History of Pittsburgh in Timeline
Pittsburgh is a city in southwestern Pennsylvania, serving as the county seat of Allegheny County. 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 as of 2020. Situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which form the Ohio River, Pittsburgh anchors a metropolitan area of nearly 2.5 million residents. This makes it the largest metro area in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania, and the 26th-largest in the U.S.
July 1, 1901: Record warm daily minimum
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 Elbert H. Gary merged Carnegie Steel Company and several others into U.S. Steel.
1901: Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title
In 1901, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed a pre-World Series title.
1902: Pirates Claim Pre-World Series Title
In 1902, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed a pre-World Series title.
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 the North Side of Pittsburgh.
1910: Pittsburgh's steel output
By 1910, Pittsburgh was the nation's eighth-largest city and accounted 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.
1911: Federal decision to drop the 'h' reversed
In 1911, after a public campaign, the federal decision to drop the 'h' from 'Pittsburgh' was reversed.
1912: Duquesne Light founded
In 1912, Duquesne Light, one of the original power companies founded by George Westinghouse, was founded.
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's basketball begins play
In 1914, the Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball program began play before being reintroduced in 1970.
May 1918: Pittsburgh Agreement
In May 1918, the Pittsburgh Agreement was subscribed between Czech and Slovak nationalities, concerning the future foundation of Czechoslovakia.
1918: Lowest snowfall
The 1918-1919 season saw the lowest snowfall ever, with 8.8 in (22 cm).
1918: Construction of Nabisco Factory
The Nabisco factory in Pittsburgh was constructed from 1918-1998.
1919: Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works Closed
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 finally started spelling the city with an 'h'.
1924: NHL awards franchise to Pittsburgh
In 1924, the NHL awarded one of its first franchises to Pittsburgh, due to the success of the Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets.
1927: Pittsburgh Steelers Origin
In 1927, the Pittsburgh Steelers were named after the distribution company the Pittsburgh Steeling Company established in that same year.
1928: Pitt wins pre-NCAA tournament National Championship
In 1928, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) won a pre-NCAA tournament National Championship in basketball.
1930: Lowest annual precipitation
In 1930, Pittsburgh experienced its lowest annual precipitation at 22.65 in (575 mm).
1930: Pitt wins pre-NCAA tournament National Championship
In 1930, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) won a pre-NCAA tournament National Championship in basketball.
1933: Rooney Family Buys Steelers
In 1933, the Rooney family bought the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1933: Democrats win mayor's office consecutively
Since the 1933 election, Democrats have been elected consecutively to the mayor's office, with a few exceptions.
March 1936: Severe flooding
In March 1936, Pittsburgh suffered severe flooding.
1936: Pittsburgh Hornets farm team formed
In 1936, the Pittsburgh Hornets farm team was established and would last until 1967.
1937: Pittsburgh Pirates in the NBL
From 1937 to 1945, the Pittsburgh Pirates played in the National Basketball League (NBL).
1937: PGA Championship hosted at Laurel Valley Golf Club
In 1937, the Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted the PGA Championship.
1940: Population data
By 1940, 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 (Pitt) reached the NCAA tournament Final Four.
1947: Pittsburgh Ironmen in the NBA
From 1947 to 1948, the Pittsburgh Ironmen were part of the inaugural season of the NBA.
1950: Highest snowfall
The 1950-1951 season saw the highest snowfall ever, with 80 in (200 cm).
April 1, 1954: WQED established
On April 1, 1954, WQED 13 was established in Pittsburgh as the first community-sponsored television station and the fifth public station in the United States.
1954: AGH administers Cobalt therapy
In 1954, Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) was among the first to administer Cobalt therapy.
1955: Duquesne wins NIT title
In 1955, Duquesne University won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title.
1955: Polio vaccine came into use
In 1955, the polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk came into use.
1956: Conway Rail Yard becomes largest freight rail center
In 1956, the Conway Rail Yard became the largest freight rail center in the world.
1956: End of indoor skating at the Exposition Building and Duquesne Gardens
In 1956, the Exposition Building and Duquesne Gardens, which had offered indoor skating since 1896, ceased to offer the service.
