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Greetings From Pittsburgh

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  I just got back from an amazing trip to Pittsburgh and have to share all the exciting changes happening in the Steel City. The Steel City is transforming before our eyes into a vibrant, modern metropolis while still holding onto its unique character and history. The Pittsburgh skyline looks better than ever, with new skyscrapers such as the Tower at PNC Plaza adding some flair. The parks along the riverfront, including the North Shore Riverfront Park, are beautiful places to spend a sunny day. I visited the Andy Warhol Museum, which had to be a stop and must-see, featuring Andy Warhol’s pop art. Pittsburgh is Warhol’s place of birth, and Carnegie holds his largest collection of artworks and archival material.  The Heinz family, famous for the Heinz ketchup, settled in Pittsburgh in 1840 as Henry Heinz emigrated from Bavaria to the south side of the city. His mother followed three years later. They have had a big presence since 1890 where they had the Heinz company factory. Y...