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16:62 Design Zone: From Knick Knacks to Furniture

July 22, 2008

Step into the creative hub of the city.

Pittsburgh forges ahead

July 18, 2008

After undergoing three renaissances, placing in the top ranks of "most livable cities" and hosting one of the nation's largest concentrations of eco-friendly buildings, this river town still can't seem to shake its bum rap.

36 Hours in Pittsburgh

July 6, 2008

PITTSBURGH has undergone a striking renaissance from a down-and-out smokestack to a gleaming cultural oasis. But old stereotypes die hard, and Pittsburgh probably doesn’t make many people’s short list for a cosmopolitan getaway. Too bad, because this city of 89 distinct neighborhoods is a cool and — dare I say, hip—city. There are great restaurants, excellent shopping, breakthrough galleries and prestigious museums.

Foster was born on July 4

July 4, 2008

America celebrates her 232nd birthday today.Stephen Collins Foster, who has been called “The Father of American Music,” learned to play the flute at the young age of 7. Foster would go on to write more than 200 songs during his much too short lifetime.

Composer Stephen Foster's life in city helped shape music

June 22, 2008

The early years of Lawrenceville's Stephen Collins Foster helped shaped the music he would write later in his life.

Allegheny County youths win marbles championship

June 20, 2008

John Leffakis, 14, of Lawrenceville, won the boys' title.

Region's employment picture shifts to health care

June 1, 2008

For decades, U.S. Steel Corp.'s 64-story tower has loomed over Pittsburgh much the way heavy manufacturing reigned over the region's jobs picture. But in a sign of the times, a new moniker is being mounted atop the skyscraper this month: "UPMC." The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the region's biggest employer, is moving its headquarters -- and 2,250 jobs -- from Oakland to the Downtown tower.

Pittsburgh is Hot

May 31, 2008

This article appeared in the travel section of an Amsterdam newspaper. The writer spent a weekend in what he found to be "a fascinating, real American city amid wooded hills with one of the most beautiful skylines" and documented his experience.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08143/883950-53.stm

May 22, 2008

Last week, it was the farmers market in Bloomfield. This week, the Carnegie Library in Lawrenceville. Next week, Councilman Patrick Dowd will take his remote office to Enrico's Tazza d'Oro coffeehouse in Highland Park.

An exuberant Burton Morris pursues upbeat approach

May 11, 2008

Burton Morris, the hugely successful commercial artist from Pittsburgh, will help plan the artwork at the new Children's Hospital set to open in Lawrenceville.

One Year Until the New Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Opens in Lawrenceville

May 10, 2008

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is just one year away from opening its new state-of-the-art hospital campus.

Pittsburgh Gets Shady; New Trees To Be Planted

April 16, 2008

Watch coverage of the TreeVitalize event in Lawrenceville.

Different city, similar story

April 14, 2008

Lawrenceville (and the Lawrenceville Corporation) are mentioned as a " thriving arts and design district with one-of-a-kind boutiques, art studios and restaurants."

Mainstreets funding expected to revitalize 11 neighborhoods

March 4, 2008

After focusing on safety first, grant shifts to business development.

$402K in Mainstreets Pittsburgh funds awarded to 12 neighborhood business districts

February 27, 2008

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), in partnership with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development and the City, have awarded $402,500 in Mainstreets Pittsburgh funds to twelve neighborhood business districts

Lawrenceville's largest site in play

February 23, 2008

Pittsburgh's Urban Redevelopment Authority is seeking a developer to help build "an innovative residential development" on a large site in Lawrenceville.

URA seeks development proposals for Lawrenceville site, new housing expected

February 20, 2008

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh is seeking development proposals for parcels located at 4620 Hatfield St. and 54 46th St., the largest footprint currently available for new housing in Lawrenceville.

Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood unveils new signage, identity campaign

February 13, 2008

Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood—recently featured in The New York Times—has unveiled “History in the Remaking,” a new identity campaign spotlighting its independent and eclectic eateries, boutiques, galleries, and venues.

Letter to the Editor: A Wise Investment

January 19, 2008

Kate Trimble, Executive Director of the Lawrenceville Corporation, responds to the January 12 Post-Gazette Article "Signs Need Substance to Make a Difference."

Grant money to jump-start Pittsburgh neighborhood planning

January 18, 2008

A $200,000 state economic development grant will allow Pittsburgh to tailor housing and business development efforts to the specific needs of its 90 neighborhoods, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday.

Grant money to jump-start Pittsburgh neighborhood planning

January 18, 2008

A $200,000 state economic development grant will allow Pittsburgh to tailor housing and business development efforts to the specific needs of its 90 neighborhoods, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday.

Letter to the Editor: ID My Neighborhood

January 16, 2008

A Lawrenceville resident, Mary Anderson Hartley, responds to the January 12 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article "Signs Need Substance to Make a Difference."

Signs need substance to make a difference

January 12, 2008

Lawrenceville is spending $115,000 on 5 signs, benches and trash cans to tout its neighborhood. Is it worth the expense?

Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville Section Unveils Town Signs, Message

January 11, 2008

"Lawrenceville: History in the remaking" is a message people will now see when they drive into the city neighborhood.