Hill District Archives

Four core Hill District properties may soon undergo major renovation to strengthen community services

Four properties on Centre and Wylie avenues that play a critical role in the Hill District may soon undergo major reconstruction.

18 Oct 2021

Will Avenues of Hope’s millions of dollars intersect with neighborhood needs?

A year after Pittsburgh promised focused investment in Black neighborhood business districts, the "delicate dance" between resources and visions has just begun.

14 Oct 2021

Future of Pittsburgh’s Hill District shaped behind closed doors by 9-member panel

How can the Pittsburgh Penguins-led redevelopment of the 28-acre site address the effects of decisions made in the 1950s to raze Black Pittsburgh’s hub and build an arena?

23 Sep 2021

$66 million Uptown development will become a model of sustainability

Fifth & Dinwiddie from Hill District-based Bridging the Gap Development will have apartments, office space, co-working space and retail.

20 Sep 2021

Avenues of Hope gets over $600,000 for revitalization in Black neighborhoods

“Avenues of Hope is more than a singular program or project. It is an initiative that helps us intentionally prioritize Black economic inclusion and community development throughout our work."

19 Aug 2021

Check out the expanded hours as Carnegie Library branches open to full capacity

If you’re looking for a special spot, the library compiled a list of five favorite areas “to read, play, learn and connect.”

21 Jul 2021

The Heinz Endowments provides $3 million for arts venues to reopen

The foundation approved a $30 million package of grants with $3 million for arts venues and almost $10 million going toward community development initiatives.

25 May 2021