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Birmingham probably isn’t your type of vibe to be honest, there’s nothing wrong with that. I mean, I could give you some suggestions, buuuut you probably wouldn’t interested, it really depends. Birmingham is really a millennial city with Hipster/Urban vibes. I know some users will probably be like “Birmingham isn’t for young professionals rah rah rah...” But honestly speaking, it’s the truth. I don’t see how someone older than maybe 38 would enjoy Birmingham, especially if you’re nonblack.
I am both (slightly) over 38 and Black, and enjoy the company of Black folk. I live in a rust belt city, and genuinely like Richmond and Baltimore. I might be game.
Seriously? B'ham is one of the youngest big cities in the country! Not much time yet for a rich history. Pgh has been around since shortly after the Revolutionary War! Consider its involvement with the French & Indian War (General Washington fought there), the birth of the US steel industry, significant events is labor history, its importance in WWII, Jonas Salk and the discovery of polio vaccine, KDKA, the first commercial radio station, the development of the atom smasher, etc,. etc.
And I'm not going to refute that, the 'burgh is indeed rich in history in its own right. But I will argue that the Civil Rights movement - and Birmingham was arguably ground zero - had more of an impact on our nation's fabric today. And I certainly won't fault anyone who disagrees, this can be pretty subjective.
And I'm not going to refute that, the 'burgh is indeed rich in history in its own right. But I will argue that the Civil Rights movement - and Birmingham was arguably ground zero - had more of an impact on our nation's fabric today. And I certainly won't fault anyone who disagrees, this can be pretty subjective.
The Battle for Pittsburgh started the 7 years war which changed the world forever. It solidified India as British, shook the French Government to its core, and lead directly to the American Revolution and established Prussia as a European power.
The Battle for Pittsburgh started the 7 years war which changed the world forever. It solidified India as British, shook the French Government to its core, and lead directly to the American Revolution and established Prussia as a European power.
That started in Pittsburgh.
I’m a pretty big Pittsburgh booster, and I have to admit that while the city is older then many people know, I don’t think it has a strong sense of history. As a black man, Birmingham’s history is more meaningful to me.
I’m a pretty big Pittsburgh booster, and I have to admit that while the city is older then many people know, I don’t think it has a strong sense of history. As a black man, Birmingham’s history is more meaningful to me.
I would agree that it depends. On actual historical events, Pittsburgh Wins, In the sense of how history shapes the city, Birmingham probably wins.
As a Birmingham resident, I definitely concede the University category to Pittsburgh... Pitt and Carnegie Mellon are a pretty strong 1-2 punch. UAB is probably underrated, but the drop off is quick after that. Samford and Birmingham-Southern are both great schools, but not as well-known nationally and fairly small.
Best universities: Pittsburgh (this was close because UAB is vastly underrated but Pitt carries the day due to name recognition for me both cities have several high quality smaller schools)
Weather/Climate: Birmingham
Cost of living: Birmingham
Crime: Pittsburgh
Nightlife: Birmingham
Culture: Pittsburgh/Birmingham(this is a wash for me it boils down to a preference of a modern southern iron city with blue collar veins and a northern/midwestern iron city with blue collar veins in my opinion both are underrated) Outdoor activities: Birmingham(this was close both have similar terrain but Bham's summer beauty is hard to beat)
Public transit: Pittsburgh
Economy: Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has three rivers though, so I can't see how Birmingham wins that category outright. I could see it as somewhat of a tie since Birmingham is warmer for longer throughout the year so people can take advantage of its outdoor activities longer.
Pittsburgh has three rivers though, so I can't see how Birmingham wins that category outright. I could see it as somewhat of a tie since Birmingham is warmer for longer throughout the year so people can take advantage of its outdoor activities longer.
But Pittsburgh has ski resorts nearby in winter, which I doubt exist near Birmingham.
But Pittsburgh has ski resorts nearby in winter, which I doubt exist near Birmingham.
Oh yeah, I forgot about those LOL. So yeah, Pittsburgh gets the clear nod for outdoor activities. I could only find one ski resort in Alabama, Cloudmont, which is northeastern Alabama near the Georgia border.
Then again, Birmingham is closer to the beach. Guess it depends how far away we're willing to consider.
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