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  • May Food Distribution

    May Free Food Distribution

    Don’t miss the next Free Food Distribution taking place Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Nafasi on Centre!

  • May Small Business Hours

    Small Business Hours

    Learn how to start or grow your small business with experts during Small Business Hours!

    Book Now

  • May Operation Home

    Operation HOME Homeownership Workshop

    The Hill Community Development Corporation is proud to partner with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to support our community on the path to homeownership. Join us on Saturday, May 16th!

    Register

  • Bedford Bids Flyer

    Bids Open for Bedford Ave

    Bids are now open for the 2700 Block of Bedford Avenue! Developers are invited to submit proposals supporting the rehabilitation of 8 homes and facade upgrades for 7 homeowners.

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    New Granada Theater: What’s Taking Shape

    Learn about what’s next for the New Granada as work moves forward.

    New Granada Square

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    RFP for Lower Hill District

    Request for Proposals for the Lower Hill District redevelopment are still open! Developers are invited to submit proposals for mixed-use and commercial development in the Hill District.

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The Hill CDC is committed to the social and economic development of Hill District residents, many of whom have been historically disadvantaged. A variety of programs are offered for business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring homeowners, creatives and culture workers.

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The Hill CDC leads the planning and redevelopment efforts for the neighborhood on behalf of residents and stakeholders of the Hill District. With over $2 Billion of development slated for the area, the Hill CDC is focused on commercial revitalization and affordable homeownership. Equitable outcomes that foster place-keeping and transformative economic investment is the cornerstone of the Hill CDC’s work.

  • New Granada Square
  • HD Rising
  • Affordable Home Ownership Hill District 100

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The Hill CDC is guided by the Greater Hill District Master Plan. This community-endorsed vision establishes fundamental values and development principles that are central to positive activities and healthy neighborhood development. The Hill CDC focuses on land-use policy, social and economic equity, and centering community voice.

  • Commercial Redevelopment Task Force
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Congratulations to Richard W. Taylor, Esq. who has been appointed as Eden Hall Foundation’s President. Richard is a familiar face to the Hill District as a longtime resident, stakeholder and volunteer.

We are excited that he will bring his diverse set of business, legal and civic leadership skills, as well as his passion and deep community knowledge to philanthropy!

Congratulations to Richard and Alicia M. Andrews who has been promoted to Vice President of Programs and Strategy of the Foundation.

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Congratulations to Richard W. Taylor, Esq. who has been appointed as Eden Hall Foundation’s President. Richard is a familiar face to the Hill District as a longtime resident, stakeholder and volunteer. 

We are excited that he will bring his diverse set of business, legal and civic leadership skills, as well as his passion and deep community knowledge to philanthropy!

Congratulations to Richard and Alicia M. Andrews who has been promoted to Vice President of Programs and Strategy of the Foundation.

Congratulations to Richard W. Taylor, Esq. who has been appointed as Eden Hall Foundation’s President. Richard is a familiar face to the Hill District as a longtime resident, stakeholder and volunteer.

We are excited that he will bring his diverse set of business, legal and civic leadership skills, as well as his passion and deep community knowledge to philanthropy!

Congratulations to Richard and Alicia M. Andrews who has been promoted to Vice President of Programs and Strategy of the Foundation.
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📚 REMINDER: DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) is happening next Tuesday at Nafasi on Centre!

Take a moment to slow down, unplug, and join us for a silent community reading experience centered on focus, imagination, reflection, and community. Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or comfy blanket, and spend the afternoon reading alongside others in community.

📍 Nafasi on Centre
đź“… Tuesday, May 19
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM

Need a book recommendation? Dr. Tyi-sanna Jones selected titles for self-reflection, healing, and community building include:

📖 All About Love — Bell Hooks
📖 Sister Outsider — Audre Lorde
📖 Emergent Strategy — Adrienne Maree Brown
📖 The Autobiography of Malcolm X — Malcolm X & Alex Haley
📖 Children of Blood and Bone — Tomi Adeyemi

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📚 REMINDER: DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) is happening next Tuesday at Nafasi on Centre!

