The final Mayor’s Happy Hour of the year was an unforgettable evening! Held on Tuesday at the rooftop of Sienna Mercato, the event brought together residents, community leaders, and local organizations for a night of connection, celebration, and reflection.

Downtown Neighbors Alliance hosted the Developer’s Forum where city leaders shared upcoming improvements to Downtown Pittsburgh. The panel focused on Point Park University’s recent announcement of a new community events center and the future of the city.

On a cloudy evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, the atmosphere inside Vallozzi’s Italian restaurant was far from gloomy. The fourth happy hour this year with Mayor Gainey brought together Pittsburgh’s community leaders, residents, and local organizations for an evening of connection and conversations.

The Mayor’s Happy Hour is a series of five monthly happy hours per year. These events, featuring Mayor Ed Gainey and his office, are designed to foster community engagement and connection among Pittsburgh residents and local organizations at a different restaurant each time.

Last Thursday, May 4th, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance hosted our Downtown Experience Awards Dinner which serves to celebrate the advancement of Downtown Pittsburgh and honor three of its most impactful citizens.

Pittsburgh is a vibrant, diverse city full of talent, culture, and potential to create a bright and successful future. Josiah Gilliam, executive director of the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP), has made it his mission to secure the future of the city by engaging and mobilizing the youth in our community.

The event, which took place in the Union Trust Building’s 10th Floor Theater, saw close to 400 people in attendance with another 100 plus Pittsburghers watching the livestream.

During last week’s Downtown Town Hall, DNA Executive Director, John Valentine, unveiled the organization’s five primary projects that will transform Pittsburgh into a “unique urban village that is different from them all.”