Go Places: Sites & Attractions

Greater Pittsburgh’s Four Seasons
There is something both comforting and disquieting in the changing of the seasons. The very certainty of this natural progression — winter to spring, spring to summer, summer to autumn and autumn back to winter again — provides SouthWestern Pennsylvanians with a framework for our lives.

 

We change — our expectations, our pace, … Read More >

Regional Profiles

Downtown Pittsburgh

Located in the heart of the city at the confluence of the three rivers, the Downtown neighborhood is Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle. Here, Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline views have inspired business leaders for generations and is home to the region’s most innovative and creative business executives. 

 

What’s the attraction? For many, it’s the energy of urban life … Read More >

Higher Education: A Regional Asset

With over 60 colleges and universities, Pittsburgh area institutions of higher education continue to be a major contributor to the region’s vitality. 

 

They employ thousands of people. They pay millions of dollars in local and state income taxes. Add to that, factors like student and faculty spending and construction expenditures, and this region’s institutions of higher … Read More >

Why Relocate To Pittsburgh? Why Not!

Instead of asking why relocate to Pittsburgh, more often the question is why not? Broad job opportunities, low cost of living and high quality of life make this region a smart choice for everyone from college grads to families.

 

Newcomers to Pittsburgh are like Dorothy pushing open the door to catch her first glimpse of the … Read More >

Our Housing Market’s Big Picture

How’s the housing market? That’s a pretty standard opening line for builders and real estate agents when they meet but not exactly a conversation starter for the average citizen. For the sizable share of the population that owns a home in the U.S., however, it’s a question that has more bearing on their lives today … Read More >

Publisher’s Note

Transformation & Opportunity

In March of 2016, Pittsburgh celebrated its 200th birthday, marking the beginning of its most exciting and transformative period to date! Our region is no longer branded with stigmas of the past, but celebrated for its attractive riverfronts, green initiatives, world-class universities, thriving Downtown with its eclectic arts scene and much, much … Read More >

public transit

Making it Easier to Get Around

Exciting changes are happening at Pittsburgh International Airport. The Allegheny County Airport Authority has launched a number of new programs to improve customer service and to increase flights to the region.

The Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the first airport in Pennsylvania to offer airport travelers valuable rewards when they park, shop and dine … Read More >