This is the most amazing free library I have seen and the neighbors are absolutely friendly and…read morewelcoming. They have held several open houses where neighbors can drop in and meet each other and learn about the free library. The concept is simple, anyone can borrow or leave a book. It's not required that you donate a book, but many do. It's fun to see what books are available, or to leave a book that you have finished reading. The selection is small, but it changes often. It's not a substitute for an actual library, but it's a fun way to build community. And the library itself is gosh darn cute!

Located along a very residential street in Pittsburgh's North Shore, it's hard to miss this library…read morethat is painted purple and white with a proper shingle roof. The single door is secured. Inside, two shelves that were well stuffed. Quite a lot of childrens books but a few thrillers and some reference books. "The Terrible Underpants" is a good read for the little ones. This is charter number 173085 and while the steward does not have their name or email or a caption, the name of this library is "Dax & Kasidy's Little Library." [Review 20427 overall - 636 in Pennsylvania - 1406 of 2023.]

A Little Free Library outside a school! I'm certain the students must enjoy this. The choice of…read morethe Lion motif was particularly clever. Made me want to reach in for a copy of "The Chronicles of Narnia" or better yet climb in and escape to a world far away. Sometimes simple things are all that are required to bring back a glimpse of childhood. Very cool.

I am very pleased with the amenities and facilities at the local library. I am presently heavily…read moreusing the library for research on a topic and I am not left wanting. All of the books that are not at the facility ship in less than two day. Materials are in good order and the computers are adequate.

This was my very first time inside of the center. I attended a book/author conference, and found…read morethe space to be accommodating for a decent size event. You can rent the facility completely and have 2 different areas. For example, one for event and the other you can use for dining. It's located in the Hill District and has served as a recreational and meeting space for decades.

I'm going to be honest, I had no idea that this place existed. The only reason I ended up here was…read morebecause my coworker was having a surprise birthday party for his mother. Not knowing my way around this neighborhood I was surprised by this asset hidden in plain sight. This is a place that every neighborhood could use and should have. It is a multiuse facility that could be used for anything from birthday parties to conferences. Ample space can be found inside with amenities you can use if need be. The inside is interestingly decorated. There is art everywhere. Talk about being a cultural gathering place, which this place is. Pictures hang just about everywhere, whether they are paintings or photographs. I have to say that if you wanted to escape the room you are in you could definitely distract yourself with all that is in here. Parking is available inside the fenced area or on the street. I suggest trying the street as the parking lot is a bit cramped at the moment, but a good thing to have. As for the name of the place, it is a fitting memorial to a young man that met a tragic end.

The Nine Mile Run is a small stream that connects Frick Park with the Monongahela River. Chances…read moreare you've driven over it, biked over it, or walked over it but you wouldn't know it. You can cross it in hundreds of places but you won't need a bridge. That's because the stream runs almost entirely underground, emerging in Frick Park. The address shown is approximately where it emerges. People have lived in the Nine Mile Run Watershed for many centuries. The Native American Deleware tribe resided here until the 1600s. LIkely they hunted and fished here because it has been home to many species. When the Europeans arrived, they formed small communities and the region prospered, especially with the arrival of the steel industry. When that industry declined in the 1970s the area suffered a sizeable population loss. It is now reinventing itself into a post-industrial environment with plenty of green space. Nine Mile Run flows through Wilkinsburg, Swissvale, Edgewood, and the eastern most portion of Squirrel Hill. It is currently unhealthy. As the 20th Century began, streams were often used to transport trash and sewage and most of the Run was piped into underground culverts. The Run often gives off a stench of sewage after a rain. That's because over a quarter of the watershed is covered by impermeable surfaces such as pavement and sidewalks which do not allow rainwater to filter into the soil. Whenever it rains, Nine Mile Run becomes overwhelmed with water runoff, causing erosion, destruction of animal habitat, and environmental degradation. This is not helped by Pittsburgh's outdated sewer system. Just how antiquated is the system? No permits for the construction of the type of sewers Pittsburgh uses have been issued since the 1930s. Nine Mile Run was also deeply affected by the steel industry. While the mills kept us fed and put our kids thru school, they did heavy damage to the environment. Nine Mile Run Wateshed contained no mills, but millions of tons of slag were dumped along the edge of the stream. In 1922, Duquesne Slag Company bought 94 acres of the Nine Mile Run Watershed and over the years bought more and more land. Despite this being zoned a residential area, Duquesne Slag continued dumping. It's estimated that some 200 million tons of slag rest in the area. Today the Nine Mile Run Watershed is in the middle of decade long restoration project. Reclamation projects have resulted in new housing, vegetation, and greenways on the former slag heap. The Watershed is currently home to 250 plant species, 22 different mammals, and 189 types of birds. A 100 acre greenway is being built to connect Frick Park with the Mon River. A trail has been built along the stream and it will eventually link up with the Duck Hollow Trail and a direct connection will be made to the trail system in the park. My Girlfriends and I hike Frick Park's extensive trails and we are looking forward to being able to hike all the way from Reynolds Street down to the Mon.

The Nine-Mile run Watershed is located in the Regent Square/Edgewood area of Pittsburgh and covers…read more~6.5 square miles. It boasts a stream and breathtaking scenery. It includes hiking trails and the largest urban stream restoration completed by the Army Corp of Engineers. The Nine Mile Run Watershed Association, is s non-profit organization located at 321 Pennwood Ave., supporting preservation of the site. They maintain a Facebook site and sponsor social and fund-raising events.

Fantastic venue for the art community. This gallery hosts rotating exhibitions and events for all…read moreto enjoy. In addition to their art and craft classes, there are movie nights, poetry evenings, live music performances and so much more. Definitely a bonus to the surrounding area, and a welcoming sight. The artist residency program offers two individuals a private work studio, after hours access, and a spotlight of the artist's work on social media platforms and gallery exhibition. The creative reuse center, Oh, Scrap! encourages artists to recycle and reuse materials that have been collected, or donated and provides a great outlet for ones creative imagination.

I live a stone's throw from the the Arrowhead Trail, which is the local branch of the Montour Trail…read morein Peter's Township, and go running and biking there at least three times a week. The Montour Trail is a 46 mile portion of the Great Allegheny Passage, which stretches from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., and is a rails to trails project. They do an excellent job keeping this trail up, on both the paved and crushed limestone surfaces. I've only seen it closed once, after last winter's massive storm which caused alot of fallen trees. Some of the trail is quite beautiful, and there are plaques and photos up near the Greer Tunnel, where you can see what it looked like back when this was the Pittsburgh/Ohio railroad and coal cars moved through here every day instead of bikes and strollers. I noticed the other day when I was running through the Greer Tunnel that it was raining inside, due to large chunks of concrete that have fallen. You can look up and see dirt, so I think at some point, maybe very soon, this tunnel is going to need some work. When we first moved here I called and asked if they needed volunteers to work on the trail, and they said no, they had plenty of volunteers, but they could use some money, so we've been members ever since.

Although this trail is pretty, and well-kept, I prefer the Yough Trail. If this one had been closer…read moreto where I lived, I might have been here more frequently. Take your pick, but do try them both!! Whitney B. is right on - this trail is a real asset. Crushed limestone surface is great for running, but it's long enough for a serious bike ride. As always, don't forget to pass on the left and hail when passing!