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3 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION THINGS TO DO 2 Welcome to 25 Things to do and see 3 Discover Pittsburgh 28 Annual festivals and events Helping you make Pittsburgh your home 7 29 Shopping 8 Pittsburgh at a glance 10 Churches Transportation CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 11 Cultural attractions 14 Media 31 33 Museums SCHOOLS 15 Private schools 17 Higher education

HEALTH CARE 20 Hospitals

RECREATION 22 Sports 23 Parks and recreations 20 24

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©2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchise of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not a solicitation. GENERAL INFORMATION your questions, guide you through specific homes or homes specific through you guide questions, your answer to available always are Realty Preferred The And of course, we at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices instant access to all the Golden Triangle has to offer! includedalsousefulhavewebsiteallowinglinks you we attractions, services, points of interest and special events, with the area. In addition to highlighting some of the acquainted get area’sto you for easier it make and Pittsburgh Preferred The Realty created this Relocation Guide to introduce you to HomeServices Hathaway Berkshire economic and business opportunities. outstanding and activities recreational and cultural of beauty, range full natural people, friendly area’s the with surprised be pleasantly will you sure are we Area, Pittsburgh Greater the If you are not already familiar with Western Pennsylvania and Hathaway andprosperity.family the bestyour of health, Berkshire happiness and you wish to at and Pittsburgh to you us welcome of all HomeServices The Preferred Realty, of it is our pleasure to behalf On WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH INDEPENDENTLY OWNEDANDOPERATED | call Pittsburghhome. We are committed to doing whatever we can to help you home financing. will make your relocation easier – from dining out to new and our in-depth knowledge of Pittsburgh in anyway that expertise estate real our tap to you encourage strongly we So your PROFESSIONALISM. all for headaches: cure relocation the found have we experts, estate real preferred area’s the As can. we anyway virtually in - settled get you help generally and neighborhoods THEPREFERREDREALTY.COM | 2

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DISCOVER PITTSBURGH internationally respected symphony orchestra, a major opera troupe, a professional ballet company, one of the nation’s top university drama programs and more than 100 major theater productions each year. Nestled snugly among the scenic mountains and rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania lies one of this country’s For those who enjoy the active life, Pittsburgh offers a most unique, “Most Livable” cities. Many first-time visitors wealth of choices, with amateur , , coming from Pittsburgh International Airport are surprised volleyball and soccer leagues, literally hundreds of and thrilled by the breathtaking skyline that suddenly courts, jogging and biking trails and more than 50 appears as they drive through the Tunnels and are courses. And with its rivers, forests, streams, and lakes, confronted with Pittsburgh’s spectacular Golden Triangle. it is a haven for fishing, boating and hunting enthusiasts. For those unfamiliar with the modern Pittsburgh, that is Pittsburgh also offers a full schedule of summer festivals, the first of many surprises they experience as they get to events, regattas and even its own fleet of paddle know Pittsburgh. wheelers.

Unlike the smoky, industrial city they expect, Pittsburgh Because of its rich history and diversity of today is a bright, clean, modern city of skyscrapers and neighborhoods, the Pittsburgh area offers a wide variety parks, bustling with business and technology, yet of architectural and living styles. Constructed during the warmed by friendliness. It is a city shaped by a solid era when building meant pride in craftsmanship, many economic foundation and a population dedicated to the older Pittsburgh homes feature generous rooms, traditional values of honesty, courtesy, education and hard hardwood floors, stately architecture and ornate or stone work... which combine to make Pittsburgh an excellent fireplaces. Suburban communities offer a broad range of place to raise a family. contemporary designs and lifestyles. And while homes in the area traditionally hold there value, Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams are well known — housing prices are well below the national average. the , the first team to win six Super Bowls; the , who captured the National League East Division Title in 1990 and 1991; and the , three-time Stanley Cup Champions. Pittsburgh is also the home of an

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If all this is making Pittsburgh sound too good to be true, don’t take our word for it. Here’s how other experts have ranked Pittsburgh:

• Pittsburgh Ranked in Top US Economies by Businessweek.com

• Pittsburgh Rated #2 in Best Place to Launch a Small Business by cnn.com

• Green Jobs Report sites Pittsburgh region one of highest in nation for green jobs

• Contrary to national media reports, Zillow.com reports Pittsburgh home values are up!

• Forbes Magazine votes Pittsburgh one of Best Cities For Couples

• Yahoo.finance reports Pittsburgh one of few cities in the nation deemed cheaper to buy than rent!

• Pittsburgh ranked among America’s Best Hospitals from US News and World Report

• Pittsburgh ranked among the top tech-savvy cities in the country

• Sporting News ranked Pittsburgh Best Sports City!

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Pittsburgh named No. 1 place to relocate in U.S!

