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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Market Square Farmers' Market Opens Today

Thursday April 30, 2009
It's hard to believe it's that time of year already, but the Market Square Farmers' Market opens in downtown Pittsburgh today for its sixth season. The popular farmers market features ... Read More

Adventure in the New River Gorge

Saturday April 25, 2009
Located about four hours south of Pittsburgh, the beautiful New River Gorge National River area is a popular haven for nature and adventure lovers around the world. The craggy, 1,000-foot-deep, ... Read More

Where to Donate Your Stuff

Monday April 20, 2009
Has spring got you cleaning out closets, the basement or the garage? Here are some Pittsburgh area donation destinations for the clothing, furniture, books, computers, cell phones, cars and other ... Read More

Pick it Up Pennsylvania on Earth Day

Thursday April 16, 2009
Part of Pennsylvania's celebration of Earth Day 2009, the 6th annual Great Pennsylvania Cleanup is scheduled from April 25 to May 9, 2009. Register as a group or individual to ... Read More

Steelers Announce 2009 Schedule

Wednesday April 15, 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers had what many considered to be the NFL's toughest schedule in 2008, but that didn't keep them from perservering to win their 6th Super Bowl title. The ... Read More

Opening Day at PNC Park

Monday April 13, 2009
Is this the year that our beloved Bucs will finally end the season over .500? Fans seem excited based on their preseason performance and today's home opener against the ... Read More

A Good Cup of Coffee in Pittsburgh

Sunday April 12, 2009
It's well known that Pittsburghers love their coffee. Where to get the best coffee, however, is a bone of contention among the locals. Everyone has their favorite local coffeehouse, from ... Read More

Pittsburgh Ranked Among Best Walking Cities in 2009

Thursday April 9, 2009
Prevention magazine recently ranked Pittsburgh the 10th best walking city in the country in their annual survey. Nineteen criteria were developed by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and Prevention ... Read More

Three Pittsburgh Police Officers Gunned Down

Saturday April 4, 2009
A simple domestic disturbance call in Stanton Heights, apparently involving a fight between a mother and son over a dog, resulted in the death of three Pittsburgh police officers early ... Read More

Farm Fresh in Pittsburgh

Thursday April 2, 2009
If you're a fan of fresh, organic, or locally-grown produce, now's the time to consider a produce subscription through one of the area's CSA cooperatives. So what's a CSA you ... Read More

Welcome Spring at the Flower Show

Wednesday April 1, 2009
It must be Spring because the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's 2009 Spring Flower Show is in full swing. Each of the 13 rooms in the Victorian glass house and ... Read More

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