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East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia East Pittsburgh is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of the confluence of the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The population in 1900 stood at 2,883, and in 1910, at 5,615. In 1928, an early demonstration of a new medium was conducted at the Westinghouse laboratories in East Pittsburgh. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania   (608 words)

East Liberty (Pittsburgh) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia East Liberty is a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Pittsburgh's East End. East Liberty truly began to develop as a commercial area in 1843, when Jacob's daughter Sarah Jane Negley married the ambitious lawyer Thomas Mellon. East Liberty's merchants served many of Pittsburgh's industrial millionaires, who settled in nearby Shadyside and Point Breeze, as well as professionals in Highland Park and Friendship and laborers in Bloomfield and Garfield. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Liberty_(Pittsburgh)   (1310 words)

Pittsburgh Job and Career Guide .. The Job Beat Pittsburgh is a city located in Allegheny County in western part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh lies at the confluence of the Monongahela River and Allegheny River, which merge to form the Ohio River, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. Pittsburgh was spared the fate of other postindustrial rust belt cities as the basis of the economy dramatically shifted from heavy industry to services and high technology. regional.searchbeat.com /pittsburghjobs.htm   (1174 words)

PITTSBURGH WIN OVER WEST VIRGINIA SENDS PANTHERS TO BIG EAST SEMIFINALS :: Pittsburgh freshman Sam Young posted a ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Pittsburgh's Sam Young, left, blocks a shot attempt by West Virginia's Frank Young as Carl Krauser defends in the second half during the second round of the Big East Conference basketball tournament Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Pittsburgh did a better job of attacking the zone in the second half and Young scored on an offensive rebound to tie the game at 38 with 14:11 to play. Pittsburgh then closed the game with a 9-0 run, the first seven points on free throws and the last two on a dunk by Gray with 8 seconds left. www.bigeast.org /sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031006aab.html   (565 words)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District - East Branch Lake Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1944, East Branch Clarion River Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. East Branch Lake has the capability to store the equivalent run-off of 21.84 inches of precipitation from its 72.4 square mile drainage area. Location: On the East Branch of the Clarion River, 7.3 miles upstream from its junction with the West Branch of the Clarion River at Johnsonburg, Pa. The project is located entirely in Elk County. www.lrp.usace.army.mil /rec/lakes/eastbran.htm   (742 words)

Eastern Neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania East Pittsburgh is so diverse, active and interesting that it could be a city all by itself. Pittsburgh has always been known for its advanced medical care and pioneering transplants, and many of the hospitals that perform these medical miracles are located in the East section of Pittsburgh. Besides being a cultural and medical hub, the East is also home to the area's most well known academic institutions, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. www.pittsburgh.net /neighborhood_east.cfm   (424 words)

YMCA of Pittsburgh - Home The YMCA of Pittsburgh emphasizes the development of the whole person spirit, mind, and body. Please use our web site to explore all the YMCA of Pittsburgh has to offer you.  Find out where we are, who we serve, how you can help, what special events are upcoming, and information about the programs and services we offer through our community branches and camps. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is one of 14 local YMCAs across the country launching Activate America: Pioneering Healthier Communities, a national YMCA initiative to energize local communities to take control of health and wellness issues. www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org   (140 words)

PG East: East Pittsburgh blitzes way to next level of baseball playoffs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) East Pittsburgh, managed by Matt Sprinkle, finished the regular season 17-1 before advancing to the Tri-State regional tournament last weekend at Highfield Park in Butler. East Pittsburgh breezed through the four games it played in the tournament, outscoring opponents by a combined 42-8. East Pittsburgh's efforts on the mound have been bolstered by Riverview's Dave Kaye, Cox, Perry's Mike Fazio and Bennett Smith of Peabody. www.post-gazette.com /pg/05209/544443.stm   (676 words)

GlobalPittsburgh.org: East Asian and Pacific The East Asian and Pacific Communities in the Pittsburgh region are as diverse and rich in culture as the countries they represent. Pittsburgh East Asian and Pacific communities came here for a variety of reasons, and for a variety of reasons they have decided to stay. Asian Students Alliance, University of Pittsburgh, a Pan-Asian organization that is committed to the social and political pursuits of Asians and Asian Americans. www.globalpittsburgh.org /communities/index.jsp?pageId=0690200091781090187611868   (268 words)

Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County, PA - East Street Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Near the present-day intersection of East St and Spring Garden Rd, the stream forks into two deep valleys: to the east, Spring Garden Run cuts Spring Garden Hill from Troy Hill; to the west, Butcher's Run extends nearly due north toward Ross Township. And in Pittsburgh, where all highways radiate from the central city, a large percentage of North Hills traffic was funneled through the East Street Valley whether intended for East, South or West. Highway construction began in 1985 and was completed by 1989; the floor of the East Street Valley was filled with the eight-lane Interstate 279 and a rerouted two-lane East St. The events have become an often-cited symbol in the contentious interaction found in planning recent highway right-of-ways and other uses of eminent domain. pghbridges.com /pittsburghW/0584-4480/eaststreetbr.htm   (1476 words)

East Pittsburgh News PITTSBURGH The Port Authority is reportedly considering a proposal that would implement massive a fare hike for riders. PITTSBURGH There is no official word on whether city voters will get a chance to elect a new mayor next year but already those who might like to get that job are considering the possibility. An East Liberty man was shot to death near Westinghouse Park in Homewood early Wednesday evening. www.topix.net /city/east-pittsburgh-pa   (628 words)

PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) East Busway (East Busway) is a 9.1-mile, two-lane buses-only roadway constructed adjacent to an operating railroad right-of-way. Serving Downtown Pittsburgh, several East End communities and the eastern suburbs of Allegheny County, approximately 36 routes provide express and local bus service along the right-of-way. A 2.3-mile extension of the busway and a linear park in the communities of Wilkinsburg and Swissvale opened in June 2003. www.portauthority.org /ride/pgBusways.asp   (334 words)

East Liberty's transformation - Pittsburgh Business Times:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) They are three words that capture both the promise and the pratfalls of East Liberty's future as it undergoes a major transformation in it residential housing market. The hope is their combined efforts could make East Liberty the kind of community in which people of all kinds would choose to live. Their projects, along with others brewing, will bring a wide variety of new home choices in East Liberty, with most expected to be completed in the next five to seven years. pittsburgh.bizjournals.com /pittsburgh/stories/2005/08/15/focus1.html   (775 words)

Pittsburgh Boxing & Kickboxing - Combat Sports, Boxing, Kickboxing in Pittsburgh, PA We are the premiere source for boxing lessons and kickboxing lessons in the Pittsburgh area. We meet at Martial Arts Academy of Pittsburgh in Turtle Creek, which is just 20 minutes east of Downtown Pittsburgh. East Pittsburgh Boxing and Kickboxing Club is the combat sports program at Martial Arts Academy of Pittsburgh. www.pittsburghboxing.com   (391 words)

About Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - East Liberty East Liberty has been home to a Carnegie Library since 1905. The first East Liberty library opened on October 10, 1905 at Station St. and Larimer Ave., adjacent to St. Joseph's Convent, and one block north of East Liberty Station. CLP-East Liberty was the sixth of ten libraries planned in the city for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. www.clpgh.org /locations/eastliberty/about.html   (202 words)

BIGEAST.org: The Official Site of The BIG EAST Conference BIG EAST Baseball Stats Connecticut 6 (33-15-1,15-5-1 BIG EAST), Pittsburgh Panthers 4 (19-28,7-16 BIG EAST) May 13, 2006 at Pittsburgh, PA (Trees Field) Connecticut AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ WASSERMAN, Austin lf..... BIG EAST Baseball Stats Connecticut 6 (33-15-1,15-5-1 BIG EAST), Pittsburgh Panthers 4 (19-28,7-16 BIG EAST) - Play-by-Play May 13, 2006 at Pittsburgh, PA (Trees Field) Score by Innings R H E ------------------------------------------- Connecticut......... Pittsburgh Panthers 9th - LAWLER struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b. www.bigeast.org /sports/m-basebl/stats/2005-2006/uc-up3.html   (1156 words)

2005 April 8 Eclipse of Sun - East Pittsburgh PA The region of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA was on the very northern edge of the eclipse path and would only experience a very slight Partial Solar Eclipse. The white house directly behind the observers, in the second photograph, is the residence of Professor Graham, which has been declared the oldest house in the Borough of East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Professor Graham, who was a Planetarium Lecturer during most of the 1980s at Pittsburgh's original Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, is shown in front of the Planetarium Control Console for Buhl Planetarium's Zeiss II Planetarium Projector, in this 1982 September photograph. buhlplanetarium4.tripod.com /eclipse/hybrid2005.html   (988 words)

East Asian Library The East Asian Library supports the Asian Studies Program for instruction and research in Chinese, Japanese and Korean studies. The library houses major East Asian language collections in most of the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. It is one of the major East Asian collections in North America, with about 232,000 volumes of Chinese, 114,100 volumes of Japanese, 5,170 volumes of Korean and 12,400 volumes of English language materials, plus over 1,200 titles of periodicals (over 45,000 volumes bound) published in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. www.library.pitt.edu /libraries/eal/index.htm   (121 words)

