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New music venue will impact Hill District and Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor During the 1930s and 1940s, the Hill District was a hub for jazz and blues, with live music venues lining Wylie Avenue. In the 1950s, a city redevelopment plan led to the displacement of Hill District residents, and the erasure of the once booming music scene, according to Steel City History. This October, a new music venue — Citizens Live … Continue reading New music venue will impact Hill District and Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem

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Palumbo Center’s history as a concert hotspot

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 10/26/17 When students hear the words “AJ Palumbo Center,” their immediate relation is to our basketball team. However, once upon a time, the Palumbo Center was a surprisingly popular concert venue, hosting acts such as Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder and Elvis Costello. It may be hard to imagine that our stadium was once a major stop for bands visiting the … Continue reading Palumbo Center’s history as a concert hotspot

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Former Civic Arena site receives grant

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor The Pittsburgh Allegheny Sports and Exhibition Authority received a $5 million grant on Feb. 11 to start working on the former site of the Civic Arena. The grant is a part of Gov. Tom Corbett’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and comes nearly a year after the Civic Arena was demolished. It will allow the SEA to begin constructing … Continue reading Former Civic Arena site receives grant

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