Starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025, The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) will be hosting weekly concerts at Liberty Magic, in a new series called Acoustic Tuesdays.  Located at 811 Liberty Ave., the DNA will feature two local acoustic artists each Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m..

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the world’s most popular graduate management degree for a reason. For those striving to become CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their field, an MBA can give you a leg up. Several schools in Pittsburgh offer these programs, but Point Park University is the only one rooted downtown, providing a direct connection to the city’s most active business sphere.

Witness a lively symphonic performance in a glowing performance center at the second and highly anticipated Candlelight Crescendo, presented by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. The event, featuring the band Cello Fury, will take place on November 1st, 2025 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

On Sunday, September 28th, our favorite team– the Steelers– will be taking over Ireland. But don’t worry, you won’t miss out on the fun back home, and Redbeard’s is making sure of that.

A Registered Community Organization (RCO) is a non-profit that works to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods it represents. In Downtown Pittsburgh, there are only two RCOs: Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP). It is DNA’s duty to promote the interests of downtown residents as the city continues to develop.

Pittsburgh residents and community leaders have expressed great discontent with the staggering number of vape shops throughout the city. Around thirty of them are clustered downtown, with several along Liberty Ave. As these shops often target youth and low income families, public health concerns are growing amidst preexisting disparities.

Starting Tuesday, October 9, 2025, The Downtown Neighbors Alliance will be hosting weekly concerts at Liberty Magic, in a new series called Acoustic Tuesdays.  Located at 811 Liberty Ave., DNA will feature local acoustic artists each Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calling all Pittsburgh corporate leaders, community advocates, and local partners: Don’t miss a chance to engage in some friendly competition and networking at DNA’s first annual golf outing on October 13, 2025. The event will be held at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, one of our city’s most scenic landscapes. Register today to secure your spot!

There is nothing more comforting than a hearty bowl of soup, no matter where it comes from; even better, is not having to cook for yourself.  If you are craving comfort food, Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings has it.  A traditional Southern Chinese kitchen brought to Pittsburgh’s Southside, located at 2773 Sidney Street, they aim to bring authentic flavors and ingredients to a region where we prioritize local foods.

Autumn is upon us, and the cooler weather makes it the perfect time to cozy up with a cup of joe. Fortunately, Downtown Pittsburgh is full of vibrant coffee houses, both old and new. These shops play a large role in fostering community, creating a sense of home and routine. From business deals to catching up with friends, coffee shops are a pillar in any urban environment.

Class is back in session! Studying is rarely fun, but we have some downtown and Strip District spots that will make it just a little bit better. Pack your bag, grab a study group, and head to these spots downtown!

It’s almost here: Highmark International StrEAT Fest is only eleven days away! We’re so excited to bring you good music and good food from all over the world. Ditch your passport, and don’t worry about the flight; the only place you need to be to experience cuisine from all over the map is Smithfield Street on September 20th and 21st. Don’t know where your first stop should be? Let me give you some suggestions!

Since its founding in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera has remained a premier opera company, now home to one of the top five training centers for rising opera stars in the U.S. Each year, a handful of exceptional young performers are selected from a pool of over 800 applicants. Don’t miss a chance to see these rising stars perform at the Pittsburgh Opera House, located in the Strip District. 

It’s almost here: Highmark International StrEAT Fest is only eleven days away! We’re so excited to bring you good music and good food from all over the world. Ditch your passport, and don’t worry about the flight; the only place you need to be to experience cuisine from all over the map is Smithfield Street on September 20th and 21st. Don’t know where your first stop should be? Let me give you some suggestions!

Downtown has countless pizzerias to choose from if you’re looking for a quick bite. But one pizzeria is guaranteed to give you a delicious platter of food and so much more: the feeling of family, comfort and cleanliness in an old school Italian pizzeria setting. That pizzeria is located on Smithfield street, and it’s Villa Reale.

Calling all art and Pittsburgh history lovers! Head over to the Benedum-Trees Gallery on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 PM for a panel on Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael’s Outline Galleries and how they influenced modernism and modern art in downtown and surrounding Pittsburgh. 

Starting at 7 p.m. on October 9, 2025, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) presents Acoustic Tuesdays, a weekly concert series dedicated to promoting small artists around the Pittsburgh area.  Hosted at Liberty Magic, located at 811 Liberty Ave., the concert series will give a platform for two acoustic artists weekly, each playing a one-hour set.

Craving some hand-made pasta and deliciously creamy sauces? Hankering for a deli sandwich decked out with slices of the best meat and cheese in town? Or maybe some classic pie slices that’ll leave you wanting more? Look no further! The Strip District has you covered on filling that Italian craving, whether it’s grabbing a small pizza to-go or going all out at a local restaurant that’ll have you stuffed for days.

Dog owners and dog lovers, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hosting an event dedicated to our four-legged friends in Mellon Square. On September 17th at 11:00am, stop by to see some cute faces.

Pittsburgh’s wine fest is back this fall! On September 27 from 12pm to 10pm at 24 Market Square, Sawa Wine Bar and Pittsburgh Popup bring you together for wine, beer, cider, and more!