Things I Hate About Pittsburgh

Mar
2010
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[ad#right]Well if you didn’t know I’ve been living in Pittsburgh all my life. I’ve live in the suburbs most of my life but I moved closer into the city about a year ago. You really learn a lot about a city when you live in it. I’ve learned even more since living closer to the city and going out more. I originally got the idea for this post from Michael Kwan who did 2 posts about the things he likes and dislikes about Vancouver. So I figured I know a lot about Pittsburgh I should let you know the things I like and dislike about Pittsburgh. This post is the things I hate about Pittsburgh, last month I posted the things I love about Pittsburgh.

The Weather
Sometimes when I’m sitting here working and I look out the window and see rain or snow I think to myself, “Why am I living here?”. The weather can be pretty brutal here, especially in the winter. This year we got one of the worst winter storms in recent memory, because of that I was snowed in! Even if its not raining or snowing there are so many days when the sun just does not come out, it’s pretty depressing.

The Roads
I don’t know if there is not enough funding for road improvement or what but the roads are horrible around here. I’ve had people who do not live in PA say they know when they enter the state because of how bad the roads are, that’s pretty bad! Roads get even worse after snow storms, the salt that they put down destroys the roads. After the big storm this year there were pot holes that took up entire lanes of traffic! And most of these potholes were not even covered for weeks, some are still there! It seems if there is ever an issue with a road it takes forever for them to fit it as well.

Pittsburghese
I know I might get some flack for this, but it really drives me crazy because when I say I’m from Pittsburgh some people think I’m a hick. Pittsburghese is an accent or dialect that many people around here speak. Instead of staying “downtown” they say “dahntahn” instead of “You Guys” its “Yinz”. I honestly cannot stand anyone that talks like that, it just makes you sound stupid! There is even a Pittsburghese translator!

Small City
Now in my things I love article I did say I liked Pittsburgh because it was a small city, but I also don’t like it because it is one too. First it seems that if you go out whether it be the southside, station square, the strip etc on a friday or saturday night you are bound to run into someone you know. And if you meet someone it is likely they know someone you do, things like this are annoying to me. Also since this is a small city there are very few new companies that decide to put up a store in Pittsburgh. There are so many retail shops and restaurants that I would love to see in Pittsburgh, but they just are not here!

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    Yea, the roads could definitely use some improvement from what I heard. Never heard Pittsburghese though, so it’s something I look forward to when I go there! :)

    Till then,

    Jean

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    Weather problem is seems really brutal in Pittsburgh. I was in Moscow in Russia for around 20 months last year in winter season and I felt really depressing.

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    Yeah, I live in PA as well, the roads truly are bad, and that is ALL over PA from my experience. It gets so bad sometimes that I’ve seen, on Highway 80, a good portion of it being shutdown so they can do their maintenance work :(
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    From your pics, it looks pretty fun… minus that horrible snow, there is NO way I could put up with all that snow!
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    I was in Pittsburgh for around last year in winter season and I felt really depressing.

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    I had a good laugh about your post. :) As I live in the total south: Florida!! Yes, I know people think that it is a great state with all the nice things here. But this is not always the truth. We do not have real restaurants, architecture or good business hours down here. Yeah, the weather is kind of nice. Most likely blue sky but completly humid. But anyways it has some good things here as well.:)
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    looking at the picture pittsburgh looks great, seems like its very exciting and has lots of things to do, wouldnt mind checking it out sometime, quick question, what part of america is it in?

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    I was living in Pittsburgh before for almost 4 years and I really agree on you regarding with the weather and roads in Pittsburgh..!Roads in Pittsburgh really needs an improvement,.!I just wish the the government in Pittsburgh will make actions regarding with the roads there..

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    Yeah I love the roads and bridges. But I cant tolerate the weather of Pittsburgh.

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    I have visited Pittsburgh a couple of times. It is not a bad city IMO. It may need some work, but I was quite satisfied with my trip.

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    I think the weather is bad really, no matter what state you live in, when it comes to the North East.

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    I thing weather problem is the major problem in Pittsburgh..

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    One of my cousins lived in Pittsburgh for 10 years and whenever I used to talk to him he would always remind me blood freezing temperature there. But it’s a beautiful city.

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    Pittsburgh is a very beautiful and a historic city but the weather can be a little harsh sometimes.

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    pretty true you need to ge into it to understand better. Since you now live close to city will help understanding city culture better.

