Carnegie Mellon demolition on Forbes Ave, Hamerschlag Hall behind
This demolition site on Forbes Avenue used to be the location of Il Valletto Cafe and Crimes of Fashion clothing store. The sidewalks, now remnants of rubble, were once filled with racks of colorful vintage clothing and a Florence style covered seating area.
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New Get-Go on Baum Blvd, Finally Coming Soon
The worst place to stop for gas in Oakland is finally being renovated. If you’ve ever stopped at the GetGo gas station at the corner of Baum and Morewood, then you know it was the worst. Long lines for gas, long lines at the checkout, arguments in the parking lot because of people being blocked in or cutting line. It was gas station hell! The only good thing about that place was when the “Go For It” touch-free car wash was only $5 – but then the price increased and the long lines weren’t worth it anymore.
You’re on Empty… after driving over to the GetGo on fumes and finding out it’s temporarily closed, where else can you go fuel in Oakland?
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Sq. Hill Dunkin Donuts, Grand Opening - in the rain
Doughnut lovers in Squirrel Hill had something to smile about this morning, despite the pouring rain. Dunkin Donuts “grand” opened a new store in the location that the old Boston Market was in. Check out the friendly coffee cup mascot. Great, just what Forbes Avenue needs… another coffee shop. Continue reading + Discuss
American Apparel on Forbes Ave in Oakland - Broken Windows
American Apparel is a clothing company based out of Los Angeles, California and manufactures all of their clothing in sweatshop free conditions. Does anyone know why they were a target for some G20 protesters?
The location in Shadyside was left untouched. Click ahead for a video of this window being smashed. Continue reading + Discuss
Boarded-up windows in Oakland - Pamela's Diner/Subway on Forbes
Pamela’s Diner in Oakland found broken windows the morning after the G20 “protests” on Forbes Avenue. They are a local independent business…. does anyone know why? More pics ahead… Continue reading + Discuss
