It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff asks Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh? | A Program by Rick Sebak

As Rick has gathered interviews for IT'S PITTSBURGH episodes over the last 2 seasons, he has often ended the conversation by asking, "Why do you live in Pittsburgh?" In this program, we edit together many of the responses, and we look at the Experienced Dreamers Contest that challenged entrepreneurs over 45 years of age to write about why they could bring their dream to Pittsburgh. It's an entertaining consideration of one of life's great questions.

[@jmcclelland85]

I visited on July 3rd I cried when I left this time. I was so hard to leave. The reason: I forgot how to get to the southside by bus. So asked a stranger at a bus stop. They told me they were going on the same bus. This person made sure I got on the right bus got off at the stop I needed and took me to the right place i was looking for. ! The people are the best in the world!

[@ElDesmadreGriego]

I'm as European as they come but for some reason I've fallen in love with the idea of Pittsburgh. I'd buy a plane ticket just to visit Pittsburgh. People seem so much nicer, smarter and more humane than in other cities in the States. It seems like a cozy city with a bunch of nice, down to earth hard working people. I'm a new Pittsburgh Pirates fan too by the way, that's how it all started. Please stay the way you are Pittsburgh, at least until I come visit!!GO BUCS! Greets from Greece!

[@emm28bee]

Pittsburgh would be worth the plane ride!

[@wmonger]

I also agree, it's worth a plane ticket to come and visit Pittsburgh. A lot of Greek culture here in the burg too.

[@PhxDesertGal]

Nice place to visit but for living?????? It seems more people are bigots and racists there. I have been back to visit 2 times in the last 32 years.

[@musingsofajay387]

Oh dear... i was just thinking of moving there

[@duhitsflori257]

Yay I live in Pittsburgh

[@ginger1549]

I grew up in Pittsburgh and lived here til I retired. We decided to move to Florida for the great weather - and lets face it Pittsburgh has awful weather. However, after being here in Florida 12 years I am oh so homesick for Pittsburgh. You just can't compare the people anywhere else with the people of Pittsburgh. We are just back from a 3 week vacation there and will be going back for a month in the fall. We do plan to move back - snow or no snow - I'll take Pittsburgh over anywhere else.

[@steventrosiek2623]

Welcome back. You are so right.

[@rustysh1tbox652]

I've been to every state in this country with the exception of 4 or 5, and I can tell you one thing for sure. There is no other place in the country like Pittsburgh. I also love the fact that you can live in vandergrift, waynesburg, or Irwin and when somebody asks where your from the response is always Pittsburgh. I've been to LA, San Diego, Miami, New York , Philly, Houston, New Orleans, Phoenix, Chicago, etc. and I have no desire to live anywhere else. It will alway be HOME to me.

[@juliahart575]

I'm 16 and live in the North Hills. Because of my Dad's work I've lived in 6 other cities. So far Pittsburgh definitely has the nicest people, best views and its definitely not boring if you're a person who loves to be outdoors.

[@happinesstappy]

They are so passionate about their city! I don't seem to see such passion in other cities ...

[@happinesstappy]

+Larry Anderson What about Cleveland; you mean they are also passionate about their city?

[@bettyb1313]

We're born and raised to be proud of everything we do especially our town/city... I've moved across the USA and i always come home to Pittsburgh

[@laurenkerr7557]

I'm homesick. I was born in Magee Hospital. My cousins still live there. I think about moving back all the time

[@19775021]

It really makes me happy to see people who love where they live.

[@ramencurry6672]

Well that’s everywhere

[@emm28bee]

I read an article about Pittsburgh in a Buffalo paper in which the author basically said he had never been to a city that loved itself more that Pittsburgh. That is so true.

[@williamobrien2759]

624ossicheronee What's not to love?

[@leeasbury7273]

That's perfect. I wouldn't wanna live in a city that hated itself

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

I moved to Pittsburgh from ugly Houston, TX and this city is incredible. I just need to find a good paying job first, decent employment, even with a degree in geology is quite hard to come across but I dont want to leave this city. The history here is amazing, and the views are incredible everywhere. Plus the mountains are just an hour away, and there are beautiful waterfalls all over the place in the region. So much history everywhere, its awesome.

