History of Pittsburgh in Timeline

Pittsburgh is a city located in southwestern Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River. It is the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the 68th-most populous in the U.S., with a population of over 300,000. Pittsburgh anchors a metropolitan area of nearly 2.5 million residents, making it the largest metro area in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia.

July 1, 1901: Record Warm Daily Minimum Temperature

On July 1, 1901, the record warm daily minimum temperature was 82 °F (28 °C).

1901: Formation of U.S. Steel

In 1901, J. P. Morgan and attorney Elbert H. Gary merged Carnegie Steel Company and several other companies into U.S. Steel.

1901: Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title

In 1901, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team claim a pre-World Series titles.

1902: Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title

In 1902, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team claim a pre-World Series titles.

1903: Pittsburgh Pirates in First World Series

In 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team were in the first World Series.

1907: Annexation of Allegheny City

In 1907, the independent Allegheny City was annexed into Pittsburgh as the North Side.

1910: Pittsburgh's Steel Output

By 1910, Pittsburgh was the nation's eighth-largest city, responsible for between one-third and one-half of national steel output.

1911: Magee Womens Hospital Established

In 1911, Magee Womens Hospital was established in Pittsburgh, contributing to the city's growing medical infrastructure.

1911: Federal Recognition of "Pittsburg"

In 1911, the federal government still recognized the city's name as "Pittsburg", but after a public campaign, the federal decision to drop the 'h' was reversed.

1912: Duquesne Light founded

In 1912, Duquesne Light, one of the original power companies founded by George Westinghouse, was established to serve the city.

1912: Duquesne University Red Masquers Founded

In 1912, the Duquesne University Red Masquers were founded, becoming the oldest, continuously producing theater company in Pennsylvania.

1914: Pitt women began play

In 1914, the Pitt women's basketball team began playing.

May 1918: Pittsburgh Agreement

In May 1918, the Pittsburgh Agreement was subscribed between the Czech and Slovak nationalities concerning the future foundation of Czechoslovakia.

1918: Low Snowfall Season

During the 1918-1919 season, Pittsburgh recorded its lowest snowfall at 8.8 inches (22 cm).

1918: Nabisco Factory Established

In 1918, Nabisco established a factory which operated until 1998. The factory was later refurbished as modern office space and known as Bakery Square and includes research and technology offices for Google.

1919: Closure of the Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works

In 1919, Andrew Carnegie's Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works, which had been manufacturing for the rail industry, closed.

November 2, 1920: KDKA began airing

On November 2, 1920, KDKA 1020 AM began airing as the world's first commercially licensed radio station.

1921: Pittsburg Press spelling

In 1921, The Pittsburg Press stopped spelling the city without an 'h'.

1924: NHL awards franchise to Pittsburgh

In 1924, the NHL awarded one of its first franchises to Pittsburgh based on the success of the Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets.

1927: Pittsburgh Steeling company established

In 1927, the Pittsburgh Steeling company was established, later influencing the naming of the city's NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

1928: Pitt wins pre-NCAA tournament National Championship

In 1928, the University of Pittsburgh won a pre-NCAA tournament National Championship.

1930: Low Annual Precipitation

In 1930, Pittsburgh recorded its lowest annual precipitation at 22.65 inches (575 mm).

1930: Pitt wins pre-NCAA tournament National Championship

In 1930, the University of Pittsburgh won a pre-NCAA tournament National Championship.

1933: The Steelers founded

In 1933, the Rooney family founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have maintained consistent coaching and become one of sports' most respectable franchises.

1933: Democrats elected consecutively to mayor's office

Since the 1933 election, Democrats have been elected consecutively to the mayor's office.

March 1936: Severe flooding

In March 1936, Pittsburgh experienced severe flooding.

1936: Pittsburgh Hornets farm team founded

In 1936, the Pittsburgh Hornets farm team was founded, maintaining hockey's presence in the city.

1937: The Pirates in the NBL

From 1937–45, the Pirates played in the NBL.

1937: PGA Championships at Laurel Valley Golf Club

In 1937, Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted the PGA Championships.

1940: Population Composition

By 1940, non-Hispanic whites comprised 90.6% of Pittsburgh's population, and the city became a major destination for African-Americans during the Great Migration.

