July 2011
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Fred Rogers Co. producing animated series
For many Pittsburgher’s nothing can replace Mister Fred Rogers charm, but for youth today growing up without a Fred Rogers there may be a little hope coming from an animated tiger in a red hoodie. Fred Rogers Co. is launching a new animated series for fall 2012 about Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, a neighborhood made to feel familiar because it is the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! The...
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Flashback dancing at Penn Brewery
Pittsburgh’s oldest microbrewery is turning 25! Penn Brewery which was founded in 1986 by Tom Pastorius is planning on celebrating the weekend (Friday/Saturday July 29-30) in 80s fashion. So dust off your boxes of old clothing or make a trip to Goodwill to purchase the essential Madonna and Marty McFly gear.
on a side-note with Pittsburgh currently being the Hollywood of the east, let us...
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Additional images of Pittsburgh's batsignal
Here are some additional images of the batsignal that appeared on Fifth Avenue place (has the Highmark signage) last night. The laser display was to welcome the Batman crew to Pittsburgh, put together by Lightwave International.
As seen from Smithfield street bridge
The light was being projected from former Hilton Hotel building downtown
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The modern art of Airigami
Airigami (Airi•gam•i): the fine art of folding air) stands at the crossroads of three ancient art forms: sculpture, puppetry and origami. Artists Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of create large scale balloon work, even some balloon work reproduces famous artwork, as shown with this large version of Andy Warhol’s famous Campell’s soup can.
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Photos of East Liberty's new urban Target
For those who have yet to check out the new store here is a collection of photos from the new urban Target that opened in East Liberty this past Sunday.
The store is very modern in design
Most customers will be greeted with the classic logo as they enter from the ground level parking garage
The store is located above the garage on the 2nd floor
If you have a buggy and opt to take the...
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Steel City Big Pour 2011
Steel City Big Pour 2011 will be held on Saturday Sept. 10th. Tickets are available through Construction Junction starting August 15th.
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Penguins make bid to host 2012 NHL draft
Tribune-Review has reported that the Penguins are in bidding to host the 2012 NHL draft here in Pittsburgh. The main selling point is the newly constructed Consol Energy Center, the last time the Pens have hosted the draft was in 1997 at Civic Arena. More information available from the Trib.
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Google purchased local tech PittPatt →
Google’s latest acquisition of local Pittsburgh Pattern Recognition technology PittPatt which Engadget suggests could be Google+ latest crusade against Facebook.
The Mystery of the Toynbee tiles
Toynbee tiles are famous across the globe, and located here in Pittsburgh are some of the oldest tiles. Wondering downtown you can find tiles at the crosswalks of Smithfield St near Forbes Ave, at a Forbes Ave crosswalk near Ross St, and Oliver Ave near Smithfield St.
There has been much mystery on what the tiles represent, who placed them there, and how. Rumor is that there was a lead on the...
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Braddock UnSmoke'd
Braddock has gained a lot of media exposure as it makes the transition into a modern developed community. Long-gone are the days of the mills and with support of Braddock’s unique mayor and the growing community of artists, there is a newer inspiration flowing throughout the neighborhood.
Braddock has become a haven for artists and art space with plenty of space to work and welcoming...
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In Pittsburgh food truck trend is slow
Across America in large cities the streets are filled with food truck vendors. In Pittsburgh there are many legal road blocks preventing growth. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette interviewed with our current fleet of food trucks; Dozen Cupcakes, Franktuary, and the Goodie Truck to find out how business is doing and what improvements need to be made.
Food trucks are known to be very cultural and...
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Dozen Cupcakes to Close
Pittsburgh’s almost famous Dozen Cupcakes will be closing, after years of multiple locations, an awesome YouTube commercial and a recent stop by Johnny Cupcakes, the final two locations will close.
To honor the last day Dozen will hold a farewell bake sale tomorrow Saturday July 9th from 9 a.m. until noon in Lawrenceville and Oakland.
Pittsburgh still offers other bakeries including...
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Bike Fest 2011
BikePGH’s Bike Fest 2011 will be running August 12th - 21st