1957: LPGA Championship hosted at Suburban courses
From 1957 to 1958, suburban courses such as Laurel Valley Golf Club and the Fox Chapel Golf Club, hosted LPGA Championships.
1959: Construction of treatment plant
Pittsburgh's wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 1959.
1961: Pittsburgh Rens
From 1961 to 1963, the Pittsburgh Rens existed as a basketball team.
1961: Point Park University founded
Point Park University was founded in 1961 and is well known for its Conservatory of Performing Arts and its Pittsburgh Playhouse.
1965: PGA Championship hosted at Fox Chapel Golf Club
In 1965, the Fox Chapel Golf Club hosted the 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, having been around since 1936.
1967: Pittsburgh Penguins Founded
In 1967, the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL were founded and began playing in Pittsburgh.
1968: Night of the Living Dead
In 1968, George A. Romero's film "Night of the Living Dead" was released, recognizing Pittsburgh as the birthplace of the modern zombie film genre.
1968: Pittsburgh ABA Franchise Won Title
In 1968, Pittsburgh's ABA franchise won the title.
1968: Pittsburgh Pipers win first ABA championship
In 1968, the Pittsburgh Pipers, led by Connie Hawkins, won the first American Basketball Association (ABA) championship.
1968: State's first heart transplant
In 1968, the state's first heart transplant was performed.
1970: Pittsburgh Condors
From 1970 to 1972, the Pittsburgh Condors played in the ABA.
1970: Pitt women's basketball reintroduced
In 1970, the Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball program was reintroduced after beginning play in 1914.
1970: Racial data
Non-Hispanic whites were 64.8% of the population in 2010, compared to 78.7% in 1970.
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.
1973: Lifelong Democrat runs off party ticket
In 1973, a lifelong Democrat ran off the party ticket in the mayoral election.
1975: Ryder Cup hosted at Laurel Valley Golf Club
In 1975, the Laurel Valley Golf Club hosted the Ryder Cup.
1977: Renaissance II project
In 1977, Pittsburgh launched the "Renaissance II" project, which focused on cultural and neighborhood development.
1977: Lifelong Democrat runs off party ticket
In 1977, a lifelong Democrat ran off the party ticket in the mayoral election.
1980: UPMC expansion announced
In 1980, UPMC announced a $250 million expansion.
1980: Conway Rail Yard loses title as largest freight rail center
In 1980, the Conway Rail Yard was no longer the world's largest freight rail center.
1983: First cystic fibrosis heart-lung transplant
In 1983, the first known cystic fibrosis heart-lung transplant was performed.
1984: Allegheny General surgeons pioneered modern brain surgery
In 1984, Allegheny General surgeons pioneered modern brain surgery techniques.
1984: First simultaneous liver and heart transplant on a child
In 1984, the world's first simultaneous liver and heart transplant operation was performed on a child, 6-year-old Stormie Jones.
1984: INPEX Convention
Since 1984, Pittsburgh has hosted INPEX, the world's largest invention trade show.
1985: Starzl arranged liver transplant, UPMC surgeons revealed new device
In 1985, Starzl arranged the liver transplant of Amie Garrison, and UPMC surgeons revealed a new heart-lung transplant device.
1985: Youngest heart-lung transplant
In 1985, the youngest heart-lung transplant was performed on a 9-year-old.
1986: UPMC modernization announced
In 1986, UPMC announced a $230 million modernization plan.
July 16, 1988: Record high temperature
On July 16, 1988, Pittsburgh reached 103 °F (39 °C).
1989: First heart-liver-kidney transplant
In 1989, the world's first heart-liver-kidney transplant was performed.
1990: Pirates Make National League Championship Series
In 1990, the Pittsburgh Pirates made the first of three consecutive National League Championship Series appearances.
1990: Ukrainian community size
Pittsburgh had the fifth-largest Ukrainian community per the 1990 census.
1991: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup
In 1991, the Pittsburgh Penguins won an Eastern Conference title and a Stanley Cup championship.
1992: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup
In 1992, the Pittsburgh Penguins won an Eastern Conference title and a Stanley Cup championship.
