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PITTSBURGH

1. Host city of the G20 Summit (2009)

2. The greater Pittsburgh area avoids the brunt of the nation's housing calamity (2008)

3. First-ever Allegheny County Executive is sworn into office (2000)

4. The new David L. Lawrence Convention Center opens (2003)

5. Three PNC Plaza is the first new skyscraper in over 20 years (2009)

6. Carnegie-Mellon University is named a "New Ivy" (2006)

7. Westinghouse Electric begins a hiring binge (2007)

8. Dick's Sporting Goods and American Eagle Outfitters become successful national retailers (2000-2009)

9. Super Bowl and Stanley Cup championships in the same calendar year (2009)

10. Heinz Field and PNC Park open (2001)