Ascender highlights diversity in new class of 11 startups
Each company will work with a coach from Ascender’s network of experts (and more than 60 alumni) to launch, build and grow their businesses.
07 Jun 2021
What’s the future of Ace Hotel in East Liberty? Could be new owners
The stylish hotel, and its acclaimed restaurant have played a major role in making Pittsburgh into a hip travel destination.
02 Nov 2020
Former East Liberty nursing home will become below-market-rate housing with 33 apartments
The property will be converted into 33 below-market-rate apartments.
06 Aug 2020
Scotland-based BrewDog opens Friday in East Liberty
The bar and restaurant is the Scottish company’s sixth DogTap pub in North America.
27 Feb 2020
Commerce Bar in East Liberty serves classic cocktails in a speakeasy atmosphere
The drinks are all winners, with veteran mixologists Cecil Usher and Cat Cannon behind the bar.
04 Dec 2019
Chrismukkah Galley pop-up bar opens in Bakery Square, donating half the proceeds to charities
Chrismukkah Galley, a pop-up bar in Bakery Square on Penn Avenue, celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah in a 1,300-square-foot space made to look like the confectionery abode of Mr. and Mrs. Gingerman.
25 Nov 2019
Whole Foods-anchored development at former Penn Plaza to break ground in December
A "flagship" Whole Foods will anchor the site, which also includes 246,000 square feet of offices.
30 Oct 2019
Sheetz opens innovation office at Bakery Square aiming to disrupt their industry
“Their mission is to really think about what convenience is going to look like ten-plus years from now."
25 Sep 2019
A proposed park will give East Liberty its own version of Market Square
If approved, project leads will hold an open bid for contractors in August, with an eye toward beginning construction early next year.
10 Jun 2019
Trek Development gets approval for new affordable housing in East Liberty
Located at the corner of Station and North Beatty, Mellon’s Orchard South will include 37 affordable units and 10 market-rate units.
09 May 2019