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Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 08/29/2019 If you’ve ever walked through the Strip District with someone familiar with the area, chances are you’ve stopped at Lidia’s. It has been a Pittsburgh staple for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, the iconic Italian restaurant is set to close this September, though an official date has not yet been released. Lidia’s first opened in 2001 and has been a … Continue reading Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close

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New semester brings new activities on campus and beyond

01/17/2019 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinons/Features Editor Now that we are all back on the Bluff after what was hopefully a nice and relaxing break, it is time to get back into the swing of things with a bunch of activities on campus that will make home feel a little less far away. Coming up on campus, Duquesne University’s Musical Therapy program is hosting a … Continue reading New semester brings new activities on campus and beyond

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New restaurant promises flavor, soul, lacks organization

01/11/2018 By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor The Strip District’s newest addition, Preeti’s Pitt, is sure to become a local hotspot. Serving up classic American and soul food dishes makes this lounge a step above the rest. However, if they truly want to expand their reach, the owners will have to implement some serious organizational skills. My first impression wasn’t a great one. It took … Continue reading New restaurant promises flavor, soul, lacks organization

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French roast and felines: Colony Cafe brings coffee, baked goods and adoption-ready cats to the Strip District

By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer  When Colony Cafe opened on Penn Avenue in the Strip District two weeks ago, people were anxiously awaiting their chance to visit. While the opening of another coffee shop in Pittsburgh doesn’t sound like breaking news, the Colony Cafe earned its hype. See, the Colony Cafe offers one special purr-k: cats. Cat cafes have made their way across the … Continue reading French roast and felines: Colony Cafe brings coffee, baked goods and adoption-ready cats to the Strip District

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Arts & Entertainment

Four Chord Music Festival returns to Pittsburgh

By Loren Smith | Staff Writer England has the Reading Festival, Chicago has Lollapalooza and for the past three years, Pittsburgh has been home to its own annual show, the Four Chord Music Festival. This one-day event, which will be held on Nov. 13 at the Xtaza Nightclub in the Strip District and features both locally and internationally-known rock bands, has been enticing fans since … Continue reading Four Chord Music Festival returns to Pittsburgh

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DiAnoia’s Eatery offers authentic Italian cuisine in the Strip

By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer Nestled on the edge of the Strip District, the newly opened DiAnoia’s Eatery is a breath of fresh air. Bright green paint framing the window outside of the restaurant makes it impossible to miss — and I promise that you wouldn’t want to miss it. The colorful aesthetic follows into the restaurant, accompanied by welcoming waitstaff and the smell … Continue reading DiAnoia’s Eatery offers authentic Italian cuisine in the Strip

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Smallman Galley brings novel dining to the Strip

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor Mingling is just part of the atmosphere at Smallman Galley. It’s unavoidable. It’s unconventional. And, much like the cuisine on offer, it’s wonderfully natural. Located at the far end of Smallman Street — next to the famous Peace Love & Little Donuts — Smallman Galley is a unique take on the business of the restaurant. The recipe is simple: … Continue reading Smallman Galley brings novel dining to the Strip

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Blues, Bugs and Bacon: The Strip District World Festival

By Gabriella Vaccaro | The Duquesne Duke The third annual Strip District World Festival – a three-day celebration with a focus on the different nationalities present in the city – took over Penn Avenue this past weekend. But even though the vendor selection definitely favored quality over quantity, the experience was still worthwhile. Why did this cultural celebration begin? Festival producer Sal Richetti said the … Continue reading Blues, Bugs and Bacon: The Strip District World Festival

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Housing slated for Strip District, South Side

By Julian Routh | News Editor Mayor Bill Peduto’s wishes for more housing in Pittsburgh may come true soon, as residential projects begin to make progress in the Strip District and South Side. The Strip District will see five new residential developments in the coming years, according to Neighbors of the Strip executive director Becky Rodgers. Rodgers said one development, an extended-stay Homewood Suites hotel, … Continue reading Housing slated for Strip District, South Side

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