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Speaking of Pamela’s, Obama picks Pamela’s Diner and the Steelers

Photo Credit Dunand/AFP/GETTY via Rolling Stone I was just sitting here talking with a friend who had just returned from Pamela’s for lunch about how the banana chocolate chip pancakes are amazing.  Then during the end of the White House Daily Briefing which was running on CNN one of the reporters asked White House Press secretary who President Obama will support in the super bowl.  Robert Gibbs replied that the best breakfast they had on the campaign was at a place in Pittsburgh that they visited with Dan Rooney.  You can’t here Gibbs say Pamela’s but a quick google search… Read the rest

Right By Nature brings Organic to the Burgh

To Pittsburgh’s surprise and pure enjoyment, an organic market just opened on Smallman Street a few weeks ago. The shop, which is 2 city blocks, has everything from fresh baked good (the most delicious chocolate chip pecan cookies), produce ranging from vegetables to exotic fruits, flower arrangements, cleaning products and prepared foods. Right By Nature even validates parking when you park in the Cork Factory garage. How great is that? I’ve been to the market three times now and each time I go back I have even more of a reason to love everthing about it. Just yesterday there was… Read the rest

Pittsburgh's First TweetUP

Hello to all my fellow Pittsburgh enthusiasts. My name is Mandy McFadden and I’m going to be sharing my side of the Steel City with you every week! My first task is to inform you about Pittsburgh’s first TweetUP. I guess I should start with explaining exactly what Twitter is. Twitter is a micro-blogging site that allows users to chat with followers using 140 characters or less. The “tweets” can include links and you can “retweet” messages to ensure proper exposure. Now that you know WHAT Twitter is… let me tell you what value it has. I work for an… Read the rest

Wheeling Through History

Image via Wikipedia This is a steal, maybe I should say steel, of a deal – plus they even have bikes and helmets for you. The Young Preservationists are a great group – looks like an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning in Pittsburgh. I like that they have 3 different tours – a great opportunity to check out a neighborhood that may be new to you. Young Preservationists Association (YPA) Wheeling Through History bike tours, which take place this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. There are three tours from which to choose (tour descriptions are… Read the rest

Good Nights States featured at Spin Magazine.com and Gooskis

A huge congratulations to Pittsburgh based band Good Night States on being featured on Spin Magazine.com’s BuzzCatcher – click here to read the whole review.  Here is what Spin offered as a recommendation for Good Night, States… Recommended if you like… The New Pornographers, The Boy Least Likely To, Wilco You can also check out Good Night States this weekend at Gooski’s. Click here to see past posts about Good Night, States on IheartPGH.com. Good Night, States, Chad Sipes Stereo & Workshop Gooski’s – 3117 Brereton St., 15219 10pm, $5… Read the rest

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