Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is known as both the "City of Bridges" and "Steel City." Founded in 1758 by General John Forbes, it was named for Sir William Pitt, British statesman who eventually became England's Prime Minister. Its unusual spelling, "-burgh" instead of '-burg," was made law in 1794, though it reverted back for a short time but restored in 1911 after a large majority of citizens campaigned to have it so.
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The Carnegie Museum of Art is an American museum noted for its children's programs. You can find out about the art classes offered through the museum on this website; there are classes for youth and adults. The site also has information on the museum's exhibitions.
http://www.cmoa.org/
The city's official site presents profiles and contact data for its major, council, and municipal departments, as well notices of town meetings, agendas, minutes, and other public documents. Online services include the ability to pay taxes, fines and parking tickets, and to apply or register for various licenses and permits, among other things.
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/
HOLT is a non-profit organization working to acquire properties for protection and preservation of land considered of value to its stakeholders, particularly that surrounding the Pittsburgh International Airport, accomplishing this primarily through direct acquisition or conservation easement.
http://hollowoak.org/
Offers an outline of this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hotel, including photographs, and descriptions of its rooms, common areas, guest services and policies. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/PittsburghWilliamPenn.aspx
Pittsburgh Buick Dealerships are a click away. Build a vehicle online, browse our gallery or take a test drive at Pittsburgh Buick Dealers.
http://www.pabuickdeals.com
At Western Pennsylvania Pontiac Dealers, you'll find more combinations of options and accessories than there are drivers in America. Visit Pittsburgh Pontiac Dealers.
http://www.papontiacdeals.com
The online edition of the daily print newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The site includes local and national news, sports coverage, lifestyle section, arts and entertainment highlights, business headlines, yellow pages and classifieds.
http://www.postgazette.com
City guide provides event listings, restaurant recommendations and more. Includes local blogs and comprehensive summaries on Pittsburgh sports teams, including the Pirates and Penguins.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com
SBI in Pittsburgh is an institution that provides career training and other training to students interested in working in the health field. The Institute has programs to help people train to become radiographers, massage therapists and more.
http://www.sanfordbrown.edu/
NBC television affiliate that serves the residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Site offers local and national news and headlines, real-time weather reports and forecasts, sports coverage, entertainment headlines, classified posts and high-school features.
http://www.wpxi.com
