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Old 02-25-2008, 05:02 PM
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Post Burgh Info/Newcomer Guide:

Since so many seem to be moving in (yeah for us!) I thought it would be nice to compile a list of helpful links, blogs, etc for newcomers to the area? If you think of something else, please add to it.

BTW- this board has taken a nice turn for the better in the last 2 days, lets keep it up!

Burgh blogs:
The Burgh Blog: The Burgh Blog
Pittsburgh Skyline (beautiful pics!!): http://pittsburghskyline.com/
Walking Pittsburgh (photo & word commentary of neighborhoods): Walking Pittsburgh
Pittsblog: Pittsblog


Our newspapers:
Post-Gazette NOW.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Info on Allegheny county:
Assessment office (can look up almost any property): Allegheny County Assessment

Tax rates for municipalities & school districts: Allegheny County Treasurer

Great map of our neighborhoods: List of Pittsburgh neighborhoods - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Visitor's center: Pittsburgh Hotels, Attractions & Vacation Packages : Pittsburgh PA CVB

Guide on Moving to Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Relocation - Moving to Pittsburgh

List of School Districts: Pittsburgh School Districts - K-12 Schools in the Greater Pittsburgh Area

Find a Church: Pittsburgh churches - Find a church in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania


Alright, so I am sure I missed a ton? Please add on!!!
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:10 PM
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Great idea! Maybe we should include links to the most valuable threads on this site, too??

Here are two I created which I hope are helpful or at least interesting.

Happenings in Pittsburgh!!

and

The Pittsburgh School District Mega-Thread!
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:11 PM
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this one too!

http://www.city-data.com/forum/pitts...ittsburgh.html
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:39 PM
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Should this be part of the guide??

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Science Center

The Andy Warhol Museum (the warhol)

All Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Home Page

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

The National Aviary

The Mattress Factory Art Museum

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Old 02-25-2008, 05:43 PM
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How about??

Upcoming Events at Mellon Arena (Including Penguins Hockey!)

Upcoming Events at PNC Park (Including Pirates Baseball!)


Upcoming Events at Heinz Field (Including Steelers Football!)
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Old 02-25-2008, 06:05 PM
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And the Cultural District:

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Pittsburgh Opera

Pittsburgh Civil Light Opera (CLO)

Pittsburgh Dance Council

Pittsburgh Public Theater

The Benedum Center

The Byham Theater

The Harris Theater

The O'Reilly Theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

The Wood Street Galleries

August Wilson Center for African American Culture

Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts

Three-Rivers Arts Festival

Theater Square

The Cabaret at Theater Square

SPACE Gallery

707/709 Penn Avenue Galleries

Backstage Bar
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Old 02-26-2008, 06:29 AM
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This is an awesome thread, and really should be "stickied"...... IJS...... I know I'll be clicking on many of these, as the move date comes closer...
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Old 02-26-2008, 07:49 AM
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Amusement and water parks

Kennywood

Sandcastle

Idlewild and SoakZone
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:31 AM
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Don't forget about this one:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/pitts...h-skyline.html
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:59 AM
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Shopping and entertainment

Ross Park Mall

Monroeville Mall

South Hills Village Mall

Century III Mall

Westmoreland Mall

The Mall at Robinson

Robinson Town Centre

Pittsburgh Mills and the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills

Walnut St. Shadyside (broken link)

SouthSide Works

Bakery Square (coming soon)

The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon

Prime Outlets of Grove City

Station Square (broken link)

There is also the Waterfront in Homestead but I can't find a website to serve them.
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