77 Pittsburgh Establishments Receive Collective $1.13M in Commercial Façade Grant Funding from the City, URA

77 Pittsburgh Establishments Receive Collective $1.13M in Commercial Façade Grant Funding from the City, URA

Congratulations to all of the grantees! In August, the 2026 grantees of the Commercial Façade Grant Program were announced, representing a mix of small businesses and organizations across the city. With this funding, grantees will be able to make “a variety of...
Building Generational Wealth and Creating Community-Driven Development in the Hill District | Black Beauty Bar & Grill Celebrates Grand Re-opening

Building Generational Wealth and Creating Community-Driven Development in the Hill District | Black Beauty Bar & Grill Celebrates Grand Re-opening

On March 27, 1975, Roberta “Ms. Bert” Cole Brassel walked into the building that she would transform into a longstanding staple of the Hill District – The Black Beauty Lounge. With funding from her aunt and uncle, she set out to create a place for love,...