A mountain bike culled from the junk bin of a North Point Breeze shop — its brakes stripped and its frame and wheels spray-painted white — emerged as a symbol Wednesday night for bike and pedestrian safety in Pittsburgh. As rain flickered on and off Downtown after commuting traffic had
Emily Watson read books voraciously, exercised each day at the gym, and drove frequently to Presque Isle Beach, where she liked to watch the sun set over Lake Erie and reflect. A Pittsburgher and Point Park University alumna, Watson supervised the transport department at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Oakland and
Website expands coverage to Upper Peninsula, launches contest for free stay
Greg Tasker
Mymichiganbeach.com, a travel website launched in 2019, has expanded its coverage to include the best spots to stay, eat, play and the beaches in the Upper Peninsula.
“Our data shows that the U.P. is really having a moment: folks from around the country are discovering the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the opportunities it brings in terms of outdoor activities from hiking to biking to skiing to kayaking and beyond. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase it,” says Jill Halpin, a Plymouth resident and a former journalist and librarian who launched the travel site.