History of Pittsburgh in Timeline

Pittsburgh is a city in southwestern Pennsylvania, situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of approximately 302,971, making it Pennsylvania's second-largest city. The Pittsburgh metropolitan area boasts a population exceeding 2.43 million, ranking it as the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia regions. It's the 28th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and extends into parts of Ohio and West Virginia.

July 1, 1901: Record Warm Daily Minimum Temperature

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

1901: Formation of U.S. Steel

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

1901: Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title

In 1901, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed one of two pre-World Series titles.

1902: Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title

In 1902, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed one of two pre-World Series titles.

1903: Pirates in First World Series

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

1907: Annexation of Allegheny City

In 1907, Allegheny City was annexed, becoming Pittsburgh's North Side.

1910: Pittsburgh's Steel Output

By 1910, Pittsburgh had become the nation's eighth-largest city and accounted for one-third to one-half of the national steel output.

1911: Magee Womens Hospital

In 1911, Magee Womens Hospital was established in Pittsburgh.

1911: Federally Recognized Name Change

In 1911, the federal government reversed its decision to drop the "h" from Pittsburg, restoring the city's name to Pittsburgh.

1912: Duquesne Light Founded

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

1912: Duquesne University Red Masquers Founded

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

1914: Pitt Women Begin Basketball Play

In 1914, the University of Pittsburgh women's basketball team began play.

October 1915: Cleveland Agreement

In October 1915, the Cleveland Agreement preceded the Pittsburgh Agreement.

May 1918: Pittsburgh Agreement Completed

In May 1918, the Pittsburgh Agreement, a memorandum of understanding between Czech and Slovak expatriate communities in the U.S., was completed concerning the future foundation of Czechoslovakia.

1918: Lowest Seasonal Snowfall

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

1918: Bakery Square Constructed

The Nabisco factory, later known as Bakery Square, was constructed from 1918-1998.

1919: Closure of Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works

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

November 2, 1920: KDKA Begins Airing

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

1921: Pittsburg Press Spelling Change

In 1921, The Pittsburg Press changed its spelling of the city to include the 'h', becoming Pittsburgh Press.

1924: NHL Franchise Awarded

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

1927: Pittsburgh Steeling Company Established

In 1927, the Pittsburgh Steeling company was established.

1928: Pitt Wins National Championship

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

1930: Lowest Annual Precipitation

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

1930: Pitt Wins National Championship

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

1933: Democrats Elected Consecutively

In the 1933 election, Democrats began being elected consecutively to the mayor's office in Pittsburgh.

1933: Rooney Family Acquired Steelers

Since 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been owned by the Rooney family.

March 1936: Severe Flooding

In March 1936, Pittsburgh suffered severe flooding.

1936: Pittsburgh Hornets Farm Team

In 1936, the Pittsburgh Hornets farm team was established and played until 1967.

1937: Pittsburgh Pirates in the NBL

From 1937, the Pittsburgh Pirates played in the NBL until 1945.

1937: PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club

In 1937, Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted a PGA Championship.

1940: Demographic Changes

By 1940, Pittsburgh saw a population increase with European immigrants and became a main destination for African Americans during the Great Migration. Non-Hispanic whites were 90.6% of the city's population.

1940: Duquesne Reaches NCAA Final Four

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

1941: Pitt Reaches NCAA Final Four

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

1947: Pittsburgh Ironmen in the NBA

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

1950: Highest Seasonal Snowfall

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

1950: Population Peak

In 1950, Pittsburgh's population reached 680,000 before suburbanization and economic changes led to a decline.

April 1, 1954: WQED 13 Established

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

1954: Cobalt Therapy Administered

In 1954, Allegheny General (AGH) was among the first hospitals to administer Cobalt therapy.

1955: Duquesne Wins NIT Title

In 1955, Duquesne University won the NIT title in basketball.

1955: Polio Vaccine in Use

In 1955, Jonas Salk's polio vaccine came into use.

1956: End of Indoor Skating at Exposition Building and Duquesne Gardens

In 1956, indoor skating at the Exposition Building on the Allegheny River and Duquesne Gardens in Oakland ended.

