Nerds Gone Wild
Wednesday February 28, 2007
CMU's recent decision to start a pilot program allowing men and women to share a dorm room has created quite a bit of buzz. The program will begin this fall, ... Read More
Presque Isle Downs Casino Opens
Wednesday February 28, 2007
Slot machines made their first official appearance in Western Pennsylvania this morning as the new Presque Isle Downs & Casino opened to the public. Located in Erie, the new casino ... Read More
World's Most Valuable Baseball Card
Tuesday February 27, 2007
Two million dollars could buy a mansion. Or a heck of a nice yacht. Or a baseball card.
The rare 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card, described by collectors as the "holy ... Read More
Check it Out! New Baby Elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Thursday February 22, 2007
© Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
They won't be born until May or June of 2008, but babies being carried by African elephants Nan and Moja at the Pittsburgh Zoo ... Read More
New Terrain Park at Seven Springs
Tuesday February 20, 2007
A new advanced terrain park, called "The Spot," has opened at Seven Springs with a 440-foot long Superpipe, the largest and longest on the East Coast. Additional elements for freestyle ... Read More
Pittsburgh Ballet Presents Peter Pan
Friday February 16, 2007
The high-flying spectacle of Peter Pan comes to life in the Pittsburgh Premiere of this storybook adventure at the Benedum. The timeless tale of a boy, who refused to grow ... Read More
Operation Pittsburgh Pride
Wednesday February 14, 2007
What began as two parents sending a simple care package to their son in Iraq has grown into an incredible outpouring of support for our troops. Operation Pittsburgh Pride has ... Read More
Warm Up at Phipps
Monday February 12, 2007
If the snow, ice and bitter cold is starting to get old, why not escape to a tropical paradise? The Tropical Forest: Thailand exhibit at Phipps Conservatory soars 60-feet in ... Read More
Butler Institute of American Art
Friday February 9, 2007
Located just an hour from Pittsburgh, Youngstown, OH, is home to the Butler Institute of American Art. Founded in 1919, the museum -- the first in the world to focus ... Read More
Potential PA Sales Tax Increase
Monday February 5, 2007
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is expected to revive his proposal for a statewide sales tax increase when he unveils his 2007-2008 budget tomorrow. ... Read More

