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Two spots Downtown

• Proper Brick Oven and Tap Room -- Demolition begins next week at 139 Seventh St. in the former Tambellini's location. Proper Brick Oven and Tap Room is scheduled for a late July-early August opening.

Owner Suzanne Hrach will offer 30 draught beers -- with an emphasis on local breweries -- and 25 wines by the glass, with some available via a temperature-cont
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Did you know that winning a free happy hour for you and your friends is as simple as signing up for a mailing list? I love pressing my luck and entering contests and most people know I’m more likely to join a mailing list if I’m going to get something more than emails out of it. Nightclubs like Whim and McFadden Pittsburgh give you a chance to win a free happy hour when you provide them with y
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Pittsburgh's Frick Environmental Center will be hosting three days of fun to help celebrate Earth Day 2013. The events begin on Friday, April 19 with a free community campfire open to the public. Saturday provides community members the opportunity to help the environment by planting trees at Frick Park. Pre-registration is required for this event. And finally, end the weekend with a relaxing natur
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Today is National Burrito Day! It's just about lunch time so check out these awesome places around Pittsburgh to grab one of your favorite tortilla wrapped entrees!

Moe's Southwest Grill is offering Buy One, Get One burritos all day at all Pittsburgh locations!

Las Velas in Market Square offers a more authentic selection! Info: http://midnightguru.com/place.php?id=65

Emi
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A.J. Richardson running for Pittsburgh mayor and already acting like he is mayor got a D.U.I. early Wednesday morning in the West End.

Officers reportedly found him around 3 a.m. in a minivan that was stopped in the middle of the street with the engine running. He was passed out inside the van and woke up 'groggy, smelled of alcohol and struggled to pull out his driver's license'
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Pittsburgh Slim "And the Beat Goes On"

Features: Dirt Nasty, Beedie, Darrin McLaren

Production: Ski Beatz, DJ Adam 12, Roscoe WIKI, DJ Tony Adams

LISTEN HERE>>> http://www.datpiff.com/Pittsburgh-Slim-And-The-Beat-Goes-On-mixtape.462406.html

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Jarome Iginla from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Ben Hanowski, Kenny Agostino and a 2013 first-round draft pick, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.

Iginla, 35, joins the Penguins after spending his entire 16-year career with the Flames. The long-time Calgary captain has appeared in 31 games t
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A man everyone needs to keep an eye on locally is Vinnie Vocals. Representing the exploding 412 nation, Vocals is now a national name in the Pop and R&B circuit. Quickly climbing the ladder of those who have come before him out of Pittsburgh (Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa,
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Shout out to City Theatre for making this awesome Southside Pittsburgh Bars Rap!! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!



Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/CityTheatreCompany?feature=watch
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On Thursday, popular social media Twitter celebrated its 7th birthday. Just seven short years ago in 2006, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey posted the first tweet, “Setting up my twttr.” Since then, Twitter has grown to 200 million users who use the social media to tweet about events including President Barrack Obama's re-election, the 2012 Summer Olympics and the landing of the US Airways plane
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Help out Katie, one of MidnightGuru.com's friends, in the American Eagle Outfitter's Live Your Life Contest! You will receive 20% off at American Eagle just for voting!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE VIA AE.COM
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Latest video from 'O.N.I.F.C. Wiz Khalifa, Akon, 'Let It Go'

Read more: http://www.961kiss.com/pages/freakshow.html?article=11093267#ixzz2OD13pBNO



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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new Pope from Argentina! This makes history as the first Pope from South America.

The view at St. Peter's Square


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Check out the new shuttle and taxi stands that will help you get around this Saturday for the St. Patrick's Parade Day festivities!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SHUTTLE & TAXI MAP
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Once again the Social Media powerhouse Facebook is undergoing another major Facelift on the look, feel and way we operate its interface--but this time on the beloved home feed itself.

You will start seeing the new News Feed on the web today; phone and tablet updates will happen over the next couple weeks.

My guess is that it will be similar (but more balanced and symmetrical) to
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly looking into releasing longtime linebacker James Harrison, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

According to Mike Garafolo of USA Today, the Steelers and Harrison haven't been able to come to any sort of middle ground on his current contract, and what a reduction in salary might look like.