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HELPING YOU MAKE PITTSBURGH YOUR HOME

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred interest. We will assist you, counsel you and provide Realty – Western Pennsylvania’s Preferred Realty – we information and guidance throughout the process of understand that moving your family and getting settled selecting a home, moving in and getting settled – and in a new city involves a lot of decisions and a lot of time. even afterward. We can also help you sell your current So our professionals are here to assist you in anyway home through our nationwide real estate network. they can – from providing information, to showing you homes, to helping you handle any concerns or problems As a customer of our Relocation Division, you can be your spouse or children may have. We know and serve assured that you will always be dealing with the entire Greater Pittsburgh Area and can meet all of one of our top professionals – an experienced, your real estate and relocation needs, regardless of the knowledgeable, full-time agent who is familiar with area you prefer. Pittsburgh and the area’s housing markets.

Our comprehensive, individualized Relocation Among the specific relocation and real estate services Counseling Services are unequalled in the real estate available to you are: industry and begin as soon as you or your company inform us of your pending move. We will arrange a AREA INFORMATION AND ORIENTATION consultation with one of our experienced Relocation Through a full range of interactive web searches, maps, Counselors, who will work with you step by step to design demographic information and personal tours, we will give a personalized relocation plan based on your priorities, you an overview of the entire Western Pennsylvania price range, special considerations and communities of region and its various communities and neighborhoods, including: • Schools and education • Churches • Recreation • Hospitals • Cultural resources • Entertainment • Transportation • Shopping • City services

HELPING YOU FIND THE RIGHT HOME • Home search assistance • Mortgage counseling • Spouse counseling

HELPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET SETTLED • Spouse employment counseling • Child counseling

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty is here to serve you. If you should need our assistance at any time in the future, our Real Estate Professionals and Counseling Center will always be available to you.

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PITTSBURGH AT A GLANCE POPULATION City: 312,819 Metro Area: 2,462,571

GEOGRAPHY Located at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers merge to form the Ohio, Pittsburgh is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, wooded slopes and numerous small streams. The largest of 130 separate but interdependent municipalities that comprise Allegheny County, Pittsburgh occupies 55-1/2 of Allegheny County’s 730 - square mile area. Pittsburgh’s average elevation is 740 feet above sea level, and the average elevation along the rivers is 702 feet. The highest point in Allegheny County is 1,400 feet (Bethel Park).

CLIMATE The area enjoys a comfortable, moderate climate. The average temperature is 60°F, with an average high of 83°F and average low of 34°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 36 inches in the Pittsburgh vicinity and 44 inches in the northwestern areas of the county. Mean relative humidity varies from 80% at 7:00 a.m. to 57% at 1:00 p.m.

TAXES Income: Pennsylvania currently levies a tax of 3.07% on gross income.

Earnings: The City of Pittsburgh has a wage tax of 3% for city residents. The rates in surrounding municipalities range from 1% to 3%.

Property: County, local municipality and school tax millages vary. For details, contact the Pittsburgh Real Estate Tax Office. For Allegheny County call 412-255-2577, visit www.county.allegheny.pa.us.

Counties are permitted to impose a tax on intangible personal property such as stocks, bonds and obligations. Rates vary.

Tangible personal property is not taxed. The state does not have a property tax division. All property questions revert to municipalities. Sales: The state sales and use tax is 6%. A 1% point of sale tax is added for a total of 7% in Allegheny County. Items exempt from sales tax include most food and household supplies for home use, most clothing and

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PITTSBURGH AT A GLANCE AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION Vehicle Registration is obtained through: Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Harrisburg, PA 17120. 800-932-4600 medical supplies and devices. There are no city or or visit www.dot.state.pa.us county-imposed sales taxes in Western Pennsylvania. For more information, contact the PA Department of TELEPHONE AREA CODES 412, 724 Revenue. 412-565-5270 or visit www.revenue.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/ TRANSPORTATION community/revenue_home/10648 City and suburban mass transportation is operated by the Port Authority of Allegheny County. For route, fare More information about taxes may be obtained from: and schedule information call 412-442-2000 or visit Pennsylvania General Information www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx Services, Harrisburg, PA 717-787-8201 or visit Interstate passenger service is provided by several bus www.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/ lines, Amtrak and major airlines. Commercial air pa_gov/2966 service is available at the Pittsburgh International Airport, 14 miles west of . GOVERNMENT Allegheny County Municipal Airport, southwest of City of Pittsburgh: Mayor-Council Pittsburgh, is one of the busiest private airports in the Allegheny County: Chief Executive region. Allegheny also has a dozen small and medium-sized airports, including one for seaplanes. Suburban communities have mayor-council, township or borough forms of government. Information about city and county government policies and procedures and Pennsylvania Driver's Licenses can be obtained from:

City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or from the sites below: • Steward Avenue, East Rochester, PA (Beaver County) • State Office Building, Room 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 412-255-2621 or visit www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/maps/ html/city-county_building.html

Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-350-4636 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us

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CHURCHES

Approximately 1,500 churches in the Greater Pittsburgh Area represent nearly all denominations. For more information contact:

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh 111 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-456-3000 or visit www.diopitt.org

Christian Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania Arrott Building Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-688-9070 or visit www.casp.org

United Jewish Federation 4905 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-621-6566 or visit www.ujf.net/page.aspx?id=127512

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TRANSPORTATION

Through the air, in the water, along the ground, and even underground, Pittsburgh’s extensive, modern transportation systems keep people – and business – on the move. Pittsburgh has the country’s largest inland port and 15th busiest air terminal, serving 12 major and several commuter airlines. In addition to its three primary rivers, the Pittsburgh area is served by five Class One railroads and major interstate highways. To serve the public transportation needs of its population, Pittsburgh offers buses, a subway/light transit system and picturesque, but extremely practical, inclines.

