Pittsburgh: A Shadow Of Its Former Self - But Undeniably Beautiful
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Date: 2024-01-28
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niaking9138
Not surprised the comment section is mad that’s common for Pittsburgh ppl to be mad. Majority of the ppl here are delusional about hearing critics about PA but this place is most definitely dying and is miserable not to sound biased at all but I’ve lived here for 7 years and it took me less than a week quit literally to find out this place is hideous in the scenery aspect and the citizens that live here. It’s funny bc they get so upset when opposite opinions are expressed about this city but they wouldn’t even know what they are talking about if 1 that haven’t lived anywhere else 2 barley traveled any where else 3 no someone from some place else etc Pittsburgh ppl are blatantly delusional and ignorant to how bad this place is but also that everyplace is not like this I could continue but I would be writing for a week straight so I’ll just leave it there and wait for the angry Pittsburgh ppls response.
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Not surprised the comment section is mad that’s common for Pittsburgh ppl to be mad. Majority of the ppl here are delusional about hearing critics about PA but this place is most definitely dying and is miserable not to sound biased at all but I’ve lived here for 7 years and it took me less than a week quit literally to find out this place is hideous in the scenery aspect and the citizens that live here. It’s funny bc they get so upset when opposite opinions are expressed about this city but they wouldn’t even know what they are talking about if 1 that haven’t lived anywhere else 2 barley traveled any where else 3 no someone from some place else etc Pittsburgh ppl are blatantly delusional and ignorant to how bad this place is but also that everyplace is not like this I could continue but I would be writing for a week straight so I’ll just leave it there and wait for the angry Pittsburgh ppls response.
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dynagaming2693
As a resident of Pittsburgh, I can say that out of all my travels (31 states, Pittsburgh has the WORST parking and driving out of any state / city I've ever been in. Shit, back in the day there wasn't even street signs for 90% of the roads. What I personally hate the most about living in Pittsburgh is that all everyone talks about is sports. When you say you're from Pittsburgh the first thing anyone says is Oh! The Steelers! It's very annoying, especially as someone who doesn't even follow sports. Also, the Hill District isn't even that bad compared to a lot of other Pittsburgh neighborhoods, it's just extremely poor. Homewood, Rankin / Braddock, McKeesport, McKees Rocks (I lived in The Rocks for 5 years, Allentown / Beltzhoover, etc. I don't feel nervous walking around the Hill District, but I won't even drive through McKeesport or Homewood.
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As a resident of Pittsburgh, I can say that out of all my travels (31 states, Pittsburgh has the WORST parking and driving out of any state / city I've ever been in. Shit, back in the day there wasn't even street signs for 90% of the roads. What I personally hate the most about living in Pittsburgh is that all everyone talks about is sports. When you say you're from Pittsburgh the first thing anyone says is Oh! The Steelers! It's very annoying, especially as someone who doesn't even follow sports. Also, the Hill District isn't even that bad compared to a lot of other Pittsburgh neighborhoods, it's just extremely poor. Homewood, Rankin / Braddock, McKeesport, McKees Rocks (I lived in The Rocks for 5 years, Allentown / Beltzhoover, etc. I don't feel nervous walking around the Hill District, but I won't even drive through McKeesport or Homewood.
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toms4791
This brings back memories. We did a 2-year move from Houston TX to Marshall Twp, 20 mins north of downtown. went into the city all the time. The 8 months of dreary weather and the insular, caustic people were not for me. But the scenery is beautiful and I miss it. I have traveled a lot and PGH is a very unique city. hope to get back there sometime. You are right that parking is a hassle, requires pre-planning if you don't have intimate knowledge. I was able to get it for $3-10 on parking apps. The city and metro are a large patchwork. some is very vibrant, most has seen better days. The entire region has a dire problem with opiate addictions, which was very striking to me. After living up there it's clear why that place is slowly dying, while the south & west are quickly growing.
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This brings back memories. We did a 2-year move from Houston TX to Marshall Twp, 20 mins north of downtown. went into the city all the time. The 8 months of dreary weather and the insular, caustic people were not for me. But the scenery is beautiful and I miss it. I have traveled a lot and PGH is a very unique city. hope to get back there sometime. You are right that parking is a hassle, requires pre-planning if you don't have intimate knowledge. I was able to get it for $3-10 on parking apps. The city and metro are a large patchwork. some is very vibrant, most has seen better days. The entire region has a dire problem with opiate addictions, which was very striking to me. After living up there it's clear why that place is slowly dying, while the south & west are quickly growing.
