Purchase or build a new home or make home improvements on your existing residence in the City of Pittsburgh, and your Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh and District School taxes can be abated for three years. If your home is located within a Targeted Growth Zone*, your City of Pittsburgh and School District taxes can be abated for up to 10 years after the property is reassessed.
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The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency. The URA’s goals are to create jobs, increase the city's tax base, and improve the vitality of businesses, neighborhoods, and the City's livability as a whole.
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The Pittsburgh Promise is a visionary scholarship program to help students graduating from the Pittsburgh Public Schools to pursue further education after high school, and to enhance the growth, stability, and economic development of the Pittsburgh Region.
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For Artists
Pittsburgh's natural beauty, philanthropic climate, and affordable living have drawn artists from across the globe. We have been consistently ranked among the Top 25 Cities in the United States for art and culture. Check out these top ten neighborhoods perfect for artists of all varieties.
City News
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System offers wealth of information for solving Pittsburgh's problems
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The Next Page: Preserve Pittsburgh's legacy with library tourismPittsburgh history is the history of the public library. Let's boost both.
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Neighborhood Events
Mexican War Streets House and Garden TourSeptember/19 11 am - 5
Pittsburgh's oldest and finest house tour! Self-guided walking tour of homes and gardens in the Mexcan War Streets historic district on Pittsburgh's Northside. Also featuring restoration specialists, vendors and refresments. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mexicanwarstreets.org
Art Marketplace
June through August/Saturday 11 am to 6
Spend the day in Mount Washington with great people, great food, and amazing art!
Doo Dah Days
July/10 11 am - 4
In celebration of Stephen Foster's birthday, we will have four folk bands, specializing in Stephen Foster era music, educational tours of Allegheny Cemetery (including Foster's burial place), costumed re-enactors and other outdoor activities. On hand will be food vendors and other organization tables.
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Schools & Libraries
Pittsburgh Prides itself on education and higher learning with a diverse mix of schools and libraries. Learn more by visiting the links below.Pittsburgh Public Schools >
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Fun facts and insight from our
friendly urban pigeon.
With gritty steel mills long gone, Pittsburgh has truly transformed itself into a leading technological, social and cultural region. more >
With gritty steel mills long gone, Pittsburgh has truly transformed itself into a leading technological, social and cultural region. more >