Whether moving to Western Pennsylvania for the first time, or returning after adventures elsewhere, our staff has put together a collection of useful and just plain interesting things to know and keep in mind.

From historic highlights to timely information on Pennsylvania driver's license requirements, they've hunted up the info that can save you a few headaches ... and enrich your days of personal discovery ahead.

Tips and info for new residents

Newcomers find Pittsburgh prettier and friendlier than they expected

A glorious heritage written in stone, steel, brick and timber

Peter Leo: Rill Pittsburghers worship the Stillers

Joe Grata: You can get there from here

Putting down roots: Planning for planting in your Pittsburgh-area home

Local broadcast media

Getting your new home online

2004 favorites:

Pittsburgh's history through literature's lens

Pittsburgh's ethnic hotspots reflect a rich heritage

The local housing market: build or buy?

A guide to the other counties of Western Pennsylvania