Developers target Strip for new housing

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, home to exotic grocers and independent businesses, is on its way to becoming a residential hotspot. According to executive director of Neighbors in the Strip Becky Rodgers, the Buncher Co., based out of Pittsburgh, plans on connecting Railroad Street at 21st down to 11th Street. It will run parallel to Smallman Street and Penn … Continue reading Developers target Strip for new housing

The Duquesne DukeAugust 27, 2014Leave a comment

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Pittsburgh buildings go dark for Earth Hour

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh property owners were asked to dim their lights for an hour Saturday evening to recognize Earth Hour, an international effort to reduce energy consumption. Participating in Earth Hour is part of the Pittsburgh 2030 District’s efforts to reduce energy and water consumption and transportation emissions by 50 percent by 2030. Dozens of buildings, including PNC Park, BNY … Continue reading Pittsburgh buildings go dark for Earth Hour

The Duquesne DukeApril 3, 2014Leave a comment

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Students join in Clean Up

By Fred Blauth | Photo Editor On Saturday, Duquesne students, faculty and staff joined the Pittsburgh community for the city’s 24th Annual Spring Clean-Up, where participants helped clean the Hill District and South Side. The event was open to anyone willing to help clean the neighborhoods. Everyone involved contributed to cleaning vacant lots, picking up litter and landscaping in designated areas alongside City Councilmen R. … Continue reading Students join in Clean Up

The Duquesne DukeApril 18, 2013Leave a comment