The fate of Pittsburgh hinges on how we address issues of growth, jobs and inequality and whether we harness the power of innovation to improve the city for all of us.
Low property taxes, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and an expanding selection of new housing help account for the first-place finish of this sprawling suburb in Westmoreland County.
Short commutes, good housing priced right plus neighborhood amenities and safe streets, make Harrison Township the top Affordable Suburb in this year’s rankings.
Now open for tours and overnight stays, Mantyla was designed by the famed architect and shipped in pieces from rural Minnesota and rebuilt at Polymath Park in the Laurel Highlands.
Lawrenceville is one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, so you’ll be hard-pressed to fit all there is to do in Larryville into just one day. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it — and that someone is you. Buckle up and get ready for one busy day.
Your homebody friends may think that East Carson Street is just for early-20s party animals — but you know better. Sure, there are a few rowdy hours each Friday and Saturday night. But the South Side is a neighborhood for leisure, food and fitness.
Oakland: an eclectic mix of business and healthcare professionals, educators and college students. When you spend a day here, you’ll be mingling with a diverse crowd of people.
The North Side of Pittsburgh is a quiet neighborhood, home to historic buildings, local businesses and nationally-lauded institutions. For a perspective of the city you may have never seen, spend a day in this storied neighborhood.
The Cultural District is appropriately named. From state-of-the-art theaters to French bakeries to historical tours, Pittsburgh’s Downtown is full of culture — and a great place to spend some time.
East Liberty is equal parts historic and modern, with new hotspots nestling against longstanding buildings. Come for the culture and architecture, stay for the hot restaurants and trendy shops.
Strip District foot traffic, particularly on Saturday mornings, can reach epic proportions. If you’re down to get into the mix, perhaps even purchase some of the ubiquitous black and gold sports gear, you’re in the right place — but you can also seek a little bit of refuge in an otherwise boisterous neighborhood.
Located in the heart of the East End, Bloomfield might still lay claim as Pittsburgh’s “Little Italy,” but the neighborhood today reflects a range of communities and interests.
With a diverse mix of housing, a thriving and eclectic business district and access to the greenery of sprawling parks, there’s good reason why Squirrel Hill has long been a jewel of the East End.
Portions of Regent Square lie within Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Swissvale and Wilkinsburg, but the neighborhood is more defined by its sense of community than its geographic boundaries.
No matter how much stress there is in your life, it’s nice to find an escape. I get the most enjoyment out of spending time with my friends and family — but I’m not willing to share them with you, so these are my favorite ways to unwind that you can discover too.
Scenic Pittsburgh has picked up the mantle of a century-old fight atop Mount Washington as one of the many large and small beautification battles it fights.
