Music. Puppies. Empowered women. What could be better? The Benedum Center presents "Legally Blonde: The Musical" tonight at 8, a production I would be dying to see. The Benedum Center itself is quite the interesting historical landmark. Between Beatles concerts and floods, this ancient theater has been through it all. Actually, the Benedum Center is formerly known … [Read more...]
Point State Park Fountain
The people of Pittsburgh discuss the Point State Park fountain. By: Anne Lichius and Jessica Paterchak (Blackhawk High School) … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh’s Downtown Art Sparks Emotions
Downtown Pittsburgh is a bustling oasis of opportunity for businesses, but also provides a platform for many artists' work to be seen. Many artists' work is overlooked by passersby, but there are always the occasional few who take to time to admire the artwork. Next to the PPG fountain, there is a large bronze sculpture titled "A Turn of the Century" that stands high over … [Read more...]
Market Square Dining
Whether it's coffee and breakfast shops or restaurants, cafes, and bars, Markets Square is the place to be. Now that it is summer time in the city, the atmoshphere in Market Square is so inviting. It's hard to miss the children playing in the fountain at PPG, businessmen on their lunch breaks, and girlfriends having a coffee at Starbucks. A fun, simple place to go in Market … [Read more...]
History of PNC Park
Over the years in Pittsburgh there were five different stadiums. Recreation Park, Exposition Park, Three Rivers Stadium, Forbes Field, and PNC Park. In April 2001 PNC park opened. The park is located on the North Shore of the Allegheny River. The park cost $262 million dollars. PNC park is the third smallest park in the MLB. The capacity of the park is 38,362 people. In 2006 … [Read more...]