Pride month is nearly upon us and Pittsburgh is not shy of a celebration. The weekend of Friday May 30th through Sunday June 1st commemorates Pride in Pittsburgh at this year's annual Pittsburgh Pride Festival. The weekend includes a 3-day lineup of musicians, dancers, drag performers, speakers and more, ending with a march and parade.

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. 

You’re running out of time! We’re almost at the deadline for best restaurants voting. 

DNA’s 2025 Awards Dinner was a special night thanks to the nearly 400 attendees. This annual dinner is all about celebrating Downtown Pittsburgh. It is a time to join together and toast to all the progress that has been made in the region this year. 

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.

In the heart of The Cultural District, in an intimate space of 75 seats, a sacred language is spoken: comedy. Not everyone may understand it, you might wish you could speak it. This summer is your chance to learn. 

Last night, on May 19, 2025, Downtown Pittsburgh was buzzing with energy as more than 400 community leaders, innovators, and neighbors gathered at the Wyndham Grand for the DNA’s 2025 Annual Awards Dinner. This evening has become a signature event for the city, bringing together business, philanthropic, and public sector leaders to celebrate the collective progress made in revitalizing the city.

It’s almost closing time to vote for The Downtowner’s Best Restaurants, and the competition is just opening up. 

Looking for a unique night out in the city? Well, the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel is hosting “Pour Me Another: Night in Tuscany,” a wine-filled evening inspired by the flavors of Italy, this Thursday!

Let’s just say it: Sally Ann’s knows how to feed you right. We rolled in for brunch and basically had to be rolled out—full, happy, and already planning our next visit.

Last Thursday, May 15th, kicked off the first day of Downtown Pittsburgh’s Farmers Market for its 21st season! This year, due to construction at its usual location, Market Square, the market’s new home is one block away in PPG Plaza. 

As Downtown Pittsburgh continues to evolve, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is creating space for the community to make an impact on its future. This June, DNA will be launching its new Downtown Dialogues series, an open forum for residents, business owners, and city leaders to connect, collaborate, and create a meaningful conversation.

Looking for a unique way to experience Pittsburgh this summer? The Omni William Penn Hotel invites locals and visitors to step back in time with its interesting event, “Taste of History.”

Healthy living is making its way to Downtown Pittsburgh! The Downtown Neighbors Alliance is beginning a Living Well Initiative that combines nutrition, physical activity, and mental and social well-being to increase health and quality of life among Pittsburgh residents. This initiative is part of DNA’s goal to make downtown Pittsburgh a happy and healthy neighborhood.

Escape to a dreamy world with 1,000 candles and live strings, The Candlelight Crescendo will leave you in a fairytale wanderlust. 

On Monday, May 5, Sushi I officially opened its doors at 245 Fourth Avenue, marking its arrival with a lively grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Community leaders, downtown advocates, and hungry sushi fans all turned out to welcome the city's newest all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant—and it’s clear this isn’t just a new place to grab dinner. It’s part of a growing vision for the future of Downtown.

PAIR Charcuterie, located at The Pitt Building, is a cafe featuring coffee, baked goods, and uniquely assembled charcuterie boards. PAIR was founded in 2022 by Shaquala Swinton-Betts, a local entrepreneur. This adored Downtown business is open 8-3 PM Monday through Friday. The coffeeshop has dozens of five-star reviews, nearly 2000 followers on Instagram, and over 500 followers on Facebook.

When you first walk into the UFC Gym Market Square, you might expect a space focused solely on combat sports. With its official octagon, mat rooms, and bag work areas, it certainly honors its mixed martial arts (MMA) roots. But as soon as you step further into the space, you realize this place is far more than a fight gym; it’s a full-scale wellness and fitness center designed for everyone.

Looking for a dining experience that transports you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean — no passport required? Let us point you toward a gem tucked right into Downtown’s Cultural District: Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine.

Pittsburgh’s iconic Point State Park fountain will stay dry throughout the summer of 2025 as the city prepares for major upcoming events, including the NFL Draft and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.