1956: Conway Rail Yard Largest in the World

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

1957: LPGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club

In 1957, Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted an LPGA Championship.

1959: Treatment Plant Construction

Pittsburgh's wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 1959, but has not been sufficiently upgraded since.

1961: Pittsburgh Rens

From 1961, the Pittsburgh Rens played until 1963.

1961: Point Park University Founded

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

1965: PGA Championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club

In 1965, Fox Chapel Golf Club hosted a PGA Championship.

1966: Mary Lou Williams Album

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

1967: End of Pittsburgh Hornets farm team

In 1967, the Pittsburgh Hornets farm team ended.

1967: Penguins Founding

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

1968: Birthplace of Modern Zombie Film

In 1968, Pittsburgh became recognized as the birthplace of the modern zombie film genre after George A. Romero's film Night of the Living Dead.

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1968: Pittsburgh's ABA Franchise Won Title

In 1968, Pittsburgh's ABA franchise won the title.

1968: First Heart Transplant in Pennsylvania

In 1968, UPMC performed the state's first heart transplant.

1968: Pittsburgh Pipers Win ABA Championship

In 1968, the Pittsburgh Pipers, led by Connie Hawkins, won the first American Basketball Association championship.

1970: Demographics in 1970

In 1970, Non-Hispanic whites were 78.7% of the city's population.

1970: Return of ABA with Pittsburgh Condors

In 1970, the ABA returned to Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Condors, playing until 1972.

1970: Reintroduction of Pitt Women's Basketball

In 1970, the University of Pittsburgh 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 Sold Out Home Games

Since 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers have sold out every home game.

1973: Democrat ran off the party ticket

In 1973, a lifelong Democrat ran off the party ticket for mayor's office election

1975: Ryder Cup at Laurel Valley Golf Club

In 1975, Laurel Valley 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: Democrat ran off the party ticket

In 1977, a lifelong Democrat ran off the party ticket for mayor's office election

1980: UPMC Expansion Announced

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

1980: Conway Rail Yard No Longer Largest

The Conway Rail Yard, built in 1889, was the largest freight rail center in the world from 1956 until 1980.

1983: First Cystic Fibrosis Heart-Lung Transplant

In 1983, UPMC performed the first known cystic fibrosis heart-lung transplant.

1984: Allegheny General Surgeons Pioneer Brain Surgery

In 1984, Allegheny General surgeons pioneered modern brain surgery.

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: INPEX Convention Hosting

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

1985: UPMC Liver Transplant and New Device Revealed

In 1985, Starzl arranged the liver transplant of 5-year-old Amie Garrison as a UPMC surgery team flew to Baylor University. Also in 1985, UPMC surgeons revealed a new device after a heart-lung transplant.

1985: Youngest Heart-Lung Transplant

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

1986: UPMC Modernization Announced

In 1986, UPMC announced a $230 million modernization.

July 16, 1988: Near Record High Temperature

On July 16, 1988, Pittsburgh approached the record high temperature reaching 103 °F (39 °C).

1989: First Heart-Liver-Kidney Transplant

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

1990: Fifth-Largest Ukrainian Community

In 1990, Pittsburgh had the fifth-largest Ukrainian community in the U.S., according to the census.

1990: Pirates National League Championship Series Appearance

In 1990, the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of three consecutive National League Championship Series appearances.

1991: Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup championships

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

1992: Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup championships

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

1993: Pirates Losing Seasons

In 1993, the Pittsburgh Pirates began an MLB record for most consecutive losing seasons, which lasted 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 100°F+ Reading

On July 15, 1995, Pittsburgh last saw temperatures reach 100°F (38°C) or higher.

1995: Pittsburgh Piranhas in CBA Finals

In 1995, the Pittsburgh Piranhas reached the CBA Finals.

1996: UPMC's Sicily ISMETT Branch Approved

In 1996, UPMC's planned Sicily ISMETT branch was approved by the Italian government as transplant surgeons supervised and delivered the world's third cross species marrow transplant.

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 Pittsburgh Pirates September 1997 pennant race featured the franchise's last no-hitter and last award for Sporting News' Executive of the Year.

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.

1998: Bakery Square Constructed

The Nabisco factory, later known as Bakery Square, was constructed from 1918-1998.

