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Pittsburgh Area Offers Farmers’ Market Fare
August 12th, 2008 categories: Dormont, Downtown Living, Mt. Lebanon, South Side
Summer cooking (and eating!) is best with fresh food from a farmers’ market. Here are some of the markets in Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities:
Ambridge Farmers’ Market - Route 65 and 6th Street, 4:00-7:00, Thursdays- Avella Farmers’ Market - Avella Firehall on Route 50, 10:00-1:00, Sundays
- Beaver Farmers’ Market - 800 Fourth Street, 10:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Beaver Falls Farmers’ Market - behind Brodhead Apartments, 8th Avenue and 12th Street, 3:30-6:30, Mondays
- Bethel Park Farmers’ Market - Community Center parking lot by the playground, 3:00-7:00, Tuesdays
- Bloomfield Farmers’ Market - Cedarville Street & Friendship Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Thursdays
- Bridgeville Farmers’ Market - 151 Parks Road, 5:30-close, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
- Carrick Farmers’ Market - Carrick Shopping Center, 3:30-7:30, Wednesdays
- Coraopolis Farmers’ Market - 1201 Fifth Avenue, 3:30-6:30, Mondays
- Cranberry Farmers’ Market - Municipal Center rear parking lot, 3:30-6:00, Fridays; Fire Station on Rt. 19, 10:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Dormont Farmers’ Market - Espy Avenue Parking Lot, 3:30-7:30, Mondays
- Downtown Pittsburgh Farmers’ Markets - City-County Building, 10:00-2:00, Fridays
- East Liberty Farmers’ Market - Penn Circle West, 3:30-7:30, Mondays
- Forest Hills Farmers’ Market - Presbyterian Church, 4:00-7:00, Fridays
- Green Tree Farmers’ Market - Green Tree Park, 4:00-7:30, Thursdays
- Market Square Farmers’ Market - Forbes Avenue and Market Place, 10:30-2:00, Thursdays
- Monroeville Lions Farmers’ Market - Gateway High School, 9:00-12:30, Saturdays
- Moon Township Farmers’ Market - Moon Park, 3:00-6:00, Tuesdays
- Mt. Lebanon Lions Farmers’ Market - Washington Road near Cochran Road, 4:00-7:00, Wednesdays
- Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers’ Market - 600-750 Washington Road, 8:00-noon, Saturdays
- Mt. Washington Farmers’ Market - 403 Grandview Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Tuesdays
- North Side Farmers’ Market - East Ohio Street & Cedar Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Fridays
- Oakland Farmers’ Market - Sennot Street between Meyran Avenue & Atwood Street, 3:30-6:30, Fridays
- Pleasant Hills Farmers’ Market - Presbyterian Church, 3:30-7:00, Thursdays
- Sewickley St. James Farmers’ Market - Broad Street, 9:00-1:00, Saturdays
- South Side Farmers’ Market - 18th and Carson Streets, 3:30-7:30, Tuesdays
- SouthSide Works Farmers’ Market - parking lot at 26th and Sidney Streets, 11:00-4:00, Saturdays
- Strip District Farmers@Firehouse Farmers’ Market - 2216 Penn Avenue, 9:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Washington Farmers’ Market - 139 S. Main Street, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
- West End Farmers’ Market - Noblestown Road at Obey Street, 3:30-7:30, Thursdays
- Wexford Farmers’ Market - Pine Community Park, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
- White Oak Farmers’ Market - Rainbow Village, 3:30-6:30, Tuesdays
- Whitehall Farmers’ Market - First Commonwealth Bank, 3:30-7:00, Mondays
- Wilkinsburg Farmers’ Market - Ross Street parking lot, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
Some of these markets are open until November, so you have plenty of time to support local growers by buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales: More Good News in July
August 7th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, Sold Property Statistics
If you’re selling a home in Mt. Lebanon, you’ll be happy to hear that the number of houses sold in this community continues to increase each month. From 32 in April and 42 in May, Mt. Lebanon saw 47 homes sell in June and 48 in July. Here’s the complete list for July:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 804 Elm Spring Road | 645,000 | 645,000 |
