Pittsburgh: Still Growing, Still Succeeding

Despite the recession, Pittsburgh is still a strong economic contender in the US. It is one of the best places to relocate, and is consistently voted as one of the best areas in the country.

The Pittsburgh region begins the New Year in an enviable position, near the top of many national and even international rankings.

Sperling’s BestPlaces ranks Pittsburgh as the best city to relocate to in the United States, ahead of Austin, Texas; Minneapolis; and Denver, among others. The organization, which has been crunching metro data since 1999, says “Pittsburgh is an affordable city that offers the amenities of a megalopolis with added stability.”  

The Brookings Institution also places Pittsburgh among a rarified group, one of just three metros in the nation that have fully recovered from the Great Recession.

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The Handmade Arcade

Are you looking for something to do this Saturday? Why not join in on the Handmade Arcade, a day full of art and entrepreneurial spirit! Let's help our local businesses out by showing them support this Saturday the 8th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

This year’s Handmade Arcade boasts over 150 artists! Some of our vendors will be traveling to the ‘Burgh from all around the country to provide you with their lovely wares. Please join us in welcoming some of the incredible out of town guests we’ll be hosting at the Arcade this year.

1. Pizza Party by Yardsale Press. 2. Bicycle Notebook by Moonlight Bindery. 3. Pug Night light by YOU KNOW. 4. Deco Purse Drawing by Aw Applesauce. 5. Bird Cage Mixer Coverby jennyjen42. 6. Brooklyn Brownstone Tags by Craftgasm. 7. A Suffocating Pile by Cordial Kitten. 8. Leather Leaf Earrings by TOM CAT Jewelry. 9. Nothing but a wing Screen Print byHero Design Studio.  

Oh and BTW… Handmade Arcade will be Pittsburghers’ only chance to see many of these amazing national artists in the flesh this holiday season- so don’t miss out! 

Handmade Arcade is Pittsburgh’s largest indie craft show held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh this Saturday December 8th, 2012 from 11am-7pm.ADMISSION IS FREE!

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