Before Mister Rogers entered the realm of television, he was appalled by it. Rather than turning the TV off, Rogers saw an opportunity to create a program that audiences could relate to and learn from.

In a city that runs on grit, fries-on-salad, and die-hard sports fans, finding a place that slows time and stirs the senses is no small thing. But tucked into the heart of downtown, Ritual House is doing exactly that—serving up spirited food and drink in an atmosphere so lush, it feels like stepping into your most fabulous daydream.

Calling a new place home is exciting, nerve-wracking, and sometimes, scary. It doesn’t matter where you move– a new city is daunting. Because we know the feeling, we’ve partnered with countless downtown businesses to provide new residents with welcome kits! These will help you get your footing around the city and start finding spots downtown to call your favorites.

Downtown Neighbors Alliance is kicking off the Living Well Initiative, a program making wellness community-driven and accessible to downtown residents. 

At exactly 8 PM last Friday, the first candle quietly flickered to life inside a black box-style room at Pittsburgh Playhouse. From the outside, it looked like any ordinary space—square, minimal, painted black with no fixed stage or seating. But stepping inside, it felt like entering another world.

The Burgh Bus has coined a new word, “transportainment,” a combination of “transportation” and “entertainment.” The made-up word is an exact description of the one-of-a-kind tour you get on a Burgh Bus. 

Moving is never simple, but we want to make sure Downtown Pittsburgh is easy to call home. To do so, Pittsburgh DNA and Huntington Bank are providing welcome kits to new residents in order to make your transition to a yinzer one that’s smooth and rewarding. Interested? Here’s how to get your hands on one.

Are the songs on the radio getting old? Maybe you feel the need for something more– whether it’s a new rendition of an old song, or a local original you haven’t yet heard. No matter the reasoning, the Golden Triangle has you covered when it comes to live music, and a drink while you’re at it! to wellness within the city.

Pittsburgh is hosting a weekend of furry fun on Thursday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 6th for anthropomorphics, also known as furries, to come together for the annual Anthrocon Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The weekend is filled with varying events and activities, including the following:

Glen Davis isn’t much of a household name, even in Pittsburgh. Pat McArdle and those who helped with the Benedum Trees Gallery exhibit Eyes on the Point– Glen Davis are in attempts to change that. 

School is out, but learning doesn’t have to stop! Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hosting a series of fun-filled learning opportunities. Improve your artistic and musical abilities, make new friends, and enjoy yourself in Mellon Square at these How-To events. There are only two events left in June, and you do not want to miss them!

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance hosted its first in its series, Downtown Dialogues, on June 11th. The event featured notable Downtown figures discussing retail recruitment and addressing the concerns that shape the trajectory of downtown’s success.

Downtown should be a place that fosters wellbeing among its residents. The Golden Triangle should ensure its residents feel golden, too. That’s why we’ve come up with the Living Well Initiative, promoting both individuals and businesses that reside downtown to bring more attention to wellness within the city.

A new chapter truly deserves a memorable beginning and Downtown Pittsburgh is ready to roll out the welcome mat. The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is proud to announce the official launch of its Huntington Bank: Welcome Kit Program, with the first distribution taking place on Wednesday, July 9 at 2 PM.

Committed to creating a distinct urban ambiance in the heart of our city, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) has successfully recruited and opened 39 retail businesses across downtown over the past two years, with only more to come in 2025.

In our attempt to make Downtown Pittsburgh a better place to live, work, and play, we listen to the people that know it best–Downtown Pittsburgh’s residents. Through our Resident Ambassador program, we work together with 26 representatives of 26 different apartment buildings around Downtown to create a shorter distance between residents and the change they want to see in their neighborhood.

The Cultural Trust and Downtown Neighbors Alliance ask that you join us for an evening of discussion, a question-and-answer session, making new friends with residents and business owners, and of course, food and libations.

The following is an outline of a plan by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh post COVID-19.

This project can make an impact on the lifestyle of Downtowners and we are committed to leading the way to create a healthy neighborhood in Downtown Pittsburgh.