pittsburgh: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Pittsburgh
- 07/15/09 02:34 AM
President Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month, so go out and get yourself a couple of scoops! Here are just a few of the nearby spots for delicious ice cream and frozen treats: Bethel Park Dairy Queen - 4846 Library Road Eat ‘n Park - 5220 Library Road Rita's Italian Ice - 5029 Library Road Dormont/Mt. Lebanon Bruster's - 1810 Dormont Avenue Dairy Queen - 1693 McFarland Road Eat ‘n Park - 2874 West Liberty Avenue and 1300 Banksville Road Scoops on Beverly - 311 Beverly Road Peters Township Bruster's - 444 Valley Brook Road Dairy Queen - 1017 Waterdam … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Happy 100th Birthday, Dormont
- 07/07/09 01:50 AM
To help Dormont celebrate its centennial, check out the book that chronicles the borough's history from its earliest years to the present. Dormont is a softbound 128-page book, with 207 pictures, that covers the borough's first 100 years in six chapters. Muriel Moreland, president of the Dormont Historical Society, wrote this book. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "[d]uring her research, Mrs. Moreland said she was surprised by the population and housing boom that came to Dormont after the completion of the Liberty Tunnels in 1924 and the Liberty Bridge in 1928. She said from 1928 to 1938, the borough experienced a 478 percent growth." For more information, visit … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: 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)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Makes List of Fittest Cities
- 06/30/09 02:05 AM
Pittsburgh was ranked #16 by the American College of Sports Medicine in their second annual American Fitness Index, a list of the fittest of America's 50 largest metro areas. Cities were ranked by a number of individual factors and local health resources. The percentage of residents who smoke or who are overweight are factored into the index along with statistics on regular physical activity and number of servings of fruits and veggies eaten daily. These personal details are counted up alongside information on the number of parks, farmer's markets, primary healthcare providers, and crime rates of the region. Washington, DC took the … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Relocating to Pittsburgh? You're Not Alone
- 06/02/09 02:05 AM
Pittsburgh appears on two lists related to relocation, so it looks like people are continuing to see the benefits of our city. U-Haul released the results of its annual National Migration Trend Report called "The 2008 Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities." According to moving data for the last calendar year, Pittsburgh came in at #26. Also, Relocate-America compiled its list of the Top 100 Places to Live using data regarding education, employment, economy, crime, parks, recreation and housing. Pittsburgh was in the top 10! Related Posts: Pittsburgh Ranked as #3 Arts Destination Pittsburgh Is the Most Romantic City for Baby Boomers Pittsburgh Ranks as a Top … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Ranked as #3 Arts Destination
- 05/29/09 02:29 AM
For the second year in a row, AmericanStyle Magazine has named Pittsburgh as the #3 arts destination among the nation's mid-sized cities: "You may think that sports rule in a city still ringing from its sixth Super Bowl win, but a recent survey by a local statistical tracking group proved that the arts are king in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Today's report showed that more people attend art events than sporting events in the city each year." The magazine mentioned our annual Three Rivers Arts Festival, one of the longest multidisciplinary art festivals in the country (scheduled for June 5-14 this year). And it named the … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Support "Taste of the Township" Fundraiser in Peters
- 04/21/09 04:34 AM
Peters Township is holding its eighth annual "Taste of the Township" fundraising event on Friday, April 24 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Valley Brook Country Club. It will be an evening of fabulous food, music, dancing and unique auction items. Restaurants and caterers located in or with ties to Peters Township will offer delicious samples of their fare, and music will be provided by LOCKDown. A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased for $50 at the circulation desk of the library in Peters Township. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Proceeds benefit the Peters Township Public … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Ranked 14th in Least Wasteful City Study
- 04/07/09 02:51 AM
With conservation on the minds of many, a new study put the spotlight on wasteful behavior in our cities. "The Nalgene Least Wasteful City Study" ranked 23 waste-focused habits, from recycling, to using public transportation, to shutting off the lights when leaving the room. Pittsburgh came in at #14, ranking highest for using reusable containers instead of disposable food storage containers (4th), using reusable grocery bags (6th), and shopping at markets that carry locally grown food (6th). Related Posts: Pittsburgh Is the Most Romantic City for Baby Boomers Pittsburgh Ranks as a Top City for Hiring Pittsburgh Recognized as a Real Estate … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Bado's Cucina in Peters Township
- 03/31/09 05:07 AM
Here's a sample of restaurant reviews for Bado's Cucina, located at 3825 Washington Road (Route 19) in Peter's Township: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "If you grew up eating in a Pittsburgh Italian family, you can close your eyes and you will smell some of your grandmother's kitchen aromas coming from the Bado's Cucina oven. Italian or not, this is food anyone could love." Pittsburgh Magazine - "If you're looking for a sign of the culinary times, you could do no better than Bado's Cucina, where the idea of small plates and sharing food is the norm. Bado's Cucina is small (30 seats), cozy, comfortable, the kind of place seen … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Ride Over to the South Side's OTB Bicycle Cafe
- 03/24/09 01:15 AM
Over the Bar (OTB) Bicycle Cafe on Pittsburgh's South Side opened in January, and it was featured in Pop City: "The first-of-its-kind in western Pennsylvania, the family-friendly café features colorful ceiling murals by Ashley Hodder and ‘art bikes' constructed by THICK Bikes owner Chris Beech. Red Star Ironworks artist Grace Catranis used recycled bike parts to create OTB's wall sconces. With seating for 60, Kotyk hopes to draw lunch crowds from nearby South Side Works, American Eagle and UPMC. OTB's creative menu features appetizers, burgers and entrees named for bike terms, trails and organizations, such as the Dirt Rag Delight (burger … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: February Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Were Stable
- 03/10/09 01:52 AM
