Tower at PNC Plaza project moving forward

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is constructing a new headquarters in the city that will tower 33 stories above the pavement by 2015. The Tower at PNC Plaza, as the project has been dubbed, will be an 800,000 square foot, $240 million endeavor. PNC has called Pittsburgh home since its inception over 100 years ago. The current … Continue reading Tower at PNC Plaza project moving forward

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