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Civic Arena Dome: Open During Demolition

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Civic Arena open dome during demolition

Civic Arena open dome during demolition

This is the last time we will ever have the chance to see beyond the retractable roof of the Civic Arena. Since the onset of this situation, many have questioned why the arena sat there many years without having the dome opened. There is an entire generation (or two) of Pittsburghers that probably didn’t even believe it was possible. It doesn’t really matter at this point, just enjoy it while it lasts.

This photo was taken from the top of the Steel Building.
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Pittsburgh’s Creative Tech Scene (video)

Boring Pittsburgh tries to cover local start-ups as often as possible, and thanks to this video from the Pgh Technology Council we are now aware of so many more local companies that we never knew existed. This video is jam packed with 6 minutes of Pittsburgh based projects that are breaking boundaries for innovations that are transforming the world as we know it.

Here is a list all of the companies/projects/organizations featured in the video above. We might have missed one or two, so if you don’t see yourself here, please comment below and it will be added:
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Troy Polamalu’s Super Bowl Giveaway!

Win Troy Polamalu's Super Bowl Tickets

Win Troy Polamalu's Super Bowl Tickets

Troy Polamalu is giving away another huge prize in the name of charity. This time it’s a full expense-paid trip to Super Bowl XLVI! Not only the airfare, hotel, and game tickets for two, but even the taxes will be paid for the winner! That’s truly a wonderful giveaway, and all you have to do is buy raffle tickets for your chance to win big.

You get 5 tickets for $10. Each additional ticket is $2. The more you buy, the greater your chance to win the grand prize!

Here’s the best part: Like all of Troy’s contests, the money raised from the tickets is going to help others. For this special raffle drawing, Troy is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Foundation for a great cause. To learn more about the foundations that Troy has started with his wife Theodora, go to troy43.com/giving.

Click here for your chance to win!

Entry Deadline:  9:00 AM ET on Friday, February 3, 2012
Drawing Date:    Friday, February 3, 2012

  • Winner will receive two (2) tickets to the Super Bowl XLVI, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday, February 5th, 2012
  • Winner will receive an autographed Troy Polamalu jersey
  • Winner will receive an @mention from Troy Polamalu on twitter
  • Winner will receive a travel allowance of $2,000 (if needed, if used) to put towards travel expenses
  • Winner will be awarded a cash prize in the amount of $1,089.00 to mitigate the Winner’s tax liability that results from winning the raffle. This prize is withheld and paid, on behalf of the Winner, directly to the IRS ($900) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ($189).

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These Lions “Feel” World Premiere

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These Lions - Pittsburgh Band

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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Isaly’s Chipped Chopped Ham

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Isaly's Chipped Ham Sammich

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.

Casting Call: Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares”

Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay coming to Pittsburgh

Are you ready for Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay coming to Pittsburgh

The senior casting producer for Gordon Ramsay’s show “Kitchen Nightmares” submitted this urgent casting call to Boring Pittsburgh today. They’re specifically looking in the Pittsburgh area for struggling restaurants to appear in the upcoming season 5 of what might seriously be considered one of the best reality TV shows ever!
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