From a young age, Eric Silver had a knack for investing. But the lessons he learned in college inspired him to take another route: establish an online startup that provides impartial facts about anything from Volvos to tents.
These are working-class neighborhoods, where row houses are old and weathered, and the sidewalks are cracked. This is where Pittsburghers do what they do best: make something out of nothing.
When people talk about Bloomfield, they call it “Pittsburgh’s Little Italy.” And why shouldn’t they? There’s a sign that says as much at the foot of the Bloomfield Bridge.
Whether they ambled, jogged or dashed, thousands of runners poured into Pittsburgh last Sunday to compete in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. The 22nd annual race saw grim weather and rain-soaked crowds, but spirits and adrenaline were still high. StreetView biked alongside for 26.2 miles to capture some moments
Cirque du Soleil is a menagerie of incredible talents, some of the most splendid performers in the world, and in "Totem," every member of the cast is breathtakingly perfect.
The Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl is like the VH1 of people-watching: so many faces, costumes, artists and musicians, all packed into a few blocks of Downtown high rises. StreetView elbows into the crowd for some close-ups.
As this month goes out like a lamb, shots from Art Institute of Pittsburgh student Tyler Kozar's 1 million Pop Tarts, North Park Lake and the Unblurred art walk.
Off to a fresh start in 2011. This month features the annual Polar Bear Plunge, the East Liberty Presbyterian Church and the Unblurred Art Walk in Garfield.
For years, the Reduced Shakespeare Co. has performed its abridged comedy shows at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Now, the group takes on the most Pittsburgh-centric topic of all: The Complete World of Sports.
Even though daylight-savings has required us to fall back, here are a few sights that are heading forward: The Frick, the Steelers, Chatham University and the Pitt News.
Late-night revelers will agree: Hailing a taxi in Pittsburgh is a next-to-impossible task. Finally, an alternative: Green Gears Pedicabs offer eco-friendly, three-wheeled, human-powered transportation through the South Side, North Side and downtown.
Jim Krenn is sitting pretty as the lead DJ on WDVE. This month marks his 20th anniversary as king of morning drive time on the region’s No. 1 radio station.
In the first installment of his new blog, Robert Isenberg photographs September in the city: the 'Burgh Bees Apiary, Rib Fest at Heinz Field and the fourth Steel City Big Pour.
