Pittsburgh, with all of our hills and valleys, is rumored to have the most public, city steps of any city in the country. As we zoom into the south shore of the Monongahela River, most of the steps are concentrated in what is known as the Southside neighborhood. My home-hood, Beechview, comes in second place.... Continue Reading →
The Wolf Spiders of Hazelwood Green
Hazelwood Green is an urban brownfield that sits between the north shore of the Monongahela River and Irvine Street about 4 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. Its 178-acres have been revitalized while preserving relics from the area's steel industry. The roads and sidewalks have been built complete with trees and ornamental grasses, but most of... Continue Reading →
