URA approves $1.37 million loan for new Salem’s Market and Grill in the Hill District
The Urban Redevelopment Authority also approved grants for affordable housing developments in Polish Hill, Oakland and Fairywood.
17 May 2022
Local youth artists use choral ballet to explore racial justice in ‘Crossings’
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus and Hill Dance Academy Theatre are co-presenting the choral ballet on May 15 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
11 May 2022
3 Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods receiving $20,000 to become better places to grow older
The Hill District, Clairton and Coraopolis will receive seed funding and support to create intergenerational projects and events.
19 Apr 2022
Hill District receives federal grant to assess land’s potential for renewable energy
The pilot program includes help to create a neighborhood-wide clean energy plan and assistance in making older homes more energy-efficient.
06 Apr 2022
Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship in Uptown responds to homeless crisis with new shelter
The Community Human Services emergency shelter has 24 beds for women and space to handle overflow when needed.
10 Jan 2022
Top 10 Pittsburgh developments to watch in 2022
Quite a few projects that were just architectural renderings for a long time are going to become actual places this year.
03 Jan 2022
What will the sale of the Penguins mean for development of the Hill District?
Could a Boston billionaire change the Lower Hill’s future? Would a new community group amplify or muffle the Hill’s voice? Answers are emerging.
23 Nov 2021
5 Pittsburgh coffee shops with surprising offerings that go beyond a caffeine fix
Plenty of Pittsburgh coffee shops serve outstanding hot and cold beverages but try these ones for some surprising extras.
22 Nov 2021
Book explores the philanthropists you don’t know who reshaped Pittsburgh
“A Gift of Belief: Philanthropy and the Forging of Pittsburgh” tells the stories of the everyday people behind some famous institutions.
28 Oct 2021
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