Wonderful community resource that is a collaborative effort of the Allegheny Cemetery, Grow…read morePittsburgh, and the Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association. For $30 a growing season you get a  20'x20 plot. There's a tool shed with shared tools, and rain barrels. This is a great way to meet people in the neighborhood and also raise home grown vegetables. There are fences around the garden that mostly keep the deer out, but there are definitely rabbits in the garden, so most people put up some fencing.

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!

5 Stars for preserving the past it's a nice house that I have driven past for ever. There's a phone…read morenumber for tours. There's not a lot of parking but it's easy to get to from RT 28. The grounds are really nice with a stream running through the property. Lots of antiques to see inside plus a well preserved spring house

Built in 1821 and beautifully restored, the Burtner house is an important piece of local history…read more Tours are by appointment or at one of their events. They rebuilt the spring house to how it looked originally. There's also a small cemetery. The gift shop has books about the house as well as coffee mugs and Christmas ornaments. Their Strawberry Festival occurs each June.

Employees here are so sweet! So many different products recycled into amazing things like dish…read morescrubbers, trinkets, cards and sewing materials.

Love Centers for Creative Reuse! It's a great place to donate and buy gently used and new supplies…read morefor crafts, hobbies, arts, and life! You'll find fabrics, notions, papers, small antiques, and more. Check their website for details of what they're currently accepting, hours, and more. Right around the corner from Construction Junction! Pictures are from a check in long ago

I'm all about hidden gems within any city but especially when it happens in my own neighborhood…read more With that said it's absurd that I've not given them a review yet. It's actually irresponsible of me not to have done so sooner. This is a cool little gallery with lots of vibe. Every now and again they have exhibits with showing open to the public that are a lot of fun. Viewing art, sipping wine and meeting fellow artists, designers and art admirers is always best when in a welcoming environment. Even when they aren't having open exhibits you're able to pop in and have a look around and make purchases. Always something unique and eye-catching here. They've done it right. Check it out if you get a chance.

I've purchased a couple of pieces from box heart, all of which I am pleased with. The gallery…read morefeatures rotating exhibits of local artwork, which can be purchased at moderate prices. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and remembered me even after my first visit. Box-heart also features an in-store framer and a large selection of frames at reasonable prices.

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.

EDIT: Spoke to a manager who is working to honor the reservation. Will update review further after…read morethe party (crossing my fingers it does go forward). Original 1 star review below... Original review: Looking for a birthday party venue for our kiddo, I came across Assemble. It looked great! -- they advertise birthday parties on their website, and include pricing and other info about activities and number of kids they can accommodate. Great, it's all looking good. I fill out their online form with the required info, including three potential dates for the party that all comply with the date restrictions they have posted in their website, and submit it. I get a response the next day -- again, great!! Yes, they can do the first requested date. Yes, they can do activities for the age group. Leah, the "Camp Coordinator" (according to her email signature block) asks if we are still interested/want to confirm the party date. I say, yes, we definitely want to book. Cut to today when Leah emails to say, ooops! When we confirmed the party, we were just kidding!!!!! No party. Instead, Assemble decided to do camp on that date, so they can charge more money. They hope I can understand their decision to unilaterally cancel my kiddo's birthday party reservation, which they previously confirmed, because it's easier for them to cancel my kid's party than to keep their word. No. No, I don't understand. It's unprofessional. Best case scenario, they're so disorganized that their Camp Coordinator booked my kid's birthday party without realizing that they already had camp scheduled for that date. But, no, that's not what she said happened. She *admitted* that she found out (after booking the party) that Assemble subsequently decided it would do a camp on the party date. Rather than honor the party reservation that was already confirmed, they just cancelled my kiddo's party. I could never recommend them to anyone, because you can't trust them. They'll take their word back when it suits them.

I've attended assemble both as a visiting guest artist for their afterschool programming and for…read moretheir evening 21+ and 18+ events as well as first Friday Unblurred, and everytime I am there I am so inspired by the creativity and color and joy that is in their space. All the staff work put so much work into making the space feel safe and welcoming to kids and adults. It is clear that everyone working there cares deeply about the local community. They highlight local artists in their gallery space, and bring in guest artists to teach kids and adults. The 21+ nights are so fun, I always invite my friends and end up leaving assemble with a fun project and a new skill!

OMBicycles!! How have I NEVER reviewed this glorious Pittsburgh institution? Literally one of the…read moremost fun places you can visit in the city. They've got so much stuff packed in making so much for the eye to see. Many, many treasures. This is the oldest bicycle shop/museum in the world!! All sorts of fun displays, over 3,500 bikes. Themed bikes, vintage, and hard-to-find bicycles. They've got movie props and so much more too. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, add this place to your stop. It's worth the time!

This museum should be at the top of everyone's bucket list when visiting Pittsburgh! The display is…read moredone amazingly "organized" yet chaotic enough to be exciting! There's nothing boring "museum" about Bicycle Heaven, it will entertain all ages, even if you've never ridden a bike in your life! The collection is absolutely massive from the oldest bike ever made to the new modern lightweight bikes. So many purple seats, it'd be fun to try to count them all!! Be ready for the memories to come flooding through, it's definitely a walk through time.