Category Archives: Pittsburgh
The Most Famous Man in Robinson Township
So I was at Quaker Steak for lunch today, and a man came up to me and said, “Did I see you at the comedy show at St. James Place tavern?” This is the first time I’ve ever been recognized … Continue reading
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The Tom Musial Media Assault Continues
Or rather: begins for the first time. Check out this article about this weekend’s show at the Springdale VFD. “I simply love being in a room full of laughing people. And there’s nothing like being the person responsible for that … Continue reading
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Curses! Foiled by Recursiveness!
I’d like to write about how aggravated I get when Pittsburgh comedians complain about other Pittsburgh comedians. But then I’d be a Pittsburgh comedian complaining about other Pittsburgh comedians. Crap!
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Driving in Pittsburgh
This is one of my favorite pieces of hometown humor: Driving in the Burgh Excerpt: You will find that you go from Point-A to Point-B using one route, and from Point-B back to Point-A using a different route. Further, on … Continue reading
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Helpful Translation Guide
A few weeks ago, my extended family took a trip downtown. We visited the nativity scene at the US Steel Building, then walked past the Westin William Penn before perusing the animated window scenes at Kaufmann’s. Nice story, huh? Except … Continue reading
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Funeral Etiquette
If you are planning to wear a Steelers jersey to work today in honor of Myron Cope, please be sure to wear the black home jersey, the traditional color of mourning. Also, apparently someone else passed away yesterday, but nobody … Continue reading
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Band Name or Insult?
This article describes a large drill that is being used to bore a hole underneath the Allegheny River, to be used for the extension to Pittsburgh’s subway. I’ve heard this machine described as a 500-Ton Boring Machine. 500-Ton Boring Machine? … Continue reading
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Back to the Future
The Pittsburgh radio station found at 93.7 FM has renounced its “Man Talk” format and gone back to Top 40. They’re even adopting their old tag name, “B-94,” even though their old call letters (WBZZ) are no longer available. The … Continue reading
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Pittsburgh Finds Its Movie-Making Niche
A number of Hollywood movies and TV shows have been filmed in Pittsburgh lately, including the film Adventureland, which is currently shooting at Kennywood and other local locations. Many people attribute Pittsburgh’s success at attracting productions to the knowledgeable and … Continue reading
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Pittsburgh Mayor Declares “State of Disaster Emergency”
Suprisingly, it has nothing to do with “Steely McBeam.”
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Ch-ch-ch-changes
From the time I was born until about a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had only two head coaches (Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher) and four first-string centers: Ray Mansfield, Mike Webster, Dermontti Dawson, and Jeff Hartings. In the … Continue reading
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Something To Be Desired
Last night I had a chance to meet Justin Kownacki, the creative force behind Something To Be Desired. Launched in 2003, Something To Be Desired (STBD) is one of the longest-running serials on the web. And it’s made right here … Continue reading
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Mario Says Penguins Might Leave Town
Why is everyone so upset by this? It’s not like Mario’s the first person to ever leave Pittsburgh for a higher-paying opportunity elsewhere.
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The Cowher Years: A Golden Era?
So Bill Cowher has resigned as coach from the Steelers, ending the Bill Cowher Era in the Steel City. As much as criticism as Cowher has received during his 15-year tenure (and believe me, I’ll be the first to say … Continue reading →