[@ardzye5374]

I hope you have grown in here and found your job you were hoping for!

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

@@ardzye5374 found a good paying job in the oil and gas industry. Took a while though as the industry shit the bed in 2014. It shit the bed since 2019 but luckily I’ve been employed pretty much ever since.

[@jackfairweather199]

I moved to Pittsburgh from Nova Scotia, Canada in 1963 when I was 8 years old. My father was a physician and went to work at Pitt Medical School. We only stayed there for 4 years and moved to Central Pennsylvania so my father could start a private practice. I love these Pittsburgh shows because they bring back such wonderful memories of my first home in the United States! Great place with great people.

[@HeadHunterSix]

I moved here from Buffalo in late 2011 with my wife whose job was relocated. I'm so glad I did! I had thought about doing so back in the 90s and I wish I had. It's such a great city - compared to Buffalo, the people are almost as friendly but Pittsburgh has so much energy and optimism. It's a city that is moving forward, not clinging to its past. I love the architecture, the sports teams, the economy, the events, and the weather is better (if you like rain better than snow!). Now, Buffalo is a nice place to visit now and then - it's a food city, the summers are full of great festivals, it's a lower cost of living and the terrain is more accessible for travel - but it's still economically and socially depressed (and the sports teams suck!) and the winters are HORRIBLE. I just couldn't ever imagine moving back there. I'm a Pittsburgher now!

[@celticangel73]

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I lived there until 2010 when I moved to Madison, Wisconsin. Although I like where I live now, Pittsburgh will always be home to me.

[@CassandraPantaristi]

I'm the opposite. I live 45 minutes away from Madison in the country. I was born and raised here, and I don't like WI. Been to Pittsburgh twice and love it. My best friend moved there, which I will eventually move there. Pittsburgh just has more opportunities for me than here. Wisconsin sucks to be honest. I don't like the weather, the winters suck, and trying to make friends here is impossible. I tried making friends here and most people are like "eh leave me alone" or "I don't really know you." Places here are expensive, and a lot of things are overpriced here. In Pittsburgh, I can actually make friends, find cheap places to live. Actually, my friend just got a 3 story rent-to-own house that we are going to live in. So, I don't have to worry about being homeless. I just feel Pittsburgh would be better than WI, I want something new in my life.

[@mikemadden2729]

Madtown's not too bad. Good music! Too cold, though! And expensive. Read my replies to Ya Jagoff. My employer, the gas company LOVES Wisconsin. The meters spin really fast! My livelihood depended on those damn winters.

[@jmakhlouf422]

I left PGH for Dallas 8 years ago and I still miss Pittsburgh.

[@ubiquitous1293]

There is a cozy livability in Pittsburgh. I love it. You can relax and enjoy life along with the many things the city has to offer. It has everything, just on a smaller scale than NYC and other larger cities. I no longer live there, but often wish I did. A return is very possible some day.

[@BIGMFBEN]

To a man, when a friend returns from seeing Pittsburgh for the first time, they come to me to say how stunned they were at the beauty! And these folks live in Colorful Colorado!

[@emr6153]

All of your friends who come to Pittsburgh, too a man, come from Colorado? Interesting!

[@deagardianayudhaoperandi8225]

I am an Indonesian who lived in Pittsburgh for 9 years. I used to live around the Oakland area. I enjoyed my time there especially the people and stores there. I missed the Pizza at the O' s. Looking forward to come back there again. Perhaps one day.

[@nickveneris5846]

I think I love Pittsburgh because of mostly the people.....we're all jagoffs. Everyone is on the same level and knows what they're doing.

[@YaJagoff]

I love this place.... grew up with the thought, "As soon as the kids are outta school, I'm headed south." But, as I grew older, I realized, how great this place is and how I would never move away.

[@mikemadden2729]

It's seasonal. Summer = great. Winter = head south. Especially in Wisconsin! Alaska has warmer winters than Wisconsin. I've seen -30 here & +30 in Barrow, Alaska at the same time on the Weather Channel! Disgusting!!! Siberia is warmer than us all too many times! I call Wisconsin "The Cursed Land"!

