Highlight: The Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Zone

Highlight: The Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Zone

Are you itching to get out of the house after a long, cold winter? Though spring comes with warmer temperatures, rain and storms often tag along and leave you inside when you’re desperate for some time outside. So what’s there to do? Why not head to a Penguins game and cheer on Pittsburgh’s own hockey team?

The Penguins Fan Zone is a great way to get more involved when your family attends a game; between games, giveaways and more, you’ll have a blast. Below we’ve outlined the basics of the Fan Zone so you’re ready for your next home game. Go Penguins!

FedEx Pens Predictor

Guess what will happen when the game announcers and the Penguin social media profiles pose questions during the pre-game celebration. Those who guess correctly are entered into a prize drawing. Want to learn more? Visit this website.

McDonald’s Big Mac Attack

Each Penguins home game has a special Big Mac Attack promotion period during game play where, if a Penguins player scores during the two minute time period, you can use your ticket stub to get a free Big Mac!

#MyPensFamContest

Is rooting on the Penguins a family tradition? Want to win free tickets – and the chance to meet player Kris Letang? Next time you head to a game, take a photo of your family, upload it to Instagram and include the hashtag #MyPensFamContest for a chance to win!

There are many other promotions and giveaways going on during each Penguins home game. Visit the Fan Zone to see them all.

Does your family enjoy going to the Penguins games? What other activities do you do in the spring? Share them with us below!

Things To Do In Pittsburgh This February

Things To Do In Pittsburgh This February – The Holiday chaos is finally winding down, but the events in Pittsburgh are not. Plan your next date night, or night out with family with these events in February. Enjoy family fun, music, a night out for Valentine’s day, or a night filled with excitement! These events are sure to make everyone in the family happy.

The Little Mermaid

It is the last opportunity to see the Little Mermaid come to life at the Byham Theatre on February 2^nd. Take the whole family to see the characters of the magical Disney film singing on stage. The matinee show will be at 2:00pm and the theatre is located at 101 Sixth Street.

Jason Isbell

Carnegie Hall will be hosting Jason Isbell on Februay 9^th at 7:00pm. Enjoy a night out with good music and a wonderful performer. Buy tickets in advance here.

Let’s Fall in Love

Olive or Twist will be hosting a Valentine’s Day cabaret on February 14^th at 8:00pm. Described as an evening of love, there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, special dessert, cash bar, and a Silent Auction located at 140 Sixth Street. The event sold out last year so get your tickets in advance!

Monster Jams

An exciting event for the entire family is coming to Pittsburg on February 13-15. The awesome track is packed full of obstacles so you can watch large trucks soar over one another or smash through them. Find more information here.

Are you planning to attend any of these events? Comment to share your plans!

Things To Do In Pittsburgh This January

Things To Do In Pittsburgh This January – Just because December is over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! If you missed out on some Holiday celebrations there is still a way to keep the Holiday spirit going with a magic laser show. Other events include a night of standup comedy, a play at the Byham Theatre, and of course some fun that also supports cancer research.

Holiday Magic Laser Show

On January 2^nd the Carnegie Science Center will be having a magic laser show at 1:00pm. Guaranteed to be fun for all ages! The laser show will be pairing science with fun and a little bit of your favorite Holiday music. Tickets are only $2 for members of the science center and $8 dollars for non-members.

Comedy Buffet

Enjoy a night of laughter at the Rostraver Ice Garden located at 90 Lincoln Avenue! Not only is this the regions longest running standup comedy show, but there will also be a buffet filled with food and desserts. Don’t miss out on the fun on January 17^th. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner is at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.

The Little Mermaid

Watch the Little Mermaid come to life On January 22^nd, 23^rd, and 24^th at Byham Theatre located at 101 Sixth Street. Find show times and the best tickets in advance here.

Pour for a Cure

Support Leukemia and Lymphoma research by pairing great beer and great food. This is the fifth year for Pour for a Cure and it will be on January 23^rd, 5:30pm-8:30pm. The event will be at the USX Tower, located at 600 Grant Street. Enjoy a night out while helping blood cancer research.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! Do you plan to attend any? Comment to share with us!

Profile High-end Luxury Homes in Pittsburgh

Profile High-end Luxury Homes in Pittsburgh

Check out these high-end homes in Pittsburgh. From apartment living to neighborhoods and secluded county homes, find what suites you the best!

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 Field Club Ridge

O’Hara PA 15238

This home is secluded, with a country feel. Enjoy high-end finishings, gas and electric fireplaces, a sauna and jet stream shower, hard word flowers and Green design with superior insulation!

