New UFC Gym coming to former YMCA in Market Square
Former Steeler Ryan Shazier is the brand ambassador for the fitness facility, which brings MMA training to athletes of all abilities.
16 Jun 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO J. Kevin McMahon is retiring
McMahon was named leader of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on May 1, 2001, and has overseen profound changes over the past 21 years.
18 May 2022
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
August Wilson Center to open first permanent exhibit dedicated to Pittsburgh’s most famous playwright
On April 16, The Writer’s Landscape will debut featuring artifacts, props from Broadway productions, and interactive displays.
03 Mar 2022
How to safely return to live theater using the Cultural Trust’s pre-show check-in service
In an effort to make theater-going easier, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has launched two initiatives.
02 Mar 2022
Beloved Allegheny Riverfront Park will get a much-needed restoration
Deferred maintenance over the past two decades has led to severe deterioration of the park’s signature bluestone pavers and more.
10 Feb 2022
How did Downtown Pittsburgh survive the pandemic? The numbers will surprise you
According to a report compiled by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, the central core of Pittsburgh is more resilient and adaptable than many thought.
31 Jan 2022
Redeveloped Kaufmann’s opens with 311 apartments and a rooftop pool
“We stepped into a project that was already underway and required an intense amount of effort to meet our standards for quality."
19 Aug 2021
New book uncovers backstories of Pittsburgh’s iconic skyscrapers
The stories of the industrialists, tycoons, prospectors (it was the Gold Rush era) and architects who built these skyscrapers are universally fascinating.
18 Aug 2021
Free outdoor workspaces now open at Allegheny Overlook Pop-up Park Downtown
They can be rented for free, and can be reserved for groups of up to 12 people.
14 Jul 2021