| 1020 Martha Avenue | 575,000 | 560,000 |
| 32 Woodhaven Drive | 548,000 | 548,000 |
| 16 Woodland Drive | 639,900 | 532,500 |
| 777 Pinoak Road | 495,000 | 480,000 |
| 111 Woodland Drive | 469,900 | 446,000 |
| 41 Lebanon Hills Drive | 459,900 | 442,000 |
| 240 Woodhaven Drive | 389,900 | 389,900 |
| 136 Inglewood Drive | 395,000 | 387,000 |
| 225 Jefferson Drive | 374,900 | 372,500 |
| 302 Shadowlawn Avenue | 375,000 | 352,000 |
| 37 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard | 349,900 | 340,000 |
| 767 Pinetree Road | 319,900 | 314,000 |
| 244 Outlook Drive | 319,000 | 300,000 |
| 294 Arden Road | 269,900 | 269,900 |
| 148 Seneca Drive | 269,900 | 268,000 |
| 157 Stilwell Court | 284,900 | 266,000 |
| 412 Parkview Drive | 269,900 | 260,000 |
| 229 Mayfair Drive | 244,900 | 247,000 |
| 1287 Pinewood Drive | 249,900 | 246,000 |
| 103 Hoodridge Drive | 245,000 | 245,000 |
| 437 Old Farm Road | 214,900 | 213,000 |
| 150 Rae Avenue | 222,500 | 212,000 |
| 545 Moreland Drive | 199,900 | 210,000 |
| 249 Baywood Avenue | 209,900 | 208,000 |
| 524 Milbeth Drive | 205,000 | 201,000 |
| 439 Austin Avenue | 195,000 | 195,000 |
| 177 Seneca Drive | 192,000 | 192,000 |
| 1309 Lakemont Drive | 192,500 | 180,000 |
| 269 Atlanta Drive | 179,900 | 177,000 |
| 216 Sleepy Hollow Road | 179,900 | 175,000 |
| 1431 Mohican Drive | 199,900 | 175,000 |
| 370 Jonquil Place | 174,500 | 171,500 |
| 265 Cedar Boulevard | 152,900 | 148,000 |
| 331 Tampa Avenue | 155,000 | 147,500 |
| 39 Seneca Drive | 159,900 | 146,000 |
| 1319 Sylvandell Drive | 138,900 | 138,900 |
| 930 Florida Avenue | 135,000 | 135,000 |
| 508 Fruithurst Drive | 138,900 | 130,000 |
| 31 Seneca Drive | 128,888 | 128,888 |
| 1376 Washington Road | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| 362 Newburn Drive | 119,900 | 119,000 |
| 199 Gilkeson Road | 114,900 | 114,000 |
| 309 Kenmont Avenue | 119,900 | 112,000 |
| 954 Corace Drive | 119,900 | 108,000 |
| 1001 Firwood Drive | 108,000 | 108,000 |
| 209 Bower Hill Road | 145,000 | 107,000 |
| 335 Orchard Drive | 110,000 | 85,000 |
Related Posts:
- Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Increase Again in June
- Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Higher for May
- Which Mt. Lebanon Houses Sold in April?
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Peters Township Joins Mt. Lebanon as Home to Amigos Restaurant
August 5th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments, Peters Township
The former Bella Piatto restaurant on Route 19 in Peters Township (across from Donaldsons Crossroads) will become Amigos Restaurante & Cantina in September. It will be the second Amigos; the other one is in the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. According to the owner, “there was a gap in the market for casual Mexican food that he believes has never been filled after a once-thriving Chi Chi’s location in Upper St. Clair closed a few years ago.” You can read more at the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Related Post: Upper St. Clair’s Newest Retail Development
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Dormont’s Historic Pool Makes a Splash
July 16th, 2008 categories: Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, Scott Township, South Side, Upper St. Clair
This 160-foot by 420-foot gem in Dormont – slightly smaller than the state of Delaware, it’s the largest public pool in Pennsylvania and the only one designated a landmark — is the core of the town, a place where mothers and fathers and grandparents congregate to chat, catch-up, compare tans, socialize and, of course, swim. It’s just a bit after noon, the pool has just opened, and the towels and chairs are already being placed on the concrete “beach.”
Amy Torcaso, the pool’s manager for the past 23 years, says that on a really good (read: hot) day, about 1,500 people visit the pool; that number hit 2,500 one July 4 weekend in early 2000.
Read the entire Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article.
