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.38 Special · Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is a nice city. Lots of bridges, and the road system is pretty fascinating for this small-town guy.

The University of Pittsburgh is there in Oakland. Interesting campus. You might not even realize its there (it blends into the surrounding city).

Pittsburgh has withered a little since the steel ceased being abundant. But the industry is still there, mostly in high-end manufacturing.

The Steelers are a big deal there. I happen to be a Black & Gold fan, so that's fine by me.

Pittsburgh English is quite different from other parts of the state. If you are unfamiliar with speaking Pennsylvanian, there will be a learning curve.

For example: This room needs cleaned / the garbage needs taken out. This is very common in many parts of PA.

In my mind, Pittsburgh isn't really a city to move to. If you're from rural Pennsylvania (which most of PA is), then sure, it's an upgrade. But it's not going to be very exciting (unless you are a Steeler's fan).

P.s. ... Steelers fans are obnoxious. We will harass the fans of other teams. Especially when drunk. Not uncommon. Flee!

P.s.s. Philadelphia is all right, except for the drugs and gangs, etc. That's a big city phenomenon, though. Good place to see a concert, though.

wenchstalker · Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Location: Gyeongju

I lived in Pittsburgh for college, and while the busing system isn't the best, it was always adequate for me. I could get all over the city pretty easily. Sure, it might take a while, but that's public transit in the states.

I really liked Pittsburgh. It has tons of colleges, so there is a fairly young population. Also, mmm delicious restaurants abound.

I'm not certain about long-term living, though I know plenty of people who bought houses in older neighborhoods for amazingly low prices.

I can't wait to visit Pittsburgh when i'm in the states next.

alphakennyone · Joined: 01 Aug 2005 Location: city heights

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P.s. ... Steelers fans are obnoxious. We will harass the fans of other teams. Especially when drunk. Not uncommon. Flee!

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Not surprising. Happens everywhere. A few years back in San Diego I saw an Oakland fan being urinated on in the men's room. Jesus.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

.38 Special · Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania

Bucky · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but here's a treat for any Pittsburgh Penguins fans around here.

It was made by a native English teacher in Shenzhen, China during the first round of the playoffs against the Flyers this past spring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lIPw7uIUG0

(I'm contemplating whether or not to copy this idea for my Anaheim Ducks next playoffs.)

warren pease · Joined: 12 May 2008

I can't believe this thread is here! Just today, walking home from work, I saw a guy wearing a "Sixburgh" shirt. He was from Jacksonville, but hey, it was still pretty sweet.

While I don't necessarily plan on going back to Pittsburgh for good any time soon, I do definitely plan on growing old there. Honestly, it is just a really decent place to live and raise a family. There's enough of everything you want somewhere, but not too much of anything exciting enough to draw in tourists. Well, we do get a huge "furry" convention every year. So once a year a huge group of people dressed up as animals or mascots or whatever run around the streets and the bars looking to hook up with other people dressed up in huge fuzzy costumes. Yeah, it's pretty sweet.

For any of you Steeler fans who don't know, there's a Terrible Towel hanging behind the bar at the Thursday Party in Gwangali, Busan. Just a little surprise that made my whole night the first time I saw it.

Go Stillers!

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I remember driving into Pittsburgh years ago, and amazed by the views. I love the fact that you can look down on the skyscrapers. I also remember the Points area where the three rivers converge. Really cool place with a very compact and lively feel to it.

I've been looking more and more into Pittsburgh, tons of cool houses on the southside dotting the hillsides...there is a real beauty to this city in photos. Tons of cool, old architecture with real quality european design to it. Looks more like a European city with the tight density and the feel to it.

Amazing that it is so overlooked. It's one of the top cities on my list of potential U.S. cities to live someday.

jmuns · Joined: 09 Sep 2009 Location: earth

yinz dont know whats youns talking about. the burgh is an awesome city, you can eat primanti bros. sandwiches and drink ic light n'at.