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So you have a business idea…

Image by mbfulk via FlickrPittsburgh has some resources for people that want to start businesses, especially technology businesses.  I have attended some of the work shops at the Tech Council, definitely worth a few hours of your time. I just wanted to highlight AlphaLab (they have a blog here).  I mentioned AlphaLab recently because they have a really great office on Carson St. and were kind enough to host the reception for this years PodCamp Pittsburgh. AlphaLab is a project of Innovation Works that provides support to starting companies, if your project is selected AlphaLab helps with funding, office space,… Read the rest

Dragon Boat Festival 2008

This is the 7th Annual Dragon Boat Festival and this event is kind of special for IheartPGH as it was one of the first things we blogged about in 2005 (and 2006 and 2007. I have attended a few of the past dragon boat festivals – it is a great opportunity to learn about dragon boats and to check out the riverfront park on the South Side. Saturday, September 20, 2008 11am-7pm Dragon Boat Races Learn to Dragon Boat traditional Asian music, dance, and food, plus arts and crafts for the children Visitors are also welcome to try their hand… Read the rest

Jump Rope at the New American Music Union

These are the crappy camera phone pictures I took at New American Music Union (AE promises video from the concert will be posted 8/12/08) on the Southside this weekend.  I’ll be posting better pics along with a picture of the (un)official NAMU Jump Rope Champion 7th grader Isaac who made it to 178 revolutions – soon. (click on the pics to see full-size)      Jump rope history: On Friday night the Roots inspired my boyfriend Ryder to start jump rope dancing with a piece of rope he found by the exit.  Soon he was surrounded by a group of cheering concert-goers.  … Read the rest

Tour of Pennsylvania Rolls Into Town

There are a ton of great things to do this weekend. But I am most excited about watching the Tour of PA. The Tour of PA is like the Tour de France, a huge professional bike race across the state of PA, part of this is in celebration of Pittsburgh’s 250. There are going to be 3 great opportunities to watch the racers enter the finish line and there are a ton of events to go along with the race. I am including the race specifics – where to watch the start and finish below. Here is the short version… Read the rest

Party for a Purpose – The League of Young Voters

Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose is back with another sure to be awesome event to benefit the League of Young Voters Education Fund. Friday , June 20, 9pm-2am @ The Library. Reasons why I think you should attend this event: The People: The Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose people are great. This is a fine group of people that I always enjoy talking to, they have nice friends too and draw a big crowd of good people to benefit good causes. The Cause: I have been a volunteer and cheer leader for the League of Young Voters for as long… Read the rest

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