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.
Jill and I feel fortunate being back in Pittsburg where our kids can grow up enjoying all of the activities and athletic opportunities that I had when I was a kid.
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.
First and foremost, it’s the people that make Pittsburg great, lots of poets, artists, and musicians, young and old. And then, there’s lots of choices of Fried Chicken of course … so that’s another bonus.
The City of Pittsburg’s financial outlook is strong, according to its Five-year Financial Forecast published this week. The forecast, which is based on recent and historical trends, projects healthy increases...
Read MoreJune 18, 2018 Released by Lt. B. Henderson PITTSBURG, KAN. – On Saturday night, June 16, 2018, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Law Enforcement Officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, responded...
Read MoreJune 15, 2018 Released by Lt. B Henderson On Friday evening, June 15, 2018, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Law Enforcement Officers of the Pittsburg Police Department served a search warrant...
Read MoreNew mural welcomes visitors to downtown Pittsburg By day, Jenna Spencer is a City of Pittsburg employee and the office manager for the Memorial Auditorium. She is responsible for scheduling...
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