Grain & Berry Debuts First Pittsburgh-Area Location
September 14, 2026
The Florida-based healthy dining chain known for acai bowls and fresh smoothies opens its first Pittsburgh-area cafe in Pine Township this month, with local owners…
Read More →September 2026
Point Park Buys Former CVS Building on Smithfield Street
September 11, 2026
The university closed on the long-vacant 42,440-square-foot building at Forbes and Smithfield, the latest move in Mayor O'Connor's Main & Main push to fill…
Read More →Cannabis Automation Firm Vape-Jet Relocates HQ to Strip District
September 8, 2026
Vape-Jet has moved its headquarters, engineering and manufacturing from Oregon to Liberty Avenue, betting that Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem will drive its next…
Read More →Carnegie's Higher Images Nominated for 2026 Best Places to Work
September 7, 2026
After three straight first-place finishes, the Carnegie digital marketing agency is up again for a Pittsburgh Business Times workplace honor built on 25 years of…
Read More →PIT's Employee Childcare Center Opens Its Doors to the Public
September 4, 2026
Three years after Pittsburgh International Airport opened an on-site daycare for its workforce, the center is welcoming outside families and offering a model for…
Read More →New AI Venture Studio Arsenal Sets Up Shop in Lawrenceville
September 3, 2026
Two Carnegie Mellon grads launched Arsenal AI to build startups in exchange for equity, with a goal of keeping Pittsburgh's next wave of AI companies rooted in the…
Read More →PIT Opens Pittsburgh's Only Free Outdoor Airport Terrace
September 2, 2026
The 36,000-square-foot UPMC Terrace lets anyone, ticketed or not, step outside for fresh air and plane views before security, putting Pittsburgh International among…
Read More →Squirrel Hill's Pre Amp Coffee Studio Pairs Espresso With Vinyl
September 1, 2026
The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group's first dedicated coffee concept turns a narrow Forbes Avenue storefront into a listening bar, where pourovers share the…
Read More →August 2026
East Liberty Chipmaker Efficient Computer Adds $93M to War Chest
August 31, 2026
Six months after closing a $60 million Series A, the CMU spinout behind the ultra-low-power Electron E1 processor is raising again, with $93.1 million already in…
Read More →City Doubles Storefront Grant Fund, Now Aiding 77 Businesses
August 28, 2026
Mayor Corey O'Connor more than doubled Pittsburgh's Commercial Facade Grant Program to $1.13 million, funding storefront upgrades for 77 small businesses from…
Read More →State Commits $125M to Scale Pittsburgh's Innovation Economy
August 27, 2026
Gov. Shapiro's Innovate in PA 2.0 program made its case in Lawrenceville, betting that Pittsburgh's robotics and life-sciences research can build companies here…
Read More →Zara Picks Ross Park Mall for First Pittsburgh-Area Store
August 26, 2026
Simon Property confirmed the Spanish fast-fashion retailer will anchor a redevelopment of Ross Park Mall's east end, arriving in 2028 as the North Hills shopping…
Read More →Historic Pittsburgh Whiskey Brand Revives in the Strip District
August 25, 2026
H. Obernauer & Co., a whiskey house founded by a German immigrant in 1885, is coming back to life more than a century after closing, with a tasting room planned for…
Read More →Badamo's Doubles Down in Dormont With Sandwich Shop, Italian Market
August 24, 2026
Chef Anthony Badamo is expanding his Potomac Avenue pizzeria with a next-door sandwich counter and small Italian grocery, aiming to open by September.
Read More →Allegheny General Opens New Trauma Bays in ER Overhaul
August 21, 2026
Allegheny General Hospital brought seven new emergency rooms online this week, the largest phase yet of a renovation modernizing trauma care on the North Side.
Read More →Wayfair Picks Pittsburgh's North Hills for First Pennsylvania Store
August 20, 2026
The online furniture giant will open a 95,000-square-foot showroom at North Hills Village in 2027, betting that Pittsburgh shoppers still want to sit on a couch…
Read More →Agora Brings All-Day Mediterranean Dining to Lawrenceville
August 19, 2026
Agora Cafe & Restaurant has opened at 4130 Butler Street, adding all-day Mediterranean dining to a Lawrenceville strip that keeps filling back in with…
Read More →Shelfmark Raises $3.5M to Bring AI to Pittsburgh Factories
August 18, 2026
Pittsburgh-built Shelfmark closed a $3.5 million seed round led by Armory Square Ventures to bring computer vision and causal AI to manufacturing lines nationwide.
Read More →Wok Hei Revives a Pittsburgh Landmark in Oakland
August 17, 2026
Owner Lailanie Chen opens Wok Hei Asian Kitchen in the former Original Hot Dog Shop space on Forbes Avenue, building on 15 years in Oakland.
Read More →Smithfield Lofts Breaks Ground on Downtown Housing
August 14, 2026
Woda Cooper broke ground on Smithfield Lofts, a $30 million office-to-residential conversion bringing 46 apartments, 39 affordable, to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Read More →Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Draws 77 Kitchens Downtown
August 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Summer 2026 runs through Aug. 16 with 77 participating eateries and 10 first-time newcomers offering fixed-price menus.
Read More →Butterfat Gelato Opens on the North Side's East Ohio Street
August 12, 2026
Lauren Brock, a former hospital pharmacist, has opened Butterfat Gelato at 404 E. Ohio St. in Deutschtown, with a glass-walled kitchen and eight rotating flavors.
Read More →NFL Draft Delivered $177M Impact, Studies Find
August 11, 2026
Two studies released Monday found Pittsburgh's NFL Draft delivered $177 million in economic impact and more than $1.5 billion in total economic value.
Read More →Continuim Closes $548M Fund for Pittsburgh Industry
August 10, 2026
Downtown private equity firm Continuim Equity Partners raised $548 million in 32 days to buy family-run manufacturers, pushing its assets past $1 billion.
Read More →Great Lakes Brewing Opening Bar at Pittsburgh Airport
August 9, 2026
Great Lakes Brewing Co. begins construction this month on a Great Lakes Experience Bar at Pittsburgh International Airport, opening late fall 2026.
Read More →July 2026
GE Vernova Commits $166 Million to Western Pennsylvania, Adding 700 Manufacturing Jobs
July 31, 2026
Global energy company GE Vernova is expanding its Charleroi power transmission plant with a $138 million investment, creating 275 new jobs and cementing Western…
Read More →Two Pittsburgh Food Favorites Unite at SouthSide Works in a One-of-a-Kind Collaboration
July 30, 2026
The Speckled Egg and Commonplace Coffee opened a shared 6,120-square-foot space on July 26, giving the South Side a brunch and coffee destination unlike anything…
Read More →Mill 19 Lands $10M Classified Defense Hub, Cementing Hazelwood Green's Role in National Security
July 30, 2026
RIDC and Parallax Advanced Research are building an 11,000-square-foot Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility at Mill 19 in Hazelwood Green, funded by the…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Trades Built the Impossible: Parkway East Bridge Opens 8 Days Early
July 29, 2026
Pittsburgh's building trades completed the largest structure ever slid into place in the United States in just 17 days — a week ahead of schedule, under budget, and…
Read More →Allegheny County Invests $11.5 Million in Neighborhoods, Blight Removal
July 29, 2026
County Executive Sara Innamorato announced $11.5 million for 94 community improvement projects, funding sidewalk repairs, small business training, and demolition of…
Read More →Pittsburgh Folk Festival Returns to Beechview After a Decade Away
July 28, 2026
A Taste of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival brings back a 60-year Pittsburgh tradition on August 1 in Beechview, celebrating the city's multicultural heritage.