For more information on beating the heat at a local pool:
- Allegheny County Wave Pools
- Dormont Pool
- Canonsburg Town Park Pool
- Mt. Lebanon Pool
- Pittsburgh Pools
- Scott Township Pool
- South Side - Ormsby Pool
- Upper St. Clair Pool (under construction)
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Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Increase Again in June
July 9th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, Sold Property Statistics
Home sales in Mt. Lebanon were up again in June (compared to 31 homes in April and 42 homes in May). Here is the list of 47 homes that sold last month:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1235 Washington Road | 509,000 | 483,500 |
| 750 Pinoak Road | 495,000 | 475,000 |
| 106 Longuevue Drive | 449,900 | 449,900 |
| 1535 Osage Lane | 439,900 | 405,000 |
| 80 Roycroft Avenue | 405,000 | 400,000 |
| 2 Vernon Drive | 425,000 | 399,500 |
| 486 Longridge Drive | 379,900 | 368,250 |
| 130 Ordale Boulevard | 339,900 | 335,000 |
| 76 Roycroft Avenue | 349,900 | 330,000 |
| 160 Inglewood Drive | 324,900 | 310,000 |
| 148 Marshall Drive | 299,900 | 299,900 |
| 243 Main Entrance Drive | 319,900 | 287,500 |
| 1042 Lakemont Drive | 299,900 | 275,000 |
| 1061 Lindendale Drive | 299,900 | 265,000 |
| 436 Kurt Drive | 259,900 | 257,000 |
| 135 Woodhaven Drive | 259,000 | 256,900 |
| 630 Arden Lane | 259,000 | 254,000 |
| 104 Marshall Drive | 259,900 | 245,000 |
| 26 Carleton Drive | 239,000 | 236,100 |
| 363 Atlanta Drive | 234,900 | 235,400 |
| 169 Markham Drive | 249,900 | 231,100 |
| 468 Royce Avenue | 228,700 | 215,000 |
| 1297 Lakemont Drive | 204,900 | 200,750 |
| 463 Austin Avenue | 199,900 | 197,000 |
| 429 Old Farm Road | 195,000 | 193,000 |
| 861 Lovingston Drive | 194,900 | 186,000 |
| 369 McCully Street | 185,000 | 180,000 |
| 510 Overlook Drive | 188,500 | 178,000 |
| 640 N. Meadowcroft Avenue | 177,500 | 177,500 |
| 216 Roycroft Avenue | 174,900 | 175,000 |
| 242 Dell Avenue | 177,900 | 170,000 |
| 244 Baywood Avenue | 178,000 | 168,500 |
| 619 Vermont Avenue | 164,900 | 166,000 |
| 201 Catalpa Place | 171,000 | 165,000 |
| 269 Lebanon Avenue | 169,900 | 162,000 |
| 251 Questend Avenue | 164,900 | 162,000 |
| 224 Roycroft Avenue | 159,900 | 157,500 |
| 456 Clokey Avenue | 174,500 | 151,000 |
| 37 LeMoyne Avenue | 154,900 | 151,000 |
| 301 Edward Avenue | 145,900 | 146,750 |
| 909 Parkview Drive | 154,900 | 142,000 |
| 1127 Lakemont Drive | 138,500 | 138,500 |
| 815 Fruithurst Drive | 125,000 | 128,000 |
| 209 Inglewood Drive | 139,999 | 114,000 |
| 728 Vallevista Avenue | 109,900 | 100,000 |
| 1000 Connor Road | 82,000 | 82,000 |
| 327 Martin Avenue | 87,900 | 50,000 |
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Listing of the Fireworks Times and Locations In and Around Pittsburgh
July 1st, 2008 categories: Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, Scott Township, Upper St. Clair
Many Pittsburgh communities celebrate July 4th with great fireworks. If you want to head out and enjoy this holiday tradition, you shouldn’t have to drive far from home to find a good spot:
Downtown Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Point State Park
Ambridge Fireworks - July 3rd, 10:00 pm, Walter Panek Park
Bethel Park Fireworks - July 4th, 9:40 pm, South Hills Village
Brackenridge Fireworks - July 3rd, Dusk, First Avenue and Dreshar Stadium
Brentwood Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Brentwood Park (Rain date: July 5th)
Butler Fireworks- July 4th, Dusk, Big Butler Fairgrounds (Rain date: July 5th)
Canonsburg Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Canon-MacMillan High School Stadium
Crafton Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Crafton Park
Dormont Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Dormont Pool Lot (Rain date: July 5th)
Ellwood City Fireworks - July 6th, 10:15 pm, Ewing Park
Hampton Township Fireworks - July 4th, 10:00 pm, Hampton Community Park
Indiana Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Mack Park
Jefferson Fireworks- July 4th, 9:45 pm, Jefferson Fire Hall
Lawrenceville Fireworks - July 5th, 9:45 pm, Arsenal Park
Mars Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Downtown Mars
McKeesport Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Renziehausen Park
Monongahela Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Monongahela Aquatorium
Monroeville Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Monroeville Mall Parking Lots
Moon Fireworks - July 4th, 10:00 pm, Moon Park
Mt. Lebanon Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Mt. Lebanon Park
Robinson Fireworks - July 4th, Dusk, Burkett’s Sports and Recreation
Scott Township Fireworks - July 4th, 9:31 pm, Scott Park
South Fayette Fireworks - July 3rd, 9:45 pm, El Rancho Field
Tarentum Fireworks - July 3rd, Dusk, First Avenue and Dreshar Stadium
Upper St. Clair Fireworks - July 4th, 9:40 pm, South Hills Village
Waterfront Fireworks - July 3rd, 9:45 pm, Waterfront Town Center
Zelienople Fireworks - July 4th, 9:30 pm, Zelienople Community Park
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Restaurants in Mt. Lebanon, South Side Are Tops
June 17th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, South Side
Congratulations to the 3 restaurants in Mt. Lebanon and 3 on the South Side that made Pittsburgh Magazine’s list of Top 25 Restaurants:
Mt. Lebanon
South Side
This is just another reason that these communities are so popular with residents!