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CheekyMenace
You absolutely made a huge fail in not asking people or looking online for things to do or places to go. Because of the 3 rivers, Pittsburgh isnt your typical grid layout city that its easy to navigate and find and see everything. Things are spread out in different areas of the city and you kinda have to have some direction and purpose with what youre doing. And downtown isnt really an area many people live in, its for going to work or events and then most people travel back across the bridges to city neighborhoods or suburbs. I'm 42 and have been here my entire life and can say for a fact that you unfortunately really missed out on the things that make Pittsburgh a great unique city.
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You absolutely made a huge fail in not asking people or looking online for things to do or places to go. Because of the 3 rivers, Pittsburgh isnt your typical grid layout city that its easy to navigate and find and see everything. Things are spread out in different areas of the city and you kinda have to have some direction and purpose with what youre doing. And downtown isnt really an area many people live in, its for going to work or events and then most people travel back across the bridges to city neighborhoods or suburbs. I'm 42 and have been here my entire life and can say for a fact that you unfortunately really missed out on the things that make Pittsburgh a great unique city.
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blair6128
I was born and grew up there but left in 2011. There were far better places to see old homes than hill district. Particularly the Mt. Lebanon/Upper St. Clair area has beautiful neighborhoods with the old architecture that you seek. If you even feel like traveling out 15 more miles the other direction, Sewickley/Edgeworth area has exquisite old homes. I see that you are one for risk/reward experiences. If you do make it back over, head over to McKees Rocks and stop by the Pierogies Plus restaurant. You will have the greatest eastern European cuisine from the team there. It's exactly how grandma made pierogies. Happy travels.
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I was born and grew up there but left in 2011. There were far better places to see old homes than hill district. Particularly the Mt. Lebanon/Upper St. Clair area has beautiful neighborhoods with the old architecture that you seek. If you even feel like traveling out 15 more miles the other direction, Sewickley/Edgeworth area has exquisite old homes. I see that you are one for risk/reward experiences. If you do make it back over, head over to McKees Rocks and stop by the Pierogies Plus restaurant. You will have the greatest eastern European cuisine from the team there. It's exactly how grandma made pierogies. Happy travels.
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mikaelafox6106
Monongahela is pronounced Mah-non-ga-hey-lah. Too bad you didn’t get to visit shadyside (ritzy) or lawrenceville (trendy with the millennials, or south side. The Market Square area of downtown is always bustling (especially in summer) and has had quite a few new shops popping up. Quite a few nice walking trails and museums as well. Schenley Park and Frick Park are nice to walk through and escape into the wilderness for a little while. Also if you were here in the summer you could go to Sandcastle water park and Kennywood amusement park. Back in the 80s there was a super fun ride there called the Monongahela Monster.
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Monongahela is pronounced Mah-non-ga-hey-lah. Too bad you didn’t get to visit shadyside (ritzy) or lawrenceville (trendy with the millennials, or south side. The Market Square area of downtown is always bustling (especially in summer) and has had quite a few new shops popping up. Quite a few nice walking trails and museums as well. Schenley Park and Frick Park are nice to walk through and escape into the wilderness for a little while. Also if you were here in the summer you could go to Sandcastle water park and Kennywood amusement park. Back in the 80s there was a super fun ride there called the Monongahela Monster.
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thomfiel
Pittsburgh is a very underrated city. It's well-endowed with museums, theaters, art galleries, and a lot of other attractions. It is a difficult city in which to drive, and an even more difficult one to find any parking. I strongly recommend staying at one of the pricey downtown hotels, so you can walk instead of driving (the city is VERY walkable. While it has its rough neighborhoods, Pittsburgh's overall crime is somewhat lower than average compared to other U. S. cities. And yes, most people are quite friendly and approachable. One drawback is the harsh winters. Summer is the best time to visit.
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Pittsburgh is a very underrated city. It's well-endowed with museums, theaters, art galleries, and a lot of other attractions. It is a difficult city in which to drive, and an even more difficult one to find any parking. I strongly recommend staying at one of the pricey downtown hotels, so you can walk instead of driving (the city is VERY walkable. While it has its rough neighborhoods, Pittsburgh's overall crime is somewhat lower than average compared to other U. S. cities. And yes, most people are quite friendly and approachable. One drawback is the harsh winters. Summer is the best time to visit.
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davidhayter8516
Here in Adelaide, South Australia we have two football teams in the national competition. The Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power. Although the offical memberships are relatively close in numbers the supporter based massively favours the Adelaide Crows. When the Crows won back-to back Grand Finals in the 1990s the entire city seemed to be on a high for weeks. When the Crows are not winning as has been the last few years the town has been more subdued. Weird how sport plays such an integral part of people’s lives. Seems pretty facile. Me, I support neither club.
