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storyPittsburgh Cleaned Up City Hall—Then Power Learned the New RulesIn 1911 Pittsburgh replaced its sprawling ward-based councils with nine at-large seats; decades later, representation problems forced the city to reform the reform.Historycity council1911 reform
storyPayday At City HallCity Hall corruption is often imagined as a single payoff. The larger danger is a payment system in which every office knows its price and every participant understands what silence is worth.Historycity hallbribery
storyThe Day Pittsburgh Swallowed an Entire CityAllegheny City voted against consolidation, but Pennsylvania counted Pittsburgh and Allegheny together; Pittsburgh’s larger majority prevailed and the fight ended at the U.S. Supreme Court.HistoryAllegheny CityNorth Side
restaurantDeLuca's DinerHistoric Strip District diner serving massive breakfasts and classic diner fare since 1950.AmericanDinerBreakfast
restaurantFat Head's SaloonCraft beer paradise with artisanal pizzas and creative pub fare. One of Pittsburgh's best beer selections.AmericanPizzaPub Food
restaurantPeppi'sPittsburgh's favorite sub shop serving massive, delicious sandwiches since 1965.SandwichesSubsAmerican
attractionFrick ParkPittsburgh's largest city park with 644 acres of woodlands, meadows, streams, and extensive trail system.Extensive trailsWildflower meadowsClayton Trail
attractionSchenley ParkLarge urban park with hiking trails, golf course, tennis courts, and Flagstaff Hill with panoramic city views.Hiking trailsFlagstaff Hill viewsGolf course
attractionBicycle HeavenWorld's largest bicycle museum and shop, featuring thousands of vintage and unique bicycles.4,000+ bicyclesVintage collectionCelebrity bikes
attractionCarnegie Science CenterInteractive science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and the world's largest permanent robotics exhibition.Interactive exhibitsPlanetariumRobotics exhibition
attractionThe Andy Warhol MuseumThe largest single-artist museum in North America, dedicated to Pittsburgh's most famous pop artist.Pop art collectionInteractive exhibitsFilm screenings
pageBernard Dog RunCommunity-managed off-leash dog run in Lawrenceville along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the 40th Street Bridge. Separate large and small dog areas.dog parkmedium
hotelWyndham Grand Pittsburgh DowntownLarge downtown hotel at Gateway Center near Point State Park, the Cultural District, and stadiums. Confirm current rates and packages with the hotel.luxury$$$
neighborhoodPenn HillsLarge suburban municipality with diverse neighborhoods, good schools, and affordable housing. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and community spirit.Affordable housingFamily-friendly communityGood schools
jobTeacher — Pittsburgh Public SchoolsShape young minds in Pennsylvania's largest school district. Multiple grade levels and subject areas available. Make a difference in students' lives.full-timeEducationEducation
restaurantTotopo Mexican Kitchen & BarLarge Mt. Lebanon Mexican kitchen and bar on Washington Road — plates, cocktails, and a lively evening scene.MexicanLatinMexican