Penn Hills

Few municipalities in Pennsylvania have a history as closely tied to Pittsburgh’s postwar suburban expansion as Penn Hills. This large Allegheny County community extends across rolling ground east of Pittsburgh, while the Allegheny River forms part of its northern edge and connects it to the region’s industrial river corridor. Formerly Penn Township, it adopted the name Penn Hills in 1958, reflecting a place shaped by residential neighborhoods rather than a single downtown. Parks, schools and local business districts give the municipality a firmly lived-in suburban character. Explore additional webcams nearby to understand how Penn Hills relates to the Allegheny River valley and Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs.

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