MAJOR AIRPORTS

Pittsburgh International Airport Land Side Terminal Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370 ...... 412-472-3525 or visit www.pitairport.com

Major Air Carriers Serving Greater Pittsburgh Air Canada ...... 888-247-2262 or visit www.aircanada.com

AirTran Airways ...... 800-247-8726 or visit www.airtran.com

American Airlines ...... 800-433-7300 or visit www.aa.com

Delta, KLM & Air France...... 800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com

Frontier Airlines ...... 800-452-2022 or visit www.frontierairlines.com

JetBlue ...... 800-538-2583 or visit www.jetblue.com

Southwest Airlines ...... 800-435-9792 or visit www.southwest.com

United...... 800-241-6522 or visit www.united.com

US Airways...... 800-428-4322 or visit www.usairways.com

Allegheny County Municipal Airport Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin...... 412-461-4300 or visit www.flypittsburgh.com/ AGC_background

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Latrobe, Westmoreland County ...... 724-539-8100 or visit www.palmerairport.com

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THE INCLINES

A tourist and sightseeing attraction as well as an unusual – yet practical form of mass transportation, Pittsburgh’s two inclines are operated by separate authorities.

Duquesne Incline: Operated by the Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline, a nonprofit organization...... 412-381-1665 or visit www.incline.pghfree.net

Monongahela Incline: Operated by PAT ...... 412-442-2000 or visit www.stationsquare.com/info/inclines.cfm

OTHER LOCAL BUS LINES

Beaver County Transit Authority Serving Beaver County to downtown Pittsburgh ...... 724-728-8600 or visit www.bcta.com

Allegheny County Port Authority Transit ...... 412-442-2000 or visit www.portauthority.org

Westmoreland County Transit Authority Serving Westmoreland County ...... 724-834-9282 or visit www.westmorelandtransit.com

INTERSTATE BUS LINES

Greyhound-Trailways Bus Lines ...... 800-231-2222 or visit www.greyhound.com

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SuperShuttle To airport, downtown and hotels ...... 412-472-3180 or visit www.pghtrans.com

Airport Limousine Service Allegheny Limousine Service To airport and communities outside Pittsburgh area ...... 412-731-8671 or visit www.carey-alleghenylimo.com

TAXI SERVICES

ACCESS Main or Downtown Handicapped - Elderly...... 412-562-5353 or visit www.portauthority.org/PAAC/CustomerInfo/ACCESS

Classy Cab...... 412-322-5080 or visit www.classycab.com Yellow Cab Co...... 412-665-8100 First Student...... 412-828-0226

TRAINS

Amtrak Station, Liberty Avenue and Grant Street ...... 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com

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MEDIA New Castle ...... 724-654-6651 or visit www.ncnewsonline.com

If you like to be up-to-date with what’s going on – locally, Sewickley Herald ...... 412-324-1400 nationally and around the world – then you will love or visit www.yoursewickley.com Pittsburgh’s news and media resources. In fact, Pittsburgh was a pioneer in broadcast media, with the 6 Local Television Stations nation’s first radio station – KDKA Radio – and the first Including two public broadcast stations and an educational television station – WQED, Channel 13. independent station.

Today, Pittsburgh offers: A Cable TV Operator Major Daily Newspapers Offering a variety of service plans and options.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ...... 412-263-1100 More than 20 Radio Stations or visit www.Post-Gazette.com Including music formats from classical to country to hard rock, all news/talk formats and a station dedicated to Trib Total Media ...... 412-321-6460 serving the needs of the blind. or visit www.Pittsburghlive.com 4 Major Magazines Local Newspapers Dedicated to culture and history, business, city news and local communities. Beaver County Times ...... 412-761-7441 or visit www.timesonline.com Plus a wide variety of local daily, weekly and bi-weekly publications serving various communities and population Butler Eagle...... 724-282-8000 groups. or visit www.butlereagle.com The Herald, Aspinwall...... 412-782-2121 or visit www.yourfoxchapel.com

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The outstanding quality of many of Western PRIVATE SCHOOLS Pennsylvania’s schools and school districts has been recognized by educators and public officials nationwide. The Campus School of Carlow University 3333 Fifth Avenue...... 412-578-6158 The Pittsburgh Public Schools’ innovative Magnet School or visit www.campusschool.carlow.edu Program – a program that enables students to focus their efforts in an area such as languages, classics, business, North Boros Children Center technology or the performing arts, while at the same time (privately and publically funded day care center) completing a regular academic curriculum – has drawn 939 California Avenue ...... 412-766-2103 particular praise as a model for enhancing student interest, motivation and performance. One of the magnet Ellis School schools was selected by Newsweek Magazine as one of 6425 Fifth Avenue...... 412-661-5992 the top 10 schools for music and dance in the world. or visit www.theellisschool.org