1999: Mario Lemieux Becomes Penguins Owner

In 1999, Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux became the owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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.

2000: Pittsburgh Teacher Salaries Ranked

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

2000: Keystone State Wrestling Alliance Founded

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

2000: UPMC Sports Performance Complex Opens

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

2000: Population Change

In 2010, the census recorded a decrease of 8.6% in residents in Pittsburgh since 2000.

October 2002: Hillman Cancer Center Opens

In October 2002, the Hillman Cancer Center opened.

2002: Pittsburgh Passion Founded

Since 2002, the Pittsburgh Passion has been the city's professional women's football team.

2003: Tekko Convention Hosting

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

2004: Pittsburgh Xplosion

From 2004, the Pittsburgh Xplosion played until 2008.

2004: Hurricane Ivan Remnants Cause Floods

In 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan caused floods in low-lying areas near rivers and streams in Pittsburgh, hitting rainfall records.

2005: Urban Forest

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

2005: Senior PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club

In 2005, Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted the Senior PGA Championship.

2005: Bassmaster Classic Fishing Competition

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

2005: UPMC and IBM Agreement

In 2005, UPMC entered into an agreement with IBM to upgrade medical technologies & health information systems.

2006: Passage of Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit

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

2006: Housing Value Appreciation

From 2006 to 2011, Pittsburgh's metropolitan statistical area experienced over 10% appreciation in housing prices.

2006: Luke Ravenstahl Becomes Youngest Mayor

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

2006: Steelers Win Super Bowl

In 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers won a fifth Super Bowl.

2006: Anthrocon Held Annually in Pittsburgh

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

2006: Anthrocon Convention Hosting

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

2007: Tax Credit Incentive Established

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

2007: Technology Industries Payroll

In 2007, the annual payroll of the region's technology industries exceeded $10.8 billion.

2008: Eastern Conference Title

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

September 2009: 2009 G20 Pittsburgh Summit

In September 2009, Pittsburgh hosted the 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit.

2009: Pittsburgh Phantoms

From 2009, the Pittsburgh Phantoms played until 2010.

2009: Forrest Wood Cup Fishing Competition

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

2009: First Double Hand Transplant

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

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 see as evidence of gentrification and a strategy to disperse Black and low-income populations.

2009: Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup championships

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

2009: Steelers Win Super Bowl

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

2009: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Opens

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

2009: DUG East Energy Trade Show Hosting

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

2010: Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) study

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

2010: Household Statistics

In 2010, Pittsburgh had 143,739 households with an average household size of 2.17 and an average family size of 2.95.

2010: Terrance Hayes Wins National Book Award

In 2010, Poet Terrance Hayes, won the National Book Award.

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: Move to PPG Paints Arena

In 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins moved into the PPG Paints Arena, previously known as Consol Energy Center.

2010: Number of Technology Companies

In 2010, there were 1,600 technology companies in Pittsburgh.

2010: 2010 Census

The 2010 census recorded 305,704 residents in Pittsburgh, marking an 8.6% decrease since 2000. The population was 66.0% White, 25.8% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.4% Asian, 0.3% Other, and 2.3% mixed. Non-Hispanic whites were 64.8% of the population.

2011: Urban Forest Benefits

A 2011 analysis valued the annual benefits of Pittsburgh's urban forest between $10 and $13 million, based on contributions to aesthetics, energy use, and air quality.

2011: Housing Value Appreciation

From 2006 to 2011, Pittsburgh's metropolitan statistical area experienced over 10% appreciation in housing prices.

2011: Pittsburgh Becomes "Gotham City"

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

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2011: Wiz Khalifa's 'Black and Yellow' Hit

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

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2011: Port of Pittsburgh Ranking

In 2011, the Port of Pittsburgh ranked as the 20th-largest port in the United States.

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 the Big East

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

2012: Senior Players Championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club

In 2012, Fox Chapel Golf Club hosted a Senior Players Championship.

2012: UPMC Study on Robotic Arm Movement

In 2012, The Lancet published a UPMC study of quadriplegics being able to move a robotic arm by thought.