Read More →Air Commits $450 Million to Pittsburgh's Strip District in Major Ten-Year Tech Expansion
July 28, 2026
The defense-tech firm formerly known as Govini is making Pittsburgh's Strip District the center of its national growth, with a $10 million initial investment and…
Read More →Michelin Guide Inspectors Are Dining Through Pittsburgh Right Now
July 27, 2026
Anonymous inspectors from the world's most prestigious food guide are eating through Pittsburgh's neighborhoods ahead of the city's 2027 debut in the Michelin Guide…
Read More →Pittsburgh to Host World's Largest Defense Testing Facility
July 27, 2026
Swiss defense tech firm Acutronic Group is investing up to $30 million to build the world's largest aerospace and defense testing facility in Pittsburgh, adding 100…
Read More →CMU and Carnegie Foundry Launch $50M Drone Manufacturing Platform
July 24, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh venture studio Carnegie Foundry unveiled the Autonomous Systems Manufacturing Platform, putting $50 million in robotics…
Read More →Air Commits $450 Million to Pittsburgh's Strip District in Ten-Year Office Expansion
July 24, 2026
The enterprise readiness software company, formerly known as Govini, will anchor a sprawling new office at Vision on Fifteenth, deepening Pittsburgh's hold as a hub…
Read More →Pittsburgh's ER Drama 'The Pitt' Leads All Emmy Nominations With 25 Nods
July 23, 2026
HBO Max's Pittsburgh-set medical drama sweeps the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, more than any other show — including 13 acting nominations for its acclaimed…
Read More →Pittsburgh AI Startups Raise $70M in Q2 2026, Led by CMU Spinout Gray Swan
July 23, 2026
Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem attracted $70.15 million in Q2 2026, fueled by AI security firm Gray Swan's $40M Series A and Hellbender's $12.5M seed round.
Read More →The Strip District's Housing Boom Is Just Getting Started
July 22, 2026
From 464 new apartments and a long-overdue grocery store to the neighborhood's first townhomes, the Strip District is becoming Pittsburgh's most dynamic new…
Read More →Gecko Robotics to Open 10,000-Square-Foot Sewickley Manufacturing Facility
July 22, 2026
Pittsburgh robotics unicorn Gecko Robotics is expanding with a new 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sewickley, set to open within weeks.
Read More →Spork Island Trading Co. Brings Immersive Tiki Bar to Downtown Pittsburgh
July 21, 2026
Andy Tepper and Steve Zumoff open Spork Island Trading Co. at 946 Penn Ave — a tropical escape with erupting volcanoes, yakitori, and an extensive rum program.
Read More →Gecko Robotics Opens Sewickley Manufacturing Hub, Bringing Defense Tech to Pittsburgh's Doorstep
July 21, 2026
Pittsburgh unicorn Gecko Robotics is opening a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing and integration facility in Sewickley, anchoring the region's defense robotics…
Read More →Pittsburgh Anchors $321M National Energy Innovation Hub with CMU, Pitt, and NSF
July 20, 2026
Carnegie Mellon and Pitt join a $321 million NSF Regional Innovation Engine to build the nation's next energy technology hub, projecting 21,000 jobs and 150 new…
Read More →Pennsylvania Awards $29.3 Million to Transform Pittsburgh's Downtown, Parks, and Neighborhoods
July 20, 2026
State grants through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will fund 14 projects citywide, from Arts Landing to affordable housing, Market Square, and a new…
Read More →Pittsburgh's $740 Million Esplanade Rises on the North Shore
July 20, 2026
Construction is underway on the Esplanade, Piatt Companies' 15-acre riverfront development bringing a Ferris wheel, 750 apartments, and 4,500 permanent jobs to…
Read More →Strip District's Vacant OMI Building Set for Mixed-Use Revival
July 15, 2026
A $4.35 million proposal by TAGLYZ LLC would transform a long-vacant city-owned building on Penn Avenue into small businesses, apartments, and a potential public…
Read More →Two Vacant Pittsburgh Properties Land Redevelopment Deals, Breathing New Life Into Strip District and Downtown
July 14, 2026
Mayor O'Connor and the URA announced redevelopment agreements for two long-vacant city-owned properties — one on Penn Avenue in the Strip District, another on…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Gray Swan AI Closes $40M Series A to Secure the Age of Autonomous Intelligence
July 14, 2026
The Shadyside-based CMU spinout has built an AI security platform trusted by Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta — and now has the capital to scale it globally.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Squary AI Is Rewiring How Law Firms Bill — and Business Is Booming
July 13, 2026
The CMU-connected startup is automating hours of legal paperwork in minutes, nudging Pittsburgh law firms away from billable hours and toward flat-fee models.
Read More →Pennsylvania's First Ecovillage Nears Completion in Pittsburgh's North Hills
July 13, 2026
The Rachel Carson EcoVillage in Allison Park is wrapping up five years of construction, delivering 35 all-electric, passive-house homes and a bold new model for…
Read More →Palm Palm Brings Coastal Glamour to East Liberty
July 10, 2026
The team behind Downtown's Ritual House opens a sun-drenched coastal restaurant at the corner of Highland and Centre, transforming a long-vacant East End space.
Read More →Curtiss-Wright Commits $80 Million to Expand Cheswick Manufacturing Campus, Adding 150 Jobs
July 10, 2026
The defense and nuclear technology giant will construct two new buildings at its 118-acre Allegheny County campus, backed by Pennsylvania state funding.
Read More →Carnegie Mellon Unites 15 Organizations for Pittsburgh's Inaugural StartUP PGH Innovation Week
July 9, 2026
The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship is launching a five-day showcase in September, bringing 2,000-plus founders, investors, and researchers to Oakland to put…
Read More →Astrobotic Lands $298M in NASA Contracts, Pushing Lunar Funding Past $900M
July 9, 2026
Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Technology secured nearly $300 million in new NASA contracts to fly two Peregrine lunar landers to the moon in 2028, lifting its total…
Read More →Sharpsburg's Harvest on Main Ends Decades as a Food Desert
July 8, 2026
A nonprofit community market has opened in Sharpsburg, bringing fresh produce, a deli, and a bakery to a neighborhood that went without a grocery store for years.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Virtue Signal Brewing Wants to Make Moderation Cool
July 7, 2026
Mt. Lebanon's Mike Poggi launched Pittsburgh's first dedicated non-alcoholic craft beer brand in May 2026, bringing three bold, flavorful N.A. beers to local bars…
Read More →Restore 22 Coffee Shop Opens in Coraopolis to Serve Veterans
July 6, 2026
A Pittsburgh-area nonprofit is opening a veterans-focused coffee shop in Coraopolis this summer, creating a place for former service members to connect, find…
Read More →How Hazelwood Green Became Pittsburgh's Robotics Capital — And What's Coming Next
July 6, 2026
Five months after CMU cut the ribbon on its 150,000-sq-ft Robotics Innovation Center, Hazelwood Green is accelerating — with Fujitsu, a state-backed AI accelerator…
Read More →A Brighton Heights Double Opening: Mun's Pizza and Allegheny City Brewing
July 3, 2026
Dan Tomcik's long-awaited pizzeria and Allegheny City Brewing's second taproom opened side by side in Brighton Heights, turning California Avenue into a new…
Read More →Small Businesses Power Downtown Pittsburgh's $90M Revival Push
July 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Vibrancy Initiative is filling vacant storefronts with 28 new businesses while $90M in public investment reshapes the commercial…
Read More →Heinz History Center Breaks Ground on $80M Expansion
July 2, 2026
Pittsburgh's Smithsonian-affiliated history museum broke ground on a 92,000-square-foot expansion that will add a Museum of African American History, a Fred Rogers…
Read More →Commonplace Coffee Brings Its Ninth Cafe and a New Bakery Hub to Shadyside's Walnut Street
July 2, 2026
Pittsburgh roaster Commonplace Coffee is opening its ninth location on Walnut Street in Shadyside, taking over Georgie's Corner Cafe and relocating a major portion…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Paper: How the Tribune-Review Stepped Up to Become the City's Newspaper of Record
July 1, 2026
After the Post-Gazette's closure in May, the Tribune-Review launched a weekly print edition, added a dozen journalists, and became Pittsburgh's newspaper of record.
