A Very Short History of Pittsburgh
WEBAug 25, 2008 · Geography comes first. Close upon the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, one gets a sense of westward flowing waters, but a map of Western Pennsylvania shows the Allegheny flowing south and the Monongahela north, almost at right angles to the Ohio. A fourth river, the Potomac, comes into play by bringing the coast … A Very Short History of Pittsburgh Read More »
Age of Population - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBPittsburgh’s population of residents age 65 is the largest among all benchmark regions, and is growing. From 2017 to 2018, the older population increased 0.5 percentage points from 19.5 to 20 percent. The region’s population of children under the age of 18, on the other hand, is the smallest among benchmark regions.
Murder Rate per 100K Population - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBThe Pittsburgh region and the City of Pittsburgh both have comparatively low murder rates. The Pittsburgh MSA’s murder rate per 100,000 population in 2018 was 5.5, an increase of 1.9 percent from 2017’s murder rate. The City of Pittsburgh’s murder rate per 100,000 population in 2018 was 18.8, a decrease of 4.4 percent from 2017’s murder ...
Front Page - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBby Vicky A Clark. In the business of collecting art, father and daughter, Henry Clay (1849-1919) and Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984), were a formidable duo. Helen was devoted to him, never changing Clayton, their Pittsburgh home, after her father decamped to New York. She chose to remain in his shadow, but he did include her early in his pursuit ….
Housing Vacancy Rates - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBA housing unit is classified as occupied if it is the usual place of residence of the person or group of people living in it at the time of enumeration. This includes owner-occupied units as well as renter-occupied units. As of 2018, the vacancy rate in the Pittsburgh region was 10.3 percent–the third highest of the benchmark regions.
Pittsburgh Cultural Events Calendar
WEBFebruary 20, 2020. In every issue, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Quarterly presents a calendar of arts and events happening in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Copies of this 16-page guide are also made available in theaters, venues, restaurants and hotels across downtown. Complete with a …
Pittsburgh Today Archives - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBPittsburgh’s 2023 Economic Forecast. by Kurt Rankin and Stuart Hoffman. With the U.S. facing a strong possibility of recession in 2023, the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area is at risk of losing more than its fair share of economic activity in such a downturn. Pittsburgh’s labor market has not yet recovered to its pre-pandemic levels ...
John Fetterman, Public Servant - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBMar 23, 2018 · I was born in Reading, Pa., on Aug. 15, 1969. My parents, Karl and Susan Fetterman, were both only 19 years old at the time, so I was an “unplanned event.” But my mom and dad did get married and, as I matured and came to understand the circumstances surrounding my birth, the knowledge helped … John Fetterman, Public Servant Read More »
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Mill 19: A Magnificent Blend of Past and Future in Hazelwood
WEBFebruary 10, 2020. At an early September opening for Mill 19, the new robotics research incubator and office space in Hazelwood’s former LTV Steel site, a robotic arm participated with scientists and dignitaries to help cut the ribbon in the voluminous lab space with a high-tech flourish. Tenants include Carnegie Mellon’s Manufacturing ...