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LOCAL Information on North Shore Connector Construction With construction on the North Shore Connector begun the Port Authority is providing a newsletter to allow the public can stay informed and obtain construction-related information. The Scoop is available electronically via e-mail and on the Port Authority Web site. "Trashapalooza" Cleans Up Fineview Steps Almost two hundred bags were collected from the Fineview Hillside Oct 21, 2006. Items found included an air conditioner, toolbox full of photographs, cell phones, keys, a wallet and even a dog skull in addition to the all too usual tires and recyclables. Thanks to the Church Brew Works, Northside Leadership Conference and Brian O'Neil for making the day a success. More Photos Hyde Park Steakhouse Opens on North Shore A restaurant with a "unique appeal" has opened in the Equitable Resources building along the North Shore of the Allegheny River. "Clubby and traditional, but not at all pompous," the Cleveland-based company chose North City for the company's first location outside of Ohio. Check out the menu on their web site.
Allegheny YMCA Announces Fall Classes Take advantage of fall fitness programs at the Allegheny YMCA including Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi! New Public Art Guide Available The Office of Public Art has published an exciting guide to art in public places in downtown Pittsburgh. No matter where you are downtown, you are steps away from experiencing a work of art. By taking this tour of four downtown neighborhoods, residents and visitors will experience remarkable artwork by some of the nationally & internationally recognized artists. Since many of the artists were inspired by our region when they created their pieces, the tour is also a great way to learn about Pittsburgh's place in history. Downtown/North Shore Are Now Wireless Taking your laptop or PDA to lunch is no longer a hi-tech dream. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) says wireless is available for public access anywhere outdoors within the Downtown vicinity. Valid for any WiFi-enabled computer, portable or hand-held device for up to two hours a day. |
Who Was Who In Allegheny City It was 1892 when the "who's who" book of Pittsburghers, "All Sorts of Pittsburghers" was published. The title was a bit misleading as the only "sort" mentioned is white men and even then, many of them were not Pittsburghers. They lived in Allegheny, which would remain a city for fifteen more years. MOVIES Word of the Day
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