Penn Hills, PA is a small town located in Allegheny County just east of Pittsburgh. It is home to many businesses and attractions and has a charming atmosphere. The town prides itself on its vibrant culture and community spirit while providing visitors with plenty of activities to enjoy. Penn Hills is known for its diverse shopping opportunities, restaurants, and recreational opportunities such as golf courses. Visitors also have the chance to explore the nearby parks or check out the local art galleries. Penn Hills is also home to some great museums, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Rivers Casino.
The reviews of Penn Hills are generally positive, with many people citing it as a great place to live and visit. People love its small-town feel as well as its variety of options for entertainment and leisure time activities. Many families enjoy living here because of the safe environment and friendly neighbors. The public schools in this area are highly rated with plenty of extracurricular activities for children to participate in. In addition, crime rates in Penn Hills are low compared to other areas in Pennsylvania making it an attractive option for those looking for a safe place to live or raise a family.
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Penn Hills in the early 1950's... - 9/13/2020
I was born at Mercy Hospital - now U. of Pittsburgh Med. Ctr. in the 1950's. I grew up for the first 5 years in Penn Hills. It was idyllic area for a kid. We lived on a hill and my mom used to sled with us down to the cul de sac below. It was a neighborhood of kids - a fairly new development - our house was new and cost I think $7000.00 or perhaps less. I do not remember winters as being chilly but my mom bundled us warmly - four of my siblings were born in Pittsburgh, PA and we lived in a 3 bed house which became tiny with 5 kids. I have pleasant memories of picking mulberries in the woods near our house and being free to roam with neighborhood kids. I also remember a truck that used to drive by with a carousel on the back of it for kids to enjoy. It was unique to the area. I do not know about a commute - we had a Studebaker that was bought to bring me home in a reliable car. It is a fond memory. My father used it to get to the university to teach. I do not know about the
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Commuting into city - 10/24/2008
Commuting into the city of Pittsburgh from Penn Hills is very frustrating. A 10-mile trip can take 45 minutes, even outside of normal rush-hour
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