Ask people who have visited Pittsburgh one of the things that stands out about our beautiful city and you’re likely to hear all about how friendly people from Pittsburgh are to everyone they meet. Three cheers to our beautiful city and to the people who call Pittsburgh home. Here are 15 reasons why you, Pittsburghers, are some of the most amazing people in this country.

  1. Pittsburghers welcome everyone, striking up conversations with those they meet at bus stops, at the mall, and just about everywhere they go.

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  1. We’re dedicated to preserving our rich past.

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  1. And we honor those Pittsburghers who have made a mark on the city.

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  1. Pittsburghers are always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it’s changing a flat tire for a stranded motorist or shoveling snow for a neighbor who can’t and…

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  1. We’re not afraid of hard work…

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  1. Pittsburghers have a great sense of humor and…

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  1. Enjoy ourselves no matter where we go.

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  1. Pittsburghers know how to cook amazing food and…

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  1. …delicious desserts.

Oakmont Bakery

  1. Zombie apocalypse? No worries.

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  1. If we can survive a Pittsburgh winter, we can survive anything.

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  1. Pittsburghers value the time we spend with our family and friends…

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  1. And our beloved pets.

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  1. We are proud of Pittsburgh and…

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  1. Fortunate to call such a beautiful city with such amazing people home.

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People from Pittsburgh are pretty amazing and so is the city of Pittsburgh. Do you agree that these are just 16 undeniable reasons Pittsburgh will always be home?

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Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

Facebook/Southwestern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial

Flickr/Victoria Bush

Flickr/Ben Beard

Flickr/David Fulmer

Flickr/Betty Tsang

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Oakmont Bakery

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Flickr/Via Tsuji

Flickr/Petful

Flickr/Erica Day

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