Entries from December, 2008

Welcoming 2009

Posted by Ryan on December 30th, 2008 filed in Culture, Events

Like previous years downtown is the place to be for New Years action in Pittsburgh with First Night 2009. With over 125 activities in 50 locations across downtown and with 92% taking place indoors there is no excess to miss the experience of welcoming in the New Year in downtown Pittsburgh.
This year plan ahead as [...]

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Remembering 2008

Posted by Ryan on December 29th, 2008 filed in Culture

As we welcome in the New Year lets look back through Pittsburgh’s 250 years as 2008 ends and Pittsburgh becomes 251. Pittsburgh, a region filled with innovation

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PBS cutting airings of Mister Rogers’

Posted by Ryan on December 27th, 2008 filed in Culture, Local News, Video

The Post-Gazette reported today that many PBS stations are cutting airings of Mister Rogers’. This is a tragic news because for 30+ years Mister Rogers’ has been teaching excellent morals to children throughout the world. PG also stated that the station is looking for a successor series to Mister Rogers’, that hopefully can promote the [...]

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted by Ryan on December 24th, 2008 filed in Culture

Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!
Keep checking with us in 2009 as we post everything Pittsburgh!

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A Steel City Christmas

Posted by Ryan on December 24th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Technology

Located in Baldwin, this home has taken the the National Symphony in Lights competition. With over 90,000 views on YouTube this home is all over the net as their home blasts the work of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra all synced to the lighting.
For more information check out A Steel City Christmas

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Mike Tomlin and The Santa Claus

Posted by Ryan on December 24th, 2008 filed in Culture, Video

To view more of these Iron City commercials spoofing the Coors commercials check out www.benstonium.com

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What is your hope for 2009?

Posted by Ryan on December 23rd, 2008 filed in Technology, Websites

Elliance has done it again with creating 2009hopes an interactive site that asks a simple question, “What are your hopes for 2009.” With the new year approaching it is exciting to read the input of others across the world as they tell the world what they hope for. The site will only allow for 2009 [...]

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Congraduations Good Night, States!

Posted by Ryan on December 22nd, 2008 filed in Music

WYEP has selected our friends Good Night, States as their local artist of the year. This is terrific news for the band as they continue to grow and release future albums. We have posted in the past of Good Night, States release of thier first studio album Short Films on Self-Control and the luanch party [...]

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Sneaker Swapping

Posted by Ryan on December 10th, 2008 filed in Culture, Events

We have covered Pittsburgh’s unique fascination with sneakers in the past, but this Saturday a new event is really showing the love Pittsburghers have for sneakers.
This Saturday Real Deal Productions will be kicking off their first annual Sneaker Swap. What is a sneaker swap? It is an event dedicated to showcasing sneakers, as collectors and [...]

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I Made it for the Holidays returns

Posted by Ryan on December 6th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Events

Last year we posting about the I Made It for the Holidays event hosted by the I Made it! Market. This year it returns with more vendors and with more unique and creative gifts.
The event which is this Tuesday December 6, is a great opportunity to find unique gifts and support our local artist. Make [...]

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