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A columnist is being criticised for mentioning that a mountain much like Mt. Washington in Roanoke, Va. should have a restaurant on it.
Sounds unfortunately familiar.
Before I get to the electronic mail, I’ll share a recent voicemail I received from an anonymous caller annoyed by my column citing the need for any restaurant on Mill Mountain […]

I was searching for something to talk about and came across this ranking from one of my favorite travel sites, TripAdvisor.com.
#4 Is the Mon Incline, #5 is the Duquesne Incline, and #14 is the whole Mount itself, above ALL the other Pittsburgh neighborhoods including Shady Side, South Side, and The Strip! This is a well […]

Some local bloggers are partnering with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce in a cross-blogging experiment to highlight the things that make Pittsburgh great as we head into the important Pennsylvania primary on Tuesday. We were asked to write a little something about Mt. Washington. Please visit The Primary Pittsburgh Project site to read about how residents […]

If you have a green thumb or just want to bond with your Mt. Washington neighbors, Bigbee Field at 1pm is where it’s at tomorrow.
There are trees to be planted and brush to be cleared. Apparently, the trees that were selected for this spot are low-lying so trimming them will not be an issue as […]

What better way to show some love for Mt. Washington restaurant owners than to vote for them in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Restaurants Reader’s Poll?
Far be it from me to try and influence you, but some of the categories I think our neighborhood establishments can sweep:

Best view (c’mon, how can we lose?)
BYOB restaurant
Italian non-chain
Most romantic
Seafood

I want […]

I saw an interesting article in the New York Times today about a new urban farming concept being tested in Queens, which inspired me to do a little research on the urban farming movement.
According to Urban Farming, one of the non-profit organizations responsible for driving this movement nationally, they strive to plant organic food on […]

It seems that the most contentious debates on this site boil down to one common question…what about me? What about my neighborhood? What about my street? What about my block? The reality of all of these development issues is that not everyone is going to get what they want. Individual comments to our most recent […]

An article on MSN.com today showcased 10 of the most romantic spots in the U.S. and Mt. Washington’s spectacular views made the list!
America the Beautiful
Whether your idea of romance is a quiet beach or the clamor of a big city, here are 10 spots across the country that’ll make your sweetie swoon.
Brooklyn Bridge
New York City
Catalina […]

The Post Gazette has Mt. Washington in print again today. Check out the article here.

There has been some discussion in the comments regarding the tattered flag flying above Grandview Avenue near Shiloh Street. The plaque in front of the flag attributes “The Youth of the Leo Club of Grandview”, which is affiliated with the Pittsburgh Grandview Lions Club. Perhaps contacting them directly about the flag will yield some results.
Officers: […]