Archive for the 'Business' Category

Vista Grande Condos Groundbreaking Tomorrow

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Below is information we received from Coldwell Banker regarding the Vista Grande condominiums at 501 Grandview.  
I’m writing to give you advance notice that the News Homes/Condominiums Division of Coldwell Banker Real Estate will host a groundbreaking ceremony and press conference on Tuesday, July 15th at 10am to kickoff construction of Pittsburgh’s newest luxury condominium building, Vista Grande […]

Can we fight crime with development?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

The issues we’re dealing with in the wake of the recent shootings in Mt. Washington are not about:  

One bar
One bar owner or
One landlord

These unfortunate incidents are just symptoms of an endemic problem caused by population loss, economic disparity, and lack of development. The people that fought successfully to defeat a lot of the development projects […]

Sorry Sonny, It’s Time To Go!

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

If you were listening to the news on KDKA this morning you know by now there was a shooting at Sonny’s Place on Shiloh St. last night that resulted in the death of a 23 year old kid from Carrick.
Police are looking for suspects after a shooting at a Mount Washington bar claimed the life […]

Scooter Trend Starts in Mt. Washington

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

It looks as if city living and scooter riding are both on the rise due to gas prices that continue to inch up. This could bode well for city neighborhoods and new scooter dealers like Scott Wroblewski who is opening up shop in our neighborhood in the coming weeks. Tribune-Review reporter, Eric Heyl, talked to Scott about why […]

Packs and Dogs Grand Opening

Monday, June 9th, 2008

WHO: You and as many people as you can find
WHAT: The grand opening of a new establishment on Shiloh Street 
WHEN: Tonight 6PM-?
WHERE: Packs and Dogs
WHY: Because we want to support this new business. Oh and because you can choose from about 8,000 different beers. 
HOW: Walk there on your hands or ride your bike or use whatever mode of transportation […]

Not enough parking? Charge more. Provide less.

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Someone new to the 15211 commented on the message boards about her/his inability to find on-street parking in Mt. Washington. I myself noticed that parking has been more of a commodity lately than it was in the past.  To what do we owe this problem? More renters than owners? More multi-car families? Whatever the reason, […]

If Delmar Loop can do it, why can’t we?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

We were privileged enough to meet up with some civic-minded people from neighborhoods in the East End of town yesterday to talk about the revitalization of Pittsburgh and Rust Belt cities in general. It was helpful to hear about the strengths and weaknesses of other neighborhoods and how they compare to Mt. Washington.
Perhaps most helpful, […]

Neon Neighborhood!

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Everyone is talking about the new ice cream window being installed at Cestone’s on Virginia Ave. Looks like they are going to have soft serve ice cream and slices out of the walk up window. GREAT IDEA! Can’t wait for this one.
Also, a new sign went up at Packs and Dogs, check it out! I like […]

A True ‘Sign’ of Progress!

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

A 6-pack of Bear Republic’s Racer 5 IPA….. $15.00
Chili Cheese Dog….. $3.99
Another reason to NOT leave the Mount…. PRICELESS
Coming Very Soon……

4/1/08 Smoking Ban Action Alert!

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Our good friend Greg Hartley of NoSmokeDining.org sent out an email today breaking down the smoking ban issue. Check it out and take action!
Action Alert
Deadline: Monday, March 31
Next Tuesday (April 1) at 9:00 am, the six-member Smoke Free Pennsylvania Act (SB 246) Conference Committee is scheduled to consider (and very likely determine) legislation that could […]