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Delve into Oakland
Oakland in Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) is located in United States about 189 mi (or 304 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Oakland is now 12:19 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Oakland, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Allegheny County Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pittsburgh, Washington, Butler, Beaver and Greensburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F
Morning Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
Evening Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
Night Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 51% |
Air Pressure | 1026 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Thursday, 25th of April 2024
18°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 26th of April 2024
11°C (52 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
24°C (75 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Mansions on Fifth Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Cork Factory Strip District Luxury by RedAwning
Hampton Inn - Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites PITTSBURGH-SOUTH SIDE
Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Videos from this area
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Oakland, February 1, 2009 -- post-Super Bowl
The Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh after the Steelers won the Super Bowl, February 1, 2009.
Oakland, February 1, 2009 -- post-Super Bowl
A bus shelter that was destroyed in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh after the Steelers won the Super Bowl, February 1, 2009.
Oakland, February 1, 2009 -- post-Super Bowl
The Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh after the Steelers won the Super Bowl, February 1, 2009.
Japan and its Asian Neighbors: History, Islands, and National Identity
Professor Constantine Vaporis of the University of Maryland presents and leads an online roundtable about Japan's relationship with its East-Asian neighbors. Dr. Vaporis discusses four aspects...
Front Turla Pagh tying vid
Harman Deol from Pittsburgh, PA (First Class Bhangra, Steel City Bhangra) tying a pagh on Sahil Dadoo (FCB juniors)
The most interesting man in the world (Public Health version)
Group 1 Who.int. 2013. WHO | 10 facts on noncommunicable diseases. [online] Available at: http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/noncommunicable_diseases/facts/ [Accessed: 3 Dec 2013]. Who.int....
PGH.FD. responding
City of Pittsburgh ladder truck responding through the Oakland section of universitiy of pitt campus.
UVA Di Shaan @ Bhangra In The Burgh 2013
This is UVA Bhangra, from Charlottesville Virginia, performing at Bhangra In The Burgh 2013. Bhangra In The Burgh 2013 was held at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Pitt Stadium
Pitt Stadium was a stadium located on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from 1925 to 1999. It served primarily as the home of the University of Pittsburgh's football team, the Pittsburgh Panthers. It was also used for other University sporting events, including basketball, baseball, rifle, track, and gymnastics. Designed by University of Pittsburgh graduate W. S.
WQED (TV)
WQED (digital channel 13) is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member Public television station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established April 1, 1954, it was the first community-sponsored television station in the United States as well as the fifth public TV station. WQED also became the first station to telecast classes to elementary school classrooms when Pittsburgh launched the Metropolitan School Service in 1955.
Carlow University
Carlow University is a Roman Catholic university founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, on September 24, 1929, by the Sisters of Mercy from Carlow, Ireland. Originally called Mount Mercy College, the name was changed to Carlow College in April 1969. In 2004, Carlow College achieved university status. It was originally a women's college until 1964? when men were admitted. The current student body is 93% women and 7% men.
Petersen Events Center
Not to be confused with Petersen Sports Complex. The John M. and Gertrude E. Petersen Events Center (more commonly known as the Petersen Events Center or "The Pete") is a 12,508-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It hosts the men's and women's Pitt Panthers basketball teams. The arena is named for philanthropists John Petersen and his wife Gertrude, who donated $10 million for its construction.
WINP-TV
WINP-TV is a television station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania broadcasting on digital channel 38, but through the use of PSIP, uses virtual channel 16, its former analog television channel number. WINP is owned by Ion Media Networks and serves as an owned-and-operated station of Ion Television.
WQED-FM
WQED-FM is a listener-supported, public radio classical, fine arts, and news station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station, which is a sister station to both WQED-TV and WINP-TV, operates at 89.3 MHz with an ERP of 28 kW, and is a member station of National Public Radio and an affiliate of Public Radio International. The station began broadcasting in 1973 and began HD Radio transmission in January, 2006.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is a medical school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The School of Medicine is also known as Pitt Med, and is ranked as a “top medical school” by U.S. News & World Report in the publication's categories of research (15th) and primary care (18th).
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is the nursing school of the University of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded on April 6, 1939, Pitt's School of Nursing was officially separated from the School of Medicine and became an independent, professional school within the university. Ruth Perkins Kuehn served as the schools first dean and become the first nursing school dean in the country to earn a doctoral degree. http://www. nursing. pitt. edu/docs/43139_History.
Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania
The Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania is a multi-hospital consortium based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is claimed to be one of the world's premiere centers of emergency medicine and EMS development. Currently, the Center's member hospitals include University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, Western Pennsylvania Hospital and Altoona Regional Hospital. The "Center" as it is known, has several distinct offices:
Benedum Hall
Michael L. Benedum Hall of Engineering is a landmark academic building on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The building was designed in the brutalist style by the architectural firm of Deeter, Ritchey, and Sippel and completed in 1971 at a cost of $15 million ($ million today). The building was honored with both the Pennsylvania Society American Institute of Architects Honor Award and Distinguished Building Award.
Upper campus residence halls (University of Pittsburgh)
The upper campus residence halls at the University of Pittsburgh include Sutherland Hall, Panther Hall, Pennsylvania Hall, the fraternity housing complex, and the Darragh Street Apartments. Among the newest residence facilities at the University of Pittsburgh, these buildings reside on the upper campus located near many of the school's athletic facilities.
Lothrop Hall
"'Lothrop Hall"' is a major student dormitory at the University of Pittsburgh's main campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lothrop Hall is located adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Lothrop Avenue near Fifth Avenue, this hill is often referred to as "cardiac hill" due to its steep grade and its accessibility to medical care. The Hall is made up of 14 floors, some of which are segregated by sex in each wing (north and south).