1993: Start of Pirates' Losing Seasons
In 1993, the Pittsburgh Pirates began their MLB record of 20 consecutive losing seasons.
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 degree reading
July 15, 1995 was the last time Pittsburgh saw a 100 °F (38 °C)+ reading.
1995: Pittsburgh Piranhas in CBA Finals
In 1995, the Pittsburgh Piranhas reached the CBA Finals.
1996: UPMC's Sicily ISMETT branch approved
In 1996, the Italian government approved UPMC's planned Sicily ISMETT branch.
1997: Last No-Hitter and Executive of the Year
In 1997, the Pittsburgh Pirates' September pennant race featured the franchises' last no-hitter and last award for Sporting News' Executive of the Year.
1997: First heart-liver transplant on an infant
In 1997, the world's first heart-liver transplant was performed on an infant.
1998: Riverhounds Founded
In 1998, the Riverhounds, an American professional soccer team, were founded in Pittsburgh.
1998: First pediatric heart-double lung-liver transplant
In 1998, the first pediatric heart-double lung-liver transplant was performed.
1998: Construction of Nabisco Factory
The Nabisco factory in Pittsburgh 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 in Pittsburgh.
2000: Population change since 2000
At the 2010 census, the population decreased of 8.6% since 2000.
2000: Pittsburgh teachers among highest paid
In 2000, Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers ranked 17th in the nation for highest minimum salary among the 100 largest cities.
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 opened
In 2000, the UPMC Sports Performance Complex opened.
2000: UPMC ranked among best in U.S.
Since 2000, UPMC has been ranked among U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" every year.
2002: The Pittsburgh Passion formed
In 2002, the Pittsburgh Passion, the city's professional women's football team, was established and began playing its home games at Highmark Stadium.
2003: Hillman Cancer Center opened, UPMC agreement with IBM
In 2003, the Hillman Cancer Center opened, and UPMC entered into an agreement with IBM.
2003: Tekko Anime Convention
Since 2003, Pittsburgh has hosted Tekko, a four-day anime convention.
2004: Pittsburgh Xplosion
From 2004 to 2008, the Pittsburgh Xplosion played basketball.
2004: Hurricane Ivan Remnants Cause Floods
In 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan caused record rainfall and occasional floods in low-lying areas of Pittsburgh.
2005: Number of street trees
As of 2005, Pittsburgh had 31,000 trees along 900 miles of streets.
2005: Bassmaster Classic fishing competition
In 2005, Pittsburgh hosted the annual world-title Bassmaster Classic fishing competition.
2005: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2005, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2005: Senior PGA Championship hosted at Suburban courses
In 2005, suburban courses such as Laurel Valley Golf Club and the Fox Chapel Golf Club, hosted Senior PGA Championships.
2006: Housing price appreciation
Between 2006 and 2011, the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA) 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: Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit passed
In 2006, the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit was passed, boosting Pittsburgh's film industry.
2006: Steelers Win Fifth Super Bowl
In 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their fifth Super Bowl.
2006: Anthrocon Held Annually 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 Furry Convention
Since 2006, Pittsburgh has hosted Anthrocon, a furry convention.
2007: Tax credit incentivizes film production
In 2007, a 25% tax credit incentive was established for film production in Pittsburgh.
2007: Technology Industries Annual Payroll Exceeds $10.8 Billion
In 2007, the annual payroll of the Pittsburgh region's technology industries exceeded $10.8 billion in aggregate.
2008: Penguins win Eastern Conference title
In 2008, the Pittsburgh Penguins won an Eastern Conference title.
September 2009: 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit
In September 2009, the 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit was held in Pittsburgh.
2009: Pittsburgh Phantoms
From 2009 to 2010, the Pittsburgh Phantoms played basketball.
2009: 2009 G20 Pittsburgh summit
In 2009, Pittsburgh hosted the G20 summit.
2009: Forrest Wood Cup fishing competition
In 2009, Pittsburgh hosted the annual world-title Forrest Wood Cup fishing competition.