Per the piece, it is looking mo
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Who doesn't love Mila Kunis? Chris Stark, the uber-nervous reporter in this video does his best to interview Mila as he nervously continues to ask her on a date! What do you think?


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First of all, we're very excited about this!

The proposed Pittsburgh zip line, what will be one of the few urban zip lines in the world, would run from Mt. Washington to the North Shore. The half mile trip would drop you 400 feet at around 50 miles per hour!

Recently, Zippitt obtained a grant from Awesome Pittsburgh to pursue the idea and see if it was feasible. Adam Young, the
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Sadly, Mac Miller has left Pittsburgh to continue his career growth in Los Angeles, but not without taking his four best friends along with him. You can catch all the action as they take on their new-found lives on the West Coast starting with tonight's premiere episode of Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family. It airs at 11:30pm on MTV2.

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Those people must be crazy. That was typically my thought when I passed early morning joggers or runners in the freezing cold. Many of them wear the marathon shirts from previous races conquered, like badges of honor. Last year, I got suckered into becoming one of those crazies, and I couldn't be happier. In fact, like some zealous fanatic, I encourage everyone I know to try a marathon, half marat
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Last month, Red Bull hosted an amazing event and DJ showcase at the Rivers Casino Drum Bar. Check out the video below highlighting the excitement.

Red Bull's RED MONDA
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Justin Timberlake newest song-- his first original solo material since he released FutureSex/LoveSounds in 2006. It's called "Suit & Tie" and features Jay-Z over a Timbaland beat.


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Pittsburgh: The "Reel" City
By: Jayson Niba

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, a treasure and gem in the history of the United States, holds a deep cinematic mystery to it. From its impressive infrastructures, to its bustling streets and sidewalks, the city paints an epic picture. Two unraveling rivers, Monongahela and Allegheny, caress and reveal the epicenter of the Pittsburgh business world.
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I spend a lot of time in Shadyside. I also spend a lot of time actively loving beer and burgers (by which I may or may not mean shoving them in my facehole.) Stack'd Burgers and Beer on Copeland Street in Shadyside, then, was bound to be a hit.

And what a hit it was. I first went to Stack'd on a Saturday evening, accompanied by a few foodie friends. We were immediately seated at one of t
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Oh no! People will not stop talking about Hurricane Sandy coming to pay Pittsburgh a visit. We figured if you're like the rest of the panic-stricken people of the area you're probably expecting power outages which means no TV or anything else to do for that matter. To help cure the inevitable bordemn that this may cause we want to provide you with a fun activity to do with your friends and as alwa
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Now we know where all those photos of Wiz in his Indian head feather hat thing came from!


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Our hometown celeb, Wiz Khalifa, will spark some hype for his upcoming sophomore LP "O.N.I.F.C." by releasing the Cabin Fever 2 mixtape available for download later today.

Juicy J from Three 6 Mafia and most recently a member of Taylor Gang partners with Wiz on five tracks from the mixtape. We got the track list for you down below and will be posting the download link to this article as s
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Let me introduce you to Bakery Square (that is if you haven't been there already). This former Nabisco Factory is a true example of Pittsburgh's reformation from a dusty, steel-making town into the city it is today focusing on green technology and building techniques as well as a strong economic base in the financial, healthcare, educational and film making industries.

Located in the
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Let's all give mad credit to the bravery of Felix Baumgartner, the 43-year-old former military parachutist from Austria who plans to take off in a 55-story, ultra-thin and easy-to-tear helium balloon that will take him into the stratosphere for the world record breaking Red Bull Stratos Jump.

As of noon today, Eastern Time, the New Mexico weather has caused a delay in the jump preparatio
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Pittsburgh has been praised as the Hollywood of the East in recent years due to our highly attractive skyline, large tax incentives and ability to house large production crews. Big budget films such as The Dark Knight Rises and Unstoppable have filmed here and the next big one is just around the corner.

What for now is being called "Foxcatcher" or the Untitled Fair Hill Project will hold
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There's something new in the air-no, it's not the crisp chill scent of autumn I'm talking about, it's the delicious goodness of food sold out of moving vehicles!

