The latest Pittsburgh real estate news, including why Dick's Sporting Goods is backing off on its proposed store expansion, a new hotel in McCandless, and which long-empty department store is going to become a storage facility.
Dick's Sporting Goods Backing Off on Store Expansion
"Dick’s Sporting Goods is cutting back on its plans for store growth, a reaction to a wave of store closings in the retail industry, even as it works to solidify its position as the predominant chain in its sector in the United States."
Manufacturer Narrows Plant Search to Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Detroit
"A manufacturer that has licensed ignition technology developed at West Virginia University is looking to build a factory in either Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Detroit."
Buying Here: The Tannery's New Construction in North Side's Deutchtown Neighborhood
"Deutschtown residents like to brag about this Central North Side neighborhood’s convenient location close to I-279, Downtown and the shops on East Ohio Street. But someone looking for a new home in the area officially known as East Allegheny often had to settle for an old row house that had been gutted and given all new floors, windows and fixtures."
Resident Asks Wilkinsburg to Demolish Neighboring House, Citing Disrepair
"Wilkinsburg has torn down nearly 100 properties in the past year, according to the borough manager, but one resident wants at least one more demolished."
New Hotel Opens in McCandless
"The North Hills has a new hotel open and operating."
Ohio Architecture Firm Opens Pittsburgh Office
"Cincinnati-based BHDP Architecture announced it has opened a new office in Pittsburgh."
Long-Empty Department Store to Become Storage Facility
"A long-empty Montgomery Ward store in Lower Burrell is slated for a new use after 16 years as an empty store."
Dick's Sporting Goods Backing Off on Store Expansion
"Dick’s Sporting Goods is cutting back on its plans for store growth, a reaction to a wave of store closings in the retail industry, even as it works to solidify its position as the predominant chain in its sector in the United States."
Manufacturer Narrows Plant Search to Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Detroit
"A manufacturer that has licensed ignition technology developed at West Virginia University is looking to build a factory in either Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Detroit."
Buying Here: The Tannery's New Construction in North Side's Deutchtown Neighborhood
"Deutschtown residents like to brag about this Central North Side neighborhood’s convenient location close to I-279, Downtown and the shops on East Ohio Street. But someone looking for a new home in the area officially known as East Allegheny often had to settle for an old row house that had been gutted and given all new floors, windows and fixtures."
Resident Asks Wilkinsburg to Demolish Neighboring House, Citing Disrepair
"Wilkinsburg has torn down nearly 100 properties in the past year, according to the borough manager, but one resident wants at least one more demolished."
New Hotel Opens in McCandless
"The North Hills has a new hotel open and operating."
Ohio Architecture Firm Opens Pittsburgh Office
"Cincinnati-based BHDP Architecture announced it has opened a new office in Pittsburgh."
Long-Empty Department Store to Become Storage Facility
"A long-empty Montgomery Ward store in Lower Burrell is slated for a new use after 16 years as an empty store."