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Here in Adelaide, South Australia we have two football teams in the national competition. The Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power. Although the offical memberships are relatively close in numbers the supporter based massively favours the Adelaide Crows. When the Crows won back-to back Grand Finals in the 1990s the entire city seemed to be on a high for weeks. When the Crows are not winning as has been the last few years the town has been more subdued. Weird how sport plays such an integral part of people’s lives. Seems pretty facile. Me, I support neither club.
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justinbryson352
I really want to visit Pittsburgh, and maybe even relocate there (hopefully to a safe area. Such a beautiful city, and area. And yeah, all big cities in America are going to have run down parts of town, but that does not mean that those parts are dangerous, or the people living in them are bad. Thanks for the video. I wish it would have been longer, and maybe you could have drove through Dormont. I would like to maybe find a place in Dormont, because it is very reasonable rents, and it right near the Subway station, or whatever they call it.
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I really want to visit Pittsburgh, and maybe even relocate there (hopefully to a safe area. Such a beautiful city, and area. And yeah, all big cities in America are going to have run down parts of town, but that does not mean that those parts are dangerous, or the people living in them are bad. Thanks for the video. I wish it would have been longer, and maybe you could have drove through Dormont. I would like to maybe find a place in Dormont, because it is very reasonable rents, and it right near the Subway station, or whatever they call it.
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kurtisbaylor4322
A city that doesn't want to move into the twenty-first century, they are slow on projecting goals, dilapidated homes that area looked like that 50 years ago, they spent a couple of dollars on East liberty and targeting Homewood but a bunch of do-nothing's bums in office there derelict in the life of Pittsburgh, I love that city and Pittsburgh needs to send the do-nothings in office packing, run the city in the ground is what they've accomplished! Great video thanks, Perhaps I'll move back and run and clean the viper's hole!
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A city that doesn't want to move into the twenty-first century, they are slow on projecting goals, dilapidated homes that area looked like that 50 years ago, they spent a couple of dollars on East liberty and targeting Homewood but a bunch of do-nothing's bums in office there derelict in the life of Pittsburgh, I love that city and Pittsburgh needs to send the do-nothings in office packing, run the city in the ground is what they've accomplished! Great video thanks, Perhaps I'll move back and run and clean the viper's hole!
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usa-by-car
The Great Allegheny Passage is a bike trail that runs between Pittsburgh and Cumberland Md. It is in the bed of a defunct railroad so there are no steep hills on it. It has free campsites on it or it did in 2012 when I was there. I traveled the whole lenght of it. It is paved with crushed limestone. In Cumberland I got on the C & O Canal Towpath and rode to Washington D. C. Again, no hills. However, the canal towpath did not have the crushed limestone so I got a bit mud covered while on it.
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The Great Allegheny Passage is a bike trail that runs between Pittsburgh and Cumberland Md. It is in the bed of a defunct railroad so there are no steep hills on it. It has free campsites on it or it did in 2012 when I was there. I traveled the whole lenght of it. It is paved with crushed limestone. In Cumberland I got on the C & O Canal Towpath and rode to Washington D. C. Again, no hills. However, the canal towpath did not have the crushed limestone so I got a bit mud covered while on it.
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uspsdaveable
Videos like this make me laugh. I live south of Pittsburgh and I’ve never had a problem finding some place to park, yeah some of the garages fill up but you can fine one. Would I live in town, no, but it’s an amazing city with so much to offer, education, sports, entertainment, dining, healthcare. I could keep going. you’re missing out when you drive through and give an opinion, but you know what they say about opinions.
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Videos like this make me laugh. I live south of Pittsburgh and I’ve never had a problem finding some place to park, yeah some of the garages fill up but you can fine one. Would I live in town, no, but it’s an amazing city with so much to offer, education, sports, entertainment, dining, healthcare. I could keep going. you’re missing out when you drive through and give an opinion, but you know what they say about opinions.
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501764727
1 thing I've learned about Pittsburghers in person and in comment sections on videos of their city. CRAZY DEFENSIVE about their city! Even when you point out a shitty reality of their city- they will deny and argue it to the death and tell you its the Best city in the Universe bar none! Def nothing wrong with city pride, but sometimes you gotta step away from being delusional and admit the realities, even if its negative.
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1 thing I've learned about Pittsburghers in person and in comment sections on videos of their city. CRAZY DEFENSIVE about their city! Even when you point out a shitty reality of their city- they will deny and argue it to the death and tell you its the Best city in the Universe bar none! Def nothing wrong with city pride, but sometimes you gotta step away from being delusional and admit the realities, even if its negative.
