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Upcoming Events at the CONSOL Energy Center

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:56:49 +0000

The CONSOL Energy Center has plenty to keep us all busy over the next two months. There is awesome Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, of course! But a variety of other sporting events, plus shows and concerts are also on the calendar. This weekend, the down and dirty Monster Jam will entertain fans of all ages. Next month, Pittsburgh will be hopping with NCAA games, as Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and CONSOL Energy Center play host to the the first two rounds of the NCAA basketball championships. In between are Disney on Ice and Stars on Ice, followed in late March by concerts from Celtic Women, Van Halen with Kool & the Gang, and Casting Crowns. Not enough? The Pittsburgh Power Arena Football League team kicks off its 2012 season in March too!

Skate with Your Sweetie

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:44:07 +0000

The annual Sweetheart Couples Skates at North & South Park are back on for this year -- a great opportunity to skate with your sweetie this Valentine's Day. Another great sweetheart skate option includes the popular Valentine's on Ice at Schenley Park offers a great two-for-one special evening, where just $4 gets a couple three hours of romantic skating, mini massages, light refreshments and salsa dance lessons. The first 250 couples get a free rose from Alex's Flowers of Oakland. The downtown Rink at PPG Place is also offering a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Skate.

Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:38:46 +0000

Despite slightly overcast skies in Western Pennsylvania this morning, the sun managed to lighten Gobbler's Knob in the small town of ...

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10 Things to Love About Pittsburgh

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:29:37 +0000

We all know that Pittsburgh still evokes in some minds the images of a smoky, soot-filled town -- a reputation that hasn't applied for decades. Instead it is a small, friendly city, filled with people who love their traditions, from kielbasa to Kennywood. A city that boasts an arts scene that would make many larger cities jealous. A city with an amazing array of diverse neighborhoods where everyone can find a place that feels like home. A city with several state parks within an hour's drive. A city with the best sports fans in the nation. Here are just 10 Things to Love About Pittsburgh. What else do you love?

Free Fun in Pittsburgh on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:40:11 +0000

With most Pittsburgh school children off from school, a number of Pittsburgh institutions are offering free admission and/or activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Carnegie Science Center is offering free admission and parking to all visitors from 10:00am to 5:00pm thanks to the support of Duquesne Light. At the Pittsburgh Children's Museum there are special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events and activities. In Friendship, at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, community members of all ages are invited for a free day of glass fun with bead and tile making, glass blowing and flame working demonstrations.

The Steelers Logo & Other Trivia

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:48:11 +0000

Did you know that the Steelers are now the only team in the NFL to sport a logo on only one side of the helmet? Or why? The Steelers steelmark logo was originally only applied to one side of the helmet (the right side) because the Steelers were uncertain how it would look on their solid gold helmets. Even when they later switched their helmet color to solid black, they decided to permanently retain the logo on just the one side due to the team's new success and the interest generated by the logo's uniqueness.

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10 New Year's Resolutions

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:48:35 +0000

The dawn of a new year is perennially a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and to plan how to follow through with those changes. Did your New Year resolution make our list of Top 10 New Year's Resolutions? You'll also find inspiration and support for meeting each goal - from both local Pittsburgh and online sources.

Pittsburgh's Diverse Neighborhoods

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:41:35 +0000

You haven't really explored Pittsburgh until you've exerienced the culture, food and atmosphere of at least several of Pittsburgh's 89 unique and ethnically distinctive neighborhoods. Each has their own charm, but for those coming to Pittsburgh for the first time, there are several standouts.

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Cabin Fever?

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:37:58 +0000

The excitement of Christmas and Hanukkah are often over before you know it, leaving both parents and kids feeling a bit restless. Never fear! There are lots of fun things to do around Pittsburgh during this week between Christmas and New Year's.

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First Night Pittsburgh2012

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:35:52 +0000

Still hemming and hawing over what to do this New Year's Eve? Check out First Night Pittsburgh 2012 Pittsburgh's eighteenth annual community and family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration of the New Year. You'll find plenty to entertain, including swing dancing, juggling, arts and crafts, ice carving, a magic show, the First Night parade, a musical performance by Rusted Root, and the Pittsburgh ball at midnight.