1940: Duquesne reaches NCAA tournament Final Four

In 1940, Duquesne University reached the NCAA tournament Final Four.

1941: Pitt reaches NCAA tournament Final Four

In 1941, the University of Pittsburgh reached the NCAA tournament Final Four.

1947: The Pittsburgh Ironmen in NBA inaugural season

In the 1947–48 NBA inaugural season, the Pittsburgh Ironmen played.

1950: High Snowfall Season

During the 1950-1951 season, Pittsburgh recorded its highest snowfall at 80 inches (200 cm).

1950: City Population

In 1950, Pittsburgh had 680,000 people living in the city proper.

April 1, 1954: WQED 13 established

On April 1, 1954, WQED 13, the local PBS member station, was established as the first community-sponsored television station in the U.S.

1954: Cobalt Therapy Administered at Allegheny General (AGH)

In 1954, Allegheny General (AGH) was among the first to administer Cobalt therapy as a form of medical treatment.

1955: Duquesne won the NIT title

In 1955, Duquesne University won the NIT title, marking its second straight trip to the NIT title game.

1955: Polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk comes into use

In 1955, the polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk while he was a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, came into use.

1956: Exposition Building and Duquesne Gardens close

By 1956, the Exposition Building and Duquesne Gardens offered indoor skating for decades.

1956: Conway Rail Yard Becomes World's Largest

In 1956, the Conway Rail Yard became the largest freight rail center in the world.

1957: LPGA Championships at Suburban courses

From 1957–58, suburban courses hosted LPGA Championships.

1959: Treatment Plant Construction

Pittsburgh's wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 1959.

1961: The Pittsburgh Rens

From 1961–63, the Pittsburgh Rens played.

1961: Point Park University founded

In 1961, Point Park University was founded and is known for its Conservatory of Performing Arts and Pittsburgh Playhouse.

1961: Civic Arena Opens

In 1961, the Civic Arena opened in the Lower Hill District as part of Pittsburgh's revitalization efforts, displacing 1,551 mostly Black residents and 413 businesses in the 1950s.

1965: PGA Championships at Fox Chapel Golf Club

In 1965, Fox Chapel Golf Club hosted the PGA Championships.

1966: Mary Lou Williams Album

In 1966, pianist-composer Mary Lou Williams honored her hometown of Pittsburgh with an album featuring vocalist Leon Thomas.

1967: Pittsburgh Penguins founded

In 1967, the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL were founded and began playing in Pittsburgh.

1967: Pittsburgh Hornets existed till this year

The Pittsburgh Hornets farm team existed until 1967.

1968: Night of the Living Dead Film Release

In 1968, George A. Romero's film Night of the Living Dead was released, marking Pittsburgh as the birthplace of the modern zombie film genre.

1968: First Heart Transplant in the State

In 1968, UPMC performed the first heart transplant in the state.

1968: The Pittsburgh Pipers win first ABA championship

In 1968, the Pittsburgh Pipers won the first American Basketball Association championship.

1968: Pittsburgh ABA franchise wins title

The Pittsburgh's ABA franchise won the 1968 title.

1970: The Pittsburgh Condors

From 1970–72, the Pittsburgh Condors played

1970: Population Composition

In 1970, non-Hispanic whites were 78.7% of Pittsburgh's population.

1970: Pitt women were reintroduced

In 1970, the Pitt women's basketball team was reintroduced.

1971: Pirates Field All-Minority Lineup

In 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the first Major League team to field an all-minority lineup.

1972: Steelers sell out every home game

Since 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers have sold out every home game, highlighting the team's popularity and dedicated fan base.

1973: Democrats run off party ticket

In the 1973 election, lifelong Democrats ran off the party ticket for mayor.

1975: Ryder Cup at Fox Chapel Golf Club

In 1975, Fox Chapel Golf Club hosted the Ryder Cup.

1977: Renaissance II Project

In 1977, Pittsburgh launched the "Renaissance II" project, focusing on cultural and neighborhood development.

1977: Democrats run off party ticket

In the 1977 election, lifelong Democrats ran off the party ticket for mayor.

1980: UPMC Announces Expansion and Hires Thomas Starzl

In 1980, UPMC announced a $250 million expansion and hired transplant pioneer Thomas Starzl.