[@mikemadden2729]

We are constantly plagued with "arctic" high pressure. I've seen +113 too (10% humidity, breezy, NICE) ... and -40!

[@wackoconqueso]

Pittsburgh is awesome. We've decided to move there! Be there July 15th!

[@csestini]

Nice! I grew up in Pittsburgh but have spent the past 10 years living in Los Angeles. I'm moving back to the Burgh though next month, and it can't come soon enough!

[@ralphjohnson3202]

Okami los Angeles is a shithole

[@jeffsmart9482]

Looking forward to retirement here in a couple years. Living in Florida for 10 yrs. now I dont like it. So we'll be moving to the 412 very soon. We've been to Pittsburgh 4 x and absolutely LOVE it there! See Yinzers soon.

[@salvatorericca8353]

Out of curiosity what don't you like about Florida? I've never been.

[@jeffsmart9482]

@@salvatorericca8353 really nothing wrong with Florida, I just dont like the heat! It is so humid in central Florida for 10 months a year. But if you're ok with that, or can afford to live on the coast, come on down y'all

[@tconroymusic]

This has been a perfect introduction to the city. Thank you.

[@joeshook7525]

The minute you stop anywere in Pittsburgh Pa and say hi to someone you will say ive never met such nice personable people, instantly friendly, down to earth, helpful with a good sence of humor, you may never meet people as nice as in Pittsburgh Pa. Its the bigest little town as its called, because of all the knowledge folks have of who lives were and the diffent ethnic communities. But most every were is good old fashion, help the next guy type people and be kind.

[@paulhorn4246]

I'm heading there tomorrow from Virginia, which i've only been here a day and honestly can't wait to leave. I'm almost desperate to meet people that are not stuck up, want down to earth people, humble people. People that are real and like to laugh.

[@jcrawford5674]

It's true! Strangers assume I'm from the south because of my hospitality only to find I'm a native Pittsburgh gal.

[@jamescoda7297]

I don't really see the friendliness anymore that I used to see as a child in the early 2000's. It is becoming a rather pretentious city. The old steel/blue collar people who were friendly now live in states such as NC, FL, VA, MD, etc.

[@lowjamz828]

Born and raised in pittsburgh. This city has so much to offer. I dont think I will ever leave.

[@jmcclelland85]

I don't live in Pittsburgh But I live in about 100 miles north. It always has attracted me to move there. I want to move there so bad and when i visit I never want to leave. I am so close but yet so far away!

[@sanjuygt]

Highly Thinking, Modern Living and Friendly people in Pittsburgh. 👌✌🍎✌🙏❤💕

[@matthewpingor8040]

Okay, Pilar and Franceshesca were probably like, dangit why did we end up getting our picture with that mayor!?

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Rick always reminds me of some very special memories . Including meeting him a couple times !

[@jeffreydobbins866]

Most people consider pittsburgh a smaller city but fail to realize it's only small on paper with 300,000 people. But it's borders have remained the same size since early 1900. Most major cities expand there border to half or most of there counties anywhere between 500 and 800 square miles. Pittsburgh is only 55 Sq mi. If it were the same area as most other cities, pop would be 1.3 million. 2.0 urban. 3.0 metro. And would actually be the 9th largest city in the us lol. True story. Not to mention it's the top 5 most density populated city in us.

[@UserName0043]

Perfectly said.

[@jayf2717]

I'm so glad about what you said here. I have tried to explain exactly what you just said to a lot of younger people who call Pittsburgh small. Pittsburgh is a major metropolitan area. Up until the 70s we were in the 10 metro areas population wise. So calling Pittsburgh a small city is not correct unless you are just referring to the city limits. Which by the way the city limits are actually bigger than Boston. Your also right about how Pittsburgh has not expanded it's limits. We have a huge suburban area. Which I'm other cities would be part of the city.