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steveb7429
PittsburghGlory Day’s’ included extreme pollution to the point that sometimes people needed their headlights on in the middle of what would otherwise be a clear sunny day. I lived there in the 70’s and I can tell you this with absolute certainty. So, those glory days were actually pretty horrible for the environment and for the people people who had to breathe that toxic air.
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PittsburghGlory Day’s’ included extreme pollution to the point that sometimes people needed their headlights on in the middle of what would otherwise be a clear sunny day. I lived there in the 70’s and I can tell you this with absolute certainty. So, those glory days were actually pretty horrible for the environment and for the people people who had to breathe that toxic air.
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LuisMorales-te3qz
Been there for a few baseball games. From Wisconsin. Beautiful city, beautiful ball park. Friendly people. Every city has its problems, and troubled areas. Do your research before you go to ANY city. Use common sense. Enjoy what every city has to offer. And of course it declined after the mills closed. Just like when an auto plant, or other major employer closes. Never good.
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Been there for a few baseball games. From Wisconsin. Beautiful city, beautiful ball park. Friendly people. Every city has its problems, and troubled areas. Do your research before you go to ANY city. Use common sense. Enjoy what every city has to offer. And of course it declined after the mills closed. Just like when an auto plant, or other major employer closes. Never good.
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nickygmp_350
My only problem with the video is that the title makes it seem like you did a full tour of Pittsburgh when in reality you toured downtown and the most heavily decayed neighborhood. I liked the tour though just wished It was more in depth, because Pittsburgh is a very beautiful city with a rich culture and contrary to popular belief a thriving population.
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My only problem with the video is that the title makes it seem like you did a full tour of Pittsburgh when in reality you toured downtown and the most heavily decayed neighborhood. I liked the tour though just wished It was more in depth, because Pittsburgh is a very beautiful city with a rich culture and contrary to popular belief a thriving population.
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DrQuagmire1
Lord Spoda:
Not sure if this was ever suggested, but you need to visit the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which is an hour outside of Pittsburgh (if going by Amtrak) and is home to where the one of the worst man-made disasters ever, in the form of the infamous Johnstown Flood that killed around 2209 people on May 31, 1889
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Lord Spoda:
Not sure if this was ever suggested, but you need to visit the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which is an hour outside of Pittsburgh (if going by Amtrak) and is home to where the one of the worst man-made disasters ever, in the form of the infamous Johnstown Flood that killed around 2209 people on May 31, 1889
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usa-by-car
It's just unfortunate because I'm from Pennsylvania and you even have Southern States like Alabama outgrowing Pennsylvania it's just so bizarre to me. I have to travel to Alabama for work and to the beaches of Florida and the traffic down there is getting so horrid every single year
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It's just unfortunate because I'm from Pennsylvania and you even have Southern States like Alabama outgrowing Pennsylvania it's just so bizarre to me. I have to travel to Alabama for work and to the beaches of Florida and the traffic down there is getting so horrid every single year
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Kat-tr2ig
Pittsburgh is my favorite city in the US. Say whatever you want about it, it's got a vibrant scene and so many awesome places to visit, from the Andy Warhol museum to watching the Penguins play. The grit and steel add to its charm (although I admit that driving is horrible there.
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Pittsburgh is my favorite city in the US. Say whatever you want about it, it's got a vibrant scene and so many awesome places to visit, from the Andy Warhol museum to watching the Penguins play. The grit and steel add to its charm (although I admit that driving is horrible there.
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jasono2139
TL; DR - 7: 30. that's a prefect summary of Pittsburgh!
Even near the airport where I used to live, the traffic patterns are convoluted and confusing (which lead to near fender benders between x3 to x10 a week! .because I lived near the Marriott along I-376)
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TL; DR - 7: 30. that's a prefect summary of Pittsburgh!
Even near the airport where I used to live, the traffic patterns are convoluted and confusing (which lead to near fender benders between x3 to x10 a week! .because I lived near the Marriott along I-376)
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thirdcoast5755
I’m a Pittsburgh fan. Admittedly, I’ve only gone there on business trips so I haven’t seen much beyond downtown but they have some beautiful hotels and restaurants. If they had a bigger arts scene I’d probably consider moving there.
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I’m a Pittsburgh fan. Admittedly, I’ve only gone there on business trips so I haven’t seen much beyond downtown but they have some beautiful hotels and restaurants. If they had a bigger arts scene I’d probably consider moving there.
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mh0862
Pittsburgh was always one of my favorite cities to go to. It's on my retirement list, though after watching your video on Charleston, WV, I may have to check that out as well. I've been to Charleston, but never really considered it.
