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Have You Been to TechShop Yet? A Few Ways to Meet Pittsburgh’s Maker Space.

One of my favorite places in Pittsburgh, that I am surprised that more people don’t know about, is TechShop Pittsburgh.  Hack Pittsburgh created Pittsburgh’s first maker space back in 2009, and continues to offer programming and events for Pittsburgh makers today.  When TechShop Pittsburgh opened two years ago, it provided more opportunities for Pittsburghers to collaborate and innovate. TechShop is community makerspace.  TechShop is kind of like a gym, but for making things instead of working out.  For a monthly fee, members can come to the shop and use any of the equipment.  TechShop has a woodshop, metal shop, 3d… Read the rest

Links Worth a Look – June 14th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: Fizzy Drinks Class – Hack Pittsburgh hosts a class on Fizzy Drinks – the history, techniques, and equipment behind a range of fermented carbonated beverages. Also will be making root beer. Sat – June 26. La Gourmandine – New French Bakery Opening in Lawrenceville this week – A couple from Paris has moved to Pittsburgh and will be opening a French bakery on Butler Street. The soft opening is on Tuesday. (via Pittsburgh Magazines Eat Street) Book – "Rooney: A Sporting Life" – New book from Pitt history professor Rob… Read the rest

Spring Has Almost Sprung – Radio Round Up – March 19, 2010

Here is what we discussed on WDVE today – you can listen to IheartPGH chat with Jim and Randy of the DVE morning show most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. Craft Night at Hack Pittsburgh Friday, March 19, 2010 – Doors open at 6pm, Crafting starts at 7pm Check out Pittsburghs first Hacker space, make some custom buttons or bring a craft project to work on and I am sure you will learn about 3d printing too Would You Be My Neighbor Day @ Pittsburgh Zoo In honor of Mr. Rodgers Birthday – Kids get in free Saturday, March 20,… Read the rest

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