Neighborhood Allies awards $478,000 in grants to elevate distressed neighborhoods
Seven standout nonprofits earn grants to create big change in their underserved communities.
09 Dec 2014
3 ways the new Pittsburgh Playhouse Project will invigorate downtown
Point Park is moving the Pittsburgh Playhouse—which draws some 60,000 theater-goers each year—from Oakland to its downtown campus.
The performance complex will be decked out with a 560-seat theater, two st...
06 Dec 2014
Market Square to light up with winter art installation
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership—and a grant from the NEA—in January 2015, Market Square will be the place to be on a cold winter night.
05 Dec 2014
New Lauri Ann West Community Center to replace Boyd Community Center
The center will have four flexible program rooms for classes, a fitness facility, a child care center, dedicated art and dance studios, an elevated walking track, a regulation gym with seats, a cafe with Wifi and much more. “Because of the funding, this will truly be a community center,” says McComb.
03 Dec 2014
4 more reasons why Pittsburgh is turning into a Buzz City
In part two of this series on why Pittsburgh is becoming a buzz city, we give you four more reasons why Pittsburgh is thriving and attractive to young people.
18 Nov 2014
4 reasons why Pittsburgh is becoming a Buzz City
"The way we’re looking at city government is different," says Bill Peduto—who is not looking to create initiatives but to enable those who are. Deb Gross agrees: "There's a revolution going on out there.”
11 Nov 2014