Read More →Pittsburgh's First EcoVillage Welcomes Residents as Construction Completes in McCandless
July 1, 2026
The Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights, southwestern Pennsylvania's first cohousing community, is welcoming its founding residents this summer after…
Read More →June 2026
La Grassa's Corner Slices Are Coming Home to Upper Lawrenceville
June 30, 2026
The beloved Pittsburgh pizza pop-up La Grassa is opening its first permanent restaurant on Butler Street — bringing its Detroit-Roman rectangular pies to Upper…
Read More →Pittsburgh AI Security Startup Gray Swan Raises $40M Series A to Safety-Test the World's Most Powerful Models
June 30, 2026
Gray Swan, a Carnegie Mellon spinout based in Shadyside, has closed a $40 million Series A to expand its AI safety testing platform â cited by Anthropic, OpenAI…
Read More →KEF Robotics Lands $1.25M Air Force Contract, Eyes 300% Sales Growth
June 29, 2026
Pittsburgh's KEF Robotics secured a landmark Air Force Research Lab contract for its Tailwind drone navigation software, validating six years of work in the…
Read More →Two Pittsburgh Firsts Team Up to Open Black Brew House in the Golden Triangle
June 29, 2026
Erika Turner of TLC Libations and Marcus Wyatt of Windy Bridges Brew have joined forces to open Black Brew House, a Downtown Pittsburgh tasting room celebrating…
Read More →A Historic Strip District Warehouse Is Becoming 39 New Homes
June 26, 2026
Fourth River Development is converting the century-old Bittner Building at 26th and Smallman into W Lofts, 39 condominiums and rooftop townhomes, with construction…
Read More →Harry & Fritz Brings Art Deco Warmth to Downtown Pittsburgh
June 26, 2026
Philadelphia restaurateur Joe Beckham returns to his service-industry roots with Harry & Fritz, a classic American eatery at 947 Penn Ave inspired by family and the…
Read More →Pittsburgh Airport Earns World's Most Beautiful Title
June 25, 2026
The Prix Versailles, in association with UNESCO, named Pittsburgh International Airport's new $1.7B terminal one of just seven airports globally to receive the 2026…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Birgo Capital Launches Reiturn, Opening Real Estate Investing to Everyday Investors
June 25, 2026
Backed by $350M in assets and 3,600 apartment units, Birgo Capital's new digital REIT platform lets anyone invest in multifamily real estate starting at $1,000.
Read More →From Steel to Science: How Hazelwood Green Is Becoming Pittsburgh's Biotech Frontier
June 24, 2026
BioForge's permanent facility at Hazelwood Green, a paid workforce program for local residents, and a startup relocation signal Pittsburgh's transformation from…
Read More →Butcher and the Rye Returns to Pittsburgh's Cultural District
June 24, 2026
Pittsburgh's first James Beard Award-nominated bar, Butcher and the Rye, is set to reopen at 212 Sixth Street on July 8, bringing its legendary whiskey program back…
Read More →Pittsburgh Launches Initiative to Rebuild Larimer, One Vacant Lot at a Time
June 23, 2026
Mayor O'Connor and the URA partner with the Larimer Consensus Group to release an RFI for 254 scattered-site lots across 16 acres in one of Pittsburgh's most…
Read More →Carnegie Mellon Commits $3 Million to Pittsburgh Youth Programs and Neighborhoods
June 23, 2026
CMU's $3 million, five-year pledge funds youth tech access through Rec2Tech, green space upgrades, and expanded pedestrian and bike infrastructure across Pittsburgh.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Joins Voyager Technologies, Anchoring America's Lunar Infrastructure
June 22, 2026
The North Side aerospace company, a CMU spinout, is being acquired by defense tech company Voyager Technologies to form the backbone of commercial lunar operations.
Read More →Amboy Brings Pittsburgh's First Filipino Kitchen to Deutschtown This Summer
June 22, 2026
Chef Rafael Vencio is opening Amboy on East Ohio Street this summer, bringing Filipino cuisine rooted in his immigrant experience to Pittsburgh's North Side.
Read More →Pittsburgh Ranks 7th in the Nation for AI Venture Investment Per Capita, Pulling $2.29 Billion in 2025
June 19, 2026
A new annual report from Innovation Works and Ernst & Young shows Pittsburgh has graduated into elite company, with its robotics and AI startups drawing record…
Read More →From Lilith to Giulia: Pittsburgh's Most Celebrated Chefs Bring Coastal Italian to Bloomfield
June 19, 2026
Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano, the acclaimed duo behind Shadyside's Lilith, are opening Giulia on Liberty Avenue this summer — a coastal Italian restaurant…
Read More →Steelers Deliver $10.8M Community Field to Hazelwood Green
June 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and NFL have opened a $10.8 million youth athletic complex at Hazelwood Green, transforming a former…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Andy Warhol Bridge Turns 100
June 18, 2026
The oldest of Pittsburgh's Three Sisters bridges reaches its centennial with a free community celebration on June 27, featuring art, music, and history on Seventh…
Read More →Walnut Capital Plans 199 New Apartments at Bakery Square Expansion
June 17, 2026
Walnut Capital presents design for a six-story, 199-unit apartment building along Penn Avenue in East Liberty, the latest chapter in Bakery Square's 15-year…
Read More →After Seven Years, Hazelwood Brew House Opens With Three Breweries Under One Historic Roof
June 16, 2026
A 1905 brewery that survived Prohibition now houses three craft brewers in Hazelwood, reviving a century-old building and a neighborhood long overlooked.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Gray Swan Raises $40M to Make AI Safer for Enterprise
June 16, 2026
The Shadyside AI security firm, spun out of Carnegie Mellon, landed a major Series A to expand its platform for testing and monitoring AI deployments worldwide.
Read More →McKinley Park's Chicken Hill Site Gets a $660K Community Grove
June 15, 2026
The City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are transforming a historic gathering space in McKinley Park into a hub for recreation, learning, and…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Legacy Hospitality Group Is Building the City's Next Great Dining Empire
June 15, 2026
The operators of Ritual House and Palm Palm have formally launched Legacy Hospitality Group, with at least three new Pittsburgh concepts planned for 2026 and a bold…
Read More →Shore Thing Returns: Riverlife's Beloved Floating Venue Opens for Its Second Season
June 12, 2026
After welcoming 50,000 visitors in its debut year, Riverlife's Shore Thing barge platform is back on the Allegheny River with expanded hours, 70+ free events, and a…
Read More →Pittsburgh Skincare Startup Pelliá Earns Spot in Meta's Inaugural PA Accelerator
June 11, 2026
CMU-trained founder Courtney Williamson's sensitive-skin brand is the only Pittsburgh company in Meta's first gBETA Pennsylvania cohort, part of a $90 billion state…
Read More →Commonplace Coffee Brings Its Ninth Cafe to Shadyside This Summer
June 10, 2026
Pittsburgh's beloved specialty coffee roaster Commonplace Coffee is opening its ninth location at the former Georgie's Corner Cafe on Walnut Street, bringing a full…
Read More →Pittsburgh's AI Hub Gets Security Clearance: Bakery Square's New Defense Innovation Center Unlocks $150 Billion in Federal Contracts
June 10, 2026
Walnut Capital and Fort Pitt LLC have opened a classified Secure Innovation Center at Bakery Square in East Liberty, giving Pittsburgh's 20-plus AI companies access…
Read More →Pittsburgh Earns Its Place on the Michelin Map
June 9, 2026
Pittsburgh joins the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes edition, putting local restaurants on the global culinary stage for the first time.
