Submitted by Mavis Close:

Orange Carts outside Home Depot in Highland Park.

Submitted by Richard J Trankocy Jr (@pennsy15104):

The Joe Magarac statue in Braddock.

Submitted by Mavis Close:

Archway entrance to a house in Highland Park made especially interesting by the “curvy” tree extending across the photo..

Submitted by Mavis Close:

Mural near busway in Wilkinsburg. Look closely to see all the “little people” making up this man’s face–amazing!

So, without further ado:

• Monday (2/20): Pittsburgh International Auto Show. Today’s the last day!
• Tuesday (2/21): Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Event. A little taste of New Orleans right here in PGH.
• Wednesday (2/22): The Toasters at Club Cafe. Go boldly where no ska band has gone before!
• Thursday (2/23): February Tweetup. Meet your internet peeps IRL!
• Friday (2/24): Bruce in the USA – The #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE!

Looking for more things to do? You can always check out the Happenings Map and you can sign up for our Happenings Email with OnlyinPgh-Approved weekend events!  Have something you think we should feature? Drop us an email!

Photo taken in Oakland. Submitted by Richard J Trankocy Jr (@pennsy15104):

Photo by Mavis Close:

Sculpture in Mellon Park seen from Penn Ave. near Bakery Square

Photo submitted by Mavis Close:

The sun was really bright and reflecting off the snow thus making an interesting photographic effect.

Started by Lindsay Patross, founder of the iconic Pittsburgh blog I Heart PGH, the goal of BlogLocal is to make it even easier to find and connect to local blogs in your city, town or neighborhood. The motivation behind it is simple–local blogging is often a labor of love, and nothing helps motivate blogging than connecting with more readers and other bloggers. From BlogLocal:

We love local blogs and the people who put so much gusto and dedication into writing them—that we decided to create a community for these bloggers and local lovers. Whether it be learning about the other female political bloggers in your hometown, or reading about uniquely local events, traditions, and places on our blog–we hope you will continue to visit BlogLocal and join the conversation.

With well over 100 local blogs listed across almost every state, BlogLocal is quickly becoming the go-to source or local blogging information. Check it out and see what you find. There’s an extensive list of Pittsburgh Blogs as well as blogs from around the region. And if you’re a blogger yourself, don’t forget to submit yours to the list!

Submitted by Mavis Close:

I had to get up early to capture this one–NO FOOTPRINTS yet. This is my beautiful street!