Take a moment to slow down, unplug, and join us for a silent community reading experience centered on focus, imagination, reflection, and community. Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or comfy blanket, and spend the afternoon reading alongside others in community.

📍 Nafasi on Centre
đź“… Tuesday, May 19
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM

Need a book recommendation? Dr. Tyi-sanna Jones selected titles for self-reflection, healing, and community building include:

📖 All About Love — Bell Hooks
📖 Sister Outsider — Audre Lorde
📖 Emergent Strategy — Adrienne Maree Brown
📖 The Autobiography of Malcolm X — Malcolm X & Alex Haley
📖 Children of Blood and Bone — Tomi Adeyemi

📚 REMINDER: DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) is happening next Tuesday at Nafasi on Centre!

Take a moment to slow down, unplug, and join us for a silent community reading experience centered on focus, imagination, reflection, and community. Bring your favorite book, a lawn chair or comfy blanket, and spend the afternoon reading alongside others in community.

📍 Nafasi on Centre
đź“… Tuesday, May 19
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM

Need a book recommendation? Dr. Tyi-sanna Jones selected titles for self-reflection, healing, and community building include:

📖 All About Love — Bell Hooks
📖 Sister Outsider — Audre Lorde
📖 Emergent Strategy — Adrienne Maree Brown
📖 The Autobiography of Malcolm X — Malcolm X & Alex Haley
📖 Children of Blood and Bone — Tomi Adeyemi
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📣 Happening NOW! URA General Board Meeting.

The agenda includes proposed Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund grants supporting:

📚 Boom Concepts — Black Power Storytime project
🍽️ Beyond Blessed Catering — Beyond the Plate: Culinary STEM Entrepreneurship Lab project
🎪 Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival — Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival project
🎭 Hill Dance Academy Theatre — Developing the Voices of Youth in the Arts to Foster Careers and Well-being project
📖 Reading Is Fundamental — Children’s Literacy Program in the Hill District project
💼 Center That Cares — The Career Compass Program
🌱 Generational Life — Hill District Workforce to Wealth Initiative program

Stay informed and engaged.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ifX59-AAFN8

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📣 Happening NOW! URA General Board Meeting.

The agenda includes proposed Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund grants supporting:

📚 Boom Concepts — Black Power Storytime project
🍽️ Beyond Blessed Catering — Beyond the Plate: Culinary STEM Entrepreneurship Lab project
🎪 Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival — Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival project
🎭 Hill Dance Academy Theatre — Developing the Voices of Youth in the Arts to Foster Careers and Well-being project
📖 Reading Is Fundamental — Children’s Literacy Program in the Hill District project
💼 Center That Cares — The Career Compass Program
🌱 Generational Life — Hill District Workforce to Wealth Initiative program

Stay informed and engaged.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ifX59-AAFN8

📣 Happening NOW! URA General Board Meeting.

The agenda includes proposed Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund grants supporting:

📚 Boom Concepts — Black Power Storytime project
🍽️ Beyond Blessed Catering — Beyond the Plate: Culinary STEM Entrepreneurship Lab project
🎪 Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival — Grandma and Grandpa’s Village Carnival project
🎭 Hill Dance Academy Theatre — Developing the Voices of Youth in the Arts to Foster Careers and Well-being project
📖 Reading Is Fundamental — Children’s Literacy Program in the Hill District project
💼 Center That Cares — The Career Compass Program
🌱 Generational Life — Hill District Workforce to Wealth Initiative program

Stay informed and engaged.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ifX59-AAFN8
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🎉What a day in the Hill District!

This past weekend, the community came together for the 10th Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party presented by Dollar Bank. From live performances and spoken word to the Mac & Cheese Competition, local vendors, food trucks, and family activities, the day was filled with energy, culture, and community.

