Pittsburgh Pennsylvania “ The Big Little City,” also commonly know as the city of Pittsburgh, is one of the largest cites in the state of Pennsylvania. With over 144 square kilometers of land area, and approximately seven square kilometers of surface water (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania), the city of Pittsburgh is large by anyone’s standard. The city, which is located in western Pennsylvania, has a very diverse geography which sets it apart from many other cities in the United States. Pittsburgh and
Can I Be Charged With DUI In Pennsylvania For Riding A Bicycle? Many people use alternative methods of transportation in Pennsylvania other than a passenger motor vehicle or public transportation. You will see people riding bicycles, scooters, and even skateboards to get to where they need to go, especially around Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Many people are walking to work in order to save money and improve health. In the country, you’re likely to see the Amish using their horses and
All of my life, I have lived in Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania. As it is only a half-hour drive away, I also consider the city of Pittsburgh as part my home. Beyond that, I can also say that Pennsylvania, as a whole, is an area that I am from. There are many things that make this landscape unique; that let me know that it is “home.” These range from the shape of the land itself to the architecture of houses. One way that I know when I am home is when I am in “my hills,” as I selfishly call them
one has its history and was important in forming our country; this includes Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania started out as just another region of land waiting to be discovered. Like the rest of America, this state has a tremendous amount of history behind it. From the Native Americans to Europeans to being one of the original thirteen colonies, how Pennsylvania helped to shape America is a story waiting to be told. Pennsylvania was more than just one state that contributed to the making of a nation; instead
The Shawnee Tribe in Central Pennsylvania His name is Wautheeweela. It means Bright Horn, referring to horns on a deer. He is ten years old, and ready to make his journey to prove his manhood. He and other boys from his Shawnee tribe have been physically toughened and taught to be independent since an age of around six. In winters, they have had to break the ice to jump into the freezing river to continue their daily routine of learning to survive with Nature and its elements. Now will be his
Optional Helmet Law Is a Disaster for Pennsylvania 1. September 4, 2003 was a sad day for Pennsylvanians. Governor Rendell signed the new motorcycle helmet law into effect, sentencing riders to death and increasing the tax burden caused by this new law. Pennsylvania is the 31st state to repeal its all-rider helmet law (Berenson 2). The new law states “no helmet is required for a person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than 2 full calender
Central Pennsylvania, and specifically, the Harrisburg area, is full of many potentially bright minds who unfortunately can’t always find the right place with people who will nurture and encourage them. Plagued with the common national problem of an overpopulation of students paired with an understaffing of teachers, many of these minds go by without anyone to guide them in the right direction. As a result, intelligence that could be used to better the world around us is directed toward darker things
non-combat Confederates did not engage the enemy first hand they too had a direct emotional response to the cause and for defense of the South. Josiah Gorgas was the Chief Ordinance officer for the Confederacy. Josiah Gorgas was born into a Poor Pennsylvania family on July, 1st, 1818. Once of age Josiah Gorgas enrolled at West Point, where he graduated 6th in his class. His focus was on military ordinance and logistics. He was commissioned to the U.S. Army Ordinance department, where he remained until
all shapes and forms, from poetry to nonfiction narratives. With all of these attributes, my brain is practically hardwired for law-- and the University of Pennsylvania has the right “software” to help me run my best. Naturally, the first aspect of the university that caught my eye was the impressive pre-law program. The University of Pennsylvania offers specialized mentoring to pre-law undergraduates, arranging for them to meet with current law school students who can share experiences and give advice
Beauty can be summarized in an assemblage of neurons, the stratification of the cerebral cortex, and the symphony of action potential exchanges that compromise human life. As a longstanding proponent of polymath education, I embrace Benjamin Franklin’s devotion to craft an intellectually diverse campus driven to unite the traditional scholastic branches of academia. With my own experiences in life sciences and global relations, I admire Penn’s programs combining neuroscience with international studies
attend college. It is not because of their incompetence that they incompetent or unqualified, but rather because their legal status prevents them from following the path of higher education, enlisting in the military, or even being able to drive (Pennsylvania, Resolution No. 090417). For nearly a decade Congress has failed to pass the Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act). The DREAM Act was designed to allow, among the tuition discount provisions, undocumented students to
Contemporary Uses: The Pennsylvania State Capitol Pennsylvania has a wide variety of beautiful historical buildings that reflect many different styles of architecture. They include historical homes, unique covered bridges, government buildings, and breathtaking churches. Some of Pennsylvania’s most recognized examples of great architecture are Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater” and The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts located in Philadelphia. However, the one building that I think of when
Some say that the tornado of 1985 will forever go down in history as one of the worst natural disasters that have ever occurred in Pennsylvania (Forbes). In reportedly a matter of a few seconds for some towns, the tornado, stubbornly set on its path of destruction, swept through many towns. Despite how long the tornado may had taken to virtually obliterate them, the result was always the same, maximum damage and death (Haas). The ramifications of the tornado caused severe property damage and casualties
I have always been enamored by business: The allure of working hard and reaping the rewards of it has stirred within me a passion of which I have never tired. This fervor has influenced me to apply to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where I believe I can be a valuable asset to the college while it in turn prepares me to face the challenges and opportunities that both the domestic and international economies present. Though my high school classes have given me a solid foundation
The world of business has always enamored me: The allure of working and reaping the rewards has stirred in me a love for business. This has influenced me to apply to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where I believe I can be a great asset to the college while in turn it prepares me to face the challenges and opportunities that both the domestic and international economies present. I invest a significant amount of time reading articles from a variety of sources about topics such
PINE TREES OF PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania is home to a wide variety of of evergreen tree species. Some of which include: e_hemlock_cones_full http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/ Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) The Eastern Hemlock is often used for construction timber. The Eastern Hemlock is the offical state tree of Pennsylvania and is often found in cool moist habitats. This evergreen produces cones 3/4" long that are egg-shaped and hanging singly from the tips of twigs. Under each small section of
My fellow Pennsylvania residents, There has been quite the controversy on whether or not the state of Pennsylvania should pass a law legalizing the medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Both house of the Pennsylvania legislature has passed a law legalizing the uses of marijuana but I have come to a decision and decided to veto that law. Many of you are either satisfied or dissatisfied with my decision but I assure you I made this decision keeping our wonderful state in mind. With that being
Most states require drivers to purchase auto insurance before they can legally operate a motor vehicle. Pennsylvania is one of those states. If you decide to drive without current car insurance, you could face severe penalties and challenges. Auto Insurance Requirements in Pennsylvania To drive legally in Pennsylvania, vehicle operators must purchase two types of car insurance - medical benefits or no-fault coverage and vehicle liability insurance. Additionally, the state requires minimum coverage
The Genesis of a Backcountry Identity In the North American English[1] colonial experience and in the subsequent post- revolutionary American Republic, the ability to assimilate either individually or collectively into the hierarchy of power represented a continually evolving process. Previously, throughout Europe’s ancient régime, a ridged hierarchy had dominated the social interaction of every facet of life and dictated that social positioning was a product of one’s birth and not open to
themselves, showing the rest of the world what their religion was, and how they now have religious freedom. Pennsylvania was the 12th and last English colony, the people that settled there had freedom of religion and a very strong faith. Quakerism was founded in England, the Quakers fled from England escaping from religious persecution, and created a religious community for themselves in Pennsylvania, the propitiator being William Penn. The Quakers believed that God was inside the followers of this faith