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The Only City with an Entrance wows them again

WVLiving.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"The first time you make the drive from Morgantown into downtown Pittsburgh via the Fort Pitt Tunnel and Bridge, you never forget it," reports WVLiving. "All of a sudden, there it is—bridges, spires, and walls of glass rising on all sides and the mighty Monongahela River rushing beneath you. It’s a jaw-dropping view that prompted The New York Times to dub Pittsburgh the only city with an entrance. Forged in the steel, coal, and glass industries, Pittsburgh is home to some of the nation’s most prestigious institutes of learning, athletics, culture, and dining spread over 89 distinct neighborhoods."

To read all of the good things WVliving.com has to say about Pittsburgh, click here.

A Dutch Photographer captures highlights of Pittsburgh

Kwartstuiver.nl Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Last month, Pittsburgh was visited by Bas Van Oort, a well-known Dutch writer and photographer. During his time in the city, he shot some amazing photos for "Reizen," the #1 travel magazine in The Netherlands and Belgium.

To see a sampling of his Pittsburgh photos, click here.

Happiest Cities for Job-Seeking College Grads includes Pittsburgh

CareerBliss.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"The list is based on the results of employee happiness surveys and cost of living adjusted average salaries for each city.
CareerBliss CEO Heidi Golledge told Forbes: 'Our data reveals that bigger cities are not always better for college grads. When it comes to salary and the cost of living for young professionals — some smaller metros outranked larger areas.'"

To see where Pittsburgh stacks up in this list, click here.

Best Cities To Retire In America list ranks Pittsburgh as Top Metro for Boomers

Huffington Post Wednesday, June 12, 2013

For those looking for an active, healthy, maneuverable and affordable retirement, Pittsburgh fits the bill.

To read more about why retiring in Pittsburgh rocks, click here.

Pittsburgh and Its beautiful one-of-a-kind ballpark

Grantland Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"Of all the new/old ballparks, PNC is the best," writes this blogger.

"I always was a little wary of Camden Yards in Baltimore. Maybe it was because it was the first of the retro parks, and it was celebrated so wildly that it got turned into a cathedral almost overnight. But there is something merrily organic about the park in Pittsburgh, not least because it fits so generally into the old brick neighborhood around it. There’s also something giddily irregular about its bends and angles, and it’s designed so that the outfield bleachers are low, and the view is dominated by the long stretch of the Allegheny and the skyline rising off the other bank."

To read more of this ode to PNC Park, click here.

Houzz features colorful rehabbed Pittsburgh Row House

Houzz.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"The creative couple spent a year working with mossArchitects and Botero Development in the initial stages to customize their run-down, two-bedroom space to seamlessly marry Martin’s modern-edged Moroccan design with Jungwirth’s penchant for reading and collecting," reports Houzz about a renovated row house. "In the end, color and texture dominate by way of exposed brick and ceiling beams, a vibrant wall mural and casual-cool patterned wallpaper and bedding."

For a virtual tour of this eclectic and inviting house, click here.

Pittsburgh attractions they're going to miss

Living the Dream Wednesday, June 05, 2013

"Truly, Pittsburgh is an awesome place," writes the author. "Since we'll be leaving in less than one week, we have to shift our view to remember all of our favorite places we've experienced along the way. If we have been able to convince you to visit this great city in the future, hooray! Try out this list when you get here for a Living the Dream approved itinerary."

To read the rest of this farewell to Pittsburgh by two locals preparing for a 'round-the-world journey, click here.

Conflict Kitchen serves international cuisine with a side of conflict

Fox News Latino Wednesday, June 05, 2013

"Unlike most restaurants, the food at the Conflict Kitchen is a revolving door of international dishes featuring cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict," reports Fox News Latino. The name of the restaurant also changes when the cuisine does.

As Weleski explained to Fox News Latino, when she and her partner started naming the kind of food Pittsburgh lacked, 'We realized that we were naming cuisines from countries with which the U.S. government maintains a conflict.' "

To read more about Pittsburgh's most controversial kiosk, click here.

TCD Traveler: Abandoned America � The Carrie Furnaces

Third Coast Daily Wednesday, June 05, 2013

"For all intents and purposes, it seems like the last vestiges of a civilization of giants, reports Third Coast Daily about the Carrie Furnaces. "Rather than flaking frescoes or cracked religious reliefs adorning the walls, there are indecipherable graffiti tags from over the years. It is hard to imagine that man ever inhabited such a place, or that the furnaces once roared. The silence is nearly absolute, save for the rustle of the wind in the leaves or an occasional deer bounding through the grass."

To read more about the Carrie Furnaces, click here.

Journal Concierge: Insider's Guide to Pittsburgh, Pa.

The Wall Street Journal Wednesday, June 05, 2013

"From academic Oakland—where the University of Pittsburgh is based—to Bloomfield, the local Little Italy, each of the city's 90 neighborhoods possesses a distinct feel (though they're unified by expressions like "yinz," the Steel City's answer to "y'all"), reports the Wall St Journal. "This hilly city sits at the crux of three rivers, and its 446 bridges facilitate exploration. Poking around will be even easier when a citywide bike-share program launches next summer. An Ace Hotel is scheduled to open in 2014, too, cementing Pittsburgh's arrival as a city of cool."

To read more of this inside guide to Pittsburgh, with advice from Holly Brubach, Hines Ward, Eric Shiner and Justin Severino, click here.

"Three Rivers" by John Bindley - Official Music Video

You Tube Wednesday, June 05, 2013

To watch a music video on John Bindley's very catchy country tune about Pittsburgh--and set in Pittsburgh--click here.

Heather Arnett speaks out against Abercrombie & Fitch: Goodbye for good

Huffington Post Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Remember the girlcott against Abercrombie & Fitch? Heather Arnett, CEO of the Women and Girls Foundation of Western PA, and her girls were behind it and here she speaks out again--forcefully and eloquently--in the Huffington Post against the biased and branded company.

Read the full post here.

10 fun facts about Pittsburgh

Dangerous Business Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Pittsburgh is so much more than sports and steel, says this writer. Pittsburgh is home to bridges...public TV...hillls...and more. Check out the rest of her list along with some great shots of the burgh.

Read the piece here.

Pittsburgh seems as though it was built with meetings

Connect your Meetings Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The trade pub Connect Your Meetings cites many reasons for groups to meet in Pittsburgh, starting wiht a walkable downtown, vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and world-class meeting facilities, including a 1.5 million-sq.-ft. LEED Platinum-certified convention center.

Pittsburgh seems as though it was built with meetings in mind. “Pittsburgh is a magnificent city, physically beautiful and filled with friendly, warm-hearted people,” says Dr. Samuel Conway, chairman and CEO of Anthrocon Inc., who chose Pittsburgh when venue hunting in 2006. “It had everything we needed and more. We’ve been there ever since and have no intention of leaving.”

Read the full article here.

The six steepest streets in the world includes one in Pittsburgh

Google Sightseeing Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Who knew? Well, actually, we're not too surprised that Pittsburgh made the list of the (unverified) world's six steepest streets. But do you know which street ranked?

That would be Dornbush Street. "In the East Hills area of the city, this quiet-looking residential street has been surveyed at a 31.98% grade – that’s a 17.7° slope. The Street View car missed out one section of the steepest part, which is one-way in the downhill direction. Check out the heavy-duty concrete staircase."

Read about the other five streets here.