Though not Paris, where dogs seem to have free rein in the City of Lights, even going to bistros, salons, and on the metro with their owners, Pittsburgh is nonetheless a pooch-friendly city. Lewis and Clark (& Seaman) One of the earliest recorded dogs in the area was Seaman, a Newfoundland, who belonged to Captain Meriwether Lewis and accompanied Lewis and his partner, William Clark,
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Excellent medical care is not something to be taken for granted. Just as Pittsburgh’s reputation has turned from one of being an industrial powerhouse to one of being a leader in robotics and high-tech industries, so, too, the city has gained acclaim as a leader in the field of medicine. Today, Pittsburgh area hospitals boast highly trained physicians, the latest medical procedures and cutting-edge facilities
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Helping Women to Seek Office If you’ve ever observed a car with a steering wheel locked in a turn, you know that the car will go nowhere but in a circle. Perhaps that’s why our government sometimes seems to be running in circles and getting nothing done; it has been turned in one direction. While the population of Pennsylvania is almost equally divided between women
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At one time, finding a Hispanic person in Pittsburgh was almost as rare as finding a Cleveland Browns fan in the city. But that has begun to change. “Hispanic” is an all-encompassing term for those with roots in Mexico, Spain, areas of the Caribbean, and Central and South America. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, there were slightly more than 11,000 Hispanics living in Allegheny
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A trip to the museum can expand your knowledge, amaze the senses, spark your imagination, and provide hours of fun. The Pittsburgh area has a plethora of museums ranging from the world class to niche interest. The following is a list of museums in our area. Please remember to call ahead for individual museum hours and to inquire about new digital tours! American Jewish Museum
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We have much to offer its residents and visitors. Our cityscape rises majestically from the point of three rivers, impressive with its glittering towers and webbing of bridges. The downtown area is filled with restaurants, shops, hotels, and public parks. The old feel of an industrial city has almost vanished. Today Pittsburgh is not only a busy corporate center and leader in high-tech industries, but
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Do you speak Pittsburghese? Not Portugese, but Pittsburghese, the dialect and lingo spoken by native Pittsburghers. Here’s an example. “Listen, yinz, ta this story. Last Mundy, when I got home from dahntahn Picksburg, I redded up the hahse, worshed the clothes and did the arning, n’at. Then I decided ta take a break coz I was gettin’ rilly hungry. I looked ina fridge, but it
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When you think of museums in Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The Heinz History Center, and The Carnegie Science Center are the first ones that spring to mind. However a trio of lesser-known museums is rapidly becoming popular in their own right. The Mattress Factory, the Andy Warhol Museum, and The Toonseum are distinct and delightful in their exhibits and in their facilities.
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During its 1979 World Championship season, the Pittsburgh Pirates adopted Sister Sledge’s hit song “We Are Family” as their theme. The sentiment resonated throughout the community. It seemed only appropriate, as Pittsburgh has a strong tradition of family and close-knit neighborhoods. Pittsburgh has received many accolades for its family-focused atmosphere. Reader’s Digest magazine rated Pittsburgh the Fifth-Best Place to Raise a Family. The magazine teamed
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Dead Man’s Hollow lines the Youghiogheny River outside of McKeesport. It has a long list of myths and legends dating back to the 1800’s. The area is now a nature preserve that spans over 400 acres owned by the Allegheny Land Trust, but was once an important part of Pittsburgh’s industrial history. Back then, the area was known as the Flemming Station along the Pittsburgh
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