Held in celebration of the life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, the event brought the community together in the historic Hill District to honor a tradition that continues to grow year after year.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, supported local vendors, and helped make this year’s celebration unforgettable. ❤️

Photos via Victoria Marie Photography on Facebook.

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🎉What a day in the Hill District!

This past weekend, the community came together for the 10th Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party presented by Dollar Bank. From live performances and spoken word to the Mac & Cheese Competition, local vendors, food trucks, and family activities, the day was filled with energy, culture, and community.

Held in celebration of the life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, the event brought the community together in the historic Hill District to honor a tradition that continues to grow year after year.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, supported local vendors, and helped make this year’s celebration unforgettable. ❤️

Photos via Victoria Marie Photography on Facebook.

🎉What a day in the Hill District!

This past weekend, the community came together for the 10th Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party presented by Dollar Bank. From live performances and spoken word to the Mac & Cheese Competition, local vendors, food trucks, and family activities, the day was filled with energy, culture, and community.

Held in celebration of the life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, the event brought the community together in the historic Hill District to honor a tradition that continues to grow year after year.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, supported local vendors, and helped make this year’s celebration unforgettable. ❤️

Photos via Victoria Marie Photography on Facebook.
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‼️REMINDER: Operation Home Workshop Is This Weekend

Don’t forget to register for the May Operation Home Workshop on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This homeownership workshop will cover important topics like mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and front/back-end ratios. One-on-one counseling for budgeting, credit education, and increasing your credit score is also available.

Register here: hilldistrict.org/register.

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‼️REMINDER: Operation Home Workshop Is This Weekend

Don’t forget to register for the May Operation Home Workshop on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This homeownership workshop will cover important topics like mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and  front/back-end ratios. One-on-one counseling for budgeting, credit education, and increasing your credit score is also available.

Register here: hilldistrict.org/register.

‼️REMINDER: Operation Home Workshop Is This Weekend

Don’t forget to register for the May Operation Home Workshop on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This homeownership workshop will cover important topics like mortgages, budgeting, inspections, insurance, and front/back-end ratios. One-on-one counseling for budgeting, credit education, and increasing your credit score is also available.

Register here: hilldistrict.org/register.
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Join the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch as they celebrate 111 years of advocacy, leadership, and the continued fight for justice at the 2026 Human Rights Dinner.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with good food, great people, and powerful stories, while honoring the ongoing work of advancing human rights and making a difference. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
NAACPPghHumanRightsDinner.eventbrite.com

📍 Wyndham Grand Hotel
đź“… Friday, June 5, 2026
đź•• 6:00 PM

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Join the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch as they celebrate 111 years of advocacy, leadership, and the continued fight for justice at the 2026 Human Rights Dinner.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with good food, great people, and powerful stories, while honoring the ongoing work of advancing human rights and making a difference. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
NAACPPghHumanRightsDinner.eventbrite.com

📍 Wyndham Grand Hotel
đź“… Friday, June 5, 2026
đź•• 6:00 PM

Join the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch as they celebrate 111 years of advocacy, leadership, and the continued fight for justice at the 2026 Human Rights Dinner.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with good food, great people, and powerful stories, while honoring the ongoing work of advancing human rights and making a difference. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
NAACPPghHumanRightsDinner.eventbrite.com

📍 Wyndham Grand Hotel
đź“… Friday, June 5, 2026
đź•• 6:00 PM
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📌Weekly Weekend Roundup Featured Story:

A Pennsylvania House bill aimed at blocking whites-only housing communities was passed this week by just one vote, 101-100. In 2026, legislation designed to stop exclusionary, discriminatory housing practices barely made it out of the state House.

