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 ...

Steel City recently opened at South Hills Village and also operates stores in Shadyside, Cranberry Township and downtown. Click here to read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times. Download 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 ...