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Economy & Housing

Walnut Capital eyes new apartments for Bakery Square expansion

by Mia Hollie June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission heard developers’ plans to expand Bakery Square by constructing a 6-story residential building next to the tech hub.

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Guest commentary

One year in, Nippon’s purchase of U.S. Steel has changed much — but not the Mon Valley

by Guest commentary by Christopher Briem June 9, 2026June 8, 2026

A group of steel workers in orange and yellow safety gear walk at a worksite with cranes and an American flag in the background.

U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works

by Lucas Dufalla June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

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Economy & Housing

Pittsburgh planners swing behind optional affordable housing proposal

by Mia Hollie June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

A red brick building under renovation is surrounded by scaffolding and construction cranes, with a modern white building and traffic lights in the background.

Economy & Housing

Citywide inclusionary zoning swapped for bonus program

by Mia Hollie May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

A residential neighborhood with multi-story houses, trees, and a street lined with parked cars on a clear day.

Economy & Housing

Affordable housing plans in Fairywood, Hazelwood, Hill District get new funding

by Mia Hollie May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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Local Government

Allegheny County may compel all employers to offer paid parental leave

by Matt Petras May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

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Pittsburgh restaurants face barriers, thin margins — and many don’t make it

by Aakanksha Agarwal May 12, 2026May 21, 2026

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Economy & Housing

Pittsburgh’s comprehensive plan, explained

by Mia Hollie May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Economy & Housing

Pittsburgh residents call for action on rising costs

by Sophia Lucente May 6, 2026May 8, 2026

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