Pittsburgh area school districts also offer a wide variety Falk School of adult education programs, technical and trade 4060 Alliquippa Street education and special facilities for students who are Pittsburgh 15219 ...... 412-624-8020 physically or mentally challenged. or visit www.falkschool.pitt.edu

For more information on a particular school district, see the community profiles included in this guide. For those who prefer a private school, the Pittsburgh area also offers a selection of more than 30 private schools, learning centers and academies.

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Shadyside Academy - Middle School PRIVATE SCHOOLS CONT. 500 Squaw Run Road, E Pittsburgh 15238 ...... 412-968-3100 or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

Cheswick Christian Academy Academy - Senior School 1407 Pittsburgh Street 423 Fox Chapel Road Cheswick 15204 ...... 724-274-4846 Pittsburgh 15238 ...... 412-968-3000 or visit www.cheswickchristian.com or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

Happy Trails Child Care and Learning Center St. Edmund's Academy 281 Duff Road, Pittsburgh 15235 ...... 412-371-9290 5705 Darlington, Pittsburgh 15217...... 412-521-1907 or visit www.stedmunds.net Hillcrest Christian 2500 Bethel Church Road Trinity Christian K-12 Bethel Park 15102...... 412-854-4040 299 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh 15221...... 412-242-8886 or visit www.hillcrestca.org or visit www.trinitychristian.net

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Valley Community Services 5685 Beacon Street PO Box 66, Cheswick 15024...... 724-274-4450 Pittsburgh 15217 ...... 412-521-8131 or visit www.hillelpgh.org Valley School of Ligonier PO Box 616, Ligonier 15658 ...... 724-238-6652 Holiday Park Methodist Preschool or visit www.valleyschoolofligonier.org 81 Sandune Drive Pittsburgh 15239 ...... 724-327-6552 Vincentian Academy or visit www.holidayparkumc.org 8100 McKnight Road Pittsburgh 15237 ...... 412-364-1616 Kiski School or visit www.vincentianacademy.org 1888 Brett Lane Saltsburg 15681 ...... 724-639-3586 Winchester-Thurston or visit www.kiski.org 4225 Middle Rd., Allison Park 15101...... 412-486-8341 or visit www.winchesterthurston.org Montessori Centre Academy 1014 William Flynn Highway 555 Morewood Avenue Glenshaw 15116...... 412-486-6239 Shadyside 15213...... 412-578-7500 or visit www.montessoricentreacademy.com or visit www.winchesterthurston.org

Sewickley Academy 315 Academy Avenue Sewickley 15143...... 412-741-2230 or visit www.sewickley.org

Shady Lane School Pittsburgh 15208 ...... 412-243-4040 or visit www.shadylane.org

Shadyside Academy - Junior School 400 South Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh 15221 ...... 412-473-4400 or visit www.shadysideacademy.org

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HIGHER EDUCATION

As you would expect in a modern, high tech, research and technology center, Pittsburgher’s put a premium on education — and higher education is one of the region’s most important industries. More than 30 college and university campuses in the area offer a full range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as enrichment and adult education classes.

Carlow University Office of Admissions 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213...... 412-578-6059 or visit www.carlow.edu

Carnegie Mellon University Office of Admissions 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213...... 412-268-2082 or visit www.cmu.edu

Chatham College Office of Admissions Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232...... 412-365-1100 or visit www.chatham.edu

Community College of Allegheny County Office of Admissions 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 ...... 412-323-2323 Allegheny Campus - ...... 412-237-2525 Boyce Campus - Monroeville...... 412-371-8651 College Center North - North Hills ...... 412-366-7000 South Campus - West Mifflin ...... 412-469-1100 or visit www.ccac.edu

California University of Pennsylvania School of Graduate Studies and Research Office of Admissions 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419...... 724-938-4187 or visit www.calu.edu

California University, Pittsburgh Campus 425 6th Avenue, Suite 430, Pittsburgh, PA ...... 724-938-4187 or visit www.calu.edu

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Duquesne University Office of Admissions: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 ...... 412-396-6222 or visit www.duq.edu

Geneva College Office of Admissions Beaver Falls, PA 15010 ...... 724-846-5100 or visit www.geneva.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Office of Admissions Indiana, PA 15705...... 724-357-2230 or visit www.iup.edu

LaRoche College Office of Admissions 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 ...... 412-536-1271 or visit www.laroche.edu

Penn State University Admissions Greater Allegheny University Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132 ...... 412-675-9010 Beaver Campus (Monaca) ...... 724-773-3500 Greater Allegheny Campus ...... 412-675-9000 New Kensington Campus...... 724-339-5466 or visit www.psu.edu