1980: Conway Rail Yard Loses World's Largest Title

In 1980, the Conway Rail Yard ceased being the largest freight rail center in the world.

1983: First Cystic Fibrosis Heart-Lung Transplant

In 1983, UPMC pioneered the world's first cystic fibrosis heart-lung transplant.

1984: First Simultaneous Liver and Heart Transplant on a Child

In 1984, UPMC performed the world's first simultaneous liver and heart transplant operation on a child, 6-year-old Stormie Jones.

1984: Allegheny General Surgeons Pioneer Modern Brain Surgery

In 1984, surgeons at Allegheny General pioneered modern brain surgery techniques.

1984: INPEX Convention

Since 1984, Pittsburgh has hosted INPEX, the world's largest invention trade show.

1985: First Liver Transplant at UPMC; New Heart-Lung Transplant Device

In 1985, Thomas Starzl arranged the liver transplant of 5-year-old Amie Garrison at UPMC, and UPMC surgeons Drs. Griffith, Hardesty, and Trento revealed a new device after a heart-lung transplant.

1985: Youngest Heart-Lung Transplant

In 1985, UPMC performed the world's youngest heart-lung transplant on a 9-year-old.

1986: UPMC Announces Modernization

In 1986, UPMC announced a $230 million modernization plan.

July 16, 1988: Record High Temperature

On July 16, 1988, Pittsburgh recorded a temperature of 103 °F (39 °C).

1989: First Heart-Liver-Kidney Transplant

In 1989, UPMC performed the world's first heart-liver-kidney transplant.

1990: Ukrainian community census

In 1990 Pittsburgh had the fifth-largest Ukrainian community per the 1990 census.

1990: Pirates Appear in National League Championship Series

Since the late 20th century, the Pirates had a National League Championship Series appearance in 1990, going 6 games.

1991: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup

In 1991, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title and the Stanley Cup championship.

1992: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup

In 1992, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title and the Stanley Cup championship.

1993: Start of Pirates Consecutive Losing Seasons

The Pirates began an MLB record of 20 consecutive losing seasons from 1993 until 2012.

January 19, 1994: Record Low Temperature

On January 19, 1994, Pittsburgh recorded its all-time record low temperature of −22 °F (−30 °C).

July 15, 1995: Last occurrence of 100 °F (38 °C)+

On July 15, 1995, a temperature of 100 °F (38 °C) was last seen in Pittsburgh.

1995: The Pittsburgh Piranhas in CBA Finals

In 1995, the Pittsburgh Piranhas were in CBA Finals.

1996: UPMC's Sicily ISMETT branch Approved

In 1996, UPMC's planned Sicily ISMETT branch was approved by the Italian government.

1997: First Heart-Liver Transplant on an Infant

In 1997, UPMC performed the world's first heart-liver transplant on an infant.

1997: Pirates Pennant Race

The Pirates had September pennant race in 1997 which featured the franchises' last no-hitter and last award for Sporting News' Executive of the Year.

1998: Nabisco Factory Ceases Operation

In 1998, Nabisco ceased operation of the factory which was originally established in 1918. The factory was later refurbished as modern office space and known as Bakery Square and includes research and technology offices for Google.

1998: First Pediatric Heart-Double Lung-Liver Transplant

In 1998, UPMC performed the first pediatric heart-double lung-liver transplant.

1998: Riverhounds founded

In 1998, the Riverhounds, an American professional soccer team, were founded.

1999: International Society for Bipolar Disorders Founded

In 1999, UPMC's Thomas Detre founded the International Society for Bipolar Disorders at a world medical conference in Pittsburgh.

1999: Mario Lemieux becomes Penguins owner

Since 1999, Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux has served as owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2000: Pittsburgh teachers ranked 17th in salary

In 2000, Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers were ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities by population for the highest minimum salary.

2000: UPMC Sports Performance Complex Opens

In 2000, the $80 million UPMC Sports Performance Complex for the Pittsburgh Panthers & Pittsburgh Steelers opened.

2000: Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA) founded

In 2000, the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA) was founded in Pittsburgh.

2000: Population Decrease

In 2010, there was a decrease of 8.6% in Pittsburgh's population since 2000.

2000: UPMC Ranks Among U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll"

Since 2000, UPMC has consistently ranked among U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" as one of the best hospitals overall in the United States.

