are so close to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day – but hold on to your green beers because we have to celebrate Mardi Gras first. You need to eat some pancakes and king cake before you can get…
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