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Showcasing a 'New America'
The Pittsburgh region has survived wrenching economic change and emerged with a balanced, innovation-driven economy renowned for health care and life sciences, technology and robotics, higher education and research, financial services, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy.
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A City Full of Diversity
As a city full of diversity, you will love exploring the culture, food, and atmosphere of Pittsburgh’s 89 unique and ethnically distinctive neighborhoods. Pittsburgh’s downtown is full of the city hustle and bustle, and Squirrel Hill has the quaint charm of a main street-like community. Meanwhile, Oakland, with its many universities, supplies a uniquely intellectual atmosphere. Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and the unique people in them are just waiting for you to come and visit!.
Media Resources
Are you a member of the media covering the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh? Find all the resources you need right here to make your story and make deadline.
Find the official media contacts to get the inside scoop. We've listed the people who are in the know along with their contact information to take the legwork out of your research. You'll also find a list of outside organizations with information on hot topics at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.
Find story ideas to spark your creativity or overcome writer's block. We're also keeping tabs on Pittsburgh news stories and G-20 news stories, so you can check out what the competition is doing and see what people are saying about Pittsburgh and the G-20 Summit.
Wireless Access is Free!
Right now, Downtown is the best place for free wireless access! It is available for public Internet access anywhere outdoors within the Downtown vicinity. Valid for any WiFi-enabled computer, portable or hand-held device for up to two hours a day.
Surf as much as you want for free for your first two hours per day. If you need more time after that, a prompt will pop up, telling you that your free two hours are about to expire and asking you if you'd like to purchase more time. If you choose to purchase more time, you will be prompted to provide credit card information via a secure connection.
Connecting is easy.
- Locate the wireless icon on your desktop toolbar and right click.
- Click on "Viewable Wireless Networks."
- Select "WiFi Pittsburgh" and click "Connect."
- Once connected, click on your Internet browser (you will receive the WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh page).
- If not already registered, click on the "Register Now" box and follow the instructions.
- Once registered, you can surf the Internet anywhere outdoors Downtown for two hours free.
- Next time you use the network, just type in your password and go!
Click here for other Pittsburgh area WiFi locations.
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Before you file your story, get the finishing touches right here. From still photography to high-definition B-roll, we have the tools you need to make an impact on your audience.
While in Pittsburgh
Find fun things to do that will give you the full Pittsburgh experience - museums, cultural events, restaurants and more!
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Life in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to a cultural phenomenon celebrating our unique history and the people who make this city special. Surprisingly affordable and very livable, it’s no wonder so many people are choosing to make Pittsburgh home.
