Living Here

If you're considering moving to Pittsburgh or nearby boroughs in Pennsylvania, there are a number of government services you may want to know about.

From local tax offices to public transit, parks, and an array of transit considerations, there are a number of services that help residents out in all avenues of life.

In this one, we wanted to share about local services and government agencies we think you will want to know about when living in Pittsburgh. Know of something we're missing? Be sure to contact us and let us know!

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If there is any social network that is present the most in our everyday lives, it is likely Facebook. 3 Billion people are thought to use the network every month, and when it comes to finding local content relative to your interests, odds are good you can do it there.

We may be biased here, because we maintain a strong presence on Facebook too (check out our page here), but it is true that you can find just about everything on the network- good, bad, or otherwise.

In this one, we thought we'd take a dive into some of the best Facebook groups out there that are Pittsburgh focused. Ranging from things to do to food, buy nothing groups, neighborhood groups, and more, you really can get a lot of information just by joining a few groups!

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Being located in Zones 6 to 7a, Pittsburgh has an interesting climate. 

The warm, often humid climate in the summer presents great growing conditions for numerous plants, but the cold winters with periodic deep freezes can be quite challenging for non-cold hardy plants to make it through.

So, while you may be used to growing common fruits like apples, berries, peaches, and more, there are actually a ton of fruits that could grow in Pittsburgh that you may not know about.

In this one, we thought we'd share some of the more unique fruits we've found that can thrive in our climate, plus give some tips we've found from our own trees for special considerations to keep in mind (when applicable).

Notes: We presently are growing (or plan on growing) most all of the fruits listed in this article. However, all of our plants are still young and not quite producing just yet. As such, first-hand maintenance information may be limited until our plants grow more. Likewise, only specific varieties of any given species may grow in our area (e.g. brown turkey figs and not mission figs). This will be a recurring theme, but always check growing zone ratings before purchasing any plants- especially if you want to plant them outside permanently.

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When it comes to flying out of Pittsburgh International Airport, we are no strangers to having to make a connection (or two) to get to our final destination. The options for direct flights from Pittsburgh are few and far between, and more often than not we have to fly to a carrier's main hub nearby to get to our final destination.

But the availability of interesting non-stop flights has been improving with each passing year, and Pittsburgh is now home to several routes you may not be aware exist!

So in this one, we thought we'd leave the Newark, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver hubs alone for a little bit and look at some of the more interesting flights you may be able to find direct from Pittsburgh!

Note: Airline routes change regularly. This includes the listed carrier, frequency, and availability to travel to the destination outright. Although we strive to keep this article as up-to-date as possible, note that availabilities may change. If you spot any errors, please contact us. Conversely, this list doubles as a summary of some direct flights to Pittsburgh just as much as they are away- so if you live in one of these cities and want to check out Pittsburgh, look up the flight!

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