11 Things No One Tells You About Living In Pittsburgh
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Beth Price-Williams
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Living in Pittsburgh’s a pretty good deal, don’t you think? We’re surrounded by friendly people. There’s always plenty to do no matter what your interests. And, the food…Well, Pittsburgh’s got itself ranked as one of the cities to go for foodies. Life is pretty good here. But, there are a few things no one tells you about living in the Burgh. (Good news is they’re pretty much all positive things.)
Let’s just make that clear from the start. Pittsburghers are awesome. Kind. Friendly. Loyal. Always ready with a helping hand. Anyone who visits or who moves to the Burgh quickly finds out just what makes the city so special: Pittsburghers.
That language is, of course, Pittsburghese. We use words and phrases that others might not be used to or even understand, at least at first. Yinz. Jagoff. Dahthan. Redd up. You get the idea.
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Everyone knows it as Pittsburgh. But, we yinzers, call it by plenty of nicknames like the Burgh, Sixburgh, and the Steel City. What is your favorite nickname for Pittsburgh?
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We love Pittsburgh. Sometimes, though, we’ll get upset and insult the city. But, that’s okay because, well, it’s our city. If a stranger starts bad mouthing the Burgh, watch out. We don’t take too kindly to that.
Pittsburgh experiences its fair share of heat, humidity, and downright sweltering days. But, to call it summer might be considered inaccurate. Really, those warmer months would be more aptly described as construction season.
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You can never really get bored in Pittsburgh. There’s so much to do – indoors and outdoors – and the weather will keep you on your toes. Yinzers can attest to that, going to bed with warmer winter temperatures only to wake up to inches of snow on the ground. Expect the unexpected and you’ll be just fine.
If you’re not a Steelers fan, that is. Everyone’s at the stadium or gathered around televisions at home or at local restaurants and bars. That means the roads are generally traffic-free. And, the stores? You’ll zip through your grocery or whatever other shopping you do.
You can go window shopping for a car on Sunday, of course, but you won’t find an open dealership anywhere. It’s illegal to buy a vehicle on Sundays in PA and has been since the late 1960s.
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Especially during special events. Be prepared to pay some pretty hefty prices. Or, arrive in town early so you can find a lot that offers decent pricing and plenty of open spots.
Unless you’re driving in the middle of the night, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have to deal with some traffic. Morning and evening rush hour can be a nightmare as can traffic on the days of big sporting events in town. That doesn’t even take into consideration the habit that many Pittsburghers have of slowing to nearly a complete stop when they approach the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
Pittsburgh is just an awesome place to live. It offers plenty to do, a spectacular array of restaurants and activities, and the people are some of the best. What more could you ask for?
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