Pittsburgh Development News

Downtown’s long-abandoned Smithfield Cafe site finding new life as custom condos

Prices start at $725,000 for units that range from 1,700 to 10,000 square feet. Bost offers access to architects and designers to finish the interiors.

18 May 2022

Neighbors request more input into Fern Hollow Bridge replacement

The city needs to restore a bridge over Fern Hollow as soon as possible, Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak says.

19 May 2022

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard to expand thanks to $2 million state grant

The three-story building will include eight apartments and space for behavioral health services, exercise and mental health programs.

17 May 2022

Kennywood’s new entryway mural is a tunnel of love

Oklahoma-based Hampton Creative filled the entrance with iconic images from the West Mifflin amusement park's past.

16 May 2022

Western PA native Nellie Bly joins Franco Harris and George Washington at Pittsburgh International Airport

The native of Burrell Township was a pioneering journalist and an avid traveler who set a record with a 72-day trip around the world.

06 May 2022

Tree of Life’s new design includes antisemitism institution, museum and memorial

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh will merge into the new organization, creating a single local institution dedicated to ending antisemitism.

03 May 2022

Downtown’s new Joinery Hotel partnering with Pittsburgh businesses and adding T&E Diner

Now part of the Hilton chain, the hotel is partnering with Pittsburgh businesses, such as Nicholas Coffee, Amazing Books & Records and Thick Bikes.

28 Apr 2022

Pittsburgh’s 800 city steps bring joy to the people who discover them

The story delves into the history of Pittsburgh's stair network, the largest in the U.S.

26 Apr 2022

Oakley Street Mosaic Steps Project covers South Side steps in colorful tiles, first for Pittsburgh

Thousands of tiles are being installed on 77 risers along the Oakley Street public steps in the South Side Slopes as part of a new public art project.

29 Sep 2016

Everything you need to know about the grand opening of Carnegie’s Library Park

The grand opening celebration starts Saturday morning with a Highland bagpiper and features a host of free activities.

21 Apr 2022

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