Erroll Louis Garner, Born June 15th, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a prominent jazz pianist and considered one of the frontiers of jazz music. 

Erroll Garner was most known for his swing playing and jazz ballads. “Misty,” his most well-known piece, is considered to be a jazz standard.

Looking to feel your best this summer? DNA’s Living Well Initiative is here to help you do just that, and it’s kicking off with a fun, free, and truly energizing kickoff party that you definitely don’t want to miss!

On July 15 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, head over to the UFC Gym in Market Square for an evening that blends fitness, food, and fresh ideas for healthy living in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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.

Calling all runners! A new way to show off your speed, agility, and mile time is here in downtown Pittsburgh! America’s Mile, presented by Visit Pittsburgh, gives runners countless opportunities to get their practice in with just one mile.

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.

Pittsburgh is getting its big break! On Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26, the Golden Triangle is hosting the 2026 NFL draft. For those three days, Pittsburgh residents have a lot to look forward to. The weekend is not only a time for teams to select players, but it is also a time to celebrate Pittsburgh’s football legacy.

After a long week, “wine” down at Pittsburgh’s Wine Festival in Mellon Square. On Saturday June 21st, the festival is open from 12pm to 10pm. The event features wine tasting from around the world, food vendors, craft vendors, and entertainment.

Attention Yinzers! Now’s your chance to showcase your photography skills and our beautiful city.

With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, getting in your Vitamin D is a must– but with the hustle and bustle of city life, sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours of sunshine in the day! Thankfully, restaurants around the Burgh have you covered, allowing you to indulge in a filling meal while soaking up the sun.

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.