Last week, we shared that work had begun to expand outdoor seating options in Downtown along 6th Street in the Cultural District.

Now, thanks to the support of PNC and the R.K. Mellon Foundation, we're excited to begin work on sidewalk expansions in additional areas throughout the neighborhood.

In the coming weeks, look for new spaces to enjoy on 6th Street between Liberty Avenue and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Strawberry Way between Smithfield Street and Grant Street, Penn Avenue between 9th Street and 10th Street, and Market Square. The outdoor spaces are expected to be fully activated by early July.

Read more, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

Start your morning off with a cup of coffee from one of the many Downtown coffee shops that are now reopened for business!

Now that Pittsburgh has entered the Green Phase, many of your favorite coffee shops have resumed takeout service or limited in-person seating. 

The Steel City was recently ranked as the third best city for coffee lovers in America, and in Downtown, chances are there’s a fantastic local coffee shop close by. 

View the list here.

Created to bring live theater right to your home, Pittsburgh Public Theater's innovative PlayTime series is returning this Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.

This week, watch and listen online as actors bring to life TJ Young's play, Lyon's Den, an affecting drama about a Black family who moves to a new neighborhood in hopes of putting a tragedy behind them. A Texas-born playwright and dramaturg now based in Pittsburgh, Mr. Young's Lyon's Den received the 2018 Harold and Mimi Steinberg Award for Distinguished Play.

Learn more.

 

The Heinz History Center has announced it will be reopening to the public on Wednesday, July 1.

Also reopening is the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, along with the Fort Pitt Museum located at Point State Park.

Look for new procedures and policies to ensure you and your family will feel safe upon entering the buildings and enjoying their iconic exhibitions. To facilitate a safe reopening, tickets will be available for advanced purchase and the buildings will operate at a reduced capacity. Learn more. 

In case you missed it, from restaurants and coffee shops to stores, gyms, and more, Downtown is beginning to safely reopen. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest openings. 

 

Earlier this year, you helped support the small businesses that make Downtown Pittsburgh vibrant year-round by purchasing gift cards through the Gift Card Give Back.

Now, as we being to reopen, we're bringing the program back for a limited time, thanks to the generous support of Peoples Gas. 

Bookmark GiveBackPGH.com and look for the next round to launch later today. When you purchase gift cards through the Gift Card Give Back, you'll receive a 25% bonus match added to your purchase, with all proceeds going to the businesses you know and love. 

In addition, through PG&H, we're expanding the program to include Pittsburgh's vibrant maker community in a brand new Gift Card Give Back: Makers Edition. 

Thanks to your support, our past initiative resulted in 3,282 cards being sold in just over 3 weeks, and almost $270,000 in economic impact for 85 small businesses.

 

As the city resumes construction projects in and around Downtown, stay ahead of the curve and know what's happening.

Before you travel Downtown, whether by foot, bike, bus, or car, visit our website for the latest updates on road closures, active construction projects, and more, including the latest updates from the I-579 Urban Cap Connector Project. 

 

Below, see a list of resource pages available for residents, workers, and visitors in Downtown Pittsburgh with everything from where to get dinner from home to which coffee shops can delivery beans to your front door. Check back often as these pages are updated regularly.

1. Downtown Delivers: Pittsburgh Restaurants Open for Dining In, Delivery, and Takeout
2. Supporting Downtown Pittsburgh’s Small Businesses
3. Support Programs, Loans, & Resources for Individuals, Business Owners, and More
4. How to Stay Safe & Support Downtown’s Small Businesses
5. Health & Safety Communications Resources

See official links to federal, state, county, and city information and resources related to the COVID-19.

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Allegheny County Health Department COVID-19 Information and Resources
• City of Pittsburgh COVID-19 Updates
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Information

For questions, comments, suggestions, or help finding resources that are available, send us an email at PDP@DowntownPittsburgh.com.