Ann Belser, Author at NEXTpittsburgh

CMU wants to rezone a residential part of Squirrel Hill for institutional use

The university has applied for a zoning change for the east side of Devonshire Road after buying several of the homes there over the last 20 years. CMU wants the zoning to change from single-family residential low density to a zone for educational, medical or institutional use.

28 Sep 2022

What will the new Fern Hollow Bridge look like? Two artists’ dreams

When the replacement Fern Hollow Bridge opens, it will not just carry cars but also new works of art.

26 Sep 2022

Denise Graham retiring as longtime manager of Carnegie Library in Homewood

Graham is retiring after almost 46 years with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and 18 years as Homewood’s head librarian.

01 Sep 2022

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks takes the show on the lawn

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks will contend with dogs, buses and drones to bring free performances to four parks in September.

29 Aug 2022

Pittsburgh moves to correct error that left Murray Hill Avenue homes out of historic district

When Squirrel Hill’s Murray Hill Avenue was designated as a historic district in 2000, two of the homes were left out of the legislation. Now that error is being corrected.

22 Aug 2022

A volunteer works on landscaping at Sojourner House.

Sojourner House creates safe outdoor space for families in recovery

Sojourner House worked with the Rotary Club to create an outdoor space that is a safe place to play for children whose moms are in recovery.

18 Aug 2022

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania facing challenges to fulfill its mission

The Boys and Girls Club in Shadyside took over its current building in 1960, and like any 62-year-old, it's starting to show its age.

04 Aug 2022

Fern Hollow Bridge could reopen by the beginning of 2023

PennDOT says work on the Fern Hollow Bridge replacement could be finished less than a year after the collapse.

26 Jul 2022

East Liberty Giant Eagle being demolished to make way for new mixed-use development

The Shakespeare Street Giant Eagle is closing July 23 as part of ECHO Realty's plan to demolish the Shady Hill Shopping Center and add a new grocery store, apartments, retail and parking.

21 Jul 2022

Homewood debates 4 options to bring new life to the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum

The URA's request for proposals drew ideas ranging from returning roller skating to the building to The Mall of the Mighty.

01 Jun 2022

Author Ann Belser