When you think hot dog trucks, you think New York, but Pittsburgh is finally catching on that quick, delicious food on the sidewalk is an awesome idea. But, of course, Pittsburgh has to do it a little different.

First of
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Everybody has a bucket list, whether they think about it consciously or not. Climb the Eiffel Tower, see the Northern Lights, try fifty different craft beers in one day-a wish list of accomplishments just close enough to impossible to make for a good memory just by having done them, things that push the boundaries of who you are as a person.

I had skydiving in the "someday maybe" section
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The weather is getting cooler, which means Halloween is on the horizon and with many things to do this season; Kennywood's Fright Nights will always be a fan favorite. This year marks the eleventh year of the scare fest. Fright Night gives you a view of the park that you've never seen just the eerie feeling walking around the park after hours will be enough to frighten some. As soon as you enter
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The start of football season is imminent, and the Steelers paraphernalia is out in full form (not that it ever went away, amirite?). Now, if you're like me, you have more than one Terrible Towel, and you may be wondering just what to do with those extra pieces of team spirit. Because, really, you can't effectively wave more than two at a time, and even that sort of throws off your momentum when yo
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August: that perennial, decadent decline of the gilded age of summer. What better way to belabor the premature nostalgia for things not yet lost than to partake of an essential American summer pastime - a baseball game.

Some may scoff at the notion of spending three hours sitting in cramped plastic seating watching nothing happen as the Pittsburgh Pirates scrape their way to another not-q
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It's getting to that middle-of-summer point where you can't stand this global warming 100 degree heat anymore, and you're sick of all your usual hangouts. May I suggest a Friday-evening escape? How about a little trip to Greensburg? No, no, just hear me out.

While stuck in 1987 (and not in the good way) for the rest of the week, Greensburg actually transforms into a pretty cool place on F
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Ah, Kennywood, that classic piece of Pittsburgh summer! The thrills! The nachos! The long lines, blistering heat and/or summer downpour! Here's some unsolicited advice on how to make the most of your day.

Money.

Kennywood tickets are expensive (though not as expensive as Disneyland tickets, if it's any consolation). I'm not here to talk about how to find good dea
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So today, aka Sunday, I am reviewing the Party Smart Brand Hangover Pill. For those of you who like to go out and party on the weekends, this herbal supplement boasts a cure for the "morning after hangover" which we all know no one wants to encounter. Now this simple claim needed to be tested at least twice by my body (because you never know whether you drank enough for it to be effective).

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Upon entering Hello Bistro located on Forbes Ave in Oakland, you can smell the aroma of fresh food. Waiting in the long line, you can only assume that everyone knows a good thing when they taste it. I've been twice and standing is line is comparable to waiting in line at Kennywood. The line may be long but it moves fast and your stomach will thank you later.

Hello Bistro is a fast moving
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Pittsburgh is known for its breathtaking views of the skyline but on the 4th of July many of the most popular destinations (Mt. Washington of course) are packed with too many people!

We want to know your ideas on the best places to view the big show. Tell us in the comments below some hidden, unknown places that are your favorites and we will then post them on our site and Facebook pages
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Pittsburgh is full of fun, fans and crazy fashion. There are a few hidden treasures in the heart of the city when it comes to fashion. Today I'll focus on three hidden gems that are all in the heart of Pittsburgh with stellar fashions at fabulous prices.

Jupe Boutique is located on the South Side on East Carson Street and you can find everything from a little black dress to hit the town
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I went to Eleven for the first time, expecting so much after so many great reviews from my friends & family. Most were wondering why Marisol hadn't been there before. You can't make it everywhere! If you are a novice cook at best or if you aren't familiar with truly good high-end food, Eleven will blow your socks off.

I can see the allure of Eleven for many people. It's easy to under
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Let me start off with a brief introduction since this is my first review on MidnightGuru.com My name is Marisol Curry and I will be providing you with restaurant reviews from the Pittsburgh dining circuit. At times I will be dining with friends and they will be referred to as FOMC, Friend of Marisol Curry.

I couldn't have picked a much better spot than Bistro 19 to start off the revie
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