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    Well…There are the Steelers that will hopefully win another Super Bowl this year. Might be tough with Ben sitting out the first four games.

  • http://www.pahealthinsurancecoverage.com/latest-news/pittsburgh-health-insurance-plans-a21.html Ed @ Pittsburgh Health Insurance Quote

    Well…We do have a great football team. Hopefully, Ben will use his 4-game rest wisely this year and settle down and bring home another Super Bowl!

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    The weather is a big downer in Pittsburgh. I do like the people and the city though! it kinda reminds me of Richmond a bit, but way more factory’s.

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    I’ve been to Pittsburgh on business and for me its pretty much the weather and I think that goes some way to some of the problems on the roads too.

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    I never been in Pittsburgh but I’ll keep this in mind if have to visit

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ZREKGTK6B3WZ5LNA24RBGFWHVM Mar-Mar

    Well I’m born and (so far) raised in Pittsburgh and I fucking hate this city. The ecomony around here sucks. (I haven’t found a job yet and the lame ass government took my tax return check. The single life really sucks. (I’ve been on temporary dates and relationships but I haven’t really found my Ms. Right in 16 years). And the music scene isn’t going anywhere (I’m a musician and I’m seeing if I can put together a rock band. But so far,no one is interested). Yeah I know Wiz Khalifa is big right now but I’m talking about the rock music scene in Pittsburgh. I wanna get the fuck out of here and move to New York.

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    I have never been to Pittsburgh, but from what I have seen on the internet, especially on the Google maps street view, I liked the city.

  • JojII

    After spending all of my 34 years of life as a southwestern PA resident, I’m finally putting this place in my rear view mirror in about 8 months. I’m leaving behind a well-established contracting business with which I’ve made a comfortable and steady living for 14 years, and starting it all over again on the west coast. It’s all about quality of life for me. I just can’t do the lack of sunshine, stupid people, and vile weather for the remainder of my life. All of my friends have scattered about the country, and I don’t have the typical yinzer family to guilt trip me into staying to wipe their asses into their golden years like so many other poor souls.

    Anyone who is native to this area and aware of it’s pitfalls (no pun intended) inevitably reaches a point in their life where they either leave, or succumb to the region’s trappings indefinitely. I’ve reached that point, and I’ll be god damned if I’m going to live the rest of my life going through the motions under the thick gray clouds that seem to block the essence of life itself from entering this walking-dead zombie city. Nope. Instead, Santa Cruz is gonna have one more “Steelers Country” banner in a front yard very soon….if for nothing more than nostalgia and a reminder of what I escaped.

  • Sweetcocomango

    I moved to Pittsburgh from Northern New Jersey (suburb outside of Newark) in 2001 it was a culture shock for me.  This was the first time in my life that I have ever seen a trailer park, people riding around with the confederate flag displayed on their cars.  What really shocked me was seeing a skin head all dressed up in hate gear. WTF!  Growing up outside of New York City I found Pittsburgh to be very slow, poverty stricken and racist I don’t know why I stayed as long as I did (5 years) but I left in 2006 for the DC metro area which I love. :~)

  • Thomas

    This is a unique city where you’ll find otherwise “socially progressive feminists” defending a pig of a quarterback because football > behaving like a human being. A Pittsburgher will even try to distort the population loss statistics, or claim that “Yeah we lost x number of people this decade, but it’s gonna turn around real soon.” Living in delusion, not football, is actually the preferred regional sport, but you have to get here to find that out. 

  • Ladyofshallot666

    It’s true that the weather in Pittsburgh sucks, but I’ve lived in places with worse weather. I grew up here and returned, and I feel like there is no other city quite like Pittsburgh. But, then again, it may be some some odd nostalgia talking. I sometimes even talk with fondness about the perpetual road constructions during the summer months.

  • hockeygirl

    I have lived in Pittsburgh all my life (in my 40′s now) and finally have had it! We are planning on moving in the next few years.  Combination of horrible weather-snow and cold in winter, hot,  humid summers.  Spring is non-existent-we go from freezing to 85 overnight it seems.  Fall is a bit of a progression but snow at  Halloween is possibility.  If you like extreme weather the ‘Burgh is for you.

    On the positive though,people are super nice, very helpful in general.  They do live in the past though, and change does not occur easily or frequently.  They say they are conservative thinkers and yet vote democratic, just because their parents and grandparents were democrats.

    Roads are in horrible shape and the saying “you can’t get there from here” is applicable.  
    Love the Steelers and Pens but not enough to keep me here.