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Pittsburgh was always one of my favorite cities to go to. It's on my retirement list, though after watching your video on Charleston, WV, I may have to check that out as well. I've been to Charleston, but never really considered it.
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mmabunay
Moved here from NJ three years ago. Love it. City isn't steel or manufacturing and hasn't been for many years. The main drivers are Eds and Meds Universities and Hospitals. The biggest employer in the state of PA is UPMC.
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Moved here from NJ three years ago. Love it. City isn't steel or manufacturing and hasn't been for many years. The main drivers are Eds and Meds Universities and Hospitals. The biggest employer in the state of PA is UPMC.
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jimtalbott2095
You stated that the people are friendly You need to get out of the car and talk to more people. People are not friendly there as I have been there many, many times. The better than thou attitude lives in Pittsburg.
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You stated that the people are friendly You need to get out of the car and talk to more people. People are not friendly there as I have been there many, many times. The better than thou attitude lives in Pittsburg.
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Geotpf
I live in Riverside, California, 60 miles outside Los Angeles. Not that many people have heard of it.
Riverside now has a population greater than Pittsburgh, or, for another example, St. Louis. Where's our MLB team
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I live in Riverside, California, 60 miles outside Los Angeles. Not that many people have heard of it.
Riverside now has a population greater than Pittsburgh, or, for another example, St. Louis. Where's our MLB team
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keiththomas3141
I grew up in Pittsburgh and you should have seen Pittsburgh in the 70's and 80's. I drove a cab downtown and Pittsburgh had everything you wanted. A lot more people walking around. Pittsburgh is more tame now.
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I grew up in Pittsburgh and you should have seen Pittsburgh in the 70's and 80's. I drove a cab downtown and Pittsburgh had everything you wanted. A lot more people walking around. Pittsburgh is more tame now.
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stevenbrite4056
Pittsburgh is the only city that you can look down into the city from mt. Washington. Pittsburgh is my hometown especially where the Pittsburgh Airport is located. They are all moving out to the country.
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Pittsburgh is the only city that you can look down into the city from mt. Washington. Pittsburgh is my hometown especially where the Pittsburgh Airport is located. They are all moving out to the country.
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willbygosh4887
Pittsburgh is doing better than most rust belt cities, it isn't booming but it's stabilizing instead of into deep decline like it was in the 80's. One of the first Rustbelt Cities that's recovered.
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Pittsburgh is doing better than most rust belt cities, it isn't booming but it's stabilizing instead of into deep decline like it was in the 80's. One of the first Rustbelt Cities that's recovered.
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ggtt8532
I was just recalled back, I have been stay in America, in these few years. Today 2022/11/15-04. 19pm, I recalled back, I have been travel around US with somebody, once I said: pretty cool!
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I was just recalled back, I have been stay in America, in these few years. Today 2022/11/15-04. 19pm, I recalled back, I have been travel around US with somebody, once I said: pretty cool!
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pgh45rpms
You should have entered the city via Interstate 376 East, through the Ft. Pitt tunnel. The view of the downtown triangle is breathtaking. A lot of commuters ride the PAT bus into town.
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You should have entered the city via Interstate 376 East, through the Ft. Pitt tunnel. The view of the downtown triangle is breathtaking. A lot of commuters ride the PAT bus into town.
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HangingGarden606
Pitt is a city built by the whimsy and vision of American moguls. simply stunning architecture. Absolutely unique vibe, from the architectural profile to the natural geography.
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Pitt is a city built by the whimsy and vision of American moguls. simply stunning architecture. Absolutely unique vibe, from the architectural profile to the natural geography.
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shadowbrown3942
We so enjoy your travels we have traveled a great deal over the years, but we don’t choose to now. It is such a pleasure to watch your and Nic’s videos. WELL DONE! Shadow
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We so enjoy your travels we have traveled a great deal over the years, but we don’t choose to now. It is such a pleasure to watch your and Nic’s videos. WELL DONE! Shadow
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hugh2hoob668
Pittsburgh lost ALL of it's blue collar character
Today the city is for the highly educated, wealthy or those in big tech Everyone else is screwed
There's no charm left
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Pittsburgh lost ALL of it's blue collar character
Today the city is for the highly educated, wealthy or those in big tech Everyone else is screwed
There's no charm left
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alasdairtrain9184
Greetings from Edinburgh in Scotland. Your vlogs are really interesting and informative. Keep up the interesting work and will continue to watch all your other vlogs.
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Greetings from Edinburgh in Scotland. Your vlogs are really interesting and informative. Keep up the interesting work and will continue to watch all your other vlogs.
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