Read More →Alpha Residential Wins NAIOP Pittsburgh's Top Multifamily Award for Apex Newbury
June 8, 2026
Pittsburgh developer Alpha Residential has been named NAIOP Pittsburgh's Best Multifamily Project for Apex Newbury, a 277-unit community in South Fayette Township.
Read More →UPMC Opens $85M Heart Institute at Children's Hospital, Bringing World-Class Pediatric Cardiac Care to Lawrenceville
June 5, 2026
The first expansion of the Children's Hospital campus since 2009 adds three cardiac catheterization labs and the region's first pediatric cardiac rehabilitation…
Read More →Historic Fulton Building Reborn as The Atterbury Hotel
June 5, 2026
After a multi-million-dollar renovation, downtown Pittsburgh's beloved 1906 landmark emerges this summer as The Atterbury, a boutique hotel joining Marriott's…
Read More →Pitt Life Sciences Bridge Program Graduates First Hazelwood Cohort
June 4, 2026
Pitt's paid Life Sciences Bridge Program graduates its first cohort of Greater Hazelwood residents, opening biotech careers at the new BioForge facility.
Read More →Isaly's Is Coming Back to Pittsburgh's Strip District This Summer
June 4, 2026
Jim and Leslee Conroy are bringing the iconic Pittsburgh deli brand back to 2111 Penn Ave this summer, reviving chipped ham sandwiches and legendary Skyscraper ice…
Read More →Pitt BioForge Graduates First Class, Nears Hazelwood Opening
June 3, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh's BioForge facility at Hazelwood Green is nearing completion — and its first Life Sciences Bridge Program cohort has already graduated…
Read More →Oxford Development's 21 West Breaks Ground on Pittsburgh's North Shore
June 3, 2026
Oxford Development and RDC have secured $67 million in construction financing and broken ground on 21 West, an 11-story, 291-unit luxury apartment community on…
Read More →Black Brew House Pours History Into Downtown Pittsburgh
June 2, 2026
The collaboration between PA's first Black, female-owned distillery and the city's first Black-owned brewery marks a new chapter for Pittsburgh's nightlife and…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Agrees to Join Voyager Technologies in Major Lunar Deal
June 2, 2026
The CMU-born aerospace company will anchor Voyager's full-service lunar infrastructure division, with Pittsburgh remaining at the center of operations.
Read More →Pittsburgh Biotech Peptilogics Enters Final FDA Trial for Joint Infection Treatment
June 1, 2026
Peptilogics, a Pittsburgh biotech founded at Pitt, is enrolling patients in its pivotal FDA trial for PLG0206, a drug that could eliminate the need for hardware…
Read More →21 West Brings Sky Bar Living to Pittsburgh's North Shore
June 1, 2026
A $100 million, 11-story luxury tower near PNC Park promises Pittsburgh's most ambitious residential amenity package yet—from a rooftop pool to a sky bar with…
Read More →May 2026
Opal Grand Buffet Brings Brazilian and Asian Feast to Homestead's Waterfront
May 29, 2026
The restaurant group behind Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings is transforming a 16,000-square-foot Waterfront space into Pittsburgh's most ambitious all-you-can-eat…
Read More →Hellbender Raises $12.5M to Scale Pittsburgh's First AI Camera Maker Into Bakery Square
May 29, 2026
The AI hardware startup closed a seed round led by Pittsburgh's Magarac Venture Partners and is expanding its manufacturing operation to Bakery Square's growing AI…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Gray Swan Raises $40 Million to Make AI Safer for the World
May 28, 2026
The CMU spinout, headquartered in Shadyside, just closed a landmark Series A backed by Wing Venture Capital and Madrona and is now Pittsburgh's most closely watched…
Read More →Pittsburgh Chosen as First City for Disney Store's Retail Return
May 28, 2026
Ross Park Mall welcomed the first Disney Store Limited Time in the nation on May 23, bringing the beloved brand back to brick-and-mortar for the first time in years.
Read More →Pittsburgh Zoo Welcomes First Lion Cub in Six Years
May 27, 2026
A female cub born to parents Scarlett and Hondo marks a milestone for the zoo's lion pride and a victory for African lion conservation worldwide.
Read More →Pittsburgh's North Shore Gets Its First High-Rise Apartment Tower as 21 West Breaks Ground Near PNC Park
May 27, 2026
Oxford Development's 291-unit luxury complex at 430 W. General Robinson St. is raising the bar on urban living â and redefining what it means to call Pittsburgh's…
Read More →Pitt Opens $11.6 Million Quantum Lab to Power Pittsburgh's Next Tech Frontier
May 26, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh's new Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, backed by $11.6 million, gives researchers and industry partners access to some of…
Read More →Hellbender Closes $12.5M Seed Round to Scale Pittsburgh-Made AI Cameras
May 26, 2026
Pittsburgh startup Hellbender raised $12.5 million to expand manufacturing and hiring, bringing its edge AI camera systems to industries from healthcare to robotics.
Read More →CMU, Pitt and Five Universities Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory
May 25, 2026
Pennsylvania's seven research universities unite with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a statewide network to…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Hellbender Raises $12.5M to Put AI Eyes on the Edge
May 22, 2026
Hellbender, a Pittsburgh-based Physical AI startup founded in 2021, closed a $12.5 million seed round to scale its edge AI camera systems and expand domestic…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Iconic Gulf Tower Is Becoming a Luxury Hotel and Residences
May 22, 2026
Left Lane Development is transforming the 44-story Art Deco Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh — 130 hotel rooms, 220 residences, and a reimagined Club Bardo on…
Read More →Pittsburgh's World-First 3D Printing Campus Breaks Ground on Second Building
May 21, 2026
Neighborhood 91, the world's first additive manufacturing campus at Pittsburgh International Airport, is expanding with a 108,000-square-foot facility backed by $16…
Read More →A Pittsburgh Institution Returns: McDonnell Family Opens Three Venues in the Strip District
May 21, 2026
Restaurant Holdings LP opens Juniper Grill, Atria's, and 1930 Cigar Bar at 2350 Railroad Street, bringing 96 years of Pittsburgh hospitality legacy to the Strip…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Hellbender Raises $12.5M to Put AI Eyes on the Factory Floor
May 20, 2026
Hellbender, a Pittsburgh-based AI hardware startup, closed a $12.5 million seed round to scale production of its edge AI cameras and expand its local manufacturing…
Read More →Armada Opens 90,000-Square-Foot Headquarters in Wexford, Tripling Its Pittsburgh Footprint
May 20, 2026
Supply chain giant Armada, Pittsburgh's third-largest private company, unveiled a sweeping new headquarters at Innovation Ridge in Wexford, bringing 300 employees…
Read More →Hill District Lands $176,000 for Youth and Workforce Programs
May 19, 2026
The URA Board approved $176,460 through the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund, backing seven organizations delivering STEM, arts, literacy, and…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Gather AI Raises $40M to Bring Autonomous Drones to Global Warehouses
May 18, 2026
Gather AI, the CMU spinout building autonomous warehouse drones, has secured $40 million in Series B funding to scale its physical AI platform worldwide.
Read More →Downtown Pittsburgh Buzzes Back to Life as PNC Brings Thousands of Workers to the Golden Triangle
May 15, 2026
PNC Bank's mandatory five-day return-to-office policy has flooded downtown Pittsburgh with thousands of workers, sparking a new surge of energy and foot traffic not…
Read More →Pittsburgh Lands Loews: A 500-Room Convention Center Hotel That's Been 20 Years in the Making
May 15, 2026
Governor Shapiro and Loews Hotels have signed a letter of intent for a $418 million, 500-room hotel attached to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown…
Read More →University of Pittsburgh Approves New 420-Bed Residence Hall in Oakland
May 14, 2026
Pitt's Board of Trustees greenlit a new first-year residence hall at Fifth and Ruskin, the university's first new dorm since 2013, set to open fall 2028.