[@mikemadden2729]

300,000 ain't small! 333 (where I'm at) is tiny, 10,000 is small, 100,000 is medium. According to television (LA, NYC & Atlanta of course) everything under 1,000,000 is small! Get real!

[@mikemadden2729]

I'm sure metro Pittsburgh is at least a million or 2. Never been there.

[@jayf2717]

Mike Madden it's around 2.3 to 2.5 million.

[@1DayNew]

You just can’t help but love this place... it is so beautiful and such a rich history and traditions...

[@michaelyoung5824]

thanks rick,your shows have done so much to realalize what a treasure we live in.it takes a treasure for all of us to realalize that.that person is you,many thanks

[@rclarkrep100]

Love PGH, lot of great memories of 70s Steelers and Pirates. Great sports town, great people. I live in Florida IRB Beach and would never move back. PGH is a great place to visit.

[@dj1469]

I love Pittsburgh - I've lived in Atlanta going on 26 years - but one day I plan to move back to Pittsburgh! Love Atlanta but nothing like Pittsburgh to me!

[@markdagostino9666]

I’ve been all over this country..,but there’s NO PLACE LIKE PITTSBURGH!

[@benschmitt5713]

This makes me proud! Awesome, Rick!

[@stephaniepersin4145]

I love Pittsburgh and SW PA and glad that I live around the area.

[@msluckycharm7147]

I want to move to Pittsburgh cuz I love the Pittsburgh Steelers here we go

[@conniecrawford5231]

These people who now live in Phoenix forget to mention summers in AZ. I like Scottsdale and Sedona in the winter but summer!! Yeah, it's a "dry heat" says the skeleton leaning against the cactus ! No place is perfect-snow, rain, humidity, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornados, etc. -it's mainly the people who makes a City a great place to live!

[@effend446]

I was born and raised in Western PA. Lived there for my first 32 years. Even spent 2 years in the Pittsburgh area. I've lived in Phoenix now for the last 11 years. I enjoy the warm winters, LOL! BUT....IF I was to ever move back to PA, it would most likely be Pittsburgh.

[@tyejames4080]

Pittsburgh is cool, I live here, it's my hometown and there's much to do, and it looks especially amazing in the winter

[@user-mp9xz8yg4j]

I was raised in Pittsburgh, so obviously I have an emotional connection to it. I would not want to live anywhere else.

[@veeseee128]

I like Pittsburgh, its a very pretty city. The people are nice and friendly for the most part. I don't detect a lot of racism like in the south. Pittsburgh is so pretty its surrounded by mountains and cliffs it gives the city such a beautiful look. Also its a much safer city to live in compared to NY or Philly and the cost of living is affordable.

[@ianp751]

what up my neighbor! I absolutely adore it, i really do. My GF lives there, and i hope to be there sometime soon with her permanently. That Skyline is phenomenal..specially when coming through the Pitt tunnel and your not expecting it!

[@meatloafgamer302]

ianp751 yep, LETS GO BUCS!

[@jeans7393]

+S Dog see i didnt like Philly on my visit there..Pittsburgh seems much friendlier to me but ive lived in the city of Pittsburgh all my life within minutes of downtown so maybe its what you get used too..

[@PhxDesertGal]

what up my neighbor! It is nice to visit but not to live in. Property taxes very high. Auto insurance the same. Feb is the coldest month with unbearable temps. Traffic is horrendous and hasn't changed in 30 years. They really need some freeways. I don't know if public transportation has changed either. Not familiar if they have Light Rail yet. Yes, it is a pretty city as I went back in 2015 to do photography. There is some very interesting old architecture. But is is always great to come home to Phoenix, AZ sindistackfotography.smugmug.co

[@ralphjohnson3202]

AZSinbad i will take pittsburgh any. day over phoenix

[@sevenkendrick5843]

Never actually spent time there but the people were always friendly when I would come thru

[@satinwhip]

Left Pittsburgh in 1980. Don't miss it.

[@YaJagoff]

Agree with you. So many have contemplated moving away as a plan but, most have chanted that plan.

