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Terminal Bldg converting to The Highline with bike trails and green space

McKnight Realty Partners has purchased the South Side Terminal building. Plans call for creative office, public green space and a riverfront trail connection.

21 May 2016

Link on Penn celebrates Wilkinsburg with stories, music and food trucks

Link on Penn celebrates Wilkinsburg with a free event featuring children's activities, live music and food trucks.

16 May 2016

City of Asylum @ Alphabet City opening in September in Masonic Hall

City of Asylum @ Alphabet City will be home to the literary nonprofit as well as a new Pittsburgh restaurant and bookstore.

16 May 2016

Tripoli Street bake yard sprouting up in vacant North Side lot

In partnership with Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center artist Michelle Illuminato will be creating Tripoli Street bake yard in East Deutschtown.

13 May 2016

FUTUREMAKERS Symposium: action-based strategies to create inclusive neighborhoods

The FUTUREMAKERS Symposium will take place Tuesday, May 17 and highlights action-based strategies to create diverse and inclusive neighborhoods.

12 May 2016

State of Downtown: $3.1 billion in investment with 116 sidewalk cafés

2016 State of Downtown Pittsburgh report provides a comprehensive look at economic development indicators in Downtown Pittsburgh.

10 May 2016

Alloy 26, the largest co-working space in Pittsburgh, opens in Nova Place

Alloy 26, Pittsburgh's largest coworking space opens on Pittsburgh's North Side and will provide flexible work spaces and numerous amenities.

09 May 2016

August Wilson House to become Hill District arts space

August Wilson House to become Hill District arts space. The Pulitzer-wining playrights boyhood home will be restored through key partnerships.

06 May 2016

OpenStreetsPGH returns for 3 summer events and a new route

OpenStreetsPGH returns for its second year with three events and a new route through the West End and North Side.

03 May 2016

This Mother’s Day buy mom . . . a home?

This Mother’s Day weekend take mom to the Wilkinsburg Vacant Home Tour or to a mortgage lending workshop and put her on the path to finding a home.

02 May 2016

Author Maya Haptas