Richard DeShantz opening a second täkō location
The 5,000-square-foot site will be larger than the company's original location, but will have a similar vibe along with a tequila wall.
08 Sep 2020
Mediterra Café opening in Mt. Lebanon
In addition to serving coffee, breakfast and lunch, Mediterra will offer cocktails, beer, wine and light bites.
01 Sep 2020
Local artist painting large-scale mural on Penn Avenue Downtown. More murals coming
“Color really affects mood, so bringing bright color bursts and a dynamic visual change to the urban landscape will impact people in really interesting ways."
25 Aug 2020
Contemporary Craft opens in a renovated building in Upper Lawrenceville. ‘More than ever, this is needed.’
"During these uncertain times, the arts can play an even more important role as a resource for well-being, hope and resilience. We believe that visitors will find inspiration and solace in Swoon’s inaugural exhibition.”
01 Sep 2020
Dragon’s Den rope challenge course opening in former Homestead church
There are 41 platforms between the upper and lower courses, with a name and a different challenge: the Dragon’s Hopscotch, the Dragon’s Skateboard and the Dragon’s Pogo Sticks.
30 Aug 2020
The Highline opens with new public green space along the South Side riverfront
The 500-foot elevated road connecting the buildings has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare with benches and industrial-steel planters full of native plants and flowers. The views are pretty great, too.
20 Aug 2020
Plans for Shady Hill Plaza redevelopment include large apartment building and smaller Giant Eagle. Residents object
ECHO Realty wants to tear down Shady Hill Plaza, which is anchored by Giant Eagle, and replace it with a 232-unit apartment building, a 420-space parking garage and a smaller grocery store.
26 Aug 2020
UPMC and Highmark part of effort to bring first of its kind homeless shelter to Downtown Pittsburgh
The shelter will feature services for those dealing with the complex issues of homelessness, including addiction, unemployment and physical and behavioral health.
26 Aug 2020
Tal & Bert is opening a gem of a store in Dormont
Located in the the former MoonStones space, Tal & Bert will be a cross between a plant shop and home goods store.
19 Aug 2020
Iron City Boulders bringing European-style climbing gym to Lawrenceville
Plans are for 11,000 square feet of bouldering walls, and more than 250 different boulder “problems” for all skill levels to solve.
18 Aug 2020