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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog August 2004 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh

Aluminum City - Iron City Beer in Aluminum Bottles

Tuesday August 24, 2004
The companies that introduced the pull-top aluminum can and twist-off resealable cap have partnered again. Pittsburgh Brewing Company and Alcoa announced today that they are introducing a new aluminum bottle ... Read More

Feeling Abandoned by US Airways

Wednesday August 18, 2004
No, he's not a pilot. But Albrecht is on a U.S. Airways plane several times most weeks as he travels for work. He's a loyal Chairman's Preferred level flier, and ... Read More

Juror's Guide to Downtown Pittsburgh

Wednesday August 11, 2004
Civic responsibility or pain in the you know what. Whatever you might think of jury duty, trust Pittsburgh to see it as a tourism opportunity. In a "first-of-its-kind, easy-to-read publication," the ... Read More

Testing the Waters

Monday August 9, 2004
Pittsburgh is once again floating the idea of providing water taxi service on the three rivers around downtown. A pilot project to "test the waters" is expected to begin within ... Read More

Movies in the Park

Wednesday August 4, 2004
Grab a blanket and head out for an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars. Pittsburgh's Cinema in the Park series offers free showings of classic and current movie favorites ... Read More

Feisty Politics

Sunday August 1, 2004
At yesterday's stop in Pittsburgh, hometown of Teresa Heinz Kerry, Pres. George Bush told the crowd "perhaps the most important reason" to vote for him was "so that Laura will ... Read More

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