Historic Liberty Ave. building to be restored

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke The 19th century building on Liberty Avenue that currently houses Jimmy John’s will get a facelift, courtesy of new owners Brett Weinheimer and Silvio DiLisio. Weinheimer, who owns Jimmy John’s in partnership with DiLisio, bought the property in early January for $1.4 million. Weinheimer and DiLisio plan to begin major restoration in 2015. Although they want to expand … Continue reading Historic Liberty Ave. building to be restored

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 6, 2014Leave a comment

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Non-profits benefit from Day of Giving

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Hundreds of non-profit organizations from the Allegheny and Westmoreland counties participated in The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Day of Giving last Thursday. The Day of Giving, an annual occurrence in Pittsburgh since 2009, is a “24-hour online giving initiative” encouraging individuals to donate to one or more of the city’s many non-profits, Pittsburgh Foundation manager of marketing and communications Christopher … Continue reading Non-profits benefit from Day of Giving

The Duquesne DukeOctober 10, 2013Leave a comment

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New grocery slated for Market Square

By Julian Routh | News Editor Duquesne students and Downtown residents will soon have a new option to buy groceries within walking distance. After a year of negotiations, developers and Pittsburgh officials have finalized plans to bring a market to the Thompson Building in Market Square, the first grocery store Downtown since the Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli closed in 2010. The market is … Continue reading New grocery slated for Market Square

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 19, 2013Leave a comment

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Professor receives NSF grant for research

By Adam Ernette | For the Duquesne Duke Chemistry professor Fraser Fleming received a $126,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further his research on changing the shape of compounds. Fleming’s research deals with pharmaceutical agents that contain two nitrile groups, including the drug Anastrazole, the “gold standard” for breast cancer treatment, Fleming said. By manipulating the shapes of these compounds, Fleming said … Continue reading Professor receives NSF grant for research

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 5, 2013Leave a comment

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Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor A decade ago, when Tom Murphy was mayor and the Penguins were playing in an Igloo, Serendipity opened its doors as a welcoming fashion boutique in Two PPG Place. It is now 2013, and while Downtown Pittsburgh thrives, the store’s vibe is more positive than ever. “We’ve been in town for 10 years,” owner Pete Cappola said. “With … Continue reading Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically

The Duquesne DukeApril 11, 2013Leave a comment