
Picture This: Downtown Through Your Eyes
Attention Yinzers! Now’s your chance to showcase your photography skills and our beautiful city.
In The City Of Makers: Mark Fleischer Continues CLO’s Legacy
For 80 years, The CLO has been an instrumental part of Downtown Pittsburgh, creating magic on stage. But this magic doesn’t happen by accident.
🥂Cheers to the Champions: 2025 Best Restaurants Winners
Your favorite places to eat, sip, and gather in Greater Downtown have officially been crowned. After weeks of voting, we’re excited to announce the 2025 winners of The Downtowner’s Best Restaurants competition!
Be Part of the First Downtown Dialogue
Downtown Pittsburgh is changing, and tomorrow, you have a chance to help shape what comes next for the city.
Bite Into Wednesday: Beer & Burger Nights at Talia
Looking for a fun way to break up the week? Head to Talia on Wednesday nights for their Beer & Burgers special, it’s the perfect midweek treat!
Fill your weekend with family fun!
In need of weekend plans? We’ve got you. Here's a list of fun activities for all ages in Downtown Pittsburgh!
Best Dish: A Fresh Catch at Penn Avenue Fish Co.
If you're searching for one of the best seafood experiences in Pittsburgh, look no further than Penn Avenue Fish Co., located right in the heart of the Strip District.
Think tnereffiD: Breathe New Life into Downtown with DNA
The DNA's slogan, "Think tnereffiD" is a message that challenges conventions and embraces unique solutions to problems. "Think tnereffiD" isn't just about thinking in a different manner; it's about being fundamentally different in thought.
Stepping Up: Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth Grand Jubilee Parade Marches Downtown
Pittsburgh’s annual commemoration of Juneteenth kicks off June 19th-22nd with a weekend full of free activities, music, and celebration around the Pittsburgh area.
Loneliness is an Epidemic; Pittsburgh Can Beat It
Are you looking for a change in socializing, but you’re feeling lost? The Department of Public Safety for the City of Pittsburgh is looking to put an end to that, but they need your help.
A Vibrant Weekend– Pittsburgh Pride Recap
Pride month is not looked over in downtown Pittsburgh, and it started off with one huge party. On Saturday and Sunday, downtown Pittsburgh and its North Shore welcomed hundreds of vendors to make this an unforgettable weekend to start off a month full of love.
A New Way to Live Fresh
Are you sick of fast food on your lunch break? Maybe yearning to support a locally owned business in the big city? Look no further: a new, healthy spot for a quick refuel has arrived in downtown Pittsburgh, and it might be the spot you didn’t know you needed.
Roll Call: Sushi I Becomes Downtown’s Freshest Addition
In the heart of downtown lies a new gem, with a rooftop and fresh nigiri, Sushi I is Pittsburgh’s newest catch.
Candlelight Crescendo: Warm on a Summer Night
Calling all music lovers: Pittsburgh’s DNA is putting on a brand new event just for you! Candlelight Crescendo starts at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 20th in the Highmark Theater at Pittsburgh Playhouse. Listen to some of your favorite songs of the summer, whether old or new, in a brand new way. The sound of the strings are sure to blow you away, but keep the candles lit as you're transported to a night of elegance and goosebumps.
Get Creative! It's time for the Three Rivers Arts Festival!
Get ready to tap into your creativity at Pittsburgh’s annual arts celebration. Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th, Pittsburgh residents will come together to enjoy art at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, including live music, an artist market, dance, gallery exhibitions, creative family activities, and more.
🍽️ Best Dish of the Week: Basil Tofu Eggplant at Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
If you’re looking for a meal that’s satisfying, flavorful, and beautifully balanced, look no further than Nicky’s Thai Kitchen on Liberty Avenue. A longtime favorite among downtown regulars, Nicky’s delivers on both authenticity and comfort—and their Basil Tofu Eggplant lunch special is a standout.
Eyes on the Point– Glen Davis at the Benedum Trees Gallery
Pittsburgh’s newest art exhibit has been nearly a century in the making. Eyes on the Point– Glen Davis is a new exhibit being held in the Benedum Trees Gallery through August of 2025, and you do not want to miss this chance to walk through a piece of Pittsburgh history.
A Night for the Neighborhood: Candlelight Crescendo
On June 20, 2025, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Highmark Theater will transform into a luminous sanctuary as DNA presents the inaugural performance of Candlelight Crescendo. This event promises more than just a musical performance, it’s a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and of the arts.
Transcend Your Daily Grind: Start Your Morning Right at The Coffee Village
The Coffee Village is a local, Pittsburgh-owned coffee shop chain, whose shops scatter from Downtown Pittsburgh to Sewickley. The Coffee Village hopes their customers taste and understand their commitment to the brew by emphasizing the journey the bean takes– from plant to cup.
Let’s Hear from You: Downtown Dialogues
Starting next month, residents of Downtown Pittsburgh will be given a new opportunity to collaborate with the city itself. Downtown Dialogues, a new series of open forums launched by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, will give residents an assured chance of being heard in the development of Downtown Pittsburgh.