Entries about Culture
Urban Velo Bike Magazine
Biking in Pittsburgh is becoming a huge activity among Pittsburghers, whether it is biking to work or biking on many of Pittsburgh’s city trails; biking is a new part of Pittsburgh. Local zine Urban Velo goes beyond Pittsburgh and covers the latest news, culture, and gear for bikers all over the world. Besides, running a zine Urban Velo also runs a [...]
Read More >>South Side Soup Crawl
The South Side Mid-Winter Soup Contest will be held this Saturday the 16th. For $5 and a donation of a can of soup to the Brashear Association Food Pantry you will receive admission to the event as you travel along East Carson street receiving soup from many of the participating restaurants and cafes. It is a great way to get to help out an organization [...]
Read More >>oneUP Skate Shop Reopens
Pittsburgh’s premiere skate shop oneUP has just recently reopened to the public at a new location. If you are looking for the latest skate gear and parts, then travel down to 1409 East Carson street in the South Side to find the new location of oneUP.
Another skate shop to check out in South Side is HeadBoards which also offers snowboarding equipment and gear. If [...]
Local Motion Calling for Designers
Local Motion is an annual event that gathers local designers, models and stylist, to show their work and talent in fashion design as well, raise money for Dress for Success. The event held last year at Hazlett Theatre, brought in 300 guests and raised $6,500 for Dress for Success’ organization which helps to provide woman with [...]
Read More >>How is your spelling?
Looking for something to do tonight? Or any other Monday night in that matter? Well, the Lava Lounge wants you to come and spell your heart out in their Spelling B-e-e from 8:30 - 11 pm. The event will be hosted by Kumar, who often can be found monitoring and running the Beehive. I hear there will be [...]
Read More >>The Steel City Derby Demons
With four teams, the Steel City Derby Demons are a force not to reckon with! The Steel City Derby Demons are part of the Woman’s Flat Track Derby Association which competes nationally against other city teams. One governing philosophy exists in the organization and that is “by the skaters, for the skaters.” You will find that all team leaders, managers, and primary owners [...]
Read More >>Saudi Arabian Pitt Students Face Difficulties
Recently I, Ryan, had the opportunity to attend the wedding celebration of a local Saudi Arabian student. However, the purpose of this event was more to raise awareness than it was to celebrate. Many Saudi Arabian students face extreme difficulty returning to America for studies after spending time (normally more than 3 weeks) in Saudi [...]
Read More >>Cupcake Shops Prosper, Expand
It was a big deal when two cupcake stores opened here in late 2006. Now, barely a year later, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports that both Dozen Cupcakes and CoCo’s Cupcake Cafe are doing extremely well and expanding to new locations. The new Dozen Bake Shop is opening in January at 3511 Butler St. in [...]
Read More >>Pittsburgh Christmas Traditions
Christmas is nearly upon us, with many festivities already in full swing. In the holiday spirit I’ve compiled a list of eight cool Christmas traditions that no ‘burgher should miss.
1. The PPG Place tree and skating rink
Every holiday season PPG covers over the Tomb of the Unknown Bowler in favor of a giant [...]
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