[@robertjones2562]

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh any time I run into someone from Pgh they talk and talk about Pgh it's Porky Chedwick the Steelers many ethnic groups it's downtown Shadyside great hospitals and lots of loving people

[@oksanagegick5126]

I really love Pittsburgh, I've been living here since I was born

[@NurseSue425]

I miss it. Living in Florida is ok. Pittsburgh my ❤️

[@phonkbata245]

i will never leave either love it here

[@Mr.Death101]

I would love to see an update on the two young girls living in squirrel Hill with their mother and father because I remember when this came out and I mean I've been watching Rick sebak and WQED since the Pittsburgh roadshow I mean 1980s. I was born in 1982 and I would just love to see an update on some of these shows.

[@WQED]

Thank you for the feedback, Mack!

[@duhitsflori257]

I've noticed a lot of people were talking about moving to Pittsburgh! And luckily I live there so I thought id talk about fun places to visit in Pittsburgh! 1.Station Square 2.Carienge Science Center (I didn't spell that right but still) 3.Carienge Museums 4.Ross Park Mall 5.Random shops downtown 6.Just randomly driving around is still pretty cool 7.PNC Park 8.PPG Arena 9.Heinz Field 10.Go on the three bridges (for Rachel Carson,Andy Warhol, and Clemente I think that's how you spell his name idk) Those are places you should go to (or do) when you visit/move to Pittsburgh!

[@shavonnestacia2865]

A rented 3 Bedroom house in Pgh costs less than a studio here in NY, shoot, it costs less than a room here in NY

[@awakenedjudah3678]

Facts... .

[@TravelWithTheHs]

15:22 I like how the contest went as far as Japan but yet the winner is from Pitt!!!

[@pghpa611]

Affordability Scenic Romantic Energetic It's The Burgh"

[@PhxDesertGal]

+pghpa611 but it is so damn cold your bones never recover. That is why I love Phoenix.

[@dr.clockarchive7629]

I love this so much. 412 proud

[@inayathkhan100]

Good Information, thank you

[@MikeMiller-br6vs]

PITTSBURGH PA.SO BEAUTIFUL

[@AlexanderGarcia-gn4yi]

I ALWAYS WANTED TO MOVE TO THE BURGH I JUST HAVE NO MONEY

[@dianehenkel9088]

I love Pittsburgh. I have lived here my whole life and will never live anywhere else. I have vacationed in 31 states and Canada but Pittsburgh is home.

[@vhp454]

I left the Pittsburgh area (Allegheny County) 6 years ago, the taxes are extremely high , jobs are minimum wages not many jobs pay well, bars are on every block, crime is bad , all of my family left for better paying jobs down south. Roads are bad, traffic is bad. Mon valley is deplorable and most are ghost towns.

[@robertdesantis6205]

I left in 1983. My wife had 2 bikes stolen, got run off the road while biking as well. Every year you have to replace your muffler and the winters are horrendous. Glad I live in Florida with the best Governor in the country.

[@ChristianF15cher]

Reasons I love Pittsburgh: low crime, cheap housing, and a vastly improving infrastructure for bicyclists. This town was a toilet when I moved here 10 years ago and it has changed DRAMATICALLY since then.

[@popscola2574]

Ten years ago a toilet? I've been here since 86 and its been a gem up until 20 years ago lol. I guess its all about perception and for me nostalgia. We lost a lot of great places.

[@ChristianF15cher]

@@popscola2574 Pittsburgh‘s population actually peaked in the 1950s. My original comment was made eight years ago and while I’m certainly not going to stand by everything that I had said about Pittsburgh it’s still better town than a lot of other cities that I visited.

[@matteo4646]

I live in Pittsburgh I've been there since I was little

[@pghpa611]

I Can't Say it enough.............. Why Live In Pittsburgh...... Amazing Cost of Living A True University City High Tech Incubation A Natural Gas Mecca (thanks to The Marcellus and Utica Shell) Medical Research Banking Center A Walkable City Architectural Mix Incredible Skyline Romantic Setting, Beautiful Ladies, Corporate Philanthropy, mixed with Individual Philanthropists. Historical City with Historical Homes and Buildings. SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS, Great Arts City .Amazing Venues of All Kinds,Friendly Town, Too Many Amenities to List

[@trumphatesyou]

Will Rick ever do another docuseries? I know he was sick there for awhile but he is about as Pittsburgh as Mr. Rogers, Sally Wiggen or Bob Pompeiani.

