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Living Pittsburgh in the news…and some wonderful praise from our fans!
“I am amazed at the wide range of places and things to do that Living Pittsburgh lets me know about. At least once a week I find something wonderful and inexpensive to do via LP that I would not have otherwise known about. They do all the searching!” Michelena W.
“LivingPittsburgh is a must for finding all the hidden bargains and deals that Pittsburgh has to offer, especially during these hard economic times. Whenever I want to go out without breaking the bank, LivingPittsburgh’s my first stop!” K. Saunders
“THANKS! Living here for 9 months and all I can say is this is ONE FANTASTIC CITY and having YOUR SITE makes it more so :) ” Linda L.
“This site is Ah-Mazing, Ah-Ah- Amazing.” Jason H.
“I’ve been living in Pittburgh all my life and never knew there were sooo many great things to do. I’m trying to figure out – did you create them or were they always here? Thank you, Living Pittsburgh.” Tamika T.
WPXI paired up with LivingPittsburgh.com to talk about several FREE free & very affordable activities and deals available this Summer in the ‘Burgh – from swim lessons, to live music, to free food & drink.
Free & Affordable Experts offer Great Mother’s Day Deals
KDKA paired up with LivingPittsburgh.com to talk about all the great things you could do for Mother’s Day weekend, without breaking the bank.
Companies Giving Away Free Merchandise on Earth Day
KDKA spoke with LivingPittsburgh.com to get the scoop on freebies and deals celebrating Earth Day in Pittsburgh!
Romantic Valentine’s Dates on a Dime
KDKA highlighted LivingPittsburgh.com’s Affordable Valentine’s Day Date guide, featuring elaborate, jam-packed start to finish dates all over the city, along with other affordable Valentine’s Day options.
Local Stores Offer Inexpensive Gift Options
Living Pittsburgh highlights great local and inexpensive gift options for the holiday season, and KDKA did a great news story capturing all the ways to buy local for less in the ‘Burgh.
Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh for Less
Living Pittsburgh teamed up with KDKA to talk about all the great free & affordable holiday events happening in Pittsburgh this year – again showing how having a great time doesn’t have to break the bank if you know where to go and what to do!
Free & Affordable Fridays on Pittsburgh Today Live
Be sure to catch Pittsburgh Today Live’s Friday segment, Free & Affordable Fridays, where the ladies of Living Pittsburgh will go over our top free & affordable finds for the weekend and coming week. You’ll find our most recent video on the right-hand side of our website.
New Website Finds Great Deals in Pittsburgh
KDKA did a FANTASTIC story on LivingPittsburgh.com highlighting all the great ways to live well while spending less in Pittsburgh. It was amazingly done and captured our mission perfectly. Thanks to our “fans” for participating as well!
“Best Bargain Website” – September 2010 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the ‘Burgh issue
LivingPittsburgh.com was recently chosen as an Editor’s Pick for Best Bargain Website by Pittsburgh Magazine in their Best of the ‘Burgh issue, September 2010. We couldn’t be more honored!
“Living Pittsburgh” is all about free and affordable fun
Check out Living Pittsburgh’s innovation article in Pop City Media March 23, 2010!
Living Pittsburgh does Valentine’s Day on WTAE
Take a look at the video clip from our WTAE news segment featuring affordable Pittsburgh Valentine’s Day dates with Michelle Wright! Here’s a link to the story on ThePittsburghChannel.com as well: Stay-Home Moms Start ‘Living Pittsburgh’ Bargain Site
Post Gazette’s City Walkabout: Diana Nelson Jones’ Post Gazette Blog sums up Living Pittsburgh quite nicely in her post Life in a Bargain Town. She has also done a few other posts about us including Mmmm.. culture, yet cheap! and The Strip on a shoestring!
Here’s Living Pittsburgh’s story on the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s website. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership works tirelessly to make sure Downtown is a clean, safe, accessible and vibrant place to live and work. Thanks to the PDP for all they do!
Neighbors in the Strip “Special Values”
Head to the Neighbors in the Strip Website and check out their Coupons & Special Values section under News & Happenings! We are thrilled to be working with NITS to promote all the great deals and discounts in the Strip!
Living Pittsburgh on TECHvibe
In January, 2010, we got our own section in the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s newsletter, TECHvibe! This e-newsletter comes out every other week and highlights a link to our featured deals & articles.
Living Pittsbugh in Word Play
Shortly after we launched, Living Pittsburgh handled the Family Events section of the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library’s newsletter Word Play in January, 2010.
Press Releases:
November 5, 2009: Living Pittsburgh Shows City Residents How to Live it Up when Money is Tight
Past Contest Winners:
We LOVE contests! Congratulations to past contest winners!!!
What the heck is THAT? photo contest – Congratulations to Sheela N.
Re-Tweet our sweet deals contest – Congratulations to Malissa M.
Discover the deals at Seviche contest – Thomas S. of West Mifflin
Discover the deals at Sonoma Grille contest – Carrie D. of Gibsonia
Chili with the Works McCormick and Schmick’s drawing – John P. of the Southside
Just Between Friends McCormick and Schmick’s drawing – Elissa F. of McKees Rocks
You Rock, Mom! Contest – Congratulations to Michelena W.
Living Pittsburgh Splurge! Contest – Congratulations to Sara Y.
Southside Works Exposed Drawing – Congratulations to Brooke B. of Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Green & Innovation Festival drawing – Mary M. of Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Green & Innovation Festival drawing – Diana M. of Allison Park
Allegheny County Green & Innovation Festival drawing – Jamie M. of Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Green & Innovation Festival drawing – Erica R. of Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Green & Innovation Festival drawing – Judy G. of Pittsburgh
Farmers Market at Market Square and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater at Hartwood drawing – Eric P. of Crafton and Anthony C. of the South Side
Rusted Root drawing at Hartwood Acres – TBD
Hay Day drawing – Rosetta K.
I’m Living Pittsburgh contest – Ali Y.
Steelers Ticket Drawing – Melissa F.
