Volunteer with us for Redd Up Week, April 15 – 21! Join PDP, the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Friends Of The Riverfront, and Western PA Conservancy for Redd Up Week. We’re looking for 300+ volunteers to assist with a range of projects to beautify Downtown for the spring season, as we begin to welcome tens of thousands of people for events all summer long! It’s a great way to get fresh air and meet others, while making a difference in our neighborhood. SIGN UP HERE or sign up for volunteer openings by specific day / time below ..read more

It’s official – a fourth day has been added to Picklesburgh! With the first of many surprises that will be announced for this year’s Picklesburgh Festival, we are brining with excitement to announce that the City’s signature food event – Picklesburgh – will once again expand to accommodate the growing scale and popularity of this uniquely Pittsburgh tradition – adding an extra day for the community to relish! Initially reported as taking place from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has now extended the run to include Thursday, July 18 due to the ev ..read more

The Greenwood Smithfield project seeks to increase opportunities for Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Downtown Pittsburgh Image by Adam Michaels Photography The Greenwood Plan has big plans for the newly acquired Pitt Building in Downtown. Members of the public, the press and local dignitaries attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on February 29 on the steps of 213 Smithfield St. Mayor Ed Gainey, PA State Rep Aerion Abney, other elected officials and community leaders spoke at the event, underscoring the impact of this historic purchase. The Greenwood Plan, a nonprofit committed to empowe ..read more

Luck is in the air! Gather friends and family and spend St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown. Here are a few ways to celebrate Pittsburgh’s proud Irish heritage! Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade When? Saturday, March 16 at 10 am Where? Grant Street & Boulevard of the Allies. View the parade route here. The Steel City boasts one of the largest St. Patrick’s day celebrations in the country! This 150+ year old tradition boasts a parade full of Irish step dancers, marching bands, community organizations and more! Plus, stick around Downtown after the parade for fun programming in Market Squa ..read more

Join us in celebrating eco-conscious shopping and reducing your environmental footprint at The Refillery’s new Downtown location! Photograph by Nat Lacek We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Refillery’s new pop-up storefront in the ground level of Encore Apartments at 100 7th Street, made possible through the PDP’s Project Pop-Up program. We invite the public to join us in welcoming The Refillery to Downtown with a grand opening event on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This is the second stand-alone retail location in Pittsburgh for The Refillery, a sustainable and eco-conscious store ..read more

The Festival makes its dill-ightful return on July 19-21, 2024. Voting is now open to help defend its three-time title as ‘Best Specialty Food Festival in America’! The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is excited to dill-iver the best news – confirmed dates for Picklesburgh 2024! And if you’re pining for some early pickled action, Picklesburgh (the #1 Best Specialty Food Festival in America three times in a row) is hoping you’ll cast your vote without dill-ay to retain the title! Voting is open now until March 18 to keep Picklesburgh at #1 in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards! BR ..read more

Something special is brewing in Downtown this Valentine’s Day. Keep an eye out for Cupid on your morning commute! This Valentine’s Day, we’ll be out on the ‘tahn spreading the love one cup of coffee at a time. On the morning of Wednesday, February 14th, starting at 7:30 am, PDP staff and Golden Triangle Ambassadors will be stationed at seven key locations throughout Downtown Pittsburgh to distribute hundreds of ‘Downtown Pittsburgh Loves You’ Valentine’s cards. Each card comes with a piece of chocolate and entitles the recipient to a free coffee or tea from nearby coffee shops, valid for use ..read more

Changes are in effect starting February 18. Here’s what you need to know. Planned changes to PRT routes will take effect on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Many routes will have their times adjusted slightly, though some will change their stop locations downtown. Keep reading to learn more about these changes and how they might affect your commute. For more information about scheduled changes to PRT routes, click here. PRT Route Changes Search and view affected routes and a summary of changes. Click on the route number to view the updated service schedule. Route Changes 2 Routing an ..read more

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means spending time with someone special or celebrating self love. But why stop there? Celebrate love all-month long in the heart of the Steel City, whether it’s with your bae, your besties or yinz-self! Pal-entines Who says you need a romantic partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out these experiences to share with your friends, family, or your own self-love. Galentines Day Brunch & Fashion Show: Sip, shop, and be merry! On Sunday, February 11, The Kimpton Hotel Monaco is teaming up with Women Who Rock, Fresh Nostalgia, and 306 F ..read more

Here are a few ways to honor and celebrate Black History in Downtown Pittsburgh this month and every month. The Freedom House Ambulance Service. Photo Credit: NPR Downtown Pittsburgh has a rich history that resonates from the sidewalks of our vibrant streets to the rooftops of our iconic skyline. For the past 200 years, Black communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania have played an integral role in that history, shaping the culture, economy and identity of the city and the region as a whole. Home to cultural institutions like the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and a growing com ..read more