I’m still at camp, and happened to stop at a local gas station up here on the mountain, and as I wandered back to the cooler to grab some iced tea I was distracted by something shiny. And while this is not a new occurrence, I was startled for a bit. I was looking at what is apparently the official snack of Pittsburgh 250.

And since I didn’t have my camera with me, nor could I find a picture of it anywhere in cyberspace, I went back and bought a bag for research purposes…yeah research.

Sadly though, they cost $2.59, nine cents over the anniversary year, but I guess we can’t have it all. Anyway though, it’s fun to see how far the celebration spreads, even up here to a mountain, where I’m about three miles from the next state.

When I get back from camp, I’m really excited to join in the festivities as the city ramps up for the celebration, we’ll have to see what other products join in as well, and of course, what else makes its way up here.

Yep, that’s right. The “City of Brotherly Love” is anything but, when it comes to NHL hockey. One of the longest anti-social rivalries between teams in the modern NHL, this series is going to have it all: goals, goaltending, grit, fights and fan-smack.

Considering the Flyer’s ‘theme’ for this year has been “Vengeance,” paraded around town with gigantic bilboards of Riley Cote and his raised fists, it appears to all that the Broad Street Bullies never really left.

So Friday at 7:30 we’ve got Game One of the Intrastate Beatdown. Let’s look more in-depth at what the Flyers are going to have to face - and what the Pens have to look forward to, after the jump. (more…)

I know it is a little chilly today. But free ice cream is a good thing. April 29 is Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. Pittsburgh only has 1 Ben and Jerry’s Location in Sq. Hill - 5885 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Thanks to Tom at the DC Metblog for the reminder.

If cupcakes are your thing - check out $1 cupcakes at Dozen tommorow.

This looks like an awesome event, and is a not too expensive way to support a good cause, start your Christmas shopping, and maybe even win a custom dress.
I have stopped into Jupe Boutique a couple of time over the past year and I think it is one of the best local shops. I have chatted with one of the owners, Cara, before and she could not be nicer. They have made a point to fill their shop with great items, some trendy, but everything is wearable and everything is reasonably priced - which is not often found in local boutiques. Jupe Boutique also has a great range of items from tops and dresses to jewelry, handbags and shoes.

On Monday November 5th - Jupe is hosting a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 10% of all sales on Monday evening will be donated to the foundation. They are also holding a raffle, at just $1 a ticket your could win a custom dress or a Southside shopping extravaganza. I did a quick google but couldn’t find any more info about the event on the web. Here is the flyer I received and I am sure you can call the shop for more info.

This is just a good idea.
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