House Bill 2103, introduced by Rep. Ben Waxman of Philadelphia, was created in response to extremist groups attempting to use legal loopholes to build segregated communities. The bill would prevent organizations from using “private club” or “members-only” status as a cover for discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations. It comes after reports that the Return to the Land organization formed a whites-only community in Arkansas and expressed interest in expanding to Pennsylvania and other states.

The bill was also amended by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to include language from the Fairness Act, which would strengthen Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination laws by adding explicit protections based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Those protections would apply to employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Housing discrimination has shaped where Black people can live, build wealth, raise families, and access opportunity for generations. For a bill opposing whites-only housing to pass by just one vote, Pennsylvanians should be clear-eyed of the many risks at play and the importance of deepen the fight for equal protections.

Read full story on our Weekend Round Up: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-9-2026
Learn more here: https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=143391

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📌Weekly Weekend Roundup Featured Story:

A Pennsylvania House bill aimed at blocking whites-only housing communities was passed this week by just one vote, 101-100. In 2026, legislation designed to stop exclusionary, discriminatory housing practices barely made it out of the state House.

House Bill 2103, introduced by Rep. Ben Waxman of Philadelphia, was created in response to extremist groups attempting to use legal loopholes to build segregated communities. The bill would prevent organizations from using “private club” or “members-only” status as a cover for discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations. It comes after reports that the Return to the Land organization formed a whites-only community in Arkansas and expressed interest in expanding to Pennsylvania and other states.

The bill was also amended by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to include language from the Fairness Act, which would strengthen Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination laws by adding explicit protections based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Those protections would apply to employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Housing discrimination has shaped where Black people can live, build wealth, raise families, and access opportunity for generations. For a bill opposing whites-only housing to pass by just one vote, Pennsylvanians should be clear-eyed of the many risks at play and the importance of deepen the fight for equal protections.

Read full story on our Weekend Round Up: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-9-2026
Learn more here: https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=143391

📌Weekly Weekend Roundup Featured Story:

A Pennsylvania House bill aimed at blocking whites-only housing communities was passed this week by just one vote, 101-100. In 2026, legislation designed to stop exclusionary, discriminatory housing practices barely made it out of the state House.

House Bill 2103, introduced by Rep. Ben Waxman of Philadelphia, was created in response to extremist groups attempting to use legal loopholes to build segregated communities. The bill would prevent organizations from using “private club” or “members-only” status as a cover for discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations. It comes after reports that the Return to the Land organization formed a whites-only community in Arkansas and expressed interest in expanding to Pennsylvania and other states.

The bill was also amended by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to include language from the Fairness Act, which would strengthen Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination laws by adding explicit protections based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Those protections would apply to employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Housing discrimination has shaped where Black people can live, build wealth, raise families, and access opportunity for generations. For a bill opposing whites-only housing to pass by just one vote, Pennsylvanians should be clear-eyed of the many risks at play and the importance of deepen the fight for equal protections.

Read full story on our Weekend Round Up: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-5-9-2026
Learn more here: https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=143391
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Next Tuesday, we’re slowing things down for the second DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event at Nafasi on Centre! 📚✨

Join us for a silent community reading experience designed to help you slow down, strengthen focus, and make space for imagination. Bring your favorite book, a chair or comfy blanket, and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to reading and reflection with community.

đź—“ Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free registration: Nafasioncentre.org/register

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Next Tuesday, we’re slowing things down for the second DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event at Nafasi on Centre! 📚✨

Join us for a silent community reading experience designed to help you slow down, strengthen focus, and make space for imagination. Bring your favorite book, a chair or comfy blanket, and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to reading and reflection with community.

đź—“ Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free registration: Nafasioncentre.org/register

Next Tuesday, we’re slowing things down for the second DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event at Nafasi on Centre! 📚✨

Join us for a silent community reading experience designed to help you slow down, strengthen focus, and make space for imagination. Bring your favorite book, a chair or comfy blanket, and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to reading and reflection with community.

đź—“ Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free registration: Nafasioncentre.org/register
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