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Author: Brett Cobbey

Christmas Light Displys in Pittsburgh
Area Guides 

Christmas Light Displays in Pittsburgh 2024 – 12 Holiday Attractions and Events

November 13, 2024November 15, 2024 Brett Cobbey 65647 Views 13 Comments events
This holiday season, find Christmas light displays in Pittsburgh and western PA. Something for everyone - drive thrus, walk thrus, gardens, rides and more! Read more...
Haunted House Attractions
Area Guides 

Haunted Houses in Pittsburgh – 2024

September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 Brett Cobbey 63019 Views 19 Comments events, haunted

Here is the complete list of haunted houses in Pittsburgh, PA and nearby areas – which is now completely updated … Read more...

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Area Guides 

Top Haunted Houses in Eastern Ohio – 2023

September 3, 2022September 6, 2023 Brett Cobbey 3258 Views 1 Comment

Here is a compiled list of haunted houses in eastern Ohio.  Updates for the 2023 Halloween season are now underway!… Read more...

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Sunny Count Pittsburgh
Area Guides 

Pittsburgh’s Sunny Count – How Often is it Cloudy in Pittsburgh?

January 27, 2022 Brett Cobbey 12477 Views 3 Comments

“How often is it cloudy in Pittsburgh?  I wonder how many sunny days in Pittsburgh there are each year…”

A … Read more...

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Jumonville Glen
History 

Jumonville Glen

January 11, 2022January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 5659 Views 0 Comments

Jumonville Glen lies along CheJumonville Glenstnut Ridge, southeast of Uniontown, not far from the Summit Inn on Route 40 or … Read more...

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Biddle Brothers Escape
History 

The Biddle Brothers Escape: A True Crime Story of Betrayal in Pittsburgh

January 11, 2022March 11, 2024 Brett Cobbey 5845 Views 0 Comments
Learn about the daring escape of the Biddle Brothers from Allegheny Jail in 1902, aided by the warden's wife, Mrs. Kate Soffel, in Pittsburgh, PA. Read more...
The Harmony Inn, Harmony, PA
Area Guides 

Haunted Places in Pittsburgh – Spooky Urban Legends

January 11, 2022October 5, 2022 Brett Cobbey 61590 Views 12 Comments haunted, haunted houses, haunted places in Pittsburgh
These haunted places in Pittsburgh, PA may be scattered across western Pennsylvania, but are all based on urban legends developed over years. Read more...
Firstside Historic District - Pittsburgh
History 

Downtown Pittsburgh History: 7 Sites

January 4, 2022January 18, 2022 Brett Cobbey 10812 Views 0 Comments Downtown, forts
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Pittsburgh, or a daily commuter to Downtown, you have probably noticed various historical buildings and remnants intertwined with the modern landscape.  Here is a brief summary of some of Downtown Pittsburgh’s historical locations that you pass by every day. Read more...
Market Square is a hub of activity in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Area Guides 

Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA: Tourist Essentials & Insider Tips

December 29, 2021January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 12534 Views 0 Comments

New to Pittsburgh?  If you are planning to visit the Steel City soon, or are having guests from out of … Read more...

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The main entrance to Phipps Conservatory
Area Guides 

Things To Do in Pittsburgh With Kids

November 7, 2021January 18, 2022 Brett Cobbey 17799 Views 0 Comments kids

Pittsburgh and the surrounding western Pennsylvania area have plenty of kid-friendly attractions.  Here is a list of some of the … Read more...

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Heritage Festivals in Pittsburgh
Area Guides 

The Ultimate Guide to Heritage Festivals in Pittsburgh

May 19, 2021January 17, 2022 Brett Cobbey 6164 Views 0 Comments

NOTE:  Due to COVID-19, many of these festivals in Pittsburgh have been postponed, modified or cancelled.  Be sure to visit … Read more...

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Hannastown
Area Guides Featured Posts History 

28 Historical Attractions in Pittsburgh, PA

January 4, 2021January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 14474 Views 2 Comments

Here are 28 of the top historical attractions in and around Pittsburgh, PA to visit.  These sites are representative of … Read more...

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skiing near Pittsburgh, PA - Seven Springs
Area Guides Featured Posts 

Skiing near Pittsburgh (Top 10 Resorts)

December 23, 2020January 17, 2022 Brett Cobbey 11332 Views 1 Comment winter

Here is a quick guide to the many options for skiing near Pittsburgh, PA.  These resorts are great for snowboarding … Read more...

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The Mall at CMU
Area Guides 

33 Colleges in Pittsburgh, PA: The Area’s Complete Guide

December 7, 2020January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 24046 Views 2 Comments

There are many colleges in Pittsburgh! From community colleges to world-renowned universities, there is something for everyone.   No matter if … Read more...

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Area Guides 

Cemetery Tours in Pittsburgh & Southwestern Pennsylvania

July 10, 2020January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 7440 Views 0 Comments

Cemetery tours in Pittsburgh have become more popular in recent years.  Whether this is due to an increasing interest in … Read more...

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Gravity Road, North Park - facing toward Kummer Rd.
Folklore 

North Park Gravity Hill – (Pittsburgh PA)

June 29, 2020October 5, 2022 Brett Cobbey 12101 Views 1 Comment haunted places in Pittsburgh

There is a location at a secluded intersection in North Park, Pittsburgh, PA known to locals as “Gravity Hill”.  It … Read more...

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History 

McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery Living History Tour

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 Brett Cobbey 4275 Views 0 Comments McKeesport

Hear ten stories of famous and infamous McKeesporters who are laid to rest in this historic setting! Sponsored by the … Read more...

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History 

McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center : 2019 Schedule of Events

April 19, 2019May 15, 2019 Brett Cobbey 4847 Views 0 Comments Museums

The McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center has released their 2019 schedule of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will … Read more...

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History 

History & Heritage Events Near Pittsburgh in August, 2018

July 26, 2018January 20, 2020 Brett Cobbey 3521 Views 0 Comments events

Here is a sample of history and heritage-related events taking place around Pittsburgh and across southwestern Pennsylvania this August.  Be … Read more...

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History 

The Legend of 13 Bends

April 27, 2018January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 33033 Views 15 Comments haunted

A persistent ghost story..

The story of 13 Bends is well known in the Pittsburgh area, and is the perfect … Read more...

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Carnegie Museum of Art
History 

Museums In Pittsburgh

February 13, 2018January 11, 2022 Brett Cobbey 7217 Views 0 Comments

Western Pennsylvania is fortunate to have numerous museums keeping its diverse history alive.  Here is but a sample of these … Read more...

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About swPenna.com…

January 24, 2018January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 16072 Views 3 Comments

Welcome to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Guide…

A Melting Pot of Pittsburgh Area Historical Attractions, Heritage Events, Folklore and Quirky Culture…… Read more...

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West Hills Escape Room
Area Guides 

Escape Rooms Around Pittsburgh

January 24, 2018January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 10033 Views 0 Comments

Escape rooms  around Pittsburgh are here and growing as this national and international trend has crept into southwestern Pennsylvania. An … Read more...

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Father Rapp's Trail Entrance
Folklore History 

Father Rapp’s Seat (Harmony, PA)

February 21, 2017May 13, 2020 Brett Cobbey 12033 Views 0 Comments Harmony

 

A unique point of interest is situated on the edge of town in Harmony, PA: a stone-carved “chair” on … Read more...

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