Pittsburgh is the 6th largest city in the United States in terms of population, and is the 2nd largest in the state of Pennsylvania, with a population of over 313,000 residents. Its metropolitan area has a population of over 2.4 million, and the downtown area of the city maintains a healthy business sector – it actually ranks 25th overall in terms of job growth.

The city was named after Fort Pitt which was actually the site of major fighting during the early 1700′s, mainly between Britain and France. Once control was finally established a small town quickly emerged around the fort, and the city expanded its manufacturing base after the American Revolution and the advent of the mill. During the Civil War the city was known for its munitions factories, which were then converted to civilian factories after the war; many are still standing today. However, the city is known for its steel production, though in recent years the economy has shifted to a more service-based economy, and Pittsburgh is now the leading city for healthcare, technology and financial services in the state.

Summers are hot and muggy while winters are cold and windy; during the summer, high temperatures top out around 85 degrees with lows of around 60. During the winter, however, things tend to get much colder, with average highs barely topping 40 degrees and lows often dropping below freezing.

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