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts School...... 412-361-0455 1047 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or visit www.pittsburgharts.org

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206...... 412-362-5610 or visit www.pts.edu

Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222...... 412-391-4100 or visit www.pointpark.edu

Robert Morris University 6001 University Blvd., Moon Twp., PA 15108...... 412-397-3000 or visit www.rmu.edu 800-762-0097

Seton Hill University Office of Admissions Greensburg, PA 15601 ...... 800-826-6234 or visit www.setonhill.edu

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA 16057...... 800-778-9111 or visit www.sru.edu

California University Southpointe Center 135 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317...... 724-873-2760 or visit www.calu.edu/academics/colleges/southpointe

St. Vincent College & St. Vincent Seminary 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650...... 724-532-6600 or visit www.stvincent.edu

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260...... 412-624-4141 Greensburg, PA 15601...... 724-837-7040 or visit www.pitt.edu

Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA 15301 ...... 724-222-4400 or visit www.washjeff.edu

Westminster College 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172...... 724-946-8761 or visit www.westminster.edu

Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA...... 724-925-4000 or visit www.wccc.edu

Waynesburg College West College Street, Waynesburg, PA...... 724-627-8191 or visit www.waynesburg.edu

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For decades, Pittsburgh has been an internationally Allegheny General Hospital is one of the top ten recognized center for medical research and education. It U.S. hospitals for cardiac care. Magee-Women’s is where the bronchoscope and electron microscope Hospital is one of the largest private obstetrical centers were invented... where the first synthetic insulin was in the country, delivering more than 10,000 babies each produced and Vitamin C was first isolated... and where year. And West Penn Hospital’s Burn Trauma Center Dr. Jonas Salk discovered the first polio vaccine. is recognized around the world as a leader in the care of patients who have suffered severe burns. With more than 50 hospitals throughout the region — including 11 teaching hospitals — Southwestern Allegheny General Hospital Pennsylvania’s health care resources rival the best in E. North Ave., Pittsburgh 412-359-3131 or visit www.wpahs.org/agh

Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Bellevue, PA 412-734-6000

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Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona Heights 724-224-5100 or visit www.wpahs.org/akmc

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh , North Hills, Monroeville, South Hills 412-692-5325 or visit www.chp.edu/CHP/Home

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HOSPITALS CONT. or visit www.upmc.com West Penn Allegheny Health Systems 4800 Ave., Pittsburgh 412-362-8677 Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC or visit www.wpahs.org Oakland 412-641-1000 or visit www.upmc.com For Physician Information and Referrals:

Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh West Penn Allegheny Health Systems Locust Street, Pittsburgh 412-232-8111 Physician Access 412-362-8677 or visit www.mercyhospital.com Medical Center Ohio Valley General Hospital Referral Service 412-622-2222 McKees Rocks 412-777-6161 or visit www.ohiovalleyhospital.org

UPMC Health System University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh 412-647-2345 or visit www.upmc.com

UPMC Passavant 9100 Babcock Boulevard, North Hills 412-367-6700 or visit www.upmc.com

UPMC Passavant One St. Francis Way, Cranberry Twp. 16066 724-772-5300 or visit www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/UPM CPassavant

UPMC Shadyside Hospital Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-623-2121 or visit www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Shad yside UPMC St. Margaret 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh 412-784-4000

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When it comes to sports, Pittsburgh is a “Big League” Basketball 412-232-3853 or visit city in the finest sense of the term. Only a few years ago www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/ Pittsburgh was recognized nationwide as the “City of Champions” for the world titles won by the Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers Basketball 412-648-8300 or visit

Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates and the national ranking www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/pitt- RECREATION of the University of football team, all m-baskbl-body.html in the same year. The Pittsburgh Penguins added to the tradition by winning the ’s Pitt Panthers Football 412-648-8300 or visit Stanley Cup three times. And for horse racing www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/pitt- enthusiasts, there’s both harness and thoroughbred m-footbl-body.html racing nearby. Robert Morris Basketball 412-262-8314 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS or visit www.rmucolonials.com/ Pittsburgh Penguins (Hockey) Consol Energy Center 412-642-1800 HORSE RACING or visit www.consolenergycenter.com The Meadows Harness Racing Meadow Lands 724-225-9300 Pittsburgh Pirates () or visit www.meadowsgaming.com/racetrack/ PNC Park 412-323-5000 or visit www.pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com The Meadows Harmar Off-Track Wagering Harmar Township 412-828-0610 or visit Pittsburgh Steelers (Football) www.meadowsgaming.com/racetrack/ot_offtrack.p 412-323-1200 hp or visit www.steelers.com

