The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will offer rooftop tours of the 64-story U.S. Steel Tower, the city's tallest building, and tours of three other buildings as part of events this week celebrating the city's revitalization.
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The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will offer rooftop tours of the 64-story U.S. Steel Tower, the city's tallest building, and tours of three other buildings as part of events this week celebrating the city's revitalization.

Weeklong Downtown events to shine light on Pittsburgh's revitalization

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is planning an array of events, from walking tours to salsa dancing in Market Square.

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