[@minivanlinda1762]

I'm moving there at the end of this year!!!

[@mikef2813]

I hope it’s going well. I was born and raised there.

[@joeshook7525]

There is areas in Pittsburgh you can buy a house for the price of a VCR and thats cool.

[@randylahey4519]

Mold, radon, bank and tax leans, and flooded basments are included at no extra cost.

[@joeshook7525]

Fred Meyer must be from Cleveland, go steelers.

[@valanthony443]

+Joe Shook Yeah, they're even going to through in the bullet-proof vests for free because you're going to need it.

[@PhxDesertGal]

+Joe Shook Probably in the Hood with all the gangs. LOL

[@mikemadden2729]

Easy to get heroin, though!

[@70goldtop]

My God please don't be telling people how cheap the rent is or Pittsburgh will be DOOMED!!!

[@SwankBanker]

The rent really isn't that cheap, at least not in the decent neighborhoods.

[@emr6153]

Rent isn't "cheap" anywhere! However, rent is VERY INEXPENSIVE in Pittsburgh compared to other similar- sized cities in America!

[@PhxDesertGal]

I lived here most of my life only bcuz i HAD to. Born there and stayed only till parents died. Now living in the most beautiful city in the USA. Phoenix AZ. No more of snow shoveling as I now shovel the sun. No more dull dreary days without seeing sunshine which causes depression. Very happy now and have no desire to ever return to Pit.

[@razenhell6514]

City neighborhoods are falling apart rapidly.

[@NinezeroPlayer]

Ok Ok ,i get it. Pittsburgh is great!

[@JermaineSam]

I've been obsessed with videos about Pittsburgh. Looks like a cool place to live. I hear the public transpo isn't as great as other cities like Chicago or Boston, one of the main things keepin me from moving there.

[@RyFol717]

Public transportation is pretty good in my opinion. Busses and the T will get you pretty much anywhere in the city

[@derail14]

lived here all my life nice place but the roads suck full of potholes.--hard on your car.

[@shavonnestacia2865]

So true. I lived in Brookline and was wondering why such a small residential section of a city had so many auto body shops....Me & my car found out....

[@Mashtime23]

God wanted us to have a sneak peek of Heaven... So he created Pittsburgh!!!

[@chellybabyme]

Really needs nightclubs for dj's and dancing. Feels like the footloose town. Nobody dances. Just clutch a beer and stand around? There should be more.

[@lorenzoallen4321]

I gonna move to Pittsburgh

[@emm28bee]

Also, some of the best golf courses in the country, along with one of the best symphonies. But, as you said, too many amenities to mention...

[@zaywavey3766]

I love Pittsburgh I love my city that's wer I'm from Pittsburgh PA the north side Manchester I love my city mane

[@jamesdavies6120]

I get the feeling the fall is special.

[@ubiquitous1293]

James Davies It truly is gorgeous!

[@linkiedabrat]

I just found this video, I am thinking of moving to the city in a few months, and I don't really understand the kind of "bad areas" everyone is talking about, is it bad like stlouis or New York crime rates or is it more like a bit of crime that is more noticeable? lol sorry if its coming off Rude, I just don't understand, I'm from Seattle so idk lol.

[@mardisnider6380]

this is the one I meant to send

[@emm28bee]

"I like Pixburgh", lol...I'm from there, so don't get mad.

[@ajp9202]

pittsburgh is a great city. not as dangerous as ppl say. don't sell or use drugs or live in the "hood" and it's not dangerous! traffic is terrible so learn back roads lol

[@bscurry80]

Pittsburgh has beautiful skylines but no jobs so I went to Houston. ..

[@NurseSue425]

Do you like Houston ?

[@ThursdayisGood]

I'm stuck here that's why

[@pittsburghairbrush5378]

...Because it's Pittsburgh!

[@stillerfan69]

sure did.

