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uppermidd t1_j6jz4x5 wrote

Reply to How Does Pittsburgh Weather Compare to Chicago’s? by PatienceOk3159

It doesn't get as intensely cold in Pittsburgh at the height of winter as it does in Chicago. Otherwise not a huge difference. While Chicago's skyline is hard to top, between Pittsburgh's still-decent skyline, the hills and the bridges, it is more interesting visually IMO. And as a runner, there's so much more to explore, both on the streets and in city parks.

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tesla3by3 t1_j6jyvq1 wrote

Reply to Why are there no Sheetz within city limits? by Some_Guy_Running

There used to be several Sheetz in the city, including 2 in Lawrenceville (across from Iron City and at Penn Butler and 40th.) I think they closed because this sites were too small to support the type of stores Sheetz was moving towards.The main reason Sheetz doesn't have any stores in the city is there just isn't much suitable land for them. They probably require 2+ acres, near a major intersection, easy access in and out (ie,dedicated left turn lanes), ability to get a ton approvals from city and state.

EDIT: Butler and 40th

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hobbymaster001 t1_j6jyfmp wrote

Reply to comment by colindean in Abandon can wash on Penn in Wilkinsburg by H0ff8675A

Nope, I am definitely thinking of the right one, its caddy corner to the gas station that just got a bit of a revamp. Been closed longer than ive been in the area but they DEFINITELY did block work to it and the one bay has materials in it. Whole place is surrounded by a chain link fence. The McDonalds one I use once in a while.

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Lexromark t1_j6jxi2c wrote

Reply to comment by Metrichex in Why are there no Sheetz within city limits? by Some_Guy_Running

Yes and no. Higher costs generally associated with being in the city from taxes, rent/land purchase/wages etc but you can't really charge more for the good and services, not enough to match profitability outside the city anyway.

Things could be changing in the next few years on that front though, sheetz will probably end up in the city as they have aggressive growth targets for Western PA.

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CARLEtheCamry t1_j6juvh6 wrote

Reply to comment by DIY_Creative in Quick impromptu trip to your fine city. by Qtip44

Wanted to add the National Aviary as a suggestion as well, it's pretty unique to Pittsburgh you won't find in other towns, even if they have a decent zoo. Beyond the exhibits they have a lot of animal encounters, and even penguin feeding. I took my kids when they were in that age range and they got a huge kick out of it.

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James19991 t1_j6ju4h9 wrote

Reply to comment by Krash412 in Valentines Day in the Burgh by Ok_You_9119

Yeah, it's definitely best to avoid going out to eat on Valentine's Day and the weekend before the "holiday". I know it's the feast day for an actual saint, but the whole thing feels like a farce by card and chocolate companies to make money in between Christmas and Easter.

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mike33724 t1_j6jtkc4 wrote

Reply to Is everyone's utilities pricing insane or am I getting screwed? by peon2

Your gas and electric should not both be that high. Whichever is your heat MIGHT be that high, but the other should be low. Same will be true for the summer if you like your thermostat on 65 which makes your air conditioner work overtime.

To answer your question, that is not normal to have those prices for your utilities. You could call Duquesne light or Peoples but I’m not sure how much they will help you beyond basic advice over the phone. I would make sure all my bulbs are LEDs, my hot water tank is set lower, my thermostat is low, try to consolidate laundry cycles, try to consolidate dishwasher cycles, turn stuff off when not in use, and anything else you can think of to lower energy use

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