Read More →Eos Energy Is Bringing Its $353 Million Clean Energy Headquarters to Pittsburgh's North Shore
May 14, 2026
Battery storage company Eos Energy is relocating its headquarters to Nova Place on Pittsburgh's North Shore, anchoring a $352.9 million regional investment that…
Read More →Fresh Del Monte Names Pittsburgh Hub for Its Global Foods Division
May 13, 2026
Fresh Del Monte has designated Pittsburgh as the central operational hub for its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division, anchoring supply chain, finance, R&D, and…
Read More →Pittsburgh's $740M Esplanade Enters Phase Two: Ferris Wheel, Apartments, and a Riverfront Future
May 13, 2026
Piatt Companies launches the next phase of the Esplanade project on Pittsburgh's North Side, adding a 180-foot Ferris wheel, 750 apartments, and a transformed…
Read More →Pittsburgh Buildings Cut Carbon Emissions 56% — Ahead of 2030 Goal
May 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh 2030 District coalition of 75 property partners has slashed building carbon emissions by 56.1%, saving $42.8 million in energy costs and surpassing…
Read More →Pittsburgh Takes Off: Aer Lingus Launches First-Ever Nonstop Dublin Flights from PIT This Month
May 12, 2026
Aer Lingus begins nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Dublin on May 25 — the first direct transatlantic link in the airport's history.
Read More →Pittsburgh's $740M Esplanade Project Is Transforming 15 Acres on the North Side
May 11, 2026
Piatt Companies is turning a North Side brownfield into a $740M riverfront destination with 750 homes, a 180-foot Ferris wheel, and 4,500 permanent jobs.
Read More →Three New Restaurants Open on East Carson Street
May 11, 2026
La Dolce Vita, Teocalli, and Bedford House bring Italian, Mexican, and American bistro dining to Pittsburgh's South Side in a wave of East Carson Street investment.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Downtown Vibrancy Initiative Is Filling Storefronts One Small Business at a Time
May 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has raised $1.5 million and deployed $400,000 in rent abatement to seed a new generation of small businesses in the Golden…
Read More →Pittsburgh to Dublin: Aer Lingus Launches City's First Nonstop Transatlantic Route on May 25
May 10, 2026
Starting May 25, Pittsburgh International Airport will offer its first-ever nonstop service to Dublin, connecting western Pennsylvania to 30-plus European…
Read More →Gecko Robotics Lands $71M U.S. Navy Contract, Putting Pittsburgh AI on Pacific Fleet Ships
May 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh-based robotics and AI company will deploy wall-climbing robots and sensors across 18 Navy warships, condensing months-long inspections into days.
Read More →Breeze Airways Launches First International Flights From Pittsburgh With Routes to Cancun and Punta Cana
May 6, 2026
Budget carrier Breeze Airways announces its first-ever international service from Pittsburgh International Airport, with nonstop flights to Cancun and Punta Cana…
Read More →Pittsburgh Opens the 59th Carnegie International, North America's Longest-Running Art Exhibition
May 6, 2026
The 59th Carnegie International, titled 'If the word we,' opened May 2 at Carnegie Museum of Art with 61 artists, 36 new commissions, and five Pittsburgh venues.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Strip District Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's Strip District. Markets, restaurants, shops, and culture along Penn Avenue and Smallman Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, parks, independent shops, and culture along Murray and Forbes Avenues.
Read More →Best Things to Do in South Side Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's South Side. Bars, restaurants, live music, and nightlife along East Carson Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Shadyside Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Shopping on Walnut Street, dining, parks, and culture in the city's most elegant neighborhood.
Read More →Best Things to Do in North Shore Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's North Shore. Sports, museums, parks, and entertainment across the river from downtown.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Mount Washington Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 10 best things to do in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh. Stunning views, fine dining, incline rides, and trails above the city.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Lawrenceville Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment on Butler Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in East Liberty Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in East Liberty, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and culture in one of the city's fastest-growing neighborhoods.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Downtown Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Downtown Pittsburgh. Attractions, restaurants, parks, and culture in the Golden Triangle.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Bloomfield Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh's Little Italy. Restaurants, bakeries, bars, and shops on Liberty Avenue.
Read More →Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
Discover the 12 best restaurants in Pittsburgh for 2026, from fine dining to neighborhood gems across Lawrenceville, Strip District, and beyond.
Read More →Best Real Estate Developments in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 biggest real estate developments in Pittsburgh for 2026. From the $740M Esplanade to UPMC's hospital tower and downtown conversions.
Read More →Best Pizza in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best pizza spots in Pittsburgh for 2026. From classic Sicilian squares to Neapolitan wood-fired pies across the city's neighborhoods.
Read More →Best New Businesses in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best new businesses in Pittsburgh for 2026. AI startups, restaurant openings, and ventures shaping the city's future economy.
Read More →Best Hair Salons in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best hair salons in Pittsburgh for 2026. Top-rated stylists for cuts, color, balayage, and extensions in Shadyside and Lawrenceville.
Read More →Best Date Night Restaurants in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best date night restaurants in Pittsburgh for 2026. Romantic dining from Mount Washington views to intimate Lawrenceville bistros.
Read More →Best Coworking Spaces in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 10 best coworking spaces in Pittsburgh for 2026. Flexible offices, startup incubators, and creative workspaces from downtown to Lawrenceville.
Read More →Best Brunch Spots in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best brunch spots in Pittsburgh for 2026. Weekend favorites from upscale dining to beloved neighborhood diners across the city.
Read More →Best Breweries in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best breweries in Pittsburgh for 2026. Award-winning craft beer from Lawrenceville to Braddock, taprooms, beer gardens, and brewpubs.
Read More →Pittsburgh Marathon Sets All-Time Record with 50,000 Runners
May 4, 2026
The 2026 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon drew a record 50,000 participants, crowned a Pittsburgh native as men's champion, and raised $1.5 million for…
Read More →Iron City Is Back: Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Opens Downtown Taproom
May 1, 2026
After 17 years outside city limits, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. returns to Downtown with a new taproom in the landmark Alcoa Building — pouring Iron City right where it…
Read More →Market Square Reopens After $15 Million Redesign, Breathing New Energy Into Downtown Pittsburgh
May 1, 2026
Governor Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Davis celebrate the reopening of Market Square following a $15 million modernization project by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Read More →Jill Pennetti Opens Pittsburgh's First Dedicated Gluten-Free Bakery on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield
May 1, 2026
Jill Pennetti's The Forgotten Flour opens May 18 at 4731 Liberty Ave, bringing Bloomfield its first fully dedicated gluten-free bakery — with gobs, brownies, and a…
Read More →April 2026
A $53.5 Million Bet on Pittsburgh Medicine
April 30, 2026
The Orland Bethel Family Foundation's landmark gift to Pitt pushes the university's total musculoskeletal research investment to nearly $100 million, positioning…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Abridge Raises $300M, Hits $5.3B Valuation
April 30, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures led the $300 million Series E raise for the Downtown Pittsburgh startup, whose AI listens in on doctor-patient conversations…
Read More →Pittsburgh's New Tax District Will Funnel Growth Into Downtown's Future
April 29, 2026
The URA's newly approved Downtown TRID will redirect 75% of tax revenue from new developments to fund public infrastructure, converting vacant buildings and fixing…
Read More →CMU's Forge to Field Competition Draws Mark Cuban and Commits $1.8M to Pittsburgh AI Startups
April 29, 2026
Carnegie Mellon's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship staged a Shark Tank-style showdown during NFL Draft Week, awarding more than $1.8 million in investments to…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Skild AI Puts Its Robot Brain to Work in Global Factories
April 28, 2026
East Liberty startup Skild AI launches its Skild Brain with NVIDIA, ABB Robotics, and Universal Robots, deploying Pittsburgh-built AI on factory floors worldwide.
