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Dec 1 ’11

Reflective Rim Stripes for Bicycles

Pittsburgher Nick Drombosky wants to ensure everyone bikes safely at night. In doing so he has created Fiks:Reflective Rim Stripes and is seeking funding through kickstarter for the initial launch. The special retroreflective material offers an increase in night visibility from any angle. 

Dec 1 ’11

Where Yinzer’s Beards Measure Up

What type of beards do Pittsburghers tend to grow? According to a shirt from The Beardly anything from Hipterly to Amishly, and perhaps a little teamsterly or coal minerly. 

Nov 30 ’11

Vessel Studio’s Glass Winter Wonderland

Vessel Studio’s Glass Winter Wonderland event will give the Pittsburgh community the chance to shop for unique hand blown glass holiday gifts and ornaments. Meet the artists behind the art while sipping some hot chocolate.

Nov 30 ’11

Civic Arena Roofing used for Ornaments

Civic Arena is currently being torn down, but a piece of it’s iconic roof can shine as an ornament on your tree this Holiday season. Wendell August Forge has crafted two unique ornaments from the roof for sale with all proceeds benefiting the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation youth charities.

Nov 25 ’11

Shop on Small Business Saturday

Help support local Pittsburgh and shop at one of the many great shops within our neighborhoods.

Nov 22 ’11

Penguins Pond at South Side Works

The Penguins have brought the Winter Classic Rink back to life in the South Side Works, more information about the Pond available here

Nov 18 ’11

IC Brewing now Pittsburgh Brewing Company

Iron City Brewing has officially transformed it’s brand to Pittsburgh Brewing Company, after the recent relocation to Rolling Rock’s former brewery in Latrobe, PA. Iron City beer was started by a young German immigrant Edward Frauenheim back in 1861. Its good to see Iron City celebrating Pittsburgh pride with this well designed black and gold logo.

Nov 17 ’11

51st Pittsburgh Light Up Night

51st Duquesne Light Light Up Night is this Friday November 18th, 2011. A complete schedule of events can be found here

Nov 17 ’11

PGH BruFest 2011

Pittsburgh BruFest will be happening this weekend, Saturday November 19, 2011