4.5 stars. The borough of Bellevue was incorporated in the 1860s, and today I think it is a nice…read moreplace for people to live and visit. I have visited the borough many times, particularly to eat at its many high-quality restaurants along/near Lincoln Avenue. (My favorite restaurants are WunderBar and Revival on Lincoln. Go there!) The downtown area has old buildings, but they are being fixed up and maintained. Furthermore, I am able to find paid parking for my vehicle along the streets or in lots, and the area has walkable sidewalks and feels safe. I do not live here, but the prices for housing seem to be reasonable for people to afford, and the commute to downtown Pittsburgh would not be far. Amenities include a public library, parks, and swimming pool. The police and fire departments seem to do very good work.

Did you know that Robin Thicke had a son? This township is owned by, and named after, Robin's Son…read more Just to the west of Pittsburgh is this lovely little suburb which I visited on many occasions now, and it's nice and secluded and honestly filled with a lot of annoying chains and whatnot - but it's still a great little spot with some hotels and some good food, and you get the idea. There's a location of Burgatory out here, but for the most part most of the great food is found on the other side of Interstate 79. There's a Bob's Big Shot Wings not far from here though, it's amazing - get them Old Bay Wet. But if you want to stay close to the airport then it's one of your best bets.

Mars is an adorable little town a little less than an hour from Pittsburgh and it gives small town,…read moreAmericana vibes complete with a spaceship (flying saucer) in the middle of town. It's got a well-preserved town square with local businesses, great restaurants and coffee shops, and a brewery. Makes for a fun little stop if heading up to Conneaut Lake or Erie. It's quirky and all things Roadside Americana.

Cool little town up North of Pittsburgh. Granted, I was only…read morepassing through on a motorbike adventure for an hour at most, but we stopped at the red caboose (really cool), the flying saucer (even cooler), and the coffee shop (cool owner) next to the "Peace Post." Nice place, and I wanna come back again and see the train station and the historical society, hopefully at a time when they are open. Also, a big shout-out to the Chinese restaurant next to the flying saucer, as they allowed me to use their restroom. Cheers!!!!

Today 4/30/22 is e-waste drop off day at SP Twp. There is another one scheduled for October 2022…read more After the Covid years of electronics piling up in my garage, I was finally able to get rid of old printers, monitors, cameras, etc. I showed up at 10 when they opened and it was a traffic nightmare. So I left. I came back a couple hours later and there was just a few cars here. I spent no more than 10 minutes here. They took everything I had including two lithium-ion batteries. So awesome!

South Park Township is where I lived for many years. Once known as Snowden Township the name was…read morechanged in 1966 to South Park Township. The township offices, library, and community center are all located with the municipal complex off Brownsville Road as you head towards Piney Fork. It is near the Bavarian shopping village that houses a number of of small shops and businesses. The Post Office is in this vicinity as well. South Park Twp has expanded over the course of many years with modern housing and has become a municipality where most young adults settle to purchase homes and start new lives. One downside is that in some of these outlying areas there is no public transportation. People who live here don't seem to mind and are happy to live in a nice suburb. South Park Twp is home to the fairgrounds that once was host to the yearly Allegheny County Fair. That fair ended decades ago but the fairgrounds are still in use for seasonal events. Horseback riding is offered nearby. There are bike trails, a buffalo park, many playgrounds and even a wave pool here. South Park school district has an elementary center, middle school and a high school. The elementary school and high school are in close proximity to one another while the middle school is located on Stewart Road. They provide a fine education and recently received an honor award as a distinguished high school. Their mascot is the Eagle. South Park Twp encompasses a vast area that extends to the golf courses in the park itself all the way over to a district known as Library. The park itself including the BMX track, groves, and two golf courses are reviewed separately. There is however, an attraction worth noting which is Stone Manse which I have yet to visit is part of the Oliver Miller Homestead. This is a historic site which was part of the Whiskey rebellion. It is open seasonally on Sundays only. I am truly amazed every time I go through this area to see how much it has changed for the better over the years.

I travel through the Borough 4 times a week, primarily on the main street. What is interesting is…read morehow well maintained the roads are for the traveler. Trees are manicured, spring brings out a dozen people who literally sweep the streets and replant the dozen or more flower systems. This is the only place I've seen this level of community involvement in the visuals.

Recently, we took a walk at Washington Landing on Herr's Island. The views of the Allegheny River…read moreare beautiful. If you go to rear of the island you can see the Allegheny River flowing under the 40th Street Bridge. On the other side you get nice views of downtown Pittsburgh. In addition there are rowing teams training in the area. It is worth taking a walk there to see some of the views

The French put the "Allez" in Alleghany. Manhattan residents put the "NY" in Alleghany. Barbie puts…read morethe "leg" in Alleghany. And I put the "Gay" in Alleghany. This is a beautiful river and a beautiful city. The Three Rivers come together and it makes the most gorgeous city of Pittsburgh. Definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world - not just in America. This river is a large part of the reason why. The Three Rivers have combined to make the most gorgeous downtown and the most amazing city. It's created such a wealth of beautiful scenery around here and is second to none. Pittsburgh will always be one of my favourite cities - and this river is one of the reasons why.

This overlook provides a great view of the city below! It's a very close walk to the Monongahela…read moreIncline, if you take that up to the top of Mt Washington. We came on a beautiful, sunny and hot day, so all the views were great with no clouds. The whole area up there is nice and worth walking to check out the city below as well. Definitely a "must do" for tourists visiting!

Right near the intersection of Grandview and Shiloh, a stunning view of Pittsburgh…read more One year we staged a May Day celebration here, with giant puppets, musicians and dancers, and it was an incredible evening. You are steps away from the business district, where you can find dinner, ice cream, and pubs. Parking is on the street, and although spaces are scarce, they turn over fairly quickly.

Love the township community center. Residents can attend most events/classes free of charge, and…read morethere's a nominal fee for non-residents. I've taken a fitness class here before with friends and most recently a self-defense class instructed by the police department. There's a nice playroom for the kids that open a few times a week. I'm a bit jealous of the opportunities Ross residents have at this nice facility. A nice touch is the book drop off in case you can't make it back to a local library in time!