How can neighborhoods use art to build urban connections? That's the question being asked this Saturday by the Northside’s cultural institutions. But rather than hiring a distinguished design firm, they're turning the question to the young, creative pe... »
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is taking the next step in its exploration of bus rapid transit (BRT). Next week, a series of three community input meetings are being held throughout the city to provide the public with opportunities to review an... »
Frank M. Hammond likes to say that Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh "is one of the best little nonprofits you may never have heard of." Hammond – first vice president of BNY Mellon, who is also an RTP board member and national rep – hopes that’s actual... »
Border Guard Bob is back. The best time to plug the brain drain is when your region is sporting positive migration numbers. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl grandstanding:"Pittsburgh has so much to offer young people, from available jobs to high qualit... »
East Deutschtown’s first commercial development in nearly 40 years has broken ground on what will be a future DaVita dialysis clinic. Neighborhood groups hope it will be the beginning of renewed and continued investment in this centrally located, North... »
So yes, go read the headline that there is another year of net migration into the Pittsburgh region: Region's population turnaround has lasted and grownThe regional number was not unexpected at all given the labor force trends of late, but there is a s... »
Here is the press release from the 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club on their endorsements for the spring 2012 primary elections. (We noticed they have a new website too – looking forward to following their new blog). 14th WARD CLUB BACKS MURPHY F... »
The board of the transit agency serving Pittsburgh and its suburbs has approved the agency's largest service cuts in its 48-year history due to a projected $64 million deficit in its 2012-13 budget. The Port Authority of Allegheny County board approved... »