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PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF With more golf courses per capita than any other U.S. city – including several PGA quality and many SKIING championship courses – the Pittsburgh area is truly a When it snows, Southwestern Pennsylvania becomes golfer’s paradise. There’s an 18-hole course in Schenley a mecca for downhill and cross-country skiers. Among Park, an 18-hole course in North Park and a 27-hole the favorite spots are... course in South Park. Additional courses are too numerous to mention. For a directory visit: Seven Springs www.post-gazette.com/sports/golf/courses/ Champion 800-452-2223 or visit www.7springs.com TENNIS Tennis courts are everywhere – in local and community Hidden Valley parks, on school grounds and in city and county parks. Somerset 814-443-8000 Many are free. Indoor courts are also available at a or visit www.hiddenvalleyresort.com number of tennis and racquet clubs throughout the area, enabling enthusiasts to play year round. For a directory North Park, South Park, Boyce Park and visit: www.johnlaplante.com/tennis/ Hartwood Acres CYCLING For additional information: Citiparks 412-255-2539 Pittsburgh Ski Club or visit www.bike-pgh.org or visit www.pittsburghskiclub.org SOCCER YMCA 412-471-9622 or visit www.ymcapgh.org

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FITNESS CLUBS For the workout and fitness buff, there is a wide selection of spas, health clubs and personal fitness centers. For a directory visit: www.healthclubdirectory.com

AMUSEMENT PARKS Kennywood Park West Homestead West Mifflin Billed as North America’s largest water slide complex, Known as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” Sandcastle offers a total of 16 slides, plus a Kennywood features four roller coasters, more than 30 pool, boardwalk and sandy beach along the thrill and water rides, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, Monongahela River. 412-462-6666 musical shows and more. 412-461-0500 or visit www.sandcastlewaterpark.com or visit www.kennywood.com Idlewild Park Ligonier A focus on young children, with Storybook Forest, Jumpin’ Jungle, and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, as well as a swimming pool, water slides and more traditional rides. 724-238-3666 or visit www.idlewild.com Sandcastle

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ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE: Exhibit Farm at Round Hill Round Hill Road, Elizabeth Talk to the animals... and feed them too! See a working 159 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 farm in action, with cows, pigs, sheep Learn about the stars, the planets and telescopes and and more. 412-384-4701 or visit on a clear night you may even be able to catch www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/rhfac.aspx a heavenly performance. 412-321-2400 or visit www.pitt.edu/~aobsvtry/ Falling Water Mill Run, near Ohiopyle, Fayette County Bushy Run Battlefield One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed Jeannette, PA designs. An elegant home cantilevered over a waterfall, Take a stroll through history and picnic along the paths affording sights of rushing water from almost every which once marked the settlements that followed room. 724-329-8501 Colonial Bouquet’s victory over the or visit www.fallingwater.org Indians. 724-527-5584 or visit www.bushyrunbattlefield.com Flag Plaza and Scout Center 1275 Bedford Avenue, Downtown Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh One of the homes of the Boy Scouts of America, it Forbes Avenue, Oakland boasts the world’s largest collection of historic Best known for its collections in science and American flag art. 412-471-2927 or visit technology, music and art and children’s books, www.gpc-bsa.org/AllAboutUs/FlagPlaza.asp the library has 18 branch locations throughout the city. 412-622-3118 Fort Ligonier or visit www.clpgh.org Ligonier, PA Relive the early days of George Washington and General Forbes in this full-scale model of the original fort built during the French and Indian War. An armory, storehouses, costumed mannequins and tapes bring history to life. 724-238-9701 or visit www.fortligonier.org

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE Ohiopyle Fayette County Pennsylvania’s largest state park, located along the scenic Youghiogheny River, it’s a great place to enjoy the outdoors, especially the thrills and excitement of white Fort Necessity National Battlefield water rafting and canoeing. Farmington, PA 724-329-8591 or visit Reconstruction of the fort on the actual site where www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/ George Washington’s first major battle took place. ohiopyle.aspx 724-329-5512 or visit www.nps.gov/fone/ Old Economy Village 14th and Church Streets, Ambridge Gateway Clipper Fleet Tour the rustic feast hall, kitchen, tailor’s shop and store Dock, of the Harmony Society, who originally settled in the area. Take a luncheon cruise and tour of Pittsburgh’s three 724-266-4500 sparkling rivers – or make it an evening of dining and or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org dancing on the water. 412-355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com View from Mt. Washington Get a spectacular view of the Golden Triangle, Pittsburgh and the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers from 450 feet up. Fifth Avenue & Bellefield, Oakland In addition to observation decks, there are a number of View the chapel’s exquisite stained glass windows excellent restaurants with dining rooms overlooking the measuring 73 feet high, among the highest in the world. Point — and there’s no better way to get there than by 412-624-4157 taking one of the inclines. or visit www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu

Laurel Caverns Laurel Highlands Explore one of the largest caves in North America — with a guide or on your own. 724-438-3003 or visit www.laurelcaverns.com

Nationality Rooms University of Pittsburgh , Oakland. Twenty-three classrooms that reflect the unique decorative and architectural styles of Pittsburgh’s rich ethnic heritage. They’re especially spectacular when decorated for the holidays. 412-624-6000 or visit www.pitt.edu/~natrooms/

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ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS Pittsburgh Blues Festival (July) Hartwood Acres www.pghblues.com