2009: Pittsburgh Named "Best Sports City"
In 2009, Pittsburgh won the Sporting News title of "Best Sports City" in the United States.
2009: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2009, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2009: Demolition of East Mall public housing complex
In 2009, the East Mall public housing complex was demolished and replaced by businesses like Target, cited as evidence of gentrification.
2009: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup
In 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins won an Eastern Conference title and a Stanley Cup championship.
2009: Steelers Win Sixth Super Bowl
In 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers won a league-record sixth Super Bowl.
2009: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened
In 2009, the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened.
2009: First double hand transplant
In 2009, the nation's first double hand transplant was performed.
2009: DUG East Energy Trade Show
Since 2009, Pittsburgh has hosted the DUG East energy trade show.
2010: ARDA Study on Religion
According to a 2010 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" and 16,405 as "other".
2010: Census Data
At the 2010 census, there were 305,704 people residing in Pittsburgh, a decrease of 8.6% since 2000; 66.0% of the population was White, 25.8% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.4% Asian, 0.3% Other, and 2.3% mixed.
2010: 1,600 Technology Companies in Pittsburgh
In 2010, Pittsburgh had 1,600 technology companies.
2010: UPMC adopted Hamot Medical Center
In 2010, UPMC officially adopted Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.
2010: Terrance Hayes Wins National Book Award
In 2010, poet Terrance Hayes, who earned his MFA at the University of Pittsburgh, won the National Book Award.
2010: Penguins move to PPG Paints Arena
In 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins moved into the PPG Paints Arena (then known as Consol Energy Center).
2010: First total forearm and hand transplant
In 2010, the first total forearm and hand transplant was performed.
2010: Household Statistics
In 2010, there were 143,739 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them.
2011: Analysis of urban forest benefits
A 2011 analysis valued the annual benefits of Pittsburgh's urban forest between $10 and $13 million.
2011: Housing market
Between 2006 and 2011, the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA) 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.
2011: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2011, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2011: Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow"
In 2011, Wiz Khalifa's hit song "Black and Yellow" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
2011: Port of Pittsburgh ranks 20th-largest in U.S.
In 2011, the Port of Pittsburgh ranked as the 20th-largest port in the United States.
2011: Pittsburgh Dad YouTube Series
Since 2011, the Pittsburgh Dad series has showcased the Pittsburghese dialect to a global YouTube audience.
2012: Panthers Leaving Big East for ACC
Between the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers left the Big East for the ACC.
2012: Senior Players Championships hosted at Suburban courses
From 2012 to 2014, suburban courses such as Laurel Valley Golf Club and the Fox Chapel Golf Club, hosted Senior Players Championships.
2012: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2012, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2012: UPMC study published on quadriplegics moving robotic arm by thought
In 2012, The Lancet published a UPMC study on quadriplegics being able to move a robotic arm by thought.
2012: Crime Statistics for Pittsburgh
In 2012, per 100,000 persons stats were collected in Pittsburgh.
2012: End of Pirates' Losing Seasons
In 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their MLB record of 20 consecutive losing seasons.
2012: Campus featured in world news, Penguins training facility announced
In 2012, the UPMC Children's Hospital campus was featured in world news, and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a training facility with UPMC.
2012: Hot Mass After-Hours Dance Party
Since 2012, the Hot Mass after-hours electronic music dance party has been a key part of Pittsburgh's electronic music scene.
2013: Panthers Leaving Big East for ACC
Between the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers left the Big East for the ACC.
2013: Pittsburgh ranked as one of America's safest big cities
In 2013, Pittsburgh was named the 3rd "most secure" big city by Farmers Insurance.
2013: Pittsburgh Ranked Among Top Baseball Cities
In 2013, Sperling's Best Places listed Pittsburgh among the "top 15 cities for baseball".
2013: UPMC partnered with Nazarbayev University
In 2013, UPMC announced its partnership with Nazarbayev University to help found its medical school.
2013: Pirates in National League Division Series
In 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared 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: Study on air quality impact
A 2014 to 2016 study found that children near pollution sources like industrial sites had asthma rates nearly three times the national average.