Read More →Pittsburgh Launches 'Pittsburgh IS Craft' to Claim Its Place as America's Craft Capital
April 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Glass Center, Contemporary Craft, and Union Project have joined forces with $87,000 in state seed funding to put Pittsburgh on the national craft map.
Read More →Pitt Commits $5 Million to Pittsburgh Parks, Neighborhoods, and Small Business Corridors
April 27, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh pledges $5 million over five years to support city parks, neighborhood business districts, and public safety alongside Mayor O'Connor.
Read More →Mondi Bags USA Opens 200,000-Square-Foot Facility in Findlay Township, Creating 170 Allegheny County Jobs
April 25, 2026
Global packaging company Mondi opens a new paper bags plant in Pittsburgh's western suburbs, bringing 170 manufacturing jobs and 300 million bags of annual capacity…
Read More →South Side Works Welcomes New Wave of Tech Tenants as Office Vacancy Drops Below 8 Percent
April 24, 2026
South Side Works sees a surge in tech and professional services tenants, dropping commercial vacancy below 8 percent as Pittsburgh's secondary office corridors…
Read More →Pittsburgh Shatters NFL Draft Day One Attendance Record with 320,000 Fans
April 24, 2026
Pittsburgh set a new all-time NFL Draft Round 1 attendance record on Thursday, drawing more than 320,000 fans to the North Shore and downtown — surpassing Detroit's…
Read More →Pittsburgh Ranked Among America's Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026
April 24, 2026
Pittsburgh ranks among the top five U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, with median home prices 40 percent below the national average and appreciation…
Read More →Pittsburgh Selects Four Tech Startups for Elite City Innovation Program
April 24, 2026
PGH Lab Cohort 11 picks Aquatonomy, Pittsburgh Drone Services, and two others to pilot robotics, drones, AI, and digital twin technology across city departments.
Read More →Three Rivers Heritage Trail Breaks Ground on Final Segment, Completing a 33-Mile Riverfront Loop
April 23, 2026
Construction begins on the final 2.8-mile segment of Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Ohio River, completing a 33-mile continuous riverfront loop…
Read More →Steel City Ventures Closes $40 Million Fund Dedicated Exclusively to Pittsburgh Startups
April 23, 2026
Steel City Ventures closes a $40 million fund to invest exclusively in Pittsburgh startups at the pre-seed and seed stage, targeting enterprise software, health…
Read More →Mangia: DeLallo Brings 76 Years of Italian Heritage to Live! Casino Pittsburgh
April 23, 2026
The fourth-generation Jeannette food brand opens a full Italian market and eatery at Live! Casino in Westmoreland County, celebrating local roots with pasta…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Efficient Computer Raises $60M to Build the AI Chip That Uses 100x Less Power
April 23, 2026
The CMU spinout's Electron E1 processor promises to solve AI's energy crisis. A $60 million Series A from Triatomic Capital, Union Square Ventures, and Toyota puts…
Read More →Titusz Arrives in Lawrenceville, Honoring Hungarian Heritage
April 22, 2026
Chef Csilla Thackray opens Titusz at 4129 Butler Street, bringing Austrian and Hungarian fine dining to Lawrenceville rooted in her family's Pittsburgh story.
Read More →Piatt Companies Breaks Ground on $740M Esplanade, Bringing a 200-Foot Ferris Wheel to Pittsburgh's North Shore
April 22, 2026
The Esplanade, a 15-acre mixed-use development in Chateau, is now underway â promising 876 housing units, 160,000 sq ft of retail, and a skyline-defining Ferris…
Read More →James Beard Semifinalist Opens Cork & Crust in Oakland
April 21, 2026
Chef Kristin Butterworth brings two decades of five-star technique to The Oaklander Hotel, crafting a neo Neapolitan pizza bar that is already turning heads in…
Read More →Pittsburgh's $31 Million Arts Landing Opens in the Cultural District, Just in Time for the NFL Draft
April 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust unveiled Arts Landing on April 17, a four-acre civic park with an amphitheater, the city's first downtown playground, and sweeping…
Read More →Pittsburgh's $10 Billion Robotics Ecosystem Takes Center Stage at Discovery Day 2026
April 20, 2026
Discovery Day 2026 showcases Pittsburgh's robotics and AI ecosystem, now valued at over $10 billion, with more than 100 companies and 250 startups anchored by…
Read More →Gulf Tower's Art Deco Revival: Hotel Bardo Brings Luxury to Downtown Pittsburgh
April 20, 2026
The landmark 40-story Gulf Tower transforms into Hotel Bardo, a $230 million luxury mixed-use destination with 130 rooms, 220 residences, and three dining concepts…
Read More →Top Pittsburgh Real Estate Developments Reshaping the City in 2026
April 19, 2026
Discover the top Pittsburgh real estate developments reshaping the city in 2026. From Hazelwood Green to Lower Hill, explore major projects transforming…
Read More →Pittsburgh Startups Pull In $1.48 Billion in Venture Capital as AI Deals Dominate
April 19, 2026
Pittsburgh's 2025 venture capital fundraising reaches $1.48 billion across 180+ deals, marking the strongest year since 2019 with AI, robotics, and healthcare tech…
Read More →Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved from Closure by Nonprofit Stewardship
April 19, 2026
Maryland-based Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, preventing closure and preserving the 159-year-old newsroom under…
Read More →Three Pittsburgh Billionaires Make Forbes World's Richest List
April 19, 2026
Edward Stack, Thomas Tull, and Maggie Hardy rank among Forbes's 2026 billionaires list with combined wealth of $15.1 billion, reflecting Pittsburgh's diverse…
Read More →Mark Cuban Headlines Pittsburgh AI Showcase During NFL Draft Week
April 19, 2026
AI Horizons Pittsburgh hosts invite-only showcase featuring Mark Cuban, Jerome Bettis, and Roger Goodell as Pittsburgh's AI ecosystem accelerates with record…
Read More →The Esplanade Breaks Ground: $740M North Side Development Takes Shape
April 19, 2026
Piatt Companies breaks ground on The Esplanade, a $740 million mixed-use development transforming Pittsburgh's North Side with residential, retail, office space…
Read More →Best Pittsburgh Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in 2026
April 19, 2026
Discover the best Pittsburgh neighborhoods for young professionals in 2026. Explore Lawrenceville, East Liberty, Bloomfield, and more with walkability, rent data…
Read More →The Best Coffee Shops in Pittsburgh for 2026
April 19, 2026
Discover the best independent coffee shops, roasters, and specialty cafes in Pittsburgh for 2026. From Lawrenceville to the Strip, find your perfect neighborhood…
Read More →CMU and Mark Cuban Bring $1.75M AI Pitch Competition to Pittsburgh for NFL Draft Week
April 18, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University, the AI Strike Team, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting a $1.75 million startup pitch competition at Hazelwood Green during NFL…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Arts Landing Opens in the Cultural District, Turning Four Downtown Acres Into the City's Civic Front Yard
April 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's $31 million Arts Landing has opened in the heart of the Cultural District, delivering a Great Lawn, bandshell, pickleball courts…
Read More →Pittsburgh to Host 2026 NFL Draft: What It Means for the City's Business Community
April 18, 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft arrives in Pittsburgh April 23-25, bringing an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 visitors and a spotlight on the Steel City unlike anything in recent…
Read More →Abridge Raises $300M at $5.3B Valuation, Proving Pittsburgh's Health Tech Dominance
April 17, 2026
Pittsburgh-born AI company Abridge raised $300M led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing total funding over $750M. Founded by UPMC, CMU, and Pitt collaboration.
