holiday: Pittsburgh Fireworks: Schedule of Days and Times for 2009
- 07/01/09 06:46 AM
As everyone knows, fireworks are a big part of the July 4th festivities in many Pittsburgh communities. I hope you have some time to check out a fireworks show near you. Have a great holiday! Downtown Fireworks - July 4th, 9:35 pm, Point State Park Ambridge Fireworks - July 3rd, 10:00 pm, Walter Panek Park Bethel Park Fireworks - July 4th, 9:40 pm, South Hills Village Butler Fireworks- July 4th, Dusk, Big Butler Fairgrounds Canonsburg Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Canon-MacMillan Stadium Crafton Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Crafton Park Dormont Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Dormont Pool Lot Ellwood City Fireworks - July 5th, 10:15 pm, … (0 comments)
holiday: Display the Flag Properly at Your Home
- 06/16/09 02:14 AM
In honor of National Flag Day on June 14, here are some rules for displaying and handling the flag at your home: When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; … (0 comments)
Merry Christmas! As 2008 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a great holiday and health and happiness in the coming year. Despite all of the negative news associated with the housing industry and the economy as a whole, I hope that the past year has been a good one for you and your loved ones and that you're looking forward to 2009. And remember - real estate has always been a great long-term investment, so be sure to keep me in mind when you are ready to take advantage of new opportunities that may present themselves next … (0 comments)
holiday: Have a Merry Green Christmas in Pittsburgh
- 12/16/08 12:42 AM
You would probably agree that Christmas is the most wasteful holiday (wrapping paper, food, decorations, etc.). So here are ten tips from 5 Minutes for Going Green to "green up" your holiday: 1. Buy a quality fake Christmas tree and use it forever, or buy a live tree to plant every year. 2. Send digital Christmas party invitations and cards, or buy ones that are made from recycled paper. 3. Make your own Christmas tree ornaments using natural and/or edible materials like gingerbread cookies, popcorn, and candy canes. 4. Instead of purchasing the usual lights for decoration, think about using LED lights. They don't emit any heat, and they don't use … (0 comments)
holiday: Pittsburgh Home Gets Noticed by CNN
- 12/12/08 03:55 AM
Just a couple of days ago, I shared some tips for saving energy during the holidays. Well, this post goes completely against that theme - but I couldn't pass up the chance to mention a national story with a local connection. A CNN article featured home holiday decorations in several states, including a Pittsburgh house located on Beryl Drive in the South Hills: "With an outdoor display of 150,000 Christmas lights, Bob and Raquel Cox saw their electric bill increase $400 last December. This year, the couple expects to pay an even larger bill: They strung 210,000 lights outside their Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home. The … (0 comments)
holiday: Home Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays
- 12/10/08 12:44 AM
According to the US Department of Energy's Energy Savers Blog, you don't have to let your energy-saving efforts fall by the wayside amid all of the holiday festivities. Its tips below will help you save energy and money even as you celebrate: Use LED Holiday Lights - LED holiday lights are much more efficient than traditional incandescent lights. LED light strings also last longer and are safer to use than traditional incandescent light strings. Entertain Efficiently - Check out these tips from another post in September on energy-efficient cooking for great ways to save in the kitchen. And when your guests arrive, … (0 comments)
holiday: Holiday Home Tour in Peters Township - Don't Miss It!
- 12/03/08 12:18 AM
On Sunday, December 7th, you can tour five homes in Peters Township as part of the annual Holiday Home Tour. Presented by The Watchful Shepherd, an organization dedicated to child abuse prevention, and sponsored by Keller Williams Realty, this year's tour features homes on Woods Lane, Farmview Place, Diamond Drive, Redwood Drive and Hardwood Drive. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at Keller Williams Realty in Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon Floral and Today's Tiffany Lamp in Mt. Lebanon, and several stores in Peters Township, Canonsburg and Washington (in addition to others). This Peters Township house tour begins at noon and ends at 5 p.m. … (0 comments)
holiday: Start Your Holiday Celebrations with Pittsburgh's Light Up Night
- 11/19/08 01:12 AM
Kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 21, by spending the day downtown at Pittsburgh's annual Light Up Night celebration. Events will include the tree lighting, Santa Spectacular, the opening of the PPG Place ice rink, and a fireworks finale at Point State Park at 9 pm. Check out the list of scheduled events. And don't forget that the next 6 Saturdays in Pittsburgh are special, too. Starting November 22, there will be downtown events, promotions, strolling carolers, street performers, and free horse-drawn carriage rides and trips on the Holly Trolley. For more information, visit the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership website. … (0 comments)
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As everyone knows, fireworks are a big part of the July 4th festivities in many Pittsburgh communities. I hope you have some time to check out a fireworks show near you. Have a great holiday!
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