2002: AGH Opens Cancer Center

In 2002, AGH opened its $30 million, 5-floor, 100,000 sq. ft., cancer center.

2002: Pittsburgh Passion founded

In 2002, the Pittsburgh Passion, the city's professional women's football team, was founded and began playing home games at Highmark Stadium.

2003: Hillman Cancer Center Opens; Agreement with IBM

In 2003, the $130 million Hillman Cancer Center opened as UPMC entered into an 8-year, $420 million agreement with IBM to upgrade medical technologies & health information systems.

2003: Tekko Convention

Since 2003, Pittsburgh has hosted Tekko, a four-day anime convention.

2004: The Pittsburgh Xplosion

From 2004–08, the Pittsburgh Xplosion played

2004: Hurricane Ivan Remnants Hit Pittsburgh

In 2004, residents living in low-lying areas near rivers or creeks in Pittsburgh experienced floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ivan, which hit rainfall records.

2005: Number of Trees

As of 2005, Pittsburgh had 31,000 trees along 900 miles of streets.

2005: Bassmaster Classic fishing competition

In 2005, Pittsburgh hosted the Bassmaster Classic, a world-title fishing competition.

2005: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2005, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2005: Senior PGA Championship at Suburban courses

In 2005, suburban courses hosted the Senior PGA Championship.

2006: Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit passage

After the 2006 passage of the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit, Pittsburgh's film industry accelerated, attracting major motion pictures to film in the city.

2006: Housing Prices Rise

Between 2006 and 2011, the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA) experienced over 10% appreciation in housing prices.

2006: Luke Ravenstahl sworn in as mayor

In 2006, Luke Ravenstahl was sworn in as mayor at age 26, becoming the youngest mayor in a major American city.

2006: Steelers win fifth Super Bowl

In 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their fifth Super Bowl, adding to their legacy of success in the NFL.

2006: Anthrocon Held in Pittsburgh

Since 2006, Anthrocon, the world's largest furry convention, has been held annually at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.

2006: Anthrocon Convention

Since 2006, Pittsburgh has hosted Anthrocon, a furry convention.

2007: 25% tax credit incentive established

In 2007, a 25% tax credit incentive was established, boosting film production in Pittsburgh and impacting the region's economy and job creation.

2007: Technology Industry Payroll Exceeds $10.8 Billion

In 2007, the annual payroll of the technology industries in the Pittsburgh region exceeded $10.8 billion in aggregate, marking the city's transition from steel and electronics to high technology, health care, and other sectors.

2008: Penguins win Eastern Conference title

In 2008, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title.

September 2009: 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit

In September 2009, the 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit was held in Pittsburgh.

2009: The Pittsburgh Phantoms

From 2009–10, the Pittsburgh Phantoms played.

2009: Forrest Wood Cup fishing competition

In 2009, Pittsburgh hosted the Forrest Wood Cup, a world-title fishing competition.

2009: Pittsburgh Wins Sporting News Title

In 2009, Pittsburgh won the Sporting News title of "Best Sports City" in the United States.

2009: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2009, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2009: First Double Hand Transplant in the Nation

In 2009, UPMC performed the nation's first double hand transplant.

2009: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Opens

In 2009, the $600 million UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened.

2009: Demolition of East Mall public housing complex

In 2009, the East Mall public housing complex was demolished and replaced by businesses like Target, which some residents cited as evidence of a strategy to disperse Black and low-income populations or facilitate gentrification of neighborhoods.

2009: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup

In 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title and the Stanley Cup championship.

2009: Steelers win sixth Super Bowl

In 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl, setting a league record.

2009: DUG East energy trade show

Since 2009, Pittsburgh has hosted the DUG East energy trade show.

2010: ARDA Study on Religion in Pittsburgh

According to a 2010 Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) study, the Pittsburgh metro area included 773,341 Catholics, 326,125 Mainline Protestants, 174,119 Evangelical Protestants, 20,976 Black Protestants, and 16,405 Orthodox Christians, with 996,826 listed as unclaimed.

2010: Population Census

According to the 2010 census, there were 305,704 people residing in Pittsburgh.

2010: UPMC Adopts Hamot Medical Center

In 2010, UPMC officially adopted Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.

2010: First Total Forearm and Hand Transplant

In 2010, UPMC performed the first total forearm and hand transplant.

