Articles tagged with: Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: “Hollywood of the East”
Pittsburgh? You’re from Pittsburgh?
Well, yes I am! I love this town, and it is now gaining a reputation as “Hollywood of the East.” Not only was Dark Knight Rises filmed here, but there are currently two other productions being filmed in Pittsburgh. Out of the Furnace has a stellar cast that includes Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana, …
OWS in Pittsburgh: Diverse and Peaceful
Cliche’s become cliche’s because they are true, so if a picture paints a thousand words, the photo here tells you that Occupy Wall Street in Pittsburgh was comprised of people who felt the need to be heard. From diverse ages and backgrounds they came, and they all had something to say. This crossed Party lines and went straight to the …
Occupy Wall Street Moves into Pittsburgh
Inspired by the groundswell of Occupy Wall Street, the cause now comes to our own city of Pittsburgh on October 15th. While our city has been like a phoenix rising from the ashes over the past two decades, there is no denying that many problems which effect the country also impact Pittsburgh. People have lost jobs; unemployment benefits have expired; …
Fuggedaboutit!
In an article of Psychology Today they discussed the word “fuggedaboutit.” Though they described the word as “Alpha Male Linguistics,” I am telling you today as a female, Fuggedaboutit! The Stock Market is tanking. So what else is new? I could go on and on about all the problems many of us face, but this is Take a Break Day. …
“The Dark Knight Rises” Films in Pittsburgh
As they drove through the Fort Pitt Tunnel Wednesday and Thursday nights this week, Lightwave International Inc., a Pittsburgh-based production company that specializes in laser light shows and special effects for films and events, displayed the emblem of the caped crusader on Fifth Avenue Place. It was certain to be eye-catching and a wonderful welcome to those involved in the film.
And You Thought the Klan was Gone…
About five years ago I was Investigating for an agency approximately sixty miles north of Pittsburgh. One of the women who worked in that office came in one Monday morning looking fired up, but shaken. She and her husband had planned a camping trip in that county, where they had lived for years. They had their two young teens packed, …
The Crusties of the Road and Rails
The crusties have arrived in Pittsburgh. They like it here in the warmth of summer, sleeping under bridges or wherever they can find that is suitable, perhaps renting a room and getting a shower. Back in the day, they were referred to as hobos, these people who ride the rails or hitchhike as a way of life. For many of …
Hines Ward Brings It Home on DWTS!
Steeler Nation celebrates the win of Hines Ward on this season’s Dancing With The Stars! He was masculine grace. He was ultimate sex appeal. He toughed it out and had all the right moves. Pittsburgh has adored Hines Ward for years as the Steeler with the most winning smile and as a player who has helped lead the Steelers to …
Tables Turn: Tony Berkman Interviews Cher
“Follow your dreams of a better world, and keep on trying, even when there seems to be little hope, because it is the right thing to do. We may never know how the seeds of kindness that we plant may help others on their journey, today, or even sometime far in the future. But every act of compassion makes a …
Pittsburgh Again Gets Top Ranking
Those of us who live here, know that Pittsburgh is a great city. As with residents of any city, we may complain from time to time about the weather, but that can happen no matter where you live. In our hearts we know that this city is outstanding, and in the last few years it has gained will-deserved prominence.
