Factor in municipality for homes of comparable value, (i.e. homes between Kelly and S Braddock or Blackridge) and the difference is visible. IMO Swissvale governance puts money to use that Wilkinsburg doesn’t.

In my experience it’s unfairly criticized and is in no way near the condition of Wilkinsburg SD. Wilkinsburg high school had to close due to declining enrollment and funding, Wilkinsburg taxes are astronomical. I don’t think the two are even comparable.

I think you are confused. Swissvale is not within Wilkinsburg or it’s school district

Swissvale is great, so long as it isn’t on/near Woodstock Ave. It’s very community oriented and close to the city, and just as safe as any other city neighborhood. I’m shopping around in Swissvale as well, I can tell you anything near Swisshelm Park, bordering Edgewood, or within the confines of Regent Square are where you want to be. Go too far down Monongahela Ave and resale value decreases.

Exactly! Shit it takes less time to get from Shadyside to the Waterfront, than say Shadyside to South Side.

It gets (and deserves) lots of hate but Tequila Cowboy and the surrounding bars are the new mecca for 21st birthdays. IMO Belvederes and Goldmark in Lawrenceville are much more fun.

Basically Tequila Cowboy if you like Morgan Wallen’s music and the latter if the thought of his music makes you ill.

Foodland closed when I was maybe 4 years old but true to my yinzer roots, I will never call it anything else. That and for the life of me, I can’t remember what the hell it is now.

Correction the silver sedan was hit by a beat up gold mini van, mini van was the vehicle the driver took off from

A friend witnessed someone trying to evade cops on the parkway near Monroeville so I assume it’s connected?

I came down Swissvale Ave to get onto S. Braddock, traffic was backed up so we rerouted to Greendale. Cops on foot looking near the old Foodland. Looks like whomever they are looking for ditched a silver sedan and took off to what I assume would be Nine Mile Run area of Frick.

Avoid the inbound exit of Edgewood/Swissvale! It’s completely blocked and looks as if said silver sedan may have hit a few cars who were waiting at that light.

If you’re in Edgewood try D’s or Dive Bar. Both are restaurants so wouldn’t be out of place not drinking.

To be fair, try out Oakland now while students are on break! It would be far more chill than usual but helpful in easing into one way streets and odd intersections. OP has to start somewhere!

IMO Shadracks was a bit of a let down. It’s held on a patch of flat terrain, where you can see the entire display from the road. That plus all of the lights are mashed up together.

I really enjoyed the one at the zoo. The pathway is tight but the winding road makes each display stand out instead of feeling like you’re driving through an illuminated blob.