Heinz Hall holds Pittsburgh’s most beautiful music and architecture, as well as a storied history. Home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall began in 1927 as the Loew’s Penn Theater. The building was almost demolished in 1964 after Loew’s Theater closed its doors, but John Heinz II saw promise in the historic moviehouse and began a 3 year and $10 million reconstruction effort.

Three restaurants, three different menus, all with the same Italian feel. Sienna Mercato at 942 Penn Ave. is a three-story restaurant with a cohesive feel that offers three individual dining experiences.

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.

Prepare for a night of rich Hispanic and Latino heritage at the Sabores Latinos Festival, hosted by the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce [PMAHCC] on Friday, October 4.

The Vallozzi’s family restaurant legacy started in 1955 when their relative, Helen Vallozzi, started making gnocchi in her basement. She wanted to share her love for food with the world, eventually opening three restaurants – one of which is (luckily) located in downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh is rich with history and holds a claim to fame in one of the largest and most recognizable industries in America today. The film industry began over 100 years ago right here in Downtown Pittsburgh with the world’s first nickelodeon theater on Smithfield Street.

We have an important update regarding the upcoming Highmark’s International StrEAT Festival. Originally scheduled for October 5th-6th, we have decided to move the event to October 19th-20th.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to spotlight the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - an organization that is changing lives in downtown Pittsburgh.

Market Square, what some call the “heart of downtown,” has been an integral part in Pittsburgh’s social scene since 1784. Read more to learn about how the Square became the communal space it is today.

Save the date for Wednesday, October 16th, as Point Park University hosts the 2024 Crown Castle Developers Forum.

This engaging hour-long panel discussion will feature Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, Point Park University President Chris W. Brussalis, and Chief Economic Development Officer Kyle Chintalapalli.

Looking for a workday lunch spot? Look no further than Istanbul Grille. Though they do not have a sit-down restaurant location, they do have lounge seating with high-top tables.

Exciting news for Downtown Pittsburgh! 93 affordable apartments will be coming into the Golden Triangle. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has approved an additional $750,000 from the Rental Gap Program in an effort to aid the conversion of unused office spaces into 93 units of affordable one bedroom apartments for senior citizens. 

Roberto Clemente Walker was a star on and off the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball field, making history as the first Latin American player inducted into the hall of fame. Clemente inspired the world with his philanthropy and in turn, putting Pittsburgh on the map.

Day two of Highmark’s International StrEAT Festival provides Yinzers the chance to set a precedent in Pittsburgh - to become this city’s first meatball eating champion. The first floor of Sienna Mercato’s three-story restaurant, Emporio: A Meatball Joint, is sponsoring the contest and will provide as many meatballs as it takes to crown a winner after the three minute eat-off is complete.

What better way to honor this month than by indulging in the diverse and flavorful culinary offerings that Hispanic cuisine brings? From savory arepas and authentic Argentine steaks to mouth-watering tacos and traditional Spanish tapas, these eateries provide a delicious way to commemorate Hispanic heritage.

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.

Growing his own coffee shop chain for the second time, Ken Zeff knows what he's doing and can see similar patterns downtown. These patterns guide him on where he wants to grow next.

Similar to when he was expanding Crazy Mocha Coffee Co. Zeff sees reason for optimism for downtown.

The Developers Forum is a free panel discussion that provides guests with knowledge of the changing Pittsburgh skyline and illustrates the many ways in which downtown is a great investment for local residents and businesses.

Talk about a unique project in Downtown. The Troiani Group is working on one of the more interesting projects. It’s not an office building or an apartment building or some kind of mixed-use project. No. It’s bocce courts.

The brainchild of owners with deep Pittsburgh roots and a passion for both mixology and astronomy, Space Bar is a testament to the city's forward-thinking spirit. Inspired by a grandfather's engineering background and childhood wonder at the moon landing, the downtown Pittsburgh bar embodies the optimism and hope inherent in space exploration.