Moves follow recommendations from Task Force in 2016 ; Further housing orders relating to building affordable housing to be released tomorrow PITTSBURGH, PA (February 14, 2017) Mayor William Peduto today issued two executive […]
Ford investing $1 billion in Pittsburgh autonomous research company
February 10, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Daniel Moore and Ed Blazina There soon could be another self-driving car in town. Ford announced on Friday that it is investing $1 billion […]
A new report highlights the needs of Pittsburgh’s vulnerable communities.
The Incline by Sarah Anne Hughes It focused on public safety, affordable housing, family outcomes, businesses and organizations, education and employment. Meetings with more than 400 Pittsburgh residents informed […]
Pets parade in Homewood for opening of new shelter
January 23, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Linda Wilson Fuoco Five dogs and two puppies had their day today, parading down the middle of Hamilton Avenue from their old shelter in […]
New shared workspace in Homewood aims to give back to community
January 18, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Joyce Gannon Inside a freshly painted brick structure in Homewood, Nate Mitchell, a master barber, proudly shows off empty space where his future customers […]
Homewood streets slated for nearly $1 million upgrade
January 16, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Ed Blazina Several streets in Homewood will get nearly a $1 million makeover that could include sidewalks, crosswalks, street lights, wheelchair-accessible curb ramps and […]
WTAE Editorial: What about Homewood?
January 16, 2017 WTAE President & General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board regarding efforts to revitalize Homewood, formerly one of Pittsburgh’s great middle-class […]
URA grants initial approval to Homewood development
January 13, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Mark Belko A proposed 58-unit residential development that one city councilman called the “single most important thing to happen in Homewood” in 60 […]
WTAE Pittsburgh Reports on Homewood
January 3, 2017 WTAE Pittsburgh Decades after suburban flight and racial divide rendered many of Homewood’s beautiful houses almost worthless, there are signs of hope. Everyday Cafe is the […]
Pitt to move manufacturing center to Homewood from Harmar
December 30, 2016 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Kris B. Mamula The University of Pittsburgh is helping breathe new life into a relic of Pittsburgh’s industrial past by moving the university’s […]