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So it’s that time of year again Mt. Washingtonians. First Night Pittsburgh….where fellow Pittsburghers and out-of-towners hanging on to the last vestiges of Christmas join us on our mountain top for the last Zambelli display of 2008. Here are the road closures and public transit routing plans for everyone planning to head downtown or inviting [...]

As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. – Donald E. Westlake

According to an article in today’s Post-Gazette, East Liberty Development Inc. (a non-profit community development corporation) is rehabbing an entire block of the neighborhood (near Highland Park) with private builder, S&A Homes. My immediate reaction was “Why aren’t we doing that?!” until I read a little further. In an area where houses are valued at approximately $50K, prices [...]

As a wise 15211 reader (aptly named Common Sense) pointed out, there are gifts to buy in Mt. Washington. How about: A gift basket from Packs and Dogs. You get to pick from a variety of seasonal and import beers that you can’t find at just any beer distributor. And the recipient will be so [...]

According to the South Pittsburgh Reporter, there will be a safety meeting for Zone 3 residents and business owners at The Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street, South Side on Wed, Dec 17th at 7PM. There will be a briefing from the mayor’s office regarding the public art for the new Zone 3 station and Gerald [...]

The Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best of 2008″ issue was released this week. Mt. Washington captured some of the top spots in categories we would expect to sweep because of that darn spectacular view. I’ve listed them here, but I encourage you to check out all of the “Best Of” winners and City Paper staff recommendations. [...]

MWCDC meetings can get frustrating at times, but ultimately (and especially with the new members of the board), decisions are made and actions are taken. Imagine having to try and get consensus among 6 different community groups in order to get anything accomplished? Well that seems to be the reality in Bloomfield as of late. According [...]

Hi all. Two quick things: The PNC branch on Shiloh Street is having a Holiday open house on Thursday, December 18 from 10 am to 4pm. There will be complimentary gift wrapping, a children’s coloring contest, games, food & refreshments, and also a chance to win a $200 gift card. All are welcome. A 15211.org [...]

As is happening to some degree in cities across the country, Pittsburgh area non-profit organizations are suffering. The federal government and state governments have tightened their purse strings and revenue streams that non-profits used to be able to count on are disappearing. In response, The Pittsburgh Foundation has launched an emergency funding mechanism called Neighbor-Aid. Neighbor-Aid will [...]

Another candidate for District City Council 2 threw her hat into the ring formally today, according to an article in the Post-Gazette. Ms. Georgia Blotzer of our very own Mt. Washington joins the three people we mentioned yesterday in the Feb 3 special election. If you don’t know Georgia, join her at the Chatham Village [...]