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Welcome!>Resources>About Pittsburgh
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Visiting Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh is not the gay "mecca" that some T.V. shows would have
you believe, but it is still a GREAT place to live.
View pictures of Pittsburgh!
Facts:
Founded: 1758
Incorporated: 1816
Pittsburgh, PA City Population - 369,879
Population Metropolitan Pittsburgh - 2,242,798
Allegheny County Population: 1,336,449
19th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
City Area Code: (412) Suburbs Area Code: (724)
Average High Temperature (July): 82.5 F
Average Low Temperature (January): 20.8 F
Also Known As (AKA): The 'Burgh
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There have been many films made in the Pittsburgh PA area, such
as: Angels In The Outfield (1951), Night Of The Living Dead (1968), Slap Shot (1977),
The Deer Hunter (1978), Knightriders (1981), Flashdance (1982), Night Of The Living
Dead: The Remake (1990), Silence Of The Lambs (1990), The Mothman Prophecies (2001)
and many more.
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Time/Temperature - (412) 391-9500.
Time Zone Eastern Standard Time - five hours
behind Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
Sales or Use Tax - 6% state sales tax plus a
1% county sales tax on most purchases, excluding items considered "essential" (such
as clothing, groceries, medical supplies and prescriptions). Hotel guests are assessed
a 7% occupancy tax in Allegheny County.
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Helpful Links |
Pulp Magazine - Article
"The Real Liberty Avenue Is Nothing Like That"
With a national TV show portraying a gay-friendly city, Pittsburgh has a chance
to draw some tourism dollars.
WQED Pittsburgh magazine - Feature article
To Have & To Hold - Pittsburgh Strives to Attract and Retain Young
People.
Feature article that describes Pittsburgh, the way it is.
PGHevents.com
The most comprehensive event directory in Pittsburgh and Western
Pennsylvania.
VisitPittsburgh.com
The Official Site of The Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitor's
Bureau, VisitPittsburgh.com provides the best our city has to offer at the best
prices available. From instant "one click" Featured Getaways....to "Everything you
can dream of" Custom Getaways. Experience history, architecture, romance and a world
class array of cultural events.
Public Transportation
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is the 14th largest public
transit system in the United States and annually transports more than 75 million
riders. The Authority operates a fleet of 1,029 buses, 55 light rail vehicles, 85
small transit vehicles and the Monongahela Incline, which carries passengers up
and down Mt. Washington.
USA Hotel Guide: Pittsburgh
Description, rates and online reservations for selected hotels
in national chains.
Pittsburghese
Learn the official language of Pittsburgh!
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New Residents
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Job Banks and Searches
Visit this site and find the job that's right for you.
Drivers License & Vehicle Registration
This Deptartment of Motor Vehicles' New Resident's Packet has important
information including instructions on how to obtain a driver's license, vehicle
registration information and the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual.
How and Where to Register to Vote
Visit the Allegheny County Government web-site to learn all you
need to know about voting.
Apartments.com - Pittsburgh and Vicinity
Turn apartment hunting into apartment finding with the best apartment
search for rental apartments, relocation, apt locating service and rental unit online
advertising nationwide.
Pennsylvania Tax Guide
Pennsylvania Tax Guide - Income Tax Personal Property Tax Sales
Tax Inheritance Tax and Estate Taxes What you need to know about Pennsylvania taxes.
Public Utility
Commission
Links to local electric, natural gas, water and telephone suppliers
and information on Pennsylvania's regulations which allow the freedom to choose
your own electric, natural gas and telephone companies.
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