Real estate sales in Mt. Lebanon remained consistent compared to the previous month's sales (18) and last February's sales (16). Here's the list of 17 homes that sold in Mt. Lebanon this February: Related Posts: Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales for January Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Hold Steady to Finish the Year … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Is a City of Firsts
- 03/04/09 01:20 AM
Thanks to the mental_floss blog for featuring Pittsburgh in one of its posts last month. As it pointed out, Pittsburgh has been a city where things happen before they take place anywhere else. Here are the firsts that made their list: 1. The First Polio Vaccine - In 1947, Jonas Salk arrived at the University of Pittsburgh. By 1955, Salk knew his polio vaccine was effective and he announced it to the world. 2. The First Big Mac - More than 50 years ago, a Pittsburgh businessman opened the first McDonald's franchise in the region. In 1967, he created the Big Attraction. A year later, McDonald's released the burger nationwide. 3. The … (1 comments)
pittsburgh: Upper St. Clair's "Cozy" Wild Rosemary Bistro
- 03/04/09 01:01 AM
Looking for a good restaurant in Upper St. Clair? Pittsburgh Magazine had this to say about Wild Rosemary Bistro on Bower Hill Road: "Wild Rosemary is a small but promising bistro in the South Hills opened by a trio of friends. Recast as a quaint little Euro-bistro, as darling as it is cozy, it's a place where I see lots of long conversations and people falling in love. With only eight tables and in spite of the foul economic weather, the place has become so busy that the team of friends currently has stopped serving lunch in an effort to take … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: South Side Real Estate Sales Were Low in January
- 02/24/09 01:20 AM
Here's the list of 3 homes that sold in the South Side of Pittsburgh during January. Not a good start to the year, but only 5 houses sold last January and the monthly average for 2008 was 8 sales. There are over 115 South Side homes on the market, so this is a great time to buy. Give me a call today if you want to see what homes are available! Related Posts: Pittsburgh's South Side: Real Estate Sales Didn't Change Much from Previous Year Which Homes Sold on Pittsburgh's South Side in October? Pittsburgh's South Side: Which Homes Sold in August and September? Which … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Don't Forget the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
- 02/18/09 12:25 AM
It's that time again. The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show (February 27-March 8 at the Convention Center, Downtown) is the largest home show in Pennsylvania. It will feature over 1500 displays of home and garden products, fully furnished and landscaped model homes, seminars on home improvement, model kitchens and baths, and home decorating ideas. They will set up more than 9 acres of landscape, garden and patio exhibits, including everything from decks, sunrooms and pools to furniture, flowers and paving stones. The construction and remodeling center will include the latest products and services for home building or renovations. For the kitchen, there will be a display of kitchen cabinetry, appliances, fixtures … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Which Peters Township Homes Sold in January?
- 02/18/09 12:22 AM
There were 15 homes that sold in Peters Township during January. That's the exact number as December and slightly more than last January (which had 11). A million-dollar sale topped the list: Related Posts: Peters Township Real Estate Sales for December Peters Township Houses That Sold in November Which Peters Township Homes Sold in October? Peters Township Real Estate Sales Decline in September Peters Township Real Estate Sales Hold Steady in August Peters Township Homes that Sold in July Which Peters Township Homes Sold in June? … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Is the Most Romantic City for Baby Boomers
- 02/18/09 12:20 AM
I thought I'd remind everyone that a study ranked Pittsburgh as the #1 romantic city for baby boomers. (Ok, it wasn't a recent study but, since new research hasn't been done since, I think we can say that Pittsburgh still holds this title...) According to the study, "boomer marriage rates in Pittsburgh ranked eighth among the 50 largest metro areas in the United States. The study also found that Pittsburgh has the second-lowest percent of divorced and separated boomer adults among the 50 largest cities." "These factors weighed heavily in our study, while ballroom dancing, floral, jewelry and candy sales, and great restaurants-some of … (1 comments)
pittsburgh: Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales for January
- 02/10/09 02:12 AM
Mt. Lebanon began the 2009 real estate season with 18 houses sold in January (compared to 15 homes sold in Mt. Lebanon last January). Related Posts: Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Hold Steady to Finish the Year Which Mt. Lebanon Houses Sold in November? Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Decline Again in October Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Lower for September Mt. Lebanon Home Sales Stall in August Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales: More Good News for July Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Increase Again in June Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Higher for May Which Mt. Lebanon Houses Sold in April? … (0 comments)
pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Is the Best Place to Live!
- 02/02/09 06:14 AM
Way to go, Steelers! We knew you would win the Superbowl (ok, it was a little close). Some complain about all of the attention this game gets and say we should be focusing on more important issues, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to point out that this is another reason why Pittsburgh is a great city to live in. Yeah, it's just a sport but it definitely brings the community together. Related Posts: Pittsburgh Ranks as a Top City for Hiring Pittsburgh Recognized as a Real Estate Safe Haven Pittsburgh Named Best City in the State to Raise Your Kids Pittsburgh … (1 comments)
pittsburgh: Do You Know Your Pittsburgh Neighbors?
- 01/28/09 01:06 AM
Homeowners and home buyers have another tool available for learning more about the people in a particular neighborhood. Criminal Searches has a "Neighborhood Watch" feature, which allows you to enter a zip code, city, or address and then shows you offenders by type of crime on a Google map. You can also click on each person and pull up detailed information on what their exact offense or offenses were and when they were committed. Related Post: Are the Streets in Your Neighborhood Safe? … (1 comments)
Statistics and helpful info about the Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Dormont, Peters Township, Scott Township and Nevillwood real estate markets.
President Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month, so go out and get yourself a couple of scoops! Here are just a few of the nearby spots for delicious ice cream and frozen treats:
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