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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog June 2003 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh since 2000

Pittsburgh - City of Bridges

Monday June 30, 2003
The exact numbers vary depending upon which report you look at, but most people agree that Pittsburgh has more bridges than any place in America - second in the world ... Read More

Balloonist's Dreams Popped Again

Sunday June 29, 2003
After twiddling his thumbs for weeks waiting for the right weather conditions, British adventurer David Hempleman-Adams' second attempt at crossing the Atlantic in an open, wicker-basket balloon came to a ... Read More

Worst City for Singles

Wednesday June 25, 2003
Ouch! Described as a behind the times city, with expensive beer, few party scenes, and singles fleeing in droves, Pittsburgh remains mired at the bottom of Forbes magazine's annual Best ... Read More

West Virginia Braces for More Flooding

Wednesday June 18, 2003
Something that thousands of flood-striken West Virginia residents will tell you is that floods come quickly with almost no warning. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from ... Read More

Sizzling Summer Festivals

Sunday June 15, 2003
Pittsburgh is sizzling this summer with plenty of area festivals and fairs to keep you busy. From the Three Rivers Art Festival to the Pittsburgh Regatta, we've got dates and ... Read More

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