Category Archives: Why Pittsburgh is Great

South Fayette School District Continues Success

The Pittsburgh Business Times recently published their 2012 Western Pennsylvania School Guide and for the Lions of South Fayette, it affirmed what they already know. South Fayette rose in the rankings yet again and are at #5 for 2012 (#10 in the state), surpassing both Fox Chapel and Peters Township from last year. Newbury prides [...]

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Pittsburgh: A Great Place to Live… And Retire

This week, Pittsburgh was named by CNN Money as one the “25 Best Places to Retire.” A modern city that still enjoys the benefits of a strong tradition is just one of the reasons mentioned in this article. Also mentioned is the city’s belief in transforming old industrial centers in new hubs in which to [...]

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Newbury: Part of Pittsburgh’s Best

Pittsburgh Magazine recently published an introspective look at some of the best suburban communities surrounding our great city. South Fayette was included in the feature story for reasons obvious reasons including its highly ranked school district and close proximity to the airport. Newbury was also featured prominently in the guide for the new dynamic the [...]

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A Green Future in Pittsburgh

Mother Nature Network put together a nice piece outlining a number of different environmentally friendly features of our city. Take a look at the article and then take a look at how Newbury is doing it’s part in continuing this effort.

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Future Very Bright For Pittsburgh Homes

It is already well-known that Pittsburgh was a city that was not hit particularly hard by the recent economic downturn, but that hasn’t stopped CNN reporter Les Christie from naming Pittsburgh as one of his “Best Recovery Bets” for 2012. Overall, the housing market in Pittsburgh has only dropped 0.6% since it’s peak, and now [...]

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Pittsburgh, Again the Most Livable City

Pittsburgh was once again ranked as the “Most Livable” city in America, this time by the Economist. The rankings were based on the London-based group’s 2011 Global Livability Rankings, which is based on 30 factors including stability, health care, education, infrastructure and culture and environment. This award is yet another accolade for the ‘Burgh and [...]

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Three Rivers Arts Festival Continuing Around Pittsburgh

Founded in 1960, the Three Rivers Arts Festival has become a staple of Summer in the Pittsburgh area. With a mission to connect the community to arts and culture, as a division on the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the festival provides a variety of exhibits and shows for all ages. The free event boasts a line-up [...]

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A Look at the South Fayette School District

Households at Newbury will be joining a tradition of achievement as part of the South Fayette School District. The district serves South Fayette Township in Allegheny County, just 12 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, with three schools for grades K-12. The elementary school, middle school and high school all sit along Old Oakdale Road in McDonald, [...]

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Pittsburgh Currently Hosting World Environment Day 2010

You may have seen the green signs hanging around the city or you may have heard Pittsburgh is currently representing North America as part of World Environment Day, but what does this distinction entail? In the Fall of 2009, on the heels of the G-20 Summit, Pittsburgh was selected by the UNEP (U.N. Environment Programme, [...]

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Pittsburgh Tops Forbes List as “Most Livable City”

In recent years, Pittsburghers have grown accustomed to hearing that their city ranks among the most livable in America, and this trend proves to have no end in sight with the announcement of yet another accolade. Forbes Magazine has named Pittsburgh as “America’s Most Livable City” for 2010, following a tenth place finish in ’09. [...]

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