Pittsburgh, PA
With every breath you take you wll be amazed at the
establishments Pittsburgh has nestled into its streets of
its renaissance. The change in the area, from the
smoky city of days gone by, to the cultural and
entertainment stronghold it has become has been magnificent. It
is a thriving cultural district with top-notch sights,
fantastic places to visit and a whole lot more to
offer.the city is consistently mentioned as kid and family
friendly, specifically in terms of public safety,
health care, economics, and population change.
Pittsburghers are friendly people, and their community pride is
infectious
weather
Pittsburgh has all four seasons. The summers are balmy
and sometimes can be hot. Packing for this time of the
year you should still bring a light-weight jacket or
sweater. In the city there is much shade and it can be
cool at times.Winters are tough, thats the word. Lots
of snow and cold temperatures so if you travel during
this time of the year be sure to bring hats, gloves,
scarves and heavy coats.Fall is beautiful weather in
the city . Cool, a bit breezy and rather comfortable and
a wonderful time for sight seeing.Of course, the
Spring is a wonderful time to visit the city that never
sleeps
In July the average High temperature is 82.5 degrees F.
In January the average Low temperature is 20,8 degrees F.
Population
The Pittsburgh region is 7,200 square miles of people,
industry and heritage. It is 10 dynamic counties and
the vibrant city of Pittsburgh. It combines urban
centers and rural landscapes that stretch over hills and
valleys.
population =334,563
Cost of living
Cultural and ethnic diversity, renowned educational
institutions, world-class medical facilities, short
commutes and a low cost of living combine to create one of
the most livable communities in America this its
ranked Top Ten Most Livable Cities in North America,
cost of living of the city =93.0
Employers
The Pittsburgh region has been a business leader for
generations. First it was coal and steel. Now it's
nanotechnology, tissue engineering, automation and other
advanced technologies that are redefining business.
Some of the majoy employers of the city :-
Alcoa (Industrial)
Allegheny Energy (Energy)
American Eagle Outfitters (Retail/Consumer Goods)
Bayer USA (Medical)
Consol Energy (Energy)
Dick's Sporting Goods (Retail/Consumer Goods)
Equitable Resources (Energy)
Federated Investors (Financial)
FedEx Ground Services (Services)
H. J. Heinz Company (Retail/Consumer Goods)
Lanxess Chemicals (Industrial)
Mellon Financial Corporation (Financial)
colleges:-
Carlow College
Carnegie Mellon University
Chatham College
Duquesne University
La Roche College
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Point Park University
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
University Of Pittsburgh-main Campus
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Dietetic Internship
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