This welcoming, tight-knit community is made up of people who embody resiliency and commitment. The City’s schools, civic organizations, churches, and business make up the fabric of a community united by a shared sense of pride and a common mindset around a single purpose – to make this a great place to live.
“When we moved back to Pittsburg, we were hoping it would be a great place to raise our girls, it was!”
A city of self-starters, business success is baked into the City’s DNA. Infused with a strong entrepreneurship drive, a large number of successful entrepreneurs headquarter their enterprises here. Proactive and targeted economic development consistently create opportunities for all.
Pittsburg has the amenities of a big city but in a small city environment with an active downtown, an unprecedented arts and culture scene, nationally-ranked Division II athletics, outdoor recreation and a vibrant business culture. Home to Pittsburg State University, the community unites to support and cheer for the Gorillas.
“My family loves living in a “college town” where we have easy and affordable access to visiting speakers and writers, music and theater productions, and sporting events.”
City of Pittsburg Awarded $50,000 Grant from Pritchett Trust Grant Funds Help Improve Connectivity and Walkability in Pittsburg Pittsburg, KS – September 7, 2017 – The City of Pittsburg Parks and...
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Read MorePittsburg, KS – August 29, 2017 – The City of Pittsburg has hired Sarah Runyon to fill the position of Public Information Manager. A newly-created position at the City of...
Read MoreRandom Audible Testing of the Storm Warning System PITTSBURG, Kansas – The City of Pittsburg Traffic & Communications Division will be conducting random audible testing of its storm warning system...
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