Pittsburgh: Hidden Gem of America

CNBC recently ranked the best cities to relocate to in America. Pittsburgh was chosen as number one on its list! The cost of living is below national average, as well as the average home price. With a low crime rate, and low risk for natural disasters, Pittsburgh ranks high in all the normal rankings.

Pittsburgh is no longer the industrial juggernaut that some think of when they envision the city, but its renaissance has turned it into a center for healthcare and the arts!

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Shrek Forever After at Grandview Park

Shrek Forever After will be showing in Grandview Park this Saturday, July 30, 2011 for free! Come and enjoy the fourth and final installment of the family favorite series about the lovable ogre! Admission is free and the movie is presented by CitiParks! For more information, call (412) 422-6426.

When Pittsburgh Lost Its ‘H’

 

Today is the 100th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s spelling controversy.  Check out the full story of this unique epoch in local history here.

 

It was 100 years ago Monday that the federal government last held Pittsburgh's "H'' hostage.

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names stripped the city of its last letter in 1890 as part of an effort to standardize the spelling of places across the country. The board dictated that places pronounced "berg" would be spelled "burg," sans an H. A lobbying effort won the letter back on July 19, 1911, when the board relented under pressure from the city's postmaster and U.S. Sen. George T. Oliver.

"It's an interesting, quirky thing about us," said Craig Davis, vice president of sales and marketing for VisitPittsburgh, "and I think most people who live in Pittsburgh are very protective of their 'H.'"

News of the official spelling change made the front page of the Pittsburgh Post a few days later, squeezed next to a report of screaming passengers aboard a runaway trolley car that scattered "cows, horses, chickens and other domestic animals" as it tore through a Bucks County barnyard.

"This decision is expected to end the controversy for a few years at least," the paper reported.

The biggest problem since, however, seems to be getting the rest of the world to spell it correctly. Pittsburgh has held the title as "America's Most Misspelled City" for a decade, bestowed by ePodunk.com, which ranked the Steel City ahead of Tucson, Ariz., and Cincinnati.

Steel Town Corvette Club All Chevy Show

Join fellow Chevy lovers for a day filled with prizes, food, entertainment, and classic cars!  The 31st Annual Steel Town Corvette Club All Chevy Show will take place July 31st, 2011 (rain or shine) at Colussy Chevrolet, 3073 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.  Registration begins at 9am and admission is FREE for spectators!

For complete information check out the Steel Town Corvette Club website. 

Polish Hill Arts Festival this Weekend!

 

 

The Fourth Annual Polish Hill Arts Festival kicks off this Sunday, July 17th at noon.  This unique and relaxed neighborhood event will feature art and craft vendors, music all day long, food, art-making activities, and more!  The fun last until 9pm so make a day of it!  And if you are an artist or have a special talent for crafts, space is still available to register your booth. Check out the Polish Hill Community website for more details. 

Rev'em Up For Kids Mega Car Cruise

 

Rev'em Up For Kids Car Cruise, presented by Pasta Too restaurant, will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Allegheny County Fairgrounds in South Park, PA.  

Last year over 700 classic cars from around the Tri-State region were on display along with thousands of spectators.  The event will kick off at 11am and will feature a special musical performance by local favorites Johnny Angel & The Halos. The fun starts continues until 6pm and admission costs just $5 per car or a suggested donation of $2 per adult. This event will directly benefit the Bethel Park recreational sports groups. 

Don't miss what many call the best car cruise of the season!   Check out full event details here. 

Best of the ‘Burgh Poll

Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the ‘Burgh  list is up!  Take a look at some of the winning restaurants and plan your weekend on the town.  Did your favorite place make the list?  Who would you have voted for?

2011 Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh: Readers' Poll Results

Featuring first, second and third-place winners as determined by thousands of reader-cast ballots and tabulated by Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP.

Best Restaurant

1. Isabela on Grandview
2. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
3. Salt of the Earth

Al Fresco

1. Pusadee’s Garden
2. II Pizzaiolo
3. Andora Restaurant

American

1. Bistro 19
2. Jackson’s Restaurant and Rotisserie Bar
3. Eleven

Atmosphere/Ambiance

1. Eleven
2. Caileigh’s Restaurant
3. Isabela on Grandview
    Siba Cucina

Authentic Pittsburgh Fare

1. Primanti Bros.
2. Fat Heads Saloon
3. Pamela’s Diner

Bakery

1. Oakmont Bakery
2. Prantl’s Bakery
3. Priory Fine Pastries

Banquet Hall

1. Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at The Priory
2. Rockefeller’s Grille
3. The Chadwick

Best-Kept Secret

1. Spadafora’s
2. Valliant’s Diner
3. Taste of Art Restaurant

Breakfast

1. Pamela’s Diner
2. Valliant’s Diner
3. Eat’n Park

Breathtaking View

1. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
2. Isabela on Grandview
3. LeMont

Brunch

1. The Grand Concourse
2. Coca Cafe
3. Paris 66

Burger

1. Tessaro’s
2. BRGR Bar
3. Five Guys Burger and Fries
    Red Robin

BYOB

1. Piccolo Forno
2. Pure Cafe
3. Avenue B

Catering Services

1. big Burrito Restaurant Group
2. Taj Mahal
3. DoubleTree

 

Check out the complete list here.