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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog December 2005 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh since 2000

Holiday Lights

Monday December 26, 2005
Did you know that Pittsburgh has some of the best holiday light displays in the country located within an hour's drive? If you haven't yet seen them, there's still time ... Read More

Best Places for Brunch

Monday December 26, 2005
It's the day after Christmas, and if you're like me you're getting tired of cooking. Let someone else do the work at one of these popular Pittsburgh spots for breakfast ... Read More

Steelers Bury the Browns, 41-0

Saturday December 24, 2005
A great Christmas present for Steelers fans, today's crushing defeat of the Cleveland Browns by the Pittsburgh Steelers puts them in control of their own destiny. With the San Diego ... Read More

Catch the Pittsburgh Xplosion

Sunday December 18, 2005
Professional basketball has returned to Pittsburgh after a 35 year absence with the ABA's Pittsburgh Xplosion. Catch the action at Mellon Arena this week on Tuesday, December 20 when the ... Read More

Steelers Bury the Bears

Monday December 12, 2005
A much needed win for the Pittsburgh Steelers was the outcome of yesterday's 21-9 defeat of the Chicago Bears. The snow fell fast and furious at Heinz Field, creating the ... Read More

What is Your School's Grade?

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Learn how well 5th grade children in your school district are able to read and do mathematics, based on the 5th grade Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) results. The ... Read More

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