East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, ... East Pittsburgh, PA residents, houses, and apartments details East Pittsburgh-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the East Pittsburgh city center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages. www.city-data.com /city/East-Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania.html   (983 words)

East Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The principal town plot was adopted in October 1890, though part of the First Ward had been laid out about 20 years earlier in what was called the "Patrick Plan." The building of the town followed factory construction in 1894. East Pittsburgh Police Department, Acting Chief Lt. J. COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER:Charles Martoni, (D), 119 County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, (412) 350-6560, fax (412) 350-6499. www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/communityguides/east/s_86029.html   (349 words)

Pittsburgh East Rotary Club We meet every Tuesday at 12:15 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (corner of Shady and Fifth Avenues). Learn more about Pittsburgh East Rotary Club special projects and programs here. We celebrate our 60 Anniversary, continue our tradition of service to the community and have moved our meeting location to the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. www.pittsburgheastrotary.org   (149 words)

Holiday Inn Pittsburgh-Parkway East pa - Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania When you stay at the Holiday Inn Parkway East you can expect a warm welcome, comfortable lodging, professional service and special amenities. Our dedicated staff will make certain your visit is a pleasurable experience whether you're in town for business or leisure. Hotel is located just 8 miles East of downtown Pittsburgh; 25 miles from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport; 5 miles from University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. pittsburgh-pennsylvania.onetravelsource.com /brochure/10223032   (188 words)

Pittsburgh Entertainment -- Dining Guides, Movies and Events - PittsburghLIVE.com Talk about the team and make your predictions for the Black and Gold in the discussion board. » View all upcoming events in the Pittsburgh area Reproduction or reuse prohibited without written consent from PittsburghLIVE. www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/middleeastreports   (141 words)

Pittsburgh East Knitting Guild Pittsburgh East Knitting Guild promotes hand knitting within the greater Pittsburgh community by offering a monthly meeting place, in the eastern suburbs, for all knitters from beginning to advanced levels. We offer programs to enhance skill levels and a supportive environment for knitters. Pittsburgh East Knitting Guild is affiliated with The Knitting Guild of America. knittingpittsburgh.tripod.com   (121 words)

East Pittsburgh Fixer UPPER!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Stating a discriminatory preference in a housing post is illegal - please flag discriminatory posts as "prohibited" This one of kind fixer upper is located in East Pittsburgh, PA. It is a small town about 5 miles east of the city of Pittsburgh. This is a 3-4 bedroom house with 1 bathroom. pittsburgh.craigslist.org /rfs/196319310.html   (151 words)

Holiday Inn Parkway East Hotel - Pittsburgh - Unbiased Reviews - TravelPost.com The wait staff allowed us to be specific with our room order. I stay at the Parkway East Holiday Inn about 3-4 nights per month because of the competitive rates and excellent service. Holiday Inn Parkway East was OK -- not bad. www.travelpost.com /hotels/Holiday_Inn_Parkway_East/h23226   (844 words)

Westinghouse Works, 1904 The first major application of alternating current to railway systems was in the Manhattan Elevated railways in New York, and later in the New York subway system. The first single-phase railway locomotive was demonstrated in the East Pittsburgh railway yards in 1905, and soon after, the Westinghouse company began the task of electrifying the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad with the single-phase system between Woodlawn, NY, and Stamford, CT. At the turn of the century, the various Westinghouse companies were worth about $120 million and employed approximately 50,000 workers. memory.loc.gov /ammem/papr/west/westgorg.html   (898 words)

University of Pittsburgh: East Asian Languages and Literatures University of Pittsburgh: East Asian Languages and Literatures The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, literature, film, theater, and culture. IDMA The Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in East Asian Studies is an MA degree program combining advanced language training with study in the social sciences and humanities. www.pitt.edu /~deall   (77 words)

East Pittsburgh: Local Area, Real Estate, Information, News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) East Pittsburgh: Local Area, Real Estate, Information, News Pittsburgh photographer Lynn Johnson began a seven-year journey following the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr., who was dragged behind a truck on a dirt road in Texas. A Monessen man faces sentencing in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh on Dec. 15 after pleading guilty to a firearms violation. www.ourpittsburghpa.us   (316 words)

UNIVAC-1-FullView-A General Electric's Appliance Division created the first successful industrial payroll application for the UNIVAC I in 1954. In 1956, Westinghouse Electric Company installed a UNIVAC computer in its East Pittsburgh plant. The UNIVAC was used to calculate company payrolls, sales records, analysis of sales performance and other company business. www.computermuseum.li /Testpage/UNIVAC-1-FullView-A.htm   (456 words)

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