2014: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2014, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2014: Pittsburgh Ranked 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: Pew Research Center Study on Religion
In 2014, a Pew Research Center study indicated that 78% of the city's population identified as Christian, with 42% Protestant and 32% Catholic, while 18% claimed no religious affiliation.
2014: Terrance Hayes Receives MacArthur Foundation Fellowship
In 2014, poet Terrance Hayes, winner of the 2010 National Book Award, received a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.
2014: Pirates in Wild Card Games
In 2014, the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared in the Wild Card games.
2015: Chatham University becomes coeducational
In 2015, Chatham University, originally a woman's college, became fully coeducational.
2015: Pittsburgh Listed Among Most Livable Cities
In 2015, Metropolis magazine listed Pittsburgh among the "eleven most livable cities in the world".
2015: Pirates in Wild Card Games
In 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared in the Wild Card games.
2016: Study on air quality impact
A 2014 to 2016 study found that children near pollution sources like industrial sites had asthma rates nearly three times the national average.
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 an Eastern Conference title and a Stanley Cup championship.
2017: Film and television productions in Pittsburgh
From 2017 to 2023, Pittsburgh hosted major film and television productions like Fences and Mindhunter, significantly boosting the local economy.
2017: ALCOSAN proposed upgrade
In 2017, ALCOSAN proposed a $2 billion system upgrade.
2017: Cohen Center Jewish Population Study
In 2017, a study by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University estimated the Jewish population of Greater Pittsburgh to be 49,200.
2017: Penguins win Eastern Conference title and Stanley Cup
In 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins won an Eastern Conference title and a Stanley Cup championship.
2018: Population density
As of 2018, much of Pittsburgh's population density was concentrated in the central, southern, and eastern areas.
2018: Highest annual precipitation
In 2018, Pittsburgh experienced its highest annual precipitation at 57.83 in (1,469 mm).
2018: Pittsburgh Ranked Most Livable City
In 2018, The Economist's Global Liveability Ranking placed Pittsburgh as the most or second-most livable city in the United States.
2018: Panthers in ACC Championship Game
In 2018, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers appeared in the ACC Championship Game.
2018: Teacher salaries in Pittsburgh
In 2018, the starting teacher salary in Pittsburgh with a BA was $46,920, and the maximum salary with a master's was $95,254.
2019: Murders in Pittsburgh
At the end of 2019, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reported 37 murders in the city that year.
2019: Income Data
By the 2019 American Community Survey, the median income for a household increased to $53,799.
2019: Pittsburgh Named "Food City of the Year"
In 2019, Pittsburgh was named "Food City of the Year" by af&co, a San Francisco-based restaurant and hospitality consulting firm.
2019: EPA approval of ALCOSAN upgrade
In 2019, the EPA approved ALCOSAN's proposed $2 billion system upgrade.
2020: Census Data
By the 2020 census, the population slightly declined further to 302,971.
2020: Data from ALA report
The American Lung Association's 2024 report covered data beginning in 2020.
November 2021: Ed Gainey elected mayor
In November 2021, Ed Gainey was elected as Pittsburgh's first African-American mayor.
2021: Panthers Win ACC Championship Game
In 2021, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC Championship Game.
2021: Air quality data
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data from 2021 to 2024 shows that Pittsburgh's air quality was generally good or moderate.
2022: Data from ALA report
The American Lung Association's 2024 report covered data until 2022.
2023: Film and television productions in Pittsburgh
From 2017 to 2023, Pittsburgh hosted major film and television productions like Sweet Girl and I'm Your Woman, significantly boosting the local economy.
2023: Police budget increase approved
In 2023, the Pittsburgh City Council approved an increase to the police budget by $6 million, with a portion allocated to the Stop the Violence trust fund.
2023: Summer Lee represents Pittsburgh
Since 2023, Summer Lee has represented Pittsburgh in the 12th congressional district.
2024: Anthrocon Attracts Over 17,000 Visitors
In 2024, Anthrocon in Pittsburgh attracted over 17,000 visitors.
2024: American Lung Association report
In 2024, the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report indicated that Pittsburgh's air quality is poor but improving.