[@bscurry80]

Born there... bea

[@magnoliafinestmusicicemusi588]

i moving to Pittsburgh where are the best place to live

[@newkeds]

The weather is very depressing half the year. People are not open but clannish. Conversations beyond the weather casts suspicion. Diversity is not heralded. It's racially polarized black vs. white. "Hard guys", basically middle-aged bullies, will stare down strangers. Critical standards are embraced. There is an air of cynicism. People are frugal. It's conservative. It's affordable and beautiful in the summer but, not paradise.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

I've lived here all my life, luckily my parents settled here following WW2. Winters can be tough but I like the seasons. We have our share of jagoffs but mostly people are very friendly. Also if you travel from Pittsburgh it's likely you'll find a Steelers bar almost anywhere you go. If we know you are a visitor we will go out of our way to convince you that this is a special place.

[@lokiblue5125]

I moved away when I was 19 and this is 100% true. Clannish is a great description. I now live near Palm Springs, ca and love it.

[@jamescoda7297]

@@nunyabidnis5407 I would disagree. People are friendly in the Mon Valley towns and other towns outside of the city. In my recent observations, I've found the city is not friendly like it was during my childhood in the early 2000's. It's becoming rather pretentious

[@nunyabidnis5407]

@@jamescoda7297 I grew up south of Pittsburgh in the 60's. Like you said things have changed some. Seems like politeness and common courtesy are slipping away, not just here, but everywhere.

[@jamescoda7297]

@@nunyabidnis5407 They definitely have changed, and I'm not one to eschew change. However, I often read about the friendly/blue collar trope in relation to Pittsburgh, and I do not observe that nowadays. I do see how the friendly Pittsburgher/blue collar trope is now being used as a marketing strategy (like the commodification of Pittsburghese). The people who were part of that trope (the former steel workers/coal miners/working class) have largely abandoned the area due to the massive steel layoffs of the 1980's. Pittsburgh may have been "friendly" (or whatever that means) back during my childhood, but it isn't now. Also, the influx of wealthy people has made the city rather unwelcoming monetarily as working class Pittsburghers are being priced out of their neighborhoods.

[@brooke5306]

I want to live in Pittsburgh but I can't

[@all4u100]

cheap rent!!!!!???? ....WHERE!!!!???

[@beerybill]

My wife and I grew up in Pittsburgh. That's why we live in another county where taxes are low. Ever increasing taxes is the reason my parents moved from Pittsburgh to another county long ago. That's called voting with your feet. Add to that a crappy public transportation system.Just my opinion.

[@412nat]

If not here, then where?

[@johndoe1719]

If I'm single-retired lookin' to relocate to Pitt on a lower micdle-class budget, where might I look for affordable and safe housing?

[@RhaegarTargaryen1st]

+John Doe Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Swissvale are my picks. for more check out greatamericancountry.com/places/local-life/5-great-neighborhoods-in-pittsburgh

[@johndoe1719]

Rhaegar Targaryen ThanX ^_^

[@scottuber1]

+John Doe Stay away. Move to a real city like Atlanta. Pittsburgh is a dump.

[@jeans7393]

+John Doe you would want to move to mt washington but the part near the inclines the problem w pittsburgh & i lived here all my life is that that the areas near the city are all becoming cesspits of drugs & gang very few areas close to the actual city are safe places too lives but thats one area id recommend other than that drive 45 min out of the city in any direction & youll find alot of nice places to live w/o the urban crime wave.

[@johndoe1719]

Thanks for the great advice! :)

[@HeadHunterSix]

The guy in the red shirt has got to be Rick Sebak's brother.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

We have the absolute best fish sandwiches in the Burgh. We vacation in OC Maryland and it is embarrasing what they call a fish sandwich there.

[@sevenhornets]

No place like home.

[@stillerfan69]

I left decades ago. wonder if...

[@marshalljimduncan]

Was that a red apple?

[@fgjfdgjf]

What about Philly?

[@UserName0043]

+Joseph Bellantuono No one gives a fuck about it.

[@paulag888]

It's a city. Enough said.