Got to love the Pittsburgh firefighters and super cool being IAFF Local 1. Where it all started…read morewith a flip of a coin.

Located on Baldwin Road, Engine Station 20 serves the community of Hays. The Station houses fire…read moreEngine 20 and the PEMS Unit 12. It is manned by Pittsburgh's 4th battalion.

Today, I took a parent to the COVID clinic…read more It was the MOST ORGANIZED STREAMLINED EXPERIENCE. Social media said Chick Fil A should be in charge of vaccine distribution if we want to get people vaccinated quickly. Ample parking. Walked in to construction horses which created a registration line with a couple chairs along the path. No confusion on where to go. At the front of the line an "air traffic controller" directed people to open registration staff. Under 2 minutes, we were directed to the vaccine line. At the front of the vaccine line, another "air traffic controller" directed you to an open vaccinator. Any anaphylaxis to medications? Which arm for vaccine? Stand on X on floor. Receive vaccine. Directed to seating - which was paired up with social distancing between pairings. Once our sitting time was over, stopped at discharge to check out. Getting out of car to getting back in car: 22 minutes Great job by Allegheny Fire Academy & Emergency Services personnel, & the lone EMT pulling up the vaccines! We weren't permitted to take pictures - think Ford Assembly Line.

This review is limited in scope to the new Co Vid vaccine center set up here by Allegheny County…read moredepartment of health. Allegheny County has opened the fire department social hall as a vaccination center for people 65 and older only. Notifications for clinic signup can be sent via e-mail once you sign up with the county. My advice - act fast online because slots fill up within minutes. If you are fortunate to secure an appointment then you will be sent a confirmation email with your time selected on it as well as the date selected. On your scheduled day and time arrive within about a 15 minute time frame to allow yourself time to get inside. Masks are required the whole time you are there and hand sanitizer is available as you enter. Note, although this is a pay lot, parking is free if you are here for the clinic. They only ask if you or the member is over 65, have a scheduled appointment, then you can proceed inside. Once inside you go to the register desk and present your photo id. They don't want to see your health insurance or Medicare card. They will answer any questions you have and then direct you where to stand for the team to provide your injection. They have about 5 stations set up with two people at each station. The team will direct you which station to go to and then you indicate your arm of choice for the vaccine. Allegheny County is offering the Moderna vaccine here. When my turn came I was given an immunization card and a "time" card the latter of which will be surrendered when you leave. I was told that I would receive an email to let me know when to schedule my 2nd dose and if not received by the end of the third week then call the 211 scheduling number and someone would help me. After receiving the shot I went to a large socially distant sitting area with two digital clocks on the wall. My time card had the time of immunization on it and 15 minutes later time which would let me know when I can leave. No photography is allowed anywhere in the building. You are welcome to use electronic devices to pass away the time. Once your exit time arrives take the card up to the people at the desk who will ask you how you are feeling, they take the card, and you can leave. Your immunization card is filled out with the date, time, and type of vaccine received. You must fill out your name and birthdate for your records. I'm glad pretty much everything went smoothly for me and I'm hoping this center as well as the Monroeville location expand so more people can register who really want to get the vaccine. The parking lot is part of a T station park and ride and there is plenty of parking available.

The Pittsburgh Police have always acted courteous and professional when I have called them…read more Today 4/30/2025 I called because a man near my building was acting dangerously. A police officer was here within 7 minutes! Rush hour traffic and all! Thank you City of Pittsburgh Police Department Debra

Thank you ALL for getting up and protecting us and putting your lives on the line. God speed.... IN…read moreVALOR THERE IS HOPE Daughter of retired Pgh police officer , Frank DeMarco

I literally have never had any slow response times from this company, if your in trouble in any way…read morethey help.

This is the Pittsburgh Engine Station serving the South Side and South Side Slopes. Located on Mary…read moreStreet, it houses Engine number 24 and truck number 24. It is part of Command Batallion 4 and has a water rescue raft as special equipment. Like many Pittsburgh fire stations, it has a soda vending machine outside the building.

This is a great neighborhood bar. We love their food and like the fact that our kids are also…read morewelcome here for lunch/dinner. They do have a 9pm kids out rule. Sometimes it can take a while for your food but it's worth it.

Ah scratch my back with a hacksaw, Backdraft. This Pittsburgh gem really got me rolling like…read moregrandma's bingo game. My buddy's buddy brought us here for a late dinner after a long day at Picklesburgh. I got pickled hard, so I was in the mood for the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. Despite the suspiciously affordable prices, my expectations were blown by the quality of the yellow and orange pile in front of me. My hand didn't even get a chance to reach for the phone to take a picture, because I inhaled this dish in about 17 seconds. The experience made me forget about the acid-flavored water that Allegheny County never seems to get right. I also decided to not test my luck on the fake casino machines. The ambience was dark and smelled like non-craft beer. I'll be back once I land a job that grants me access to endless Pittsburgh pickles and picklehol.

There is really not a lot of information on this parklet out there. When I came by all that was…read morehere was the plaque I took a picture of. Doing a search of the man this is named for doesn't pull up much. But here is what I got from what I could find. Charles A Lewis was a dedicated firefighter and union activist. He loved what he did and was good at it and rose through the ranks at Pittsburgh Fire Department and eventually served as Chief. During his tenure he also served as President of Firefighters Local #1 before becoming Chief. Charles was instrumental is starting the Fill the Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was a big success and went nationwide with other Locals. As far as the land that this parklet sits on, it was once a police station. Closed long ago and sitting there in disrepair. Charles suggested that the use the land to create this parklet for the people of Mt. Washington to enjoy. I will say, he was right. This little parklet has a grotto feel. The brick arch, the mural on the wall, seating and tons of plants everywhere. It's a nice little spot to tank break during a busy day. You almost forget you are at the corner of a busy intersection.

Once the site of the Mt Washington station of the Pittsburgh police, this is the classic reversal…read moreof Joni Mitchell's classic Big Yellow Taxi. "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" So on the corner of Shiloh Street and Virginia Ave is Charles Lewis Parklet, where an ugly building once stood, a tiny parklet sits complete with foliage,benches, art, and ambiance. Charles Lewis was the Pittsburgh fire fighter who founded the fill the boot drive, that today, Pittsburgh Fire-fighters still do today. Beautiful architecture makes this a great and idea spot for picnics, killing some time on a warm summer day, or spending time with someone special. "They took all the trees and put 'em in a tree museum And then they charged all the people twenty-five bucks just to see 'em Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" Good to see that some smart people in the Mt Washington Developmental Community are thinking green.