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Pittsburgh Among Top Cities For People Under 30
For years, Pittsburgh has worried that many young people were moving away. Now a California company says this is really an attractive city for millennials, those under 30 years of age.
City Unveils 1st European Holiday Market Plans
The calendar currently says June and it is hot outside, but at PPG Place, the holiday season was on everyone’s mind Thursday.
Pittsburgh Hosts Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Regional Competition
Sixty-eight hot dogs in 10 minutes! That’s the world record in Nathan’s Fourth of July competition on Coney Island.
Children Come Out For ‘KidsPlay At Market Square’
“KidsPlay at Market Square” kicked off another summer of song, hands-on craftsmanship and guest artists Tuesday morning.
Farmers Market Returns To Market Square
A sunny day set the tone for the grand opening of the Thursday Farmers’ Market in Market Square. “We get an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 people pass through this market each and every Thursday,” says Ida D’Errico of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Mid-Week Music in Market Square
Join us at lunchtime on Wednesday’s all summer long for Midweek Music in Market Square Presented by the Breathe Project. Enjoy a free concert at noon with music and fun!
Pittsburghers React To Obama’s View On Same-Sex Marriage
President Barack Obama announced his position on same-sex marriage. In an interview Wednesday afternoon, he told ABC News that he supports gay marriage, making him the first president to take that position.
Market Square Hoping For Boost From Valet Parking
Businesses in Market Square are hoping to get a boost by offering a new parking service. Beginning Tuesday night, $5 valet parking will be available.
Preparations Underway For Michelle Obama’s Visit
Michelle Obama is no stranger to Pittsburgh, a visible presence at the G-20 Summit where she greeted local officials and world leaders at the Phipps Conservatory, along with that obligatory visit to Pamela’s Restaurant in Millvale.
NCAA Tourney, St. Patrick’s Day Make For Busy Weekend
It’s billed as one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country with close to 200,000 people expected. NCAA tournament basketball play is under way at CONSOL. It means even more people in town and more traffic.
Obama Responds To Concerns About Rising Gas Prices
Gasoline prices keep climbing — the national average is now up to $3.81 a gallon — up 30 cents in the past month and 50 cents since the start of the year. So is President Obama to blame for the latest increases and what can he do about it?
2 Arbor Day activities at one event
Help save trees this year on April 27th with a Shred event in Market Square from 10am-2pm.
Oreo Celebrates 100 Years
Oreo celebrated 100 years on Tuesday. It’s the world’s top-selling cookie brand. People threw a party in Market Square to celebrate!
New Hotel To Be Built In Market Square
Another new project for downtown Pittsburgh is expected to begin next summer and should be completed by 2014.
“Light Up Night” Kicks Off Holiday Season In Pittsburgh
Nothing signals the start of the holidays like Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh. From the skaters at PPG place to the marching bands parading down Penn Avenue, the twinkle of each new bulb is a symbol of the season.













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