Happenings in Pittsburgh!! (Duquesne, Oakland: high school, college, moving)

[kpoeppel]

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[guylocke]

Here is a great write-up on yahoo about Pittsburgh celebrating its 250 year birthday next year!!

Pittsburgh plans for 250th birthday - Yahoo! News

[guylocke]

Along with Yahoo, here is a good read on how Pittsburgh has come a long way and has reinvented itself many times in it's LONG history.

In 250 years, Pittsburgh reinvents itself many times - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

[guylocke]

Our new Dino exhibit (which I hear is absolutely incredible) is catching some major headlines. It is one of the most extensive collections in the entire world and tons of new species have been added.

The Canadian Press: Pittsburgh's Carnegie museum unveils new interactive dino exhibit (broken link)

[guylocke]

A new cafe/restaurant is opening at Fifth Ave place. Sounds lovely, can't wait to try it!

Pop City - Fresh Corner brings healthy fare to Downtown, opens in 100% occupied Fifth Ave. Pl.

[londonbarcelona]

Originally Posted by guylocke

Along with Yahoo, here is a good read on how Pittsburgh has come a long way and has reinvented itself many times in it's LONG history.

In 250 years, Pittsburgh reinvents itself many times - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Have you ever thought about running for public office? I do that sort of thing and could help you out...... just an idea.

[londonbarcelona]

Originally Posted by guylocke

Our new Dino exhibit (which I hear is absolutely incredible) is catching some major headlines. It is one of the most extensive collections in the entire world and tons of new species have been added.

The Canadian Press: Pittsburgh's Carnegie museum unveils new interactive dino exhibit

This is one thing I LOVE about Pittsburgh. It's like a miniture DC or NYC. I intend on visiting this exhibit during the holidays when I am back in town. I know someone who saw it and said it was fantastic!

[londonbarcelona]

Originally Posted by guylocke

Along with Yahoo, here is a good read on how Pittsburgh has come a long way and has reinvented itself many times in it's LONG history.

In 250 years, Pittsburgh reinvents itself many times - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Holy Crap! This is spectacular!

Quote from the below article posted by Guylocke.


"The next renaissance is being built on language technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, said John Matsumura, associate director for research at Rand Corp.'s Pittsburgh office.
"A lot of applications-oriented centers are springing up. We're competing on a national level and winning," he said.
More than 7,000 technology firms in the region employ more than 207,000 people and account for 17.5 percent of the area's overall workforce, according to the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Their annual payroll is $10.8 billion.
Venture capital invested in emerging regional businesses last year was more than $256 million, according to the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance. Life sciences research -- propelled by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University -- employs more than 117,000 people in 13 counties with a payroll of nearly $6 billion, according to the alliance.

[guylocke]

Oh my gosh!! I forgot to add the blurbs!! I'm rusty!!