Hill District Archives

How the Healthy Aging Challenge is reaching isolated Pittsburgh seniors in need

Using a $500,000 grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation’s Healthy Aging Challenge, Vintage and Macedonia FACE will reach out to senior citizens in need.

27 Sep 2022

August Wilson House opening with a celebration featuring Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington will join the all-day celebration marking the grand opening of the August Wilson House on Saturday, Aug. 13.

08 Aug 2022

Community destination envisioned for Uptown with a café, apartments and food vendors

Epic Development proposes a $480,000 rehab that “will return the property to its roots and serve as a community destination in Uptown for years to come."

13 Jul 2022

Nipsey Hussle in Black History Mural on Community Empowerment Association building

New mural project PGH Art Park to celebrate Black history and the Hill District

Artist Kyle Holbrook will paint a mural depicting African-American and Hill District history on the façade of the soon-to-be Salem’s Market and Grill at Centre Heldman Plaza in the Hill District. He hopes it will be the largest mural in Pittsburgh.

08 Jul 2022

People walk through the Really Big Faces exhibit.

Do you recognize any of these Really Big Faces?

Don't miss the free closing party for Tom Mosser's Really Big Faces exhibition on Friday, July 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Energy Innovation Center.

06 Jul 2022

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