Read More →Piatt Companies Breaks Ground on $740M Esplanade, Transforming Pittsburgh's North Side
April 16, 2026
Piatt Companies breaks ground on Esplanade, a $740M mixed-use development featuring 300+ apartments, a 200-foot Ferris wheel, and The Current culinary hub.
Read More →Market Square Reopens With Historic Modernization as Pittsburgh Prepares for NFL Draft
April 15, 2026
Market Square completes major modernization including new glass trellis, expanded dining, and roller skating ahead of 2026 NFL Draft and renewed civic life.
Read More →Wegmans Breaks Ground in Cranberry Township, Bringing Premium Groceries to Pittsburgh Region
April 14, 2026
Construction begins on Pittsburgh's first Wegmans store in Cranberry Township, expected to open late 2027 and create 400-500 jobs in Butler County.
Read More →AlphaLab's 2026 Cohort Proves Pittsburgh's Startup Ecosystem is Thriving
April 13, 2026
Mayor Corey O'Connor meets with AlphaLab's 2026 startup cohort, showcasing Pittsburgh's growing ecosystem anchored by AI, health tech, and companies like Abridge.
Read More →Downtown Pittsburgh's Pre-Draft Makeover Is Bigger Than the NFL
April 12, 2026
Streetscape improvements, facade restorations, and public art installations across Liberty Avenue and Sixth Street represent permanent investment, not temporary…
Read More →Carnegie Mellon Hosts $1.75 Million AI Pitch Competition
April 11, 2026
Forge to Field, CMU's AI pitch competition, announces six finalists competing for $1 million in AWS credits and cash prizes, with judging scheduled for the day…
Read More →Duolingo Expands Pittsburgh Headquarters with 150,000 Sq Ft
April 10, 2026
Language-learning app Duolingo announces major expansion of Pittsburgh headquarters in Strip District, adding 150,000 sq ft of office space and 400 jobs.
Read More →Pittsburgh Retains 58% of CMU and Pitt Computer Science Graduates
April 9, 2026
Pittsburgh's talent retention rate surges from 38% to 58% as tech companies like Abridge, Duolingo, and Aurora keep graduates local with competitive salaries and…
Read More →Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Opens 130,000 Sq Ft Facility
April 8, 2026
New state-of-the-art distribution center in Duquesne doubles food bank capacity, serving 130,000 people monthly and supporting 250 partner agencies across the…
Read More →Mount Washington Emerges as Hospitality and Tourism Destination
April 7, 2026
Mount Washington's iconic Grandview Avenue is experiencing a new wave of investment with three boutique hotel proposals and property values up 25% in 24 months.
Read More →Aurora Innovation Expands Pittsburgh Autonomous Vehicle Operations
April 6, 2026
Self-driving truck company Aurora Innovation announces major expansion of Pittsburgh engineering operations, adding 200 engineers to Nova Place facility.
Read More →Pittsburgh Craft Brewery Scene Continues Rapid Expansion in 2026
April 5, 2026
Six new breweries announced for 2026 bring Pittsburgh's total to 65+, with industry generating $180M annually and brewers guild membership up 40% in two years.
Read More →Millvale Riverfront Trail Expansion Complete
April 4, 2026
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy completes 2.1-mile expansion of Millvale Riverfront trail connecting the borough's business district to downtown via car-free…
Read More →Hazelwood Green Announces Three Major Tenant Commitments
April 3, 2026
The 178-acre former steel mill site secures 120,000 sq ft of lab and office space with biotech, climate tech, and manufacturing training commitments.
Read More →SugarBird Brings Fried Chicken, Donuts, and Soft Serve to North Shore
April 2, 2026
A new comfort food concept opens at the Plaza at North Shore, bringing fried chicken, donuts, and soft serve just weeks before the NFL Draft.
Read More →Downtown Pittsburgh Office Buildings Convert to 240 Residential Units
April 2, 2026
Three downtown office buildings convert to 240 residential units under new city incentive program, addressing office vacancy while meeting urban living demand.
Read More →Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute Expands with $75M Building
April 1, 2026
CMU's world-leading Robotics Institute announces 60,000 sq ft expansion funded by federal grants and major private donations, positioning Pittsburgh at center of…
Read More →March 2026
Strip District Terminal Welcomes 8 New Food & Retail Vendors
March 31, 2026
Historic Strip District Terminal building leases space to 8 new food and retail vendors including hot dog stand, craft pickles, local honey, and hand-rolled pasta.
Read More →Market Square Construction Races Toward NFL Draft Deadline
March 30, 2026
A $14 million renovation of Market Square must be completed by April 23, with new paving, drainage, lighting, and accessibility improvements.
Read More →Pittsburgh Hospitality Sector Prepares for 2026 NFL Draft Economic Boom
March 28, 2026
With 200,000+ visitors expected April 23-25, Pittsburgh's hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors prepare for estimated $200 million economic impact from NFL…
Read More →Pittsburgh Housing Market Sees Record Activity in Emerging Neighborhoods
March 27, 2026
Beechview, Carrick, and Knoxville home values surge 18% year-over-year as first-time buyers target Pittsburgh's affordable South Hills neighborhoods.
Read More →Latitude AI Expands Ford's Autonomous Driving Research in Pittsburgh
March 26, 2026
Latitude AI, a Ford subsidiary focused on autonomous driving, is expanding its Pittsburgh operations with open positions for perception, planning, and simulation…
Read More →Lawrenceville Butler Street Corridor Adds 340 New Residential Units
March 25, 2026
Lawrenceville's Butler Street corridor is adding 340 residential units across four developments with zero commercial vacancy, fueling one of Pittsburgh's hottest…
Read More →North Shore Emerges as Year-Round Restaurant and Entertainment Destination
March 24, 2026
North Shore transforms from game-day corridor into vibrant year-round dining district with 12 new restaurant and bar concepts in 18 months.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Advanced Manufacturing Renaissance Accelerates in 2026
March 22, 2026
Pittsburgh adds 4,200 advanced manufacturing jobs in 2025 as robotics, additive manufacturing, and precision machining drive region's manufacturing output to…
Read More →Milane's Mobile Lands a Permanent Home in McKees Rocks
March 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Magazine Best New Restaurant award winner has transitioned from food truck to brick-and-mortar, serving jerk chicken, birria tacos, and plantain…
Read More →UPMC Announces $300M Medical Research Tower Expansion
March 20, 2026
UPMC's Oakland campus expansion adds 18-story research tower focused on cancer and AI diagnostics, creating 500 new jobs and solidifying Pittsburgh's medical…
Read More →Mayor Gainey Launches Main and Main Initiative
March 19, 2026
A new economic development program provides $25,000 grants, technical assistance, and streetscape improvements to business corridors in Homewood, Northview Heights…
Read More →Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Record 2026-27 Season with 180 Performances
March 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust unveils 2026-27 season featuring 180 performances across 6 venues, with Broadway premiere, jazz residency, and new Arts Landing…
Read More →Pittsburgh International Airport Expansion Exceeds Projections
March 17, 2026
New terminal already 22% over passenger projections with four new direct routes launching in 2026, including transatlantic connection.
Read More →Pittsburgh North Side Experiencing Historic Residential Transformation
March 15, 2026
North Side neighborhoods see 22% price appreciation and 600 new residential units as proximity to downtown and new Esplanade development drive neighborhood revival.