2010: Terrance Hayes Wins National Book Award

In 2010, poet Terrance Hayes, who earned his MFA at the University of Pittsburgh and was a faculty member there, won the National Book Award.

2010: Penguins move into PPG Paints Arena

In 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins moved into the PPG Paints Arena (formerly known as Consol Energy Center), after playing home games at the Civic Arena.

2010: 1,600 Technology Companies in Pittsburgh

In 2010, there were 1,600 technology companies in Pittsburgh, reflecting the city's shift to high technology, robotics, health care, and other services.

2010: Household Statistics

In 2010, there were 143,739 households in Pittsburgh, with an average household size of 2.17.

2011: Housing prices appreciation

Between 2006 and 2011, the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA) experienced over 10% appreciation in housing prices, the highest appreciation of the largest 25 metropolitan statistical areas in the United States.

2011: Pittsburgh became Gotham City during filming of The Dark Knight Rises

In 2011, Pittsburgh became "Gotham City" during filming of "The Dark Knight Rises".

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2011: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2011, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2011: Wiz Khalifa's Hit Song

In 2011, Wiz Khalifa's hit song Black and Yellow reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

2011: Analysis of Urban Forest Benefits

In 2011, an analysis valued the annual benefits of Pittsburgh's urban forest between $10 and $13 million.

2011: Port of Pittsburgh Ranked 20th-Largest in the U.S.

In 2011, the Port of Pittsburgh ranked as the 20th-largest port in the United States, handling almost 34 million short tons of river cargo.

2011: Pittsburgh Dad Series on YouTube

Since 2011, the Pittsburgh Dad series has showcased the Pittsburghese genre to a global YouTube audience.

2012: Panthers left Big East for ACC

Between 2012 and 2013, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers left the Big East for the ACC.

2012: Senior Players Championships at Suburban courses

From 2012–14, suburban courses hosted Senior Players Championships.

2012: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2012, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2012: UPMC Study on Robotic Arm Movement by Thought

In 2012, The Lancet published a UPMC study showing two 9-year quadriplegics able to move a robotic arm by thought.

2012: UPMC Featured in World News and Penguins Announce Training Facility

In 2012, UPMC was featured in world news for patient care approaches, and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a state of the art training facility with UPMC.

2012: Per 100,000 persons stats

Per 100,000 persons stats in 2012.

2012: Hot Mass After-Hours Party

Since 2012, the Hot Mass after-hours electronic music dance party has been a key part of Pittsburgh's electronic music scene, noted for its European nightclub vibe.

2012: End of Pirates Consecutive Losing Seasons

The Pirates ended an MLB record of 20 consecutive losing seasons in 2012.

2013: Panthers left Big East for ACC

Between 2012 and 2013, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers left the Big East for the ACC.

2013: Pittsburgh named 3rd most secure big city

In 2013, Pittsburgh was named the 3rd "most secure" big city by Farmers Insurance.

2013: Pittsburgh Among Top Cities for Baseball

In 2013, Sperling's Best Places listed Pittsburgh in the "top 15 cities for baseball".

2013: UPMC Partners with Nazarbayev University

In 2013, UPMC partnered with Nazarbayev University to help found its medical school.

2013: Pirates National League Division Series

The Pirates had a postseason appearance in 2013 for the National League Division Series.

January 6, 2014: Bill Peduto sworn in as mayor

On January 6, 2014, Bill Peduto was sworn in as mayor of Pittsburgh.

2014: Pittsburgh Ranked Second-Best City for Economic Mobility

A 2014 report by the National Bureau of Economic Research named Pittsburgh the second-best U.S. city for intergenerational economic mobility or the American Dream.

2014: Study on Air Quality and Health

A 2014 to 2016 study found that children near pollution sources like industrial sites had asthma rates nearly three times the national average.

2014: Pew Research Center Study on Religion in Pittsburgh

According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, 78% of the population of Pittsburgh identified as Christians, with 42% attending Protestant churches and 32% professing Catholic beliefs. 18% claimed no religious affiliation.

2014: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2014, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2014: Terrance Hayes Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow

In 2014, poet Terrance Hayes, winner of the 2010 National Book Award, was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.

2014: Pirates Wild Card game

The Pirates had a postseason appearance in 2014 for the Wild Card game.

