by Kate Oczypok | Nov 3, 2019 | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, Wilkins Township
A Brief History of Wilkins Township The township was named for William Wilkins, a Pennsylvania politician who served in Congress and was a U.S. Secretary of War. The township was created from a eastern portion of Pitt Township back in 1821. At one time, Wilkins was a...
by Kate Oczypok | Nov 1, 2019 | Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Charities, Pittsburgh History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Things To Do
Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh is for friends, family and loved ones. It can be a magical time. Here are 9 must-do things on our list to have a great Pittsburgh Thanksgiving. What’s on your list? 1. See the WPXI Holiday Parade On Saturday November 30th at 9 a.m.,...
by Kate Oczypok | Oct 30, 2019 | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, Springdale
Facts about Springdale The suburb of Springdale is located 18 miles northeast of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River. The area is just 1.1 square miles and includes a population of just under 3,500. Riddle Run joins the Allegheny River at Springdale. Springdale has...
by pittsburghbeautiful | Oct 25, 2019 | Lawrenceville, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh History, Things To Do
Lawrenceville is one of the largest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. The neighborhood is located northeast of downtown Pittsburgh and is bordered by neighborhoods like Bloomfield, the Strip District and Polish Hill. This area is actually now considered three different...
by Kate Oczypok | Oct 23, 2019 | Neighborhoods, O'Hara Township, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History
https://www.pittsburghbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/OHara-Township.mp4 A Brief History of O’Hara Township O’Hara Township is a township in Allegheny County located just six miles from the city of Pittsburgh. O’Hara was first organized as a...
by Kate Oczypok | Oct 22, 2019 | Glassport, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History
https://www.pittsburghbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/glassport-pa.mp4 A Brief History of Glassport Glassport was originally part of Elizabeth Township before it was its own borough in Allegheny County. In 1902, it became its separate municipality at just...
