Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is situated on the banks of the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. There are 446 bridges and 151 high-rise buildings creating the skyline. Among its many distinctions, it has been called one of the cleanest cities in the country. The city is currently the home of 312,819 residents and its metropolitan area consists of 2,462,571 residents in seven counties. The city’s history goes back to 1669, when a trader named LaSalle discovered the area. In 1758, British General Forbes ordered a fort built where a French fort stood. The new fort was named after William Pitt the Elder, the British Secretary of State. The settlement hat had been built between the two rivers was renamed Pittsborough by Forbes.
At the city center is the Golden Triangle, Downtown, the main business district with its skyscrapers, clubs, entertainment and restaurant venues. Many know that Pittsburgh is home of the H.J. Heinz Co.. This philanthropic family has built schools and cultural edifices to advance the education and career opportunities of its citizens. Among the most famous of these buildings is Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Checking the local directory you will find other entertainment centers, such as the Benedum Center, home of the Pittsburgh Opera. Many dance companies from across the country perform at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. The city’s other attractions include the Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, the Art Gardens of Pittsburgh, the Frick Art & Historical Center.
Upon checking the Pennsylvania business directory , you will find several Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, other than Heinz, such as Alcoa, US Steel and American Eagle Outfitters. There are up and coming industries in the city, too, including service industries that are divided into healthcare, education, technology and robotics and finance.