Pittsburgh, “the Paris of Appalachia,” has evolved from an industrial capital to an inviting destination with thriving food, tech and art scenes.
Pittsburghers seem to enjoy that their hilly, welcoming city, which sits at the junction of three rivers in Southwestern Pennsylvania, surprises most who arrive. It seems like a badge of honor for those here to dispel long-gone stereotypes “the Steel City” held, its industrial prowess once evidenced by smoky, smoggy skies. Today, their town still glides just beneath the radar for some, but those in the know feel as if they’ve struck gold.
” Jackworth Ginger Beer owner Jackworth Smith is another Pittsburgh native who returned home to launch a dream — in his case, Pennsylvania’s first ginger beer brewery. “Between its geography, history and spirit, there really is no city like Pittsburgh,” he says. “There is a real sense of belonging and familiarity that calls people back.
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