57 Reasons to Live in Pittsburgh
I rounded up a group of some of my favorite Pittsburgh tweeps to bring you a lot of great reasons to live in Pittsburgh. 57 reasons, to be exact. (The most Pittsburgh number out there. We love our Heinz!)
A special thanks to Mike Woycheck for helping me brainstorm this project. Feel free to add to the conversation and tweet your reason why you live in Pittsburgh at #57ReasonsPGH.
And if you are thinking about moving here, just listen to what these folks have to say…
Enjoy!
1. Alicia Smith
@wx_ulikeit
The limitless opportunities to meet people and explore the city through various professional, social, & community networks.
2. Amie Powell
@AmiePowell
The best part of Pittsburgh is the parks. Nothing beats taking a hike with the husband, kids and dog on a warm afternoon or evening!
3. Andrea Laurion
@AndreaDisaster
A city with smart, friendly people, a great arts scene and affordable rent? Good thing I already live here.
4. Anna Pawsey
@Apeeper
I love living in a place where it has that big city feel with a lot of small town love.
5. Ashley Ryon
@Yinzerparty
There is a good drink special, fun party, or an awesome show going on every night of the week.
6. Bill Peduto
@BillPeduto
Access to anyone or anything is possible in a city that is big enough to make a difference and small enough to know its soul.
7. Byron Nash
@BnastyNash
I love living in Pittsburgh because it gives me the opportunity to hone my craft and become a professional musician.
8. Carrie Nardini
@CarrieNardini
If you have an idea and and the passion and courage to pursue it, you can make it happen in Pittsburgh.
9. Cassie Wallace
@CassieWallace
My reason to live in Pittsburgh? Fries on EVERYTHING. Salads, sandwiches…ice cream…
10. Christina Morgan
@ChristinaMorgan
Walks along Grandview Ave with a twilight panoramic.
11. Dan Luttner
@andersonlutt
Live in Pittsburgh because it’s a world class city, yet small enough to make it feel like home.
12. Dana Bannon
@DanaBannon
I get to be my own boss and own a small business—celebrating one year and counting!
13. Emily Bayer
@EBsays
My parents and grandparents generations are known for steel and soot, but I’m surrounded by green innovation and revitalization.
14. Emily Levenson
@EmilyLevenson
The energy, the people, and unlimited potential that is Pittsburgh. That’s why we love you and keep coming back for more.
15. Gab Bonesso
@GabBonesso
I’ve always wanted to be a character in a Michael Chabon novel.
16. Geoff Barnes
@texburgher
Because you’re more likely to be unexpectedly given a free umbrella in the rain than you are to be mugged.
17. Gina Mignogna
@eventsgeek
Pittsburgh is a lively city with amazing special events, concerts, and festivals!
18. James Foreman
@JamesForeman
We’ve got a TON of bridges! And if you want to touch one, well, we won’t judge.
19. Jay Fanelli
@fanelli
It’s the city that gave us the Big Mac *and* a cure for polio. Beat that, other cities.
20. Jennie Roth
@jenana37
The Pittsburgh Twitter community is strong and resourceful. I get most answers to life’s questions from them 🙂
21. Jennifer Daurora
@DaurorJ
No better place than Pittsburgh to eat a pierogi, create impact as a young leader, own a home, work, love, play or dream.
22. Jesse Landis-Eigsti
@JesseReviews
We have a Banjo Night for all your twanglin’ needs.
23. Jesse Smith
@jessesrsmith
It’s been over a year since I moved to Pittsburgh. Still get lost, but every time I do, I find great new places tucked into neighborhoods.
24. Jessicarobyn Keyser
@kissandvinegar
“A place where there isn’t any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. Over the rainbow!” Or just over a bridge.
25. John Carman
@carmanavenue
You can network with artists, designers, tech geeks, entrepreneurs, investors, politicians and anarchists…at the same event.
26. Julie Fine
@JulieFineWPXI
Pittsburgh’s awesome ballpark!