5 Bedrooms, 3 full bath, 2 half

1.2 acres – Leaving lots of space!

Some special features are a game room, den, dining room, living room, and extra room.

Relax in a large covered porch with a fantastic view of the Allegheny River.

Conveniently located very close to schools. Many entertainment options in just a short drive yet still secluded enough for privacy.

Very low crime rate & highly rated school district of Allegheny.

 

1700 Grandview Ave Unit# 901

Mt Washington PA 15211

High end apartment living! With hardwood floors and cabinets, stainless steel appliances

A fantastic view of Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle 3 Rivers confluence

2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Plenty of space with a living room, dining room, and office on an open concept floor plan

High security building with indoor parking and storage unit

Pittsburgh school district

City living at its finest. Conveniently located near a variety of entertainment options

 

2137 Whited Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Enjoy a neighborhood feel with a nice backyard in a wooded area.

2 bedroom, 1 bath

Porch, garage, nice backyard with trees

In the city of Brookline

Conveniently located near amenities

Pittsburgh school district

 

809 Main

Springdale Twp, PA 15049

Beautiful brick and wood walls

Fireplace

3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath

Garage

Spacious backyard

Allegheny Valley School district

 

24 Garvin St

Observatory Hill, PA 15214

An all brick home renovated in 2009

Original woodwork, hardwood flooring, and stained glass

4 bedroom 1.5 bath

Large basement

Beautiful backyard with porch and play areas

Quiet neighborhood with park nearby

Pittsburgh school district

How To Find The Perfect Condo In Pittsburgh

How To Find The Perfect Condo In Pittsburgh – House hunting can be such a fun process. You get to explore different areas of the city, get to know different neighborhoods, and even get decorating inspiration. When it comes to searching for a condominium, the game changes a little bit. In some cases, there are more things to consider when buying a condo or a home when there is a clubhouse or homeowners association involved.

Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect condo…

Location – This is such an important quality in a home. Not only for you, but for resale as well. You can change the decor and certain amenities in your condo, but you can not change the location. Do your research and make sure the location is not only great for you but can be great for resale as well.

Amenities – When you buy a condo, typically there are amenities and perks of living in this type of community. Know what they are before you buy. Do they take care of your lawn? Can you plant anything? The roof is leaking, who takes care of that? Know what you are paying for and what perks you get from living in that neighborhood.

Know The Restrictions – With HOA’s come restrictions. Know what your restrictions are and know what they can fine residents for.

Market Value – When searching for a condo, check with your real estate agent to see how the market value of that condo or the condo’s in that neighborhood are holding up. Has the value increased, decreased or stayed level over the past few years? What are condo’s selling for in today’s market? Educate yourself so you know what type of investment you are making.

Narrow Your Search – Depending on your market, condo’s may be selling quickly. Stay ahead of the game and other buyers by knowing what’s for sale in the neighborhoods you are looking in. Narrow down your search to the neighborhoods you want to be in and then keep your eye on prime real estate search sites like Trulia, Zillow and Realtor.com to make sure you know what’s on the market. Your real estate can help you with this as well. They can show you exactly what’s for sale in the MLS.

Searching for a condo that fits what you are looking for can be a lot of fun. Remember these tips and your search will go a lot smoother and you will have a better chance of finding the condo of your dreams! Are you currently searching for a condo? Do you have any tips to share? Comment to share with us!

 

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania– Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is home to some of the most well-known athletic teams in the country. Many people recognize the city of Pittsburgh as the “steel city” or the “city of bridges.” However, there is so much more to Pittsburgh than many people are aware of. Here are ten things you didn’t know about Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1.This smiley emoticon 🙂 originated in Pittsburgh in the early 1980’s, when Carnegie Mellon computer scientist Scott Fahlman came up with it.

2. The Carnegie Museum, located in Pittsburgh, is the world’s first museum of modern art (opened in 1895).

3. Pittsburgh has the most certified “green” buildings in the U.S.

4. San Francisco is known for it’s hilly terrain; however, Pittsburgh has more vertical feet than San Francisco, Cincinnati and Portland, Ore., combined – now that’s one hilly city!

5. The first banana split was invented in Pittsburgh in 1904.

6. The city is home to the nation’s fifth largest opera company.

7. The first ferris wheel was in Pittsburgh in 1893.

8. Hollywood hits like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Dark Knight Rises and The Fault In Our Stars were all filmed in Pittsburgh.

9. Michael Keaton, The Vogues, Rusted Root, Christina Aguilera,Bobby Vinton, Jeff Goldblum and Dennis Miller are all from Pittsburgh.

10. There are eight colleges and universities in and around Pittsburgh.

 

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