2012: Crime Statistics Per 100,000 Persons

In 2012, statistics showed that Pittsburgh had lower rates of property and violent crime compared to many other large U.S. cities, per 100,000 persons.

2012: End of Pirates Losing Seasons

In 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their MLB record for most consecutive losing seasons, which began in 1993.

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

In 2012, the UPMC Children's Hospital campus was featured in world news for its unique approaches to patient care. Also in 2012, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a state of the art training facility with UPMC.

2012: Hot Mass Dance 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.

2013: Panthers left the Big East

Between the 2012 and 2013 seasons, The University of Pittsburgh's 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: UPMC Partners with Nazarbayev University

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

2013: Pirates Postseason Appearance

In 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a postseason appearance in 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: Asthma Rates Study

A study from 2014 to 2016 found that children near industrial sites in Pittsburgh had asthma rates nearly three times the national average.

2014: Pew Research Center Study on Religious Affiliation

According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, 78% of Pittsburgh's population identified as Christians, with 42% attending Protestant churches and 32% professing Catholic beliefs. 18% claimed no religious affiliation, and other religions collectively made up about 4% of the population.

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: Pittsburgh Named Second-Best City for Economic Mobility

In 2014, a National Bureau of Economic Research report named Pittsburgh the second-best U.S. city for intergenerational economic mobility.

2014: Pirates Wild Card Game

In 2014, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a postseason appearance in the Wild Card games.

2015: Chatham University Becomes Coeducational

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

2015: Pirates Wild Card Game

In 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a postseason appearance in the Wild Card games.

2016: Air Quality and Health Study

A study from 2014 to 2016 showed that 38% of students in Pittsburgh lived in areas exceeding EPA's particle pollution standards, with 70% surpassing WHO's standards.

2016: High Lead Levels

In 2016, Pittsburgh's drinking water experienced high lead levels, which many residents attributed to changes in PWSA's administration.

2016: Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup championships

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

2017: Major Film and TV Productions in Pittsburgh

From 2017, 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, contributing to the local economy.

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2017: Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies study

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

2017: ALCOSAN Upgrade Proposal

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

2017: Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup championships

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

2018: Highest Annual Precipitation

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

2018: Population Density

In 2018, Pittsburgh's population density was concentrated in the central, southern, and eastern areas. The city had a population density of 5,513 people per square mile.

2018: Panthers in ACC Championship Game

In 2018, the University of Pittsburgh's Division I (FBS) Panthers appeared in the ACC Championship Game.

2018: Teacher Salary

In 2018, the starting teacher salary in Pittsburgh was $46,920 for teachers with a BA and a maximum salary of $95,254 for teachers with a master's degree.

2019: Murders Reported

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

2019: Income Increase

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

2019: ALCOSAN Upgrade Approved

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

2019: Pittsburgh Named Top American Food City

In 2019, the San Francisco marketing agency AF and Co named Pittsburgh the top American food city.

2020: 2020 Census

By the 2020 census, Pittsburgh's population slightly declined to 302,971. The racial and ethnic makeup in 2020 was 64.7% non-Hispanic white, 23.0% Black or African American, 5.8% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino American of any race.

2020: Population of Pittsburgh

In 2020, the census recorded Pittsburgh's population as 302,971, making it Pennsylvania's second-most populous city.

November 2021: Ed Gainey Elected Mayor

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

2021: Air Quality Assessment

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

2021: Panthers Win ACC Championship Game

In 2021, the University of Pittsburgh's Panthers won the ACC Championship Game, which was the program's first conference title since leaving the Big East for the ACC.

2023: Summer Lee Represents Pittsburgh

In 2023, Summer Lee became the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, which includes Pittsburgh.

2023: Pittsburgh Police Department Quality Rating

In 2023, a study by Police Scorecard rated the Pittsburgh Police Department at 37% quality, indicating performance below the 50th percentile in multiple categories.

2023: Police Budget Increase

In 2023, the Pittsburgh City Council approved an increase to the police budget by $6 million, with about 6% going to the Stop the Violence trust fund.

2023: Major Film and TV Productions in Pittsburgh

Up 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, contributing to the local economy.

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2024: Air Quality Assessment

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

2024: Anthrocon Visitors and Economic Impact

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

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