27. Julie Gongware
@JulieGong
The weather! Kidding… the people. Live in Pittsburgh because even strangers feel like neighbors you’ve known your whole life.
28. Justin Hopper
@oldweirdalbion
In Pittsburgh, an original idea is still worth more than 100 media memes.
29. Kellee Maize
@kelleeMaize
There are 4 rivers that create a portal here, not 3, 4! One is underground!
30. Kelly O’Brian
@psukelly
The many hills for urban walks to balance out visits with family & friends to delicious BYOB places & cheap beer everywhere else.
31. Kelly Tobias
@hifromkelly
A supportive and innovative creative community.
32. Kelsey Halling
@hallingpreis
Because Pittsburgh takes care of it’s own, but also quickly adopts those of us that are transplants.
33. Laura Miller
@secretagentL
The people in Pittsburgh are the best reason to live here. Family, all of us. No matter what.
34. Lauren Bracey Scheidt
@burghilicious
The booming neighborhood of Lower Lawrenceville where you can find a ton of great food and shopping in just 5 blocks!
35. Lindsay Patross
@iheartpgh
The community – online and offline. Pittsburghers are all about helping other Pittsburghers.
36. Maggie Graham
@Magsg
If you’ve just moved here, you feel at home. And if you’ve been here forever, the City always shows you something new.
37. Mandy Fierens
@TheCurvyModel
Thrifting in and around the city is AMAZING…
38. Mike Sorg
@sorgatron
Rick Sebak. Rick *&%$# Sebak.
39. Mike Woycheck
Mike Woycheck
@woycheck
Pittsburgh is the place where I want to raise my child.
40. Mundania Horvath
@steeltownanthem
I love how the creative community here in Pgh always tries to help each other out. It’s amazing & I’m thankful to have that.
41. Nikolaus Stoltzfus
@nikstoltzfus
Pittsburgh doesn’t fawn over the next new thing. It supports hard workers and the work they do.
42. Nina Mare Barbuto
@nbarbuto
You can run into old friends or new friends at any given bar.
43. Norman Huelsman
@MrDirby
Pittsburgh is full of great people doing amazing things every day, who are approachable and really friendly.
44. Pete Chiappa
@PeteCPitt
Where else can you find so many great people all connected by what seems like one degree of separation?
45. Rachel Vallozzi
@buttercupblues
I love to live in Pittsburgh because of the friendly supportive positive people I am constantly meeting!
46. Regina Anderson
@ReginaDM
Pittsburgh has plenty of space for young leaders, so start and make your career here!
47. Robert Isenberg
@RobertIsenberg
Disc golf in Schenley Park. Glorious, glorious disc golf.
48. Sarah Sudar
@TheStyleClutch
The love from the community. No matter if you were born here or not, it will become a part of you and support all of your endeavors.
49. Sarah York Rubin
@thehillman
Walking through the greenhouse on the Frick Estate and seeing Grow Pittsburgh’s great garden!
50. Sonja Sweterlitsch
@SMSweterlitsch
The bridges, the rivers, the hills, the art, and especially the people all make Pittsburgh the best city on earth.
51. Sophia Michelle Sharp Fanelli
@sophiasharp
Because every time I come through the Fort Pitt tunnel, I’m truly stunned by its beauty and grit.
52. Terra McBride
@spicymeatball
You can be the first to do so many things here. And when you do, Pittsburghers will support you with undying devotion.
53. Tori Mstick
@tmistick
One day can take you from a little coffee shop, to a high end restaurant and then back to a dive bar.
54. Val Head
@vlh
My favourite thing about Pittsburgh is the amazing creative community!
55. Virginia Montanez
@janepitt
Because you’ll never hear yourself say, “I haven’t seen any fireworks in a long time.”
56. Vivien Lee Croft
@UltimaSandraDee
Pittsburgh is a city that treats you like a friend.
57. Vivien Luk
@VivienLuk
Pittsburgh is a close-knit community of caring people with a vibe so contagious you want to be here and contribute your part.