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storyThe Contract Was Decided Before The BidA sealed bid can create the appearance of competition even when the winner is already known — Pittsburgh’s contracting record shows how process theater protects preferred firms.Historypublic contractsMagee-Flinn
dealWeekend Brunch Special — Industry Public HouseSample listing: East Liberty brunch specials rotate seasonally. Confirm Industry’s current brunch menu.foodRestaurant
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
storyWhen The Lottery Put On A SuitPennsylvania did not end the numbers game by persuasion — it built a legal competitor with statewide sales, official drawings, and the power to define gambling as public revenue.HistoryPennsylvania Lotterynumbers game
restaurantIndustry Public HouseEast Liberty gastropub with a big beer list, brunch, and neighborhood energy.AmericanGastropubBrunch
neighborhoodButlerHistoric county seat with charming downtown, affordable living, and strong community spirit. Known for its historic architecture and local businesses.Historic downtownCounty seatAffordable housing
neighborhoodMt. LebanonPremier suburban community with excellent schools, vibrant business district, and strong sense of community. Known for its walkable downtown and quality of lifeTop-rated school districtWalkable downtown districtStrong community spirit
storyThe Day Donora’s Air Killed the TownIn October 1948, a temperature inversion trapped industrial pollution over Donora, killing 20 people immediately and sickening thousands in one of America’s defining air-pollution disasters.HistoryDonora1948 smog
storyThe Year Pittsburgh Became America’s Deadliest CityThe 1918 influenza pandemic killed nearly 4,600 Pittsburgh residents and exposed how war production, crowded transit, smoke and delayed closures amplified biological vulnerability.History1918 influenzapandemic
guidePittsburgh Transportation Guide: Getting Around the CityComplete guide to navigating Pittsburgh - public transit, driving, biking, and walking.ultimate