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Pittsburgh AIDS task force new medical clinic

Renovated Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force adds medical clinic to offer new model of integrative care

Through a collaboration between PATF staff and the renovation's designers, large photomurals line the walls in the lobby, waiting room and medical exam rooms.

27 Oct 2016

PerLora Loft opens with affordable options for younger buyers

The furniture is displayed beautifully amidst the loft-style amenities of exposed brick walls and rich wood floors and beams.

25 Oct 2016

UpTo Know Good pop ups in 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods to provide small businesses “tools to succeed”

UpTo Know Good is popping up in three business districts throughout Pittsburgh the next few weeks to provide discounted branding, design and other creative services.

24 Oct 2016

young preservationists association mansion

Top 10 historic Pittsburgh sites worthy of preservation announced by Young Preservationists Association

"We hope that our list brings attention to the potential of historic sites for reuse and development and encourages people of all ages to be advocates for historic preservation," says YPA board member Julie Collins.

21 Oct 2016

Affordable housing part of Choice Neighborhood in Larimer/East Liberty; Phase one complete

"Affordable housing is very important in this city because things are moving fast in Pittsburgh. We get to make sure as we progress that we are not leaving people behind," says Castor Binion, executive director of Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.

18 Oct 2016

Moop opens first retail space and moves headquarters to Downtown Pittsburgh

Having retail and manufacturing under the same roof has always been part of Wendy Downs' vision for Moop.

15 Oct 2016

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Silver Eye Center for Photography moves to Penn Avenue Arts District

“The new space opens up the creativity of the shows we curate,” says Juliana Zipay of Silver Eye.

13 Oct 2016

Carnegie Science Center expansion adds a new riverfront experience, event space and classrooms

“We wanted to open up the new space toward the city," says Ann Metzger, co-director of the Carnegie Science Center.

11 Oct 2016

Salvation by Iron Eden will bring architectural salvage to Bloomfield

“The church is huge and packed with stuff,” says Jody Walter of Salvation. “I look around and go ‘how did this happen?’”

07 Oct 2016

Coterie Company, a women-focused coworking space, opening in the Frick Building

“Our emphasis is on developing women personally and professionally who want a higher standard," says Joanna Bailey, Coterie founder & CEO.

06 Oct 2016

Author Maya Henry