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Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Higher for May
June 5th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, Sold Property Statistics
For the month of May, 42 homes in Mt. Lebanon sold. This is higher than the 31 houses that sold in April. Here’s this month’s complete list:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 196 Seneca Drive | 489,900 | 465,000 |
| 217 Lynn Haven Drive | 398,900 | 398,900 |
| 1441 Mohican Drive | 419,900 | 390,000 |
| 96 Woodhaven Drive | 359,000 | 356,000 |
| 9 Standish Boulevard | 379,000 | 350,000 |
| 25 Longuevue Drive | 384,500 | 340,000 |
| 208 Vernon Drive | 349,900 | 340,000 |
| 371 Midway Road | 339,900 | 333,000 |
| 114 Hoodridge Drive | 253,000 | 285,000 |
| 149 Seneca Drive | 284,900 | 279,000 |
| 223 Main Entrance Drive | 250,000 | 266,000 |
| 380 Jefferson Drive | 279,900 | 265,000 |
| 69 Markham Drive | 279,900 | 253,000 |
| 527 Overlook Drive | 259,900 | 245,000 |
| 724 Florida Avenue | 239,900 | 228,000 |
| 513 Sleepy Hollow Road | 234,900 | 225,000 |
| 1421 Terrace Drive | 269,000 | 220,000 |
| 1288 Pinewood Drive | 229,900 | 219,500 |
| 1297 Firwood Drive | 229,900 | 214,500 |
| 355 Newburn Drive | 219,900 | 202,500 |
| 1277 Folkstone Drive | 230,000 | 201,055 |
| 265 Parker Drive | 198,500 | 198,500 |
| 162 Seneca Drive | 219,000 | 196,630 |
| 224 Sleepy Hollow Road | 198,900 | 196,430 |
| 514 Greenhurst Drive | 219,900 | 195,500 |
| 818 Kewanna Avenue | 199,900 | 195,500 |
| 576 Audubon Avenue | 179,900 | 183,000 |
| 913 Miami Avenue | 184,900 | 182,055 |
| 1177 Pinewood Drive | 200,000 | 173,000 |
| 181 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard | 175,000 | 170,000 |
| 270 Baywood Avenue | 174,900 | 165,800 |
| 626 Vallevista Avenue | 160,000 | 160,050 |
| 355 Cedar Boulevard | 165,000 | 160,000 |
| 952 Country Club Drive | 159,900 | 152,000 |
| 121 Academy Avenue | 159,900 | 149,900 |
| 342 Broadmoor Avenue | 154,000 | 147,000 |
| 1338 Craigview Drive | 149,900 | 141,500 |
| 56 E Marlin Drive | 139,900 | 136,000 |
| 6 Jonquil Place | 134,900 | 130,000 |
| 958 Corace Drive | 130,000 | 125,000 |
| 235 Bower Hill Road | 98,500 | 96,000 |
| 734 Rockwood Avenue | 93,500 | 70,000 |
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Pamela’s Diner is Coming to Mt. Lebanon!!
May 16th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments
For years now, I’ve salivated over Pamela’s signature hotcakes and yearned for a South Hills location. I (along with my taste buds) was thrilled to find out not only are they coming to the South Hills, but they have chosen to open their sixth location in Mt. Lebanon! The oh-so-popular diner will be located alongside Dyke Automotive at 427 Washington Road, which is next to St. Bernard’s Church and across the street from the much anticipated Washington Park condominium development on the corner of Bower Hill and Washington Roads.
Owners Gail Klingensmith and Pam Cohen said they just love the neighborhood and have always had a fondness for the South Hills - they believe the space and location will be a great fit. I’ll say!!! Don’t get me wrong, I love CC’s, but Mt. Lebanon has definitely been lacking eateries for breakfast and brunch goers, especially within walking distance of the main business district. And nobody, I mean nobody, does breakfast and brunch like Pamela’s! The 2,200 square foot space expected to open this month will seat 80 people. No doubt, a booth at Pamela’s will be a tough seat to get.
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Demolition in Mt. Lebanon
May 7th, 2008 categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments
Work has now begun in Mt. Lebanon to tear down the former Ground Round Restaurant near the Galleria. As you may have heard months ago, the new development — to be called Mt. Lebanon Pointe — will house a Family Christian Bookstore in part of the 8,000 square foot space. It’s expected to open this fall.
Both the Ground Round and the old Chi-Chi’s restaurant nearby had been vacant for a while, so it’s nice to see progress is being made.
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