2015: Chatham University becomes fully coeducational

In 2015, Chatham University, originally a woman's college, became fully coeducational.

2015: Pittsburgh Listed Among Most Livable Cities

In 2015, Pittsburgh was listed among the "eleven most livable cities in the world" by Metropolis magazine.

2015: Pirates Wild Card game

The Pirates had a postseason appearance in 2015 for the Wild Card game.

2016: Study on Air Quality and Health

A 2014 to 2016 study found that children near pollution sources like industrial sites had asthma rates nearly three times the national average. The study also revealed that 38% of students lived in areas exceeding EPA's particle pollution standards, and 70% in areas surpassing the WHO's standards.

2016: High Lead Levels

In 2016, Pittsburgh faced high lead levels in the city's drinking water.

2016: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup

In 2016, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title and the Stanley Cup championship.

2017: Cohen Center Study on Jewish Population in Pittsburgh

A 2017 study by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University estimated the Jewish population of Greater Pittsburgh was 49,200.

2017: Pittsburgh welcomes major film and television productions

From 2017 to 2023, Pittsburgh welcomed a series of major film and television productions like Fences, Mindhunter, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Sweet Girl, and I'm Your Woman, significantly contributing to the local economy.

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2017: ALCOSAN System Upgrade Proposal

In 2017, the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) proposed a $2 billion system upgrade.

2017: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup

In 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Eastern Conference title and the Stanley Cup championship.

2018: Pittsburgh Population Density Concentrated

As of 2018, much of Pittsburgh's population density was concentrated in the central, southern, and eastern areas. The city limits themselves had a population density of 5,513 people per square mile, with North Oakland and Uptown Pittsburgh being the most densely populated parts.

2018: High Annual Precipitation

In 2018, Pittsburgh recorded its highest annual precipitation at 57.83 inches (1,469 mm).

2018: Pittsburgh Ranked as Most Livable City in the US

In 2018, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most livable city in the United States.

2018: Panthers appeared in ACC Championship Game

In 2018, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers appeared in the ACC Championship Game.

2018: Starting teacher salary offered

In 2018, the starting teacher salary offered to teachers with a BA was $46,920. The maximum annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree was $95,254.

2019: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reports 37 murders

At the end of 2019, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reported 37 murders in the city.

2019: Income Statistics

By the 2019 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in Pittsburgh increased to $53,799.

2019: Pittsburgh Deemed "Food City of the Year"

In 2019, Pittsburgh was deemed "Food City of the Year" by the San Francisco-based restaurant and hospitality consulting firm af&co.

2019: EPA Approval of ALCOSAN Upgrade

In 2019, the EPA approved ALCOSAN's $2 billion system upgrade proposal.

2020: Population of Pittsburgh

As of the 2020 census, the population of Pittsburgh was 302,971, making it the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania.

2020: Data from American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report

The American Lung Association's 2024 "State of the Air" report, covering data from 2020 to 2022, indicated that while Pittsburgh's air quality is poor, it is improving.

November 2021: Ed Gainey elected as first African-American mayor

In November 2021, Ed Gainey was elected as Pittsburgh's first African-American mayor.

2021: EPA data on Pittsburgh's air quality

From 2021 to 2024, data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that Pittsburgh's air quality was generally good or moderate.

2021: Panthers win ACC Championship Game

In 2021, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC Championship Game, marking their first conference title since leaving the Big East.

2022: Data from American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report

The American Lung Association's 2024 "State of the Air" report, covering data from 2020 to 2022, indicated that while Pittsburgh's air quality is poor, it is improving.

2023: Pittsburgh welcomes major film and television productions

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2023: Police budget increases

In 2023, members of the Pittsburgh City Council approved an increase to the police budget by $6 million. About 6% of this money is expected to go to the Stop the Violence trust fund.

2023: Summer Lee represents Pittsburgh's 12th congressional district

Since 2023, Democrat Summer Lee has represented Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.

2024: Anthrocon Attracts over 17,000 Visitors

In 2024, Anthrocon attracted over 17,000 visitors and has generated a cumulative economic impact of $53 million over 11 years in Pittsburgh. Additionally, the reality show Dance Moms is filmed at Pittsburgh's Abby Lee Dance Company.