Living in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is the second most populous city in Pennsylvania, behind Philadelphia. This Western Pennsylvania city is located in the Northeast of the United States. Pittsburgh was founded at the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River, which combine to form the Ohio River. Pittsburgh is known both as "the Steel City" for its more than 300 steel-related businesses and as the "City of Bridges" for its 446 bridges.

The city consists of the Downtown area, called the Golden Triangle, and five main areas surrounding it. These surrounding areas are subdivided into distinct neighborhoods (Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods). Relative to downtown, these areas are known as the Central, North Side/North Hills, South Side/South Hills, East End, and West End.

Downtown Pittsburgh has 30 skyscrapers, nine of which top 500 feet. The U.S. Steel Tower is the tallest, at 841 ft. The Cultural District consists of a 14-block area of downtown along the Allegheny River. This district contains many theaters and arts venues and is home to a growing residential segment.

The area has four distinct seasons: winters are cold and snowy, springs and falls are mild with moderate levels of sunshine, and summers are warm. Summer is by far the sunniest season.