North Shore Connector Coming March 25, 2012 (video)

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North Shore Connector Construction (pics via HerrVebah)

Unfortunately the video (said video has been removed by the original uploader for unknown reasons as of 1/23/12) for new North Shore Connector is more awesome than the thing itself. Not to be a bummer, but let’s put this into perspective. The main function of the two lines is to connect Downtown to some of our favorite places, including Heinz Field, Carnegie Science Center, PNC Park, The Andy Warhol Museum, etc…
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These Lions “Feel” World Premiere

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These Lions (photo by Katelyn Petraitis)

2011 was an unstoppable year for Pittsburgh’s own, These Lions; they took the indie music scene by storm with their first record, “One.” Now, as the band gears up for their second album and their first ever East Coast tour in June, they are back with a new single, “Feel,” from their highly anticipated, upcoming release. These Lions are huge Boring Pittsburgh fans, and they wanted to give the site an exclusive first-listen of their brand new song.
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Yappin’ Yinzers Interview

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Alex Kozak, creator of Yappin' Yinzers

Yinz guys ‘member at one time we had that ad up for Yappin Yinzers ‘n nat? Guy at makes ‘em (Alex Kozak) called and said “watch yinz guys doin? hows abaht comin’ uppa Skiwrl Cage ‘n grabbin an eyrn?” and we was like “You ain’t see Joe Denardo? He sed it was partly clahdy n ge’ttin slippy aht, we was abaht to run up to Jine Eegoals to get some rock salt. hahs baht we meet dahn the street for some coffee.”

Jagoff said “I ain’t gonna meet yinz for no coffee” but then he was like dabby ok I guess.

We was pretty pshyched to be taahkin to da guy who makes all em tiny picksbergers and he let us know all abaht the bisness ‘n nat since we were all nebby baht it. We’re exspeshully jazzed baht the histery anna future of ‘ohs liddle guys. Real excited – jus like a night before kayywood ‘n nat! Here goes what he yakked about:
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Yinzer Lawn Jockey

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Yinzer Lawn Jockey

Introducing the Yinzer Lawn Jockey. Sporting the latest lawn jockey uniform in a striking black and yellow colorway, he faithfully lights your walkway each and every night with his trusty eco-bulb lantern. Please note the Blawnox-style goatee, n’at. (Spotted in in Squirrel Hill, on Beechwood.)
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Plan a Party Pittsburgh Style

Party Pittsburgh Style (pic by daveynin)

Maybe you grew up here, or perhaps you’re a transplant from another place entirely. Whatever the case may be, your friends know you as someone who proudly bleeds passion for Pittsburgh, a city that is known for its numerous bridges, diversity, and steel industry, amongst many other things. Whether you’re a die-hard Steelers fanatic or an alumni and lover of the University of Pittsburgh, you want to share your enthusiasm with all those around you at your birthday party, wedding, or dinner party. There are plenty of ways to incorporate Pittsburgh culture and life into whatever gathering you are trying to plan.
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About Arts Greenhouse and Their “Dreams of Kings”

Arts Greenhouse recently released the Dreams of Kings music video above, just in time to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It features four young and extremely talented local artists: Tairey Perez, Ez Scarz, Curtis Pope, and Jordan Montgomery. Check out the Jerry’s Records cameo!
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Isaly’s Chipped Chopped Ham

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Isaly's Chipped Ham Sammich

ISALY’S – CHIPPING MAKES IT HAMMIER

This picture was originally the cover of a 1922 edition of Vogue Magazine. Burgh Verified Pittsburgh artist Danny Devine (aka @TagBattle20010) repurposed it in a way only a true Pittsburgher could appreciate. He has an art show on 1/21 where you can see it in person and place an offer to buy it.