Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges, is strategically located in the confluence of the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers that form the head-waters of the Ohio. Unsurprisingly, it became highly contested real estate and switched back and forth between the French and English colonialists. Later, it manufactured up to half of the nation’s steel, which baptized the Burgh with its second nickname: Steel City. However, the once industrially polluted landscape of Pittsburgh is now the number one most livable city in America, according to Savageau's Places Rated Almanac. When you arrive, you’ll understand why.
Pittsburgh is the greatest place, ever. Sports fans will find themselves in the City of Champions with the Six-time Super Bowl champion Steelers and the Stanley cup champion Penguins. Baseball fans can watch the Pirates in one of the best stadiums in Major League Baseball and participate in a vibrant online community of irate fans. People who eat food can sample one of the most delicious sandwiches in the world at Primanti Bros. Have you ever had a sandwich with french fries and cole slaw in the sandwich? If you’ve never been to Pittsburgh, you probably haven’t. Speaking of french fries, maybe you’ve heard of Heinz ketchup? Heinz and all his 57 varieties originated in Pittsburgh. Somehow one has to wash this food down. This was usually done with Whiskey, but Pittsburghers became incensed about the taxes. Nowadays, fine beers can be enjoyed, exempli gratia from the famous Iron City Brewing company, innovator of the snap-top beer can, and the aluminum bottle. Penn Brewery and the Church Brew Works are two delicious microbrewery/restaurants. Finally, there is the brand new Hofbräuhaus, where one can experience true, authentic, German culture while drinking beer by the liter. Artsy types can visit many museums, as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, Falling Water. Did you know that Andy Warhol was from Pittsburgh? No, you did not, because you’ve probably never been here.
He’s got a whole museum all to himself in Pittsburgh.
In summary, greatest place, ever. If you’re still unconvinced, we highly recommend that you come visit us in Pittsburgh and see for yourself! If you happen to be a prospective graduate student and interested in our research, just stop by for an informal visit and lunch will be on us.