Read More →Tambellini and Co. Carries an Italian Legacy Into Brookline
March 14, 2026
Following the closure of the iconic Joseph Tambellini Restaurant, a new deli carries the family name and Italian legacy into Brookline with hoagies, meatball subs…
Read More →Bloomfield's Liberty Avenue Experiences Major Revival
March 13, 2026
Pittsburgh's 'Little Italy' neighborhood sees 8 new independent businesses opening, marking highest Liberty Avenue occupancy in 15 years.
Read More →URA Announces Affordable Housing Plan for Lower Hill District
March 12, 2026
The Urban Redevelopment Authority will direct tax-equivalent payments from the Lower Hill site toward affordable housing, with $1 billion in total investment…
Read More →Pittsburgh Ranked Top 5 Nationally for Small Business Growth
March 10, 2026
Kauffman Foundation report ranks Pittsburgh in top 5 for small business formation, adding 1,800 new businesses in 2025.
Read More →Pittsburgh's Robotics Cluster Hits 250 Companies
March 8, 2026
Pittsburgh's robotics ecosystem has grown to 250 companies across 18 verticals, employing over 6,300 workers, with Carnegie Mellon, Aurora, and Google among top…
Read More →Tous les Jours Opens First Pittsburgh Location in East Liberty
March 7, 2026
The South Korean bakery chain with over 1,700 locations worldwide opens on Penn Avenue in East Liberty, bringing cream buns, cloud bread, and fusion pastries to…
Read More →Legacy Hospitality Launches Hemley, a Fast-Casual Health Concept Downtown
March 5, 2026
A new 2,800-square-foot fast-casual restaurant on Fifth Avenue offers grain bowls, wraps, and fresh juices with 5-minute order times and a $11-16 price point.
Read More →Hill District Renaissance Continues with 14 New Businesses
March 4, 2026
Fourteen new businesses opened on Centre Avenue in 18 months, reclaiming the neighborhood's identity as a cultural and commercial hub.
Read More →City's Edge Development Set to Open This Fall on the South Side Slopes
March 2, 2026
A terraced apartment complex on the South Side Slopes will feature 700+ public steps and panoramic views across the Monongahela to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Read More →February 2026
The Wylie: A New Concert Venue Rising in the Hill District
February 26, 2026
A 2,000 to 3,500 capacity mid-size venue honoring the Wylie Avenue jazz corridor is under construction in the Lower Hill District, anchoring the neighborhood's…
Read More →Top Pittsburgh Tech Startups to Watch in 2026
February 26, 2026
Discover the top Pittsburgh tech startups transforming the city in 2026. From AI and robotics to healthcare innovation, meet the entrepreneurs shaping Pittsburgh's…
Read More →Must-Visit Pittsburgh Attractions: The Definitive 2026 Guide
February 26, 2026
Explore the best Pittsburgh attractions in 2026. From world-class museums and historic neighborhoods to iconic parks and cultural landmarks, discover what makes…
Read More →The Best Breweries and Taprooms in Pittsburgh: A Craft Beer Lover's Guide
February 26, 2026
Discover the best craft breweries and taprooms in Pittsburgh. Your complete guide to the city's thriving beer scene across every neighborhood.
Read More →Shadyside's Walnut Street Experiences Boutique Retail Boom
February 24, 2026
Nine new independent retail shops opened on Walnut Street in six months, reversing national retail decline with 97% occupancy rate.
Read More →Hill Top Villas to Deliver 48 Affordable Senior Units
February 22, 2026
A new senior housing development will provide 48 one-bedroom units for residents age 62 and older, with six accessible units, part of a broader effort to expand…
Read More →Community Land Trusts Expand Across Pittsburgh
February 20, 2026
The Lawrenceville CLT model is expanding to Etna, Millvale, Sharpsburg, and Polish Hill, offering 99-year ground leases at 30 to 50 percent below market rates.
Read More →South Side Works Phase Three Approved by City Council
February 17, 2026
80,000 sq ft mixed-use development approved for South Side riverfront, continuing transformation of former LTV steel mill site.
Read More →The Baked Bean Opens on Valentine's Day, Bringing Artisan Coffee to the South Hills
February 15, 2026
A husband-and-wife team launches their first coffee shop with a drive-through model, sourcing beans from regional roasters and serving a South Hills neighborhood…
Read More →Pittsburgh Founders Rally Behind PGH Lab as City Seeks to Restore Funding
February 14, 2026
The city lost the budget allocation for PGH Lab, the popular startup community space, but the founder community is mobilizing to restore the funding.
Read More →FNB Financial Center Reshapes the Lower Hill District Skyline
February 12, 2026
The $300 million, 26-story tower will be the first major office development on the Civic Arena site, with 470,000 square feet, marking Pittsburgh's first new office…
Read More →Pittsburgh Robotics Startup Forge Robotics Raises $18M Series A
February 10, 2026
CMU spinout Forge Robotics secures $18M Series A, bringing autonomous inspection technology and 40 new jobs to Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Read More →AlphaLab Selects 20 Startups for Its Largest Cohort Ever
February 10, 2026
AlphaLab's accelerator program selected 20 companies for its spring 2026 cohort, with five relocating to Pittsburgh, working across AI, robotics, health, and energy.
Read More →Uptown Flats Opens This Spring, Delivering 34 Affordable Units
February 6, 2026
A $22.8 million Fifth Avenue development will provide 34 units for households earning 30 to 60 percent of the area median income, with direct BRT connection.
Read More →Homestead Waterfront Adds New Residential Phase
February 4, 2026
Continental Real Estate announces 180-unit apartment phase at the Waterfront, continuing Homestead's transformation from industrial to mixed-use.
Read More →January 2026
Bedford Dwellings Phase II Breaks Ground, Adding New Housing to the Hill District
January 30, 2026
The phased redevelopment of the historic 1940 Bedford Dwellings complex will add townhomes by summer and apartments by winter 2026.
Read More →Squirrel Hill's Forbes Avenue Becomes Pittsburgh's Premier Dining Destination
January 28, 2026
Six new independently-owned restaurants in 12 months make Squirrel Hill a vibrant food corridor with 40% increase in foot traffic.
Read More →Polish Hill Approves Herron Avenue Townhome Development on Former Landslide Site
January 25, 2026
The City Planning Commission has approved an eight-townhome development on a remediated slope, with units priced between $350,000 and $450,000.
Read More →Liberty Works Tech Hub Expands in East Liberty
January 23, 2026
Liberty Works doubles its footprint to 15,000 sq ft, adding podcast studio and hardware prototyping lab for 200+ member startups.
Read More →Inside Creative Chem Co., the Bloomfield Chemical Plant Turned Coffee Shop and Coworking Space
January 20, 2026
A former chemical manufacturing plant on Liberty Avenue has been converted into an 8,200-square-foot hybrid workspace combining coffee, coworking, and making.
Read More →Strip District Terminal Expands with 12 New Local Food Vendor Stalls
January 19, 2026
The iconic Strip District marketplace adds 8,000 sq ft and 12 new food vendors in a major spring expansion.
Read More →Juniper Grill, Atria's, and 1930 Cigar Bar Open on Railroad Street
January 17, 2026
Three new businesses cluster on Railroad Street, marking a turning point for the Strip District's restaurant corridor.
Read More →Lawrenceville Coffee Roaster Opens Second Location on Butler Street
January 15, 2026
Three Rivers Roast expands from Penn Avenue to Butler Street, bringing 1,200 sq ft of craft coffee and community to Lawrenceville.
Read More →Moonlit Burgers Opens Fourth Location in Garfield, Anchoring Penn Avenue Corridor
January 12, 2026
The smash burger pop-up becomes a full restaurant operator, with a kitchen-equipped fourth location in Garfield.
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January 8, 2026
Jim and Leslee Conroy bring back the iconic deli with a 3,500-square-foot shop featuring chipped ham, hot dogs, and hand-dipped ice cream.
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