Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Ethnic food has always been a huge part of Pittsburgh's many holiday traditions. The Rosca de Reyes cake custom is believed to have its roots in the Rosca tradition which began somewhere around Ancient Rome. The idea back then was to celebrate the god Saturn. This celebration included the exchange... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The $2 Million Dollar Pittsburgh Beauty Worthy of Kings and Queens
The King estate is a 22-room mansion that was built in 1880 by Alexander King, an Irish immigrant who worked in his older brother’s grocery before starting his own market with a partner. The King mansion sits in the heart of the Highland Park neighborhood, a northeastern Pittsburgh treasure. After... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 27, 2021
Pittsburgh's Mounted Patrol, I Am So Happy That They're Back
After a fifteen-year break, these stunning four-legged beauties are back. They are equipped with special shoes that are made for walking on concrete so that they can easily walk through the large city of Pittsburgh. One bonus to having the horse patrol back is that people love the horses and feel... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 26, 2021
This Is a Really Special Treat for Bird Lovers Who Enjoy Feathered Friends
Let me start off by stating that I love birds. I feed them daily by giving them multiple treats. I also have a birdbath that tends to freeze up when the winter conditions become unbearable. Happily, there is a solution to this problem. If you are taking the time to feed these little guys, you might... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 25, 2021
The Eagles Have Landed and Set Up a Home at Our Local Steel Plant
This happily married couple, Claire and Irvin chose the Irvin Works Steel plant in 2019 to make their nest. The pair return every year without fail. The steel plant is located on the Monongahela River, so the chosen location is perfect for the pair to hunt for food. Once the couple was spotted by... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, December 24, 2021
The Many Ghosts & Events of Bethlehem, America's Christmas Capital
Most are familiar with the character Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, so if ghosts are your thing, you will find several of them in Pennsylvania's Christmas City. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was founded by the Moravians in 1741 on Christmas Eve, and almost 200 years later a nationwide... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Spotted in My Neighborhood, Everyone but Rudolph Was Accounted For...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
This Festive Sight Last Night Brought Out the Kid in Me
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
These Beautiful Birds Have Made a Home Along the Youghiogheny River
Possibly confused by Pennsylvania's warm temps at a time that snow should have already hit the ground, the Belted Kingfisher easily adapts to their environment. These beautifully colored birds appear to be homesteading along the Youghiogheny River, burrowing into the soft soil with their sharp... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 20, 2021
Not a Native to Pennsylvania, This Beauty May Have been Dumped
This little beauty is a Mandarin duck who has been spotted at the Pennypack Environmental Center in Philadelphia. His wings are clipped, so he is being forced to adapt to the weather and other conditions that Pennsylvania is famous for. Hopefully, he will survive the winter. Sign in to see full entry.