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Yinzers got kulcher 'n 'at
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^ | Wednesday, July 16, 2003 | Kellie B. Gormly and Bill Zlatos

Posted on 07/16/2003 1:38:21 PM PDT by Willie Green

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:03:04 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Pittsburghers might talk funny, but they're well-read.

In fact, the abundance of bookstores and libraries -- along with the amount of periodicals published here and the education levels of residents -- add up to make Pittsburgh one of the most literate big cities in America, according to a new study.


(Excerpt) Read more at pittsburghlive.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: theburgh

1 posted on 07/16/2003 1:38:21 PM PDT by Willie Green
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To: martin_fierro; xsmommy; mountaineer; Ditto
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2 posted on 07/16/2003 1:39:21 PM PDT by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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3 posted on 07/16/2003 1:41:16 PM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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To: Willie Green
We got kulcher and pierogies!
4 posted on 07/16/2003 1:42:06 PM PDT by cjshapi
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To: Willie Green
What? No mention of the anarchist bookshops on the So'Side? Yunz'd think that Squirrel Hill is the only neighborhood in Pixburgh, an' 'at.
5 posted on 07/16/2003 1:42:47 PM PDT by annyokie (Admin Moderator has got it in for me.)
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To: annyokie
"Colorado ranks first among the 50 states in university degrees per capita."

I like my source better Colorado
P.S. Former Okie

6 posted on 07/16/2003 1:44:49 PM PDT by RockyMtnMan
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To: RockyMtnMan
Very nice! I've only been to Colorado once. It is beautiful. Where in OK did you hail from? We are on Grand Lake.
7 posted on 07/16/2003 1:47:38 PM PDT by annyokie (Admin Moderator has got it in for me.)
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To: annyokie
There used to be a great communist book store, mascarading as a Thomas Merton learning Center in Garfield. It had a huge portrait of Lenin.

It's closed now.

I bought a first edition Wizard of Oz there for $2.

The Pathfinder Store (anarchists) used to be in Garfield too until it moved. I bought Malcom X's biography there.

I don't know much but I know Pgh (and surrounding area) bookstores.

8 posted on 07/16/2003 1:57:37 PM PDT by Pietro
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To: Pietro
Pgh does have excellent book stores in almost all the neighborhoods (well, not Allentown or Monroeville) and great bagels and coffee in Shady Side and Squirrel Hill.
9 posted on 07/16/2003 2:03:12 PM PDT by annyokie (Admin Moderator has got it in for me.)
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To: annyokie
Pgh does have excellent book stores in almost all the neighborhoods (well, not Allentown or Monroeville

Monroeville is not a "neighborhood." It's a series of connected shopping plazas.

SD

10 posted on 07/16/2003 2:19:52 PM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave
You're right. But the (geez haven't lived in PGH for years) Mc-something sisters have a great grocery there and on Sawmill Run, as well.
11 posted on 07/16/2003 2:23:14 PM PDT by annyokie (Admin Moderator has got it in for me.)
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To: annyokie
Anarchist bookshops we may have, but we've got nice used bookstores too. I have three within twenty minutes of my home!
12 posted on 07/16/2003 2:31:30 PM PDT by JenB
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To: annyokie
McGuinness Sisters? Great produce and meats!
13 posted on 07/16/2003 7:16:09 PM PDT by mountaineer
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To: mountaineer
That's it! Thanks! They have the best selction of salads and cheeses of any city I have ever lived in! And excellent meat (ask and you can get a 2 1/2 thick Porterhouse steak cut to order) as well as terrific produce.

I bought my first fresh turkey there a few Thanksgivings ago.
14 posted on 07/16/2003 7:23:03 PM PDT by annyokie (Admin Moderator has got it in for me.)
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