In Who Knew on March 5, 2010 at 8:16 am
The home buyer tax credit has been extended AND expanded so go out and buy that condo by April 30, 2010!!
The new legislation does a few things:
- extends the $8,000 credit to homes that are under contract by April 30, 2010,
- creates a new $6,500 tax credit for owners of existing homes who buy a new principal residence*, and
- increases the income eligibility limits for the tax credit from $75,000 to $125,000 for individuals, and from $150,000 to $225,000 for joint filers. Read the rest of this entry »
In Events, Who Knew on February 9, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Ever want to see and talk about cool, intellectually stimulating films with other people? There’s a group for that!
The Pittsburgh Arthouse Film/Movie Meetup Group is meeting this Friday at the Harris Theater to watch La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet (details below) and discuss afterwards.
Here are some stats about the group: Read the rest of this entry »
In Getting Around, Who Knew on February 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Here is the list of known parades at this time (2/5/10). We’ll update this list as information becomes available.
DOWNTOWN PARADES 2010 Schedule
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sat. March 13 – 10:30 am
- Labor Day Parade –Mon. September 6 – 10:00 am
- African American Heritage Day Parade – Sat. October 2 – 11am to 1pm
- Columbus Day Parade – Saturday, October 9– 10:00 am – Bloomfield
- Veterans Day Parade – Thursday. November 11 – 10:30 am to 1pm
- “Celebrate The Season” Holiday Parade – Sat. November. 27- 9am to 11am Read the rest of this entry »
In Events, Who Knew on January 14, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I hear you saying “Cartoons? That’s not for me….” Think again! We’re talking the icons of pop culture here…. It touches us all…This place has an amazing line-up of events and lectures and exhibits.
With one visit to the Toonseum website, I found: Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on December 24, 2009 at 11:24 am
Our friends at the Tourism And Cultural Heritage Department of Visitpittsburgh sent a wonderful holiday greeting to the PDP which listed many of the reasons the world loves Pittsburgh. [Just wish the Pittsburghers got it - Ever get the "Why did you move here?"?]
Pass it on to friends far and wide…
12 Reasons to Love Pittsburgh… Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on November 15, 2009 at 9:18 am
[Editor's Update: See our Downtown Beat Officer give safety advice at the press conference ]
Protect yourself from auto break-ins….
Get in the HABIT: Halt Auto Break-Ins Today
Valuables left in sight of others are a contributing factor in auto break-ins today. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police asks you to “put your junk in your trunk!”
Start the habit of Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on November 15, 2009 at 8:16 am
Market Square Holiday Merchant Coupon
It’s here! The Market Square Holiday Merchant Coupon is now available at www.downtownpittsburgh.com. There’s some great deals from your favorite Market Square merchants and you can retain and reuse discounts 
for two whole months (through Dec. 31, 2009).
Also, be sure to check out the Market Square Blog for more discounts, construction updates and Market Square fun facts/trivia.
In Who Knew on October 16, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Without the fountain, what’s the Point? Riverlife announced the start of the Friends of the Fountain campaign to secure the final $1 million needed to complete the historic renovation of Pittsburgh’s iconic Point State 
Park Fountain. The newly renovated fountain is expected to be completed by 2011… [read more for history, masterplan link and other information about Point State Park] Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on October 15, 2009 at 9:12 am
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnerships welcomes new Downtown residents with a Welcome Kit and Resource Guide. The property manager recieves the kits from the PDP and gives it to new residents. The Resource Guide contained in the Welcome Kits can be downloaded here.
What other great resources are out there? Share your ideas by commenting below….
In Who Knew on October 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm
CURVES OF DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH JOINS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The probability of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life is about one in eight. And, the probability of dying from breast cancer is about one in 35, according to the American Cancer Society. Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on October 1, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Jack to My Friends Video
Your neighborhood, several Downtown hot spots AND Downtown residents are featured in Jack To My Friends’ new music video – I Like it Here….
The band’s website is http://www.jacktomyfriends.com.
Check out the video!
In Who Knew on September 15, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Did you know you can get keys made at Ullrich’s Shoe Repair?
They can be a bit surly sometimes but their shoe work is great and you can get keys made there. Hours aren’t great for residents, but… Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ullrich Shoe Repair
545 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-6338
http://www.ullrichshoerepair.com/
In Who Knew on September 10, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Pittsburgh Magazine released the BEST OF issue for 2009. Some of our Downtown neighbors were winners! We’ve listed the Downtown winners below but check out the whole list for details and contact information . Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on September 8, 2009 at 11:50 am
For over a year now the Port Authority has been working with consultants to analyze their existing bus service to make it simpler, faster and more direct. The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is focused on redesigning the bus service around the real needs of riders Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on September 8, 2009 at 11:50 am
Summer is almost over and the crisp, autumn weather will soon be upon us. Although programming in Market Square is over for the year and renovations are underway, we’re anticipating the arrival of new neighbors to open their doors and join the hustle and bustle in Market Square. Read the rest of this entry »
In Who Knew on August 27, 2009 at 11:21 am
Who knew there was a car wash downtown?? Read the rest of this entry »
