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Arts

Pittsburgh has a long history of excellence in both the performing and visual arts. The Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts and the Benedum Center host the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera respectively. Additionally, there are lots of mid-sized organization in Pittsburgh such as the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, the Quantum Theatre, The Renaissance and Baroque Society of Pittsburgh, and Chatham Baroque. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre regularly hosts dance events. Pittsburgh is a big city for art museums too — the Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Art are located here. Families with children won’t want to miss the ToonSeum — a museum all about cartoons!

Business and Employment

There’s steel, of course, but there’s also so much more. Pittsburgh is now a city of high technology — robotics, nuclear engineering, and biomedical tech are all big here. Pittsburgh’s tech industries produced 10.8 billion in payrolls in 2007. In 2014 a National Bureau of Economic Research report named Pittsburgh the second best city for intergenerational economic mobility in the U.S. In other words, the American dream is alive and well in Pittsburgh! The biggest employers are the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Allegheny County, Giant Eagle Inc, and the University of Pittsburgh.

Climate

Pittsburgh’s climate is typical for Pennsylvania — hot in summer, cold in winter, pleasant in spring and fall. When looking for an apartment for rent, be sure to find one with good air conditioning and heating.

Cuisine

Pittsburgh Cuisine is similar to other Pennsylvania cities, you can get a great cheesesteak here. You also can’t miss the Wholey’s — a fish sandwich originating in Pittsburgh’s Market Square. In addition to local staples, there’s a thriving culinary scene here. Fine Catalan cuisine can be had a Morcilla — a new restaurant from Justin Severino. You’ll also have to check out the cleverly titled Tako (Japanese for octopus) on Sixth street serves delectable Asian-Latin fusion. The Commoner on Strawberry Way serves mouthwatering meat dishes and German beer.

Demographics

The city's population has European ancestral roots: German (22%), Irish (21%), Italian (12%). Pittsburgh is a home to one of the largest Italian communities in the United States. It also has the largest Croatian community of 200,000 and the 5th largest Ukrainian population in the US.

Landmarks

PNC Park, Phillips Conservatory, Mount Washington, Heinz Field, The Strip District, PPG Paints Arena, Point State Park, Monongahela Incline, Market Square, Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh, PPG Place.

Nightlife

Pittsburgh has a great nightlife scene, full of awesome bars, clubs, and shows. Crave spicy hot wings? Check out Krista’s Cantina on street, it’s one of the coolest dive bars in North Side. On the South Side, there’s Club Cafe, which offers amazing shows and boasts a very sophisticated sound system — the martinis here are great too. For a truly unique experience, put on your Sunday best and head over to the Church Brew Works — this bar is in an old church building, complete with stain glass windows.

Transportation

Pittsburgh has excellent railway infrastructure, which residents use to commute around the city and also for longer travel. Buses are an option too, and Pittsburgh is easily navigable by car, just plan for rush hour like you would in any major city.