Duolingo opening a taco joint where you can practice your Spanish in East Liberty
Patrons can earn discounts on their meals by taking a short Spanish-language challenge.
04 May 2022
Duolingo’s efforts to be a good neighbor in East Liberty are recognized by Bloomberg
After some early missteps, Duolingo hired Pittsburgh native Kendra Ross to cultivate relationships with the community.
22 Mar 2022
McKnight Realty’s plan to build apartments in East Liberty runs into roadblocks
The East Liberty landmark would not be displaced by a proposed six-story apartment building, but advocates want assurances.
26 Jan 2022
East Liberty gaining $27 million in affordable housing with Mellon’s Orchard South and Harvard Beatty apartments
“These projects represent the brick-and-mortar affordable housing we need, but they also represent investment in our most important assets -- our people, our businesses and their visions."
01 Nov 2021
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