Pittsburgh Marathon (May) Ligonier Highland Games (September) Downtown Pittsburgh Ligonier www.pittsburghmarathon.com www.ligonier.com/events.asp

Pittsburgh Folk Festival (May) Family House Polo Match (September) Ethnic food, music and dance. Hartwood Acres www.pghfolkfest.org www.familyhouse.org

Pittsburgh Wine Festival (May) Penn’s Colony (September) www.pittsburghwinefestival.com www.pennscolony.com

Three Rivers Arts Festival (June) Fort Ligonier Days (October) Golden Triangle/Downtown Ligonier Art, photography, crafts, food and entertainment. Historic recreations, food, crafts. www.3riversartsfest.org www.ligonier.com/fld.html

Vintage Grand Prix (July) Light Up Night (November) Schenley Park Downtown Pittsburgh Antique automobile show and rally. www.downtownpittsburgh.com www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com FirstNight Pittsburgh (December) Shadyside Arts Festival (August) Downtown Shadyside Community celebration on New Year’s Eve. Art, photography, crafts, food and entertainment. www.firstnightpgh.org www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/29

Three Rivers Regatta (July) The Point and Rivers Formula I Grand Prix, sternwheeler races, air show and “Anything That Floats” race. www.threeriversregatta.net

Big Butler County Fair (July) Butler Fair Grounds www.bigbutlerfair.com

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SHOPPING Walnut Street/Shadyside A European-style shopping area that mixes specialty boutiques, art galleries, unique gift shops, restaurants, From major department stores... to chic designer cafes and sophisticated designer stores. showrooms... to unique boutiques, Pittsburgh offers shoppers the quality and diversity to meet every taste MALLS and pocketbook. Enjoy the centralized selection of downtown shopping... the distinctive galleries, shops and North Cranberry Mall, Rt. 19 North boutiques of Shadyside... or the convenience of a 724-779-5060 suburban mall... Pittsburgh has it all. The Streets of Cranberry CITY NEIGHBORHOODS 20430 U.S. 19, Cranberry Township Carson Street 724-741-6180 South Side or visit www.thestreetsofcranberry.com In the midst of one of the city’s traditional ethnic neighborhoods, the street is lined with antique and arts McIntyre Square and crafts shops, restaurants and lively cafes. 7900 McKnight Road 412-369-7146 or visit Oakland www.firstcitycompany.com/mcintyre-square.htm Browse the South Craig Street Shops and Forbes/Fifth Avenue corridor. Mall McKnight Road, North Hills Sewickley 412-366-2250 Sewickley Village and quaint collection of boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and art galleries. Northway Mall McKnight Road, North Hills Squirrel Hill 412-364-1171 Forbes Avenue forms the centerpiece of this www.shoppesatnorthway.com neighborhood’s business district, complete with specialty Prime Outlets Grove City shops and ethnic restaurants. I-79 and Route 208, Grove City 724-748-4770 or visit Station Square www.primeoutlets.com/locations/grove-city.aspx South Side The former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad terminal building and warehouse restored to house 70 specialty McKnight Road, North Hills shops, restaurants, an outdoor museum and riverfront 412-369-4400 or visit docking for the Gateway Clipper Fleet. www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=158

The Strip District The Waterworks Mall Along Penn and Liberty Avenues Freeport Road, Fox Chapel A fascinating pastiche of wholesale food markets, 724-285-5722 or visit restaurants and specialty shops. www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterworks_Mall

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Monroeville Mall SHOPPING Route 22, Monroeville 412-243-8511 or visit www.monroevillemall.com South Century III Mall 149 W. Bridge Street, Homestead Clairton Road, West Mifflin 412-476-8889 or visit 412-653-1220 www.waterfrontpgh.com/ or visit www.simon.com The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon Route 30, Greensburg Route 19, Mt. Lebanon 724-836-5025 412-561-4000 or visit www.WestmorelandMall.com or visit www.galleriapgh.com/ West Pinebridge Commons McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair 570 Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca 412-220-9288 724-774-5573 or visit www.shopbeavervalley.com Route 19, Bethel Park Valley Shopping Center 412-831-2900 1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville or visit www.simon.com/Mall/?id=159 412-921-6100 Southland Shopping Center Great Southern Shopping Center 567 Clairton Blvd., Pleasant Hills Rt. 50 Washington Pike, Bridgeville 412-561-1122 814-532-6106 or visit www.greatsouthernshoppingcenter.com Station Square 125 Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh 800-859-8959 100 Robinson Center Drive or visit www.stationsquare.com 412-788-0816 or visit www.shoprobinsonmall.com Village Square Mall Oxford Drive, Bethel Park Northern Lights Shopping Center 412-854-4600 Rt. 65, Baden 412-561-1122 or visit East www.northernlightsshoppingcenter.com Galleria at 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum 724-904-9000 1165 McKinney Lane, Pittsburgh or visit www.pittsburghmills.com 412-922-1741 Miracle Mile Shopping Center William Penn Hwy., Monroeville 724-904-9043 or visit www.miraclemileshoppingcenter.com

