Lunchtime on Penn Avenue. Photo by John Altdorfer
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Lunchtime on Penn Avenue. Photo by John Altdorfer
Old Downtown boiler plant may get new life as affordable housing
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 17, 2025Planning Commission members on Tuesday voiced strong support for the project, but questioned its structure and design.
Read MoreHeinz Endowments to distribute $6 million to help nonprofits facing hardships due to federal funding losses
The Heinz Endowments, June 4, 2025The Heinz Endowments has committed $6 million for the second phase of a special fund to assist local nonprofit organizations facing a range of challenges due to recent federal funding and policy changes.
Read MoreWhy military-to-civilian workforce transitions need federal attention now
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 27, 2025The Endowments Program Director of Veterans Affairs Megan Andros penned this op-ed. Learn why now is a critical moment for federal attention to the estimated 200,000 servicemembers who transition from military-to-civilian workforce each year.
Read MoreThe Heinz Endowments awards more than $3 million in grants to support the Sarah Heinz House
The Heinz Endowments, January 16, 2025The Heinz Endowments has started the new year by reaffirming its commitment to the Sarah Heinz House. The Endowments’ board of directors has approved two significant grants totaling $3.05 million.
Read MoreFor this Pitt alumna, to dance is to dream
University of Pittsburgh, January 7, 2025At 16, Ayisha Morgan-Lee pirouettes to her first International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference and Festival.
Read MoreNew grant aims to strengthen veteran policies in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University, January 6, 2025The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) has received a $181,080 grant from The Heinz Endowments to develop and enhance policies in support of Pennsylvania’s military veterans.
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