Before the snow started going all cats-and-dogs on us, there was speculation all over the place about how much total snowfall to anticipate. The Pittsburgh Snowmageddon has run its course and we want to know what the outcome was.
Did you measure the snow in your backyard? Tell us your neighborhood and how much snow accumulation you got in the comments below. Send your measurement pics to snOMG@boringpittsburgh.com and we’ll post it here.
Skiiing in the street was as common today as stranded cars.
At this point, you might think the snow is becoming boring like everything else in the burgh. At least some Pittsburghers know how to make the best of snowmaggedon. People were out everywhere today and all across the city cars were stuck, trees were broken, lines were down, and people were cross-country skiing like it was Seven Springs. It helped that the roads are jam packed with at least 3 inches of snow – even the main streets. The way the temperature is dropping right now, those skiers will be able to ice skate from Squirrel Hill to Downtown! Continue Reading ->
Pittsburgh's Blizzard of 2010 at Carnegie Mellon University.
It was snowmageddon at CMU last night and it was beautiful. Lots of students were out playing in the snow – snowball fights, making snowmen, and even sled-riding down Forbes Avenue! Yeah that’s right, check out the pics below if you don’t believe it. Make sure you see part 1 and part 2 of the blizzard pics… more updates on the way. Continue Reading ->
The Boring Pittsburgh TV above shows a snow plow going down Negley near the Negley Station of the East Busway. As you can see, the snow was packed so tight that the plow wasn’t really working. Check back later (or subscribe) for photos taken at CMU while students there made snowmen and went sledding down Forbes Avenue! Have you seen part 1 of The Blizzard of 2010 pics? Continue Reading ->
We began taking photos early in the night, and the snow just kept on pouring down. Here are some pictures of the East Busway at Negley Station. The total lack of wind let the snowflakes stack nicely. This is a big difference from the Blizzard of ‘93 when we saw lot’s a wind gusts blow the snow even deeper. Continue reading for the rest of the snapshots… Continue Reading ->
Blizzard of Pittsburgh 2010. The snow is coming. (daveynin on flickr)
The city is expecting to get 6-12 inches of snow this weekend. Wait, scratch that, 8-14 inches! OMG, didn’t you hear? 9-17 inches of… ok, ok. We heard it will be nearly 24″.
According to all the meteorologists on Twitter, one thing is certain – The Blizzard of 2010 is coming! “Snow” has become a trending topic for Pittsburghers today and here are some of the breaking-news tweets about it – you can see how the predictions are all over the place: Continue Reading ->
Free yoga in Shadyside for the month of February at Yoga Flow.
Free yoga for 30 days! This is great news for all the aspiring yogis in Pittsburgh. Yoga Flow is a new yoga joint getting ready for a grand opening in Shadyside. Yes, we know yoga studios are as common as coffee shops in part of town, but this one sounds pretty cool. Continue Reading ->
The old entrance to the clubs... there used to be a ramp there.
We recently reported that Matrix Nightclub was shut down and it got us talking about other clubs that are no longer a part of Pittsburgh’s nightlife. Does anyone remember Tequilla Willies? It was located on Smallman Street in the Strip District, except it wasn’t actually on Smallman Street – Tequilla Willies was on a barge! Continue Reading ->
Matrix Night Club in Pittsburgh’s Station Square closed its doors on Sunday, January 10, 2010. A bright yellow sign posted on the door indicates they shut-down because of the establishment’s “failure to comply with the Allegheny County Alcoholic Beverage Tax”. Next to the sign is a notice of Sheriff’s Sale to take place on February 10th, at 10:30am.
The club had a long run and will be missed by the club-goers of Pittsburgh. In a city where club names change like the weather, Matrix remained a party destination for 8 long years. Now that it’s closed, there’s one less thing for college kids to do in Boring Pittsburgh. Hopefully everyone will read this post before driving all the way down there to find out the party’s over. Continue Reading ->
LOL, this is funny. Kevin Delaney, a famous voiceover expert, is in Pittsburgh holding a workshop for aspiring voiceover actors. During his visit, he noticed something odd about the way Pittsburghers handle the parking situation. Delaney very observantly points out the mysterious “Pittsburgh chair”, along with the “backwards parking” phenomenon. As if the chair thing wasn’t embarrassing enough, he even found a chair with a rope tied to a garbage can – with a note! Can anyone tell where this video takes place? Continue Reading ->
Some PNC ATMs were hacked. First in Forest Hills, then in Fox Chapel (and who knows where else). According to the report here, the unsuspecting bank customers simply used their debit cards to withdraw funds from the MAC machine (please note that “MAC” cards tend to be a Pittsburgh thing – everyone else seems to just call them ATM cards) and then noticed about $1,400 gone by the weekend. Continue Reading ->
It hasn’t been declared that it was actually a bomb threat that spurred the Carnegie Mellon University evacuation on Friday, but what was it? According to The Tartan, CMU’s school news publication, the evacuation was happening because of an “unconfirmed security threat”. Students in the hi-tech school were notified about the evacuation via text message. The security sweep went on from about 12:30pm – 2:30pm and students in Wean, Doherty, and Hamerschlag halls got to leave class early. Continue Reading ->
Snow Bunnies & Board Junkies at Zen Social Club in Pittsburgh
Snow Bunnies & Board Junkies, a celebration of winter excitement, at Zen Social Club in Station Square. “Heat things up this winter at Zen Social Club in Station Square! Enjoy exclusive drink specials that are sure to melt the ice off your wallet! $1 Domestic Beers, $1 Absolut Vodka 10pm-midnight! RSVP as confirmed on this event listing and ARRIVE BEFORE MIDNIGHT to receive VIP OPEN BAR 10PM – MIDNIGHT! (Must be on the list for the Open Bar) Roll in with the largest group of ski bums and win a complimentary drink tab! Mingle with the Snow Bunnies around the club throughout the night!”
When is it?
10PM – 3:30AM
Where is it? Zen Social Club (map)
125 W Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 528-4847
Ok guys, enough already. Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin sounds like he said “fart” but he said “fought”. It was during a press conference right after the Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins – and right before they found out they weren’t making it to the playoffs.
Oh, how about a little adversity huh? That game right there is kind of a snapshot of how it’s been for us, um, but how the guys fart is also a snapshot of how it’s been for us. I’ve said quite a few times over the last several weeks that, uh, this is our bed and we gotta lay in it.
Go find someone else in the NFL to pick on! Mike Tomlin doesn’t look like a South Park character (Chef to be exact) and he doesn’t say things like “fart”. He is the best coach in football. Continue Reading ->
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Pittsburgh is so boring! Or is it? We are here to serve the city and bring out the
best in the Burgh. At BPGH you can find reviews, events, community forums, even the
local weather. It is a place for you to meet other Pittsburghers and share your
thoughts about everything from your favorite restaurants to the Steelers.
Whether you were born and raised or just stopping by, there is something for
you at BoringPittsburgh.com.
