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Pittsburgh — Historic Pump House Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Learn about the history, heritage, and present day activities of the restored Historic Pump House in Homestead, site of one of American Labor's bloodiest battles during the 1892 Homestead Strike an...
Pittsburgh Festivals & Fairs - Summer Festivals 2012 Created: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pittsburgh is sizzling this summer with plenty of festivals and fairs to keep you busy throughout western Pennsylvania. From the Three Rivers Art Festival to the Pittsburgh Regatta, we've got dates...
Mother's Day in Pittsburgh - Events, Brunches & Things to Do Created: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Guide to Mother's Day in Pittsburgh highlights special Mother's Day events, gift ideas and other fun ways to celebrate Mom's special day.
Frick Park - Things to See & Do in Pittsburgh's Frick Park Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Frick Park in the Regent Square, Point Breeze, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, features 561 acres of trails, woods, and attractions for free recreational use. Lea...
Frick Art & Historical Center - Clayton House & Henry Clay Frick Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The Frick Art & Historical Center in Pittsburgh's East End, includes Clayton House, the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, plus beautifully landscaped grounds, the Frick Art Museum, the Car and Car...
Pittsburgh Wine Festival 2012 - Schedule of Events Created: Thursday, April 13, 2006 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Profile of the Pittsburgh Wine Festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, includes information on wine tastings, wine dinners, wines, wineries, celebrities, activities, hours, schedule and tickets.
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series 2012 - Concerts in the Parks Created: Thursday, June 01, 2006 Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Allegheny County offers a series of free summer concerts at various parks and other locations around the Pittsburgh area. Get the schedule and directions for upcoming free summer concerts.
Earth Day in Pittsburgh - Earth Day Events, Activities & Cleanups Created: Thursday, April 19, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Earth Day is an annual national observance designed to increase public awareness of and appreciation for the environment. Learn about Earth Day events, activities and cleanups in Pittsburgh and Wes..
Pennsylvania Income Tax Guide - What You Need to Know About PA Personal Income Tax Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Get the scoop on the Pennsylvania personal income tax, including the current income tax rate, what income is taxed, who must file a Pennsylvania tax return and how Pennsylvania income taxes compare..
Schenley Park - Things to See & Do in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park Created: Friday, March 23, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012
Schenley Park in the Oakland neighborhood of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, features 456 acres of trails, woods, and attractions for free recreational use. Learn about Schenley's trails, free summ..
Pittsburgh Garden Centers & Plant Nurseries Created: Thursday, March 22, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012
These Pittsburgh area garden centers and nurseries offer perennials, trees, flowers, vegetables, mulch, and gardening tools for your Pittsburgh garden.
Prince Gallitzin State Park - Things to See & Do at Prince Gallitzin State Park in Western Pennsylvania Created: Thursday, September 14, 2006 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Prince Gallitzin State Park, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, east of Pittsburgh, features 1600-acre Glendale Lake, a large campground, and plenty of trails, scenic vistas and other recreat..
Charity Rides, Walks & Runs in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Created: Thursday, March 25, 2004 Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Do good for yourself and others at the same time at one of these charity walks, rides, and runs held in the greater Pittsburgh area. Find dates and details for each charitable walk and ride.
Pittsburgh Fish Fries - Find a Fish Fry for Lent in Pittsburgh - Lenten Fish Dinners Created: Thursday, February 22, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Find a Fish Fry for Lent in Pittsburgh offered by local Catholic Churches and organizations around the city.
Pittsburgh Celebrates St. Patricks Day - St Patrick's Day Parade, Events, and Fun in Pittsburgh Created: Thursday, March 04, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Get into the green with these St. Patrick's Day events and festivities in Pittsburgh, include the huge Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day parade.
Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade 2012 Created: Thursday, February 17, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Get the scoop on the popular Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day parade, including the Pittsburgh St Patricks Day parade route, bands, floats and other Saint Patricks Day festivities.
Pennsylvania Cell Phone Texting Ban - Illegal to Text Message While Driving Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012
Get the scoop on the ban on text messaging while driving, effective in Pennsylvania since March 2012, including how it will be enforced, and the fine for violations of the texting ban.
Pittsburgh CSA Farms & Cooperatives Created: Thursday, April 10, 2008 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Find a variety of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs around the greater Pittsburgh area, in which subscribers prepay to be members of a local farm and receive a weekly or monthly box or..
Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Created: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Home to the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Power, Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA, is also the site of major concerts, big shows from the Ringling Brothers Circus to Monster Truck Ja..
Pittsburgh Romantic Restaurants - Best Restaurants for a Romantic Pittsburgh Evening Created: Thursday, February 10, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012
Explore our favorite Pittsburgh romantic restaurants. Celebrate with your favorite someone or impress a new date at one of these best romantic restaurants in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - History & Visitor's Guide Created: Sunday, March 05, 2006 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Designated as a National Historic Landmark, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is one of the largest Victorian greenhouses in the country. Learn about the rooms and flower exhi..
Top 10 Hiking Trails Near Pittsburgh - Hiking and Backpacking in Western Pennsylvania Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
With almost 60 percent of Western Pennsylvania covered by forests, the area offers an abundance of scenic hiking trails covering a variety of terrain. Grab your hiking boots and head to one of thes..
Perogie Recipes - How to Make Authentic Homemade Pierogies - Pittsburgh Pierogies Created: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Here in Pittsburgh, we eat 11 times the pierogies of any other city in the nation, according to a recent survey. This recipe for homemade pierogies steps you though, from making your own pierogie d..
Cross Country Skiing in Western Pa - Nordic & Cross Country near Greater Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Created: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
The woods, trails and parks of Western Pennsylvania are a great place for cross country skiing each winter. Learn where to find the best trails, plus other resources for cross country skiiers.
Cross Country Ski Trails Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Created: Thursday, January 06, 2011 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Cross country skiing is available on a number of beautiful trails all over the southwestern Pennsylvania area.
Boyce Park Ski Area - Monroeville, Pennsylvania Created: Friday, January 16, 2004 Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Get the scoop on Boyce Park ski area, including activities, best features, ski conditions, reviews, and directions. Boyce Park Ski Area is located in Murraysville, Pennsylvania, near Monroeville an..
Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh Created: Sunday, December 07, 2003 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Learn about dozens of major films that have been shot on location in the Pittsburgh area during the past decade, including descriptions and links.
Point Breeze - Living in & Visiting the Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Point Breeze Created: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Explore the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including Point Breeze attractions, housing, businesses, and links for visitors and residents.
Morningside - Living in & Visiting the Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Morningside Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Explore the Morningside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including Morningside attractions, housing, businesses, and links for visitors and residents.
Greenfield - Living in & Visiting the Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Greenfield Created: Monday, October 19, 2009 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Explore the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including Greenfield attractions, housing, businesses, and links for visitors and residents.
Friendship - Living in & Visiting the Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Friendship Created: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Explore the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including Friendship attractions, housing, businesses, and links for visitors and residents.
Three Centuries of Pittsburgh History Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Three centuries of Pittsburgh history from it's early settlement through it's post-industrial renaissance.

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