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Located at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River, Pittsburgh has enjoyed a rich and diverse history. Founded as a trading post, it was later the site of French and British forts and served as the "Gateway to the West" for America's unchartered frontier. The city rose to dominance in the steel industry and was the home of industrialists Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, George Westinghouse, and Andrew Mellon.
Today, Pittsburgh has a diverse population and culture rooted in the area's more than 100 ethnic communities and 30 colleges and universities. Home to world-class museums, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet, and the Pittsburgh Opera, the city is also a major stop on concert tours and a favorite pre-Broadway theater venue.
Throughout the year, Pittsburgh hosts a variety of amateur and professional sporting events, as well as a wide selection of festivals, including the Three Rivers Arts Festival, the Pittsburgh Children's Festival, the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, the Mellon Jazz Festival, and the Three Rivers Regatta. Pittsburgh's strong focus on family, broad array of activities and events, and reasonable cost of living have made it one of the most livable cities in the country.
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