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Looking to get ahead on your holiday planning? Valozzi’s is bringing the festive cheer early with their exciting “Christmas in July” catering promotion!

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) is one of the largest animal rescues in Pennsylvania. They have three locations–one on the north side, one on the east side, and a wildlife center. The shelter locations are packed with dogs and cats, but there are also bunnies, ferrets, turtles, and more. While some require a little more patience, many are kind, gentle pets waiting for a family to see their potential.

Dine with purpose at Cafe Momentum, a nonprofit restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh that doesn’t just serve up delicious meals– they are committed to fostering a supportive community.

Howl at the Moon is a piano bar in the heart of Downtown. If you’re looking to dance, this is the spot for you. The performers aim to get you on your feet with an upbeat, energetic setlist. It's open until 2am Thursday-Saturday, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes. 

If you’re melting in the hot, sticky haze of a Pittsburgh summer, stop what you’re doing and head straight to Live Fresh Juicery — your oasis in the concrete jungle. Nestled right in Downtown at 120 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, this spot is a total lifesaver when the temperature spikes and your energy dips.

Sit back and enjoy the show (and the food) at Greer Cabaret Theater. This project of The Cultural Trust, puts on magnificent performances joined by delicious food and drinks. During showtimes, tickets are required to sit and dine in the theater, but other times the lounge is open to the public Tuesday-Sunday.

Let's be honest, Pittsburgh is always picture perfect. Help us prove it by sending in your photos to our Downtown Through Your Eyes photo submission! Send in your favorite view, sunset, special moment, mural, or whatever is sitting in your camera roll, but submissions must be taken in Downtown or the Strip District.

In June of 1961, art curator G. David Thompson was going out to dinner with his wife, thinking nothing of it. But when he got back, he was met with quite a shock– 10 paintings, wiped from his house, and more damaged.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance is proud to announce that after a year of hard work and recruitment, we have secured a new grocery store for the Golden Triangle. DNA is making residents of downtown Pittsburgh’s dreams finally come true, as the opening of the grocery store will be at 817 Liberty Avenue. 

Looking for a new way to soak up Summer in Pittsburgh? Say hello to Shore Thing, a floating river barge turned hangout spot docked on the Allegheny River! This creative project, launched by Pittsburgh nonprofit Riverlife, brings together food, drinks, music, art, and wellness… All on the water!

On Tuesday, July 15, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance officially launched the Living Well Initiative (LWI) with an inspiring kickoff event at the UFC Wellness Facility. The evening was a vibrant celebration of community, wellness, and a shared vision for a healthier Downtown Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is bringing back the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ for its 14th season this November, celebrating the sights, sounds, and spirit of the holidays in Downtown.

The Cultural District will host a Gallery Crawl, a multi-venue open house, showcasing Pittsburgh’s dynamic art and entertainment scene.

Calling all film fans! Harris Theater is showing classic, foreign, and contemporary films all summer long. In its history, the Harris Theater was called Art Cinema and was the first moving picture house in Pittsburgh.

OpenStreetsPGH is back in downtown Pittsburgh! OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that allows people to walk, run, bike, and explore spaces that would usually be used for motor vehicles.

Exciting news, Pittsburghers: the Living Well Initiative kicks off today at 6PM! Head to the Market Square UFC Gym for this free event and hear how DNA pledges to make downtown living healthier and happier. 

On July 9th, Mayor Ed Gainey, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, and Huntington Bank welcomed our newest downtown resident, Katie Rotz, with a DNA welcome basket filled with an array of perks and gifts from Downtown restaurants and businesses.

Tucked right in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room is the kind of place that makes you want to cancel your afternoon plans just to stay a little longer. It’s got that cozy-but-cool vibe, complete with a real, wood-burning brick oven that anchors the entire space—and trust me, you can smell the goodness the moment you walk in.

We want to see your photos! Yes, the one’s just sitting in your phone’s photo gallery. Maybe it’s a beautiful golden hour photo of Downtown, a moody shot of morning traffic along Grant Street, or a quick pic of one of Pittsburgh’s iconic bridges. Whatever it is, if it truly captures the spirit of Downtown Pittsburgh or even the Strip District, it for sure deserves to be seen by the community who lives, works, and wanders here!