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From the internationally known Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh Symphony-Pop Series Orchestra to a multitude of community and little theater 412-392-4900 groups, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area is alive with or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org music, dance, theater and the arts. The O’Reilly Theater is a professional theater that offers a variety of both American Wind Symphony popular and experimental productions, and the 724-779-8334 or visit Pittsburgh Opera performs operas in their original www.americanwindsymphonyorchestra.org languages with English translations projected on a screen above the stage. Elegant, yet comfortable, Carnegie Mellon Music Department surroundings for major performances are provided by the 412-268-2372 Benedum Center for the Performing Arts and Heinz Hall or visit www.music.cmu.edu for the Performing Arts in downtown Pittsburgh and Carnegie Lecture Hall and Carnegie Music Hall School of Music in Oakland. 412-396-6080 or visit www.duq.edu/music MUSIC Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh 412-392-4900 412-926-2488 or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org or visit www.themendelssohn.org

Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society CULTURAL 412-281-0912 412-624-4129 ATTRACTIONS or visit www.pittsburghopera.org or visit www.pittsburghchambermusic.org

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony 412-392-4872 or visit www.pittsburghyouthsymphony.org

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CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS City Theater Company 412-431-2489 or visit www.citytheatrecompany.org

Renaissance City Winds McKeesport Little Theater 412-681-7111 412-673-1100 or visit www.rcwinds.org or visit www.mckeesportlittletheater.com

Renaissance and Baroque Society Pittsburgh International Children’s Theatre 412-682-7262 412-471-6930 or visit www.rbsp.org or visit www.pghkids.org

River City Brass Band Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse 412-434-7222 (RCBB) 412-392-8000 or visit www.rcbb.com or visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com

DANCE Robert Morris University Theater Pittsburgh Playhouse Dance Theater 412-397-5408 412-392-8000 or visit www.rmu.edu/theatre or visit www.pittsburghplayhouse.com University of Pittsburgh Theater Pittsburgh Ballet Theater 412-624-7529 412-281-0360 or visit www.pittarts.pitt.edu/pitt/theater/pitt-rep- or visit www.pbt.org theater.php

Pittsburgh Dance Alloy 412-363-3000 TICKETS or visit www.dancealloy.org Area Stores (Ticket Master) THEATER www.ticketmaster.com Pittsburgh Public Theater 412-316-1600 Area FYE Stores (For Your Entertainment) or visit www.ppt.org www.fye.com

Pittsburgh CLO 412-281-3973 or visit www.pittsburghclo.org

Carnegie-Mellon University Drama Department 412-268-2407 or visit www.cmu.edu

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MUSEUMS Frick Art and Historical Center Point Breeze 412-371-0600 or visit www.frickart.org

Senator John Heintz Historical Society of Western PA As you would expect with Pittsburgh’s rich traditions of Strip District 412-454-6000 history, creativity and education, Pittsburgh offers some or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org of the finest museums in the country, with exhibits designed to enrich the minds of children and adults alike.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland Home of one of the world’s best-preserved dinosaur collections and one of the six largest natural history museums in the U.S. 412-622-3131 or visit www.carnegiemnh.org

Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland Nationally recognized for its permanent collection of French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and 19th and 20th century American art 412-622-3131 or visit www.cmoa.org

Andy Warhol Museum 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 The largest museum devoted to one artist in the world. 412-237-8300 or visit www.warhol.org

Pittsburgh Children’s Museum Allegheny Center, North Side Play and education are intertwined in three floors of hands-on exhibits for children age 12 and under. 412-322-5058 or visit www.pittsburghkids.org

Carnegie Science Center One Allegheny Avenue, North Side This “Amusement Park for the Mind,” offers hands-on exhibits, discovery areas, a four-story OMNIMAX THEATER and the world’s largest interactive planetarium. There’s even a real WWII submarine to be explored. 412-237-3400 or visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

Fort Pitt Museum 412-281-9284 or visit www.fortpittmuseum.com

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MUSEUMS Westmoreland Museum of American Art Greensburg 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 724-837-1500 or visit www.wmuseumaa.org

Clayton 7227 Reynolds Street Restored home of Henry Clay Frick, Tours - Tuesday/Sunday - Reservations 412-371-0600 or visit www.frickart.org/collection_exhibitions/ architecture.php

Fallingwater RD 1 Mill Run One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most widely acclaimed works was designed in 1936 for the family of Pittsburgh's department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. 412-329-8501 or visit www.fallingwater.org

Mattress Factory Limited 500 Sampsonia Way A museum of contemporary art that commissions, exhibits and collects site-specific installations. Located in the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh North Side since 1977, the Mattress factory is one of the few museums of its kind. 412-231-3169 or visit www.mattress.org

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Fifth & Shadyside Avenue Community art center featuring rotating exhibitions, studio classes and shops. 412-361-0873 or visit www.pittsburgharts.org

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