OpenStreets PGH June 2023 (w/ video)

Last Sunday was the second OpenStreets PGH event of Summer 2023. I was out of town during the first OpenStreets in May, which was a bummer: it was a return of the excellent route along Carson Street (basically starting at my apartment) down to the 10th Street Bridge, across the Mon through the Armstrong Tunnel … Continue reading OpenStreets PGH June 2023 (w/ video)

Pedal PGH 2022 (w/ video!)

Back on the last Sunday in August I took part in Pedal PGH for the first time. Although this event had never been on my radar, it's been held every year since 1994. Having now participated, I recognize the color-coordinated route markers placed throughout the city to guide cyclists from previous summers; I always assumed … Continue reading Pedal PGH 2022 (w/ video!)

Pirates 2022 Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates held their home opener at PNC Park on April 12th. First pitch was scheduled for 4:12 PM, a deliberately specific start time that sought to establish hometown Yinzer synergy with the 4/12 game date and Pittsburgh’s 412 area code. I had been eagerly anticipating opening day since I hadn’t attended a Pirates … Continue reading Pirates 2022 Home Opener

City Scenes: Spring Hill Cemetery & City View

This weekend I traveled over to Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood to take in some of the local fare as well as the killer city views. My roommate had recently biked to this North Side neighborhood to visit the Threadbare ciderhouse, and he returned with rave reviews of the brewery and the panoramas afforded by the … Continue reading City Scenes: Spring Hill Cemetery & City View