Today, the street is empty and free of garbage which highlights another problem. Once the center of shopping downtown, Smithfield is mostly vacant stores and many office buildings are half-empty.

Pittsburgh’s abandoned office buildings, underutilized lots and public spaces are getting a much-needed makeover to boost downtown as an economic engine. Pittsburgh’s downtown revitalization efforts ...

Downtown Pittsburgh today is known, in part, for the entertainment it hosts. It's a place one can see Broadway shows, art galleries and music festivals, sometimes all in the same night. But in the ...

Mayor Ed Gainey promotes progress in Downtown Pittsburgh, ... attacks on workers and the rape of a 93-year-old woman ... shopping downtown, Smithfield is mostly vacant stores and many office ...