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Pittsburgh

The second largest city in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry and their successful NFL team, the Steelers.

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What are the cheapest local phone services for the Pittsburgh area?

I believe that the cheapest local phone services for the Pittsburgh area happens to be Area Conncet. They've been around awhile, and they're very cheap!

What dessert is Pittsburgh Pennsylvania famous for?

In the realm of desserts, Pittsburgh is most famous for the creation of the Klondike bar. It was originally made and sold by Islay's at its various locations around the Pittsburgh area.

Can you take Amtrak from Pittsburgh PA to Lubbock TX?

Lubbock does not have Amtrak service. The best you can do is take the Capitol Limited from Pittsburgh to Chicago. At Chicago, transfer to the California Zephyr and get off at Albuquerque, NM.

How far from Pittsburgh PA to Vermont?

Traveling from Pittsburgh to Vermont takes 9 hours and 38 minutes.

Are there any summer festivals in Pittsburgh PA?

There are several festivals going on in the summer months. They have a Jazz festival, a blues festival, a Native American Pow Pow, Arts and crafts fair, fourth of July festival and many more events. It seems like Pittsburgh is a very happening place in the summertime!

Anyone remember Rhea's bakery in Pittsburgh?

I remember Rhea's. There was one on Smithfield Street across from the Oliver Building where the AAA office is now. I am sure there werre others but this is the only one I remember. As a kid I can recall seeing many many people on the streetcar coming from town with the green and white 'sunburst' design boxes and bags. I liked their stuff.

How far is RI from Pittsburgh PA?

To Providence RI (since you didn't list a destination) it's 575 miles. You can find exact milage at Google Maps. Interesting fact - Pittsburgh is within 500 miles of 50% of the US population.

What was the highest and lowest celsius temperature in Pittsburgh?

According to the National Weather Service, which has temperature information dating back to 1871, the coldest temperature in Pittsburgh was -22 degrees Fahrenheit, or -30 degrees Celsius. This was recorded on January 19, 1994, which was also Pittsburgh's coldest day on record (lowest mean temperature) with an average of 13 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

The highest temperature recorded in Pittsburgh was 103 degrees Fahrenheit, or 39.4444 degrees Celsius. This record high was reached on three days: July 10, 1881, August 6, 1918, and July 16, 1988. That latest date was also the last day of the longest heat wave in Pittsburgh history, a 13-day span that started on the Fourth of July, during which the high was never lower than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the budget of Pittsburgh Public Schools?

The budget of Pittsburgh Public Schools is 542,600,000 dollars.

How did the immigrants and the steel mills create the Pittsburgh of the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Immigrants coming to America would work for low pay and would do more dangerous jobs then Americans. Since they were just looking to make a living they would work in unsafe conditions of a steel mill such as the ones in Pittsburgh. Immigrants coming to America would work for low pay and would do more dangerous jobs then Americans. Since they were just looking to make a living they would work in unsafe conditions of a steel mill such as the ones in Pittsburgh.

What is the average electric bill in Pittsburgh pa for a 1 bed room apartment?

There are many variables when renting in the northeast. Many old homes were converted to apartments. But these old homes are often drafty and not well insulated. Also, it would depend on whether you have gas, oil, or electric heat. Lastly, it would depend on the size of rooms--old houses often have large, oversized rooms. If you have gas heat, your electric could be anywhere from $50-75 dollars, with higher costs during summers for AC. If you use electric heat, plus AC, your electric bill could be several hundred dollars every month year round.

Where in Pittsburgh did Colonel Willard F Rockwell live between 1950 and 1965?

Colonel Williard F Rockwell owned a mansion in Edgewood, a small borough in the east end of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The mansion was located in the 100 block of West Hutchinson Avenue close to the mainline of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Edgewood train station, which was a typical location for mansions in the period. He lived there, except for a period of about six months in a nursing home prior to his passing, until his death in 1978 at the age of 90. The mansion was demolished a few years after his death to make way for a townhouse complex. His son, WFR Jr lived next door in a more contemporary home, which is still standing.

What is there to do in Pittsburgh?

countless things, for one thing, you can take a tour of this magnificent city on the ducky tour. then, you can take a ride down the river on the gateway clipper. after that, go to the primani bros. for some insanely awesome food. if you like sports, go to see the steelers or go to mellon arena to see the one and only Pittsburgh penguins. if you like awesome food, and sitting in the sun, go to pnc park and watch the pirates play (but people, don't sit in right field during a day game, it's so hot!). you can go see a play at the benedum center. or you can go to the suburbs and go to one of my favorites: kennywood park (and twilight fans, Kristen Stewart was at kennywood for a movie!)

How far is harrisburg from pittsburg?

Pittsburgh, spelled with an "h" is 200 miles west of Harrisburg.