Mellon Park

Annual Turkey Bowl Carries On Longtime Tradition For Family, Friends

“Let’s play ball!” “Referee” Larry Gumberg blows his whistle and the 44th annual Turkey Bowl is underway. Childhood friends test aging knees and aching muscles on the playing fields of Mellon Park in Point Breeze.

2012/11/22

Best Bizarre Statues Or Public Art In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is known for its museums where you can visit many famous paintings by serious and famous artists. Pittsburgh is also home to a wide range of free public art that is as accessible as it is bizarre. Read on for a review of some of the more bizarre and creative works of public art.

2012/10/01

2 Shot At Mellon Park In Shadyside

Two people were shot Sunday night in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood. Pittsburgh police say the victims were wounded in the gunfire at Mellon Park.

2012/05/07

Best Places To Play A Game Of Pick-Up Basketball In Pittsburgh

Since spring sprang, the days are getting warmer and it’s finally staying light out long enough to play after work. Pick-up basketball games are a great way to get in shape and meet new people in the area. Find a great game whenever the mood strikes at the city’s best places to play pick-up basketball right next door.

2012/04/14

Occupy Pittsburgh Seems Here To Stay

In the shadows of the banking giant BNY Mellon, the Occupy Pittsburgh encampment on Mellon’s property has a summer camp feeling, albeit a tent city after a deluge of rain. The occupation could last awhile.

2011/10/17

Weekend Brings Free (& Affordable) Festivals!

There are loads of activities for you to enjoy in Pittsburgh this weekend without breaking the bank and Living Pittsburgh.com’s bargainistas Heather Walsh and Rachel have a look at some of the highlights!

2011/09/09

Brawl At Mellon Park Prompts Call For New Rules

A Pittsburgh city councilman is calling for new rules to put an end to the unruly behavior at Mellon Park. Two fights – a small one involving two young men, then one that involved dozens of young women, happened at a church-sponsored picnic at the park this summer.

2011/09/01

Councilman Bill Peduto On Rowdy Events At Mellon Park

KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talks with Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto about managing increasingly large and out-of-control events in his district’s Mellon Park.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2011/08/08