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In The News

Penguins plan summer construction start for music venue at former arena site
March 2022 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Penguins development team report dollar value of minority contracting so far at Lower Hill redevelopment

March 2022 / The Business Journals

Penguins development team files suit against PWSA in dispute over FNB Financial Center
March 2022 / The Business Journals

Limited partner in Pittsburgh Penguins files lawsuit over team's sale to Fenway Sports Group
December 2021 / WCVB

What can the Hill expect from the pending Penguins owner? – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
December 2021 / Eminetra

Lower Hill’s management panel looks for assurances from pending Penguins owners
December 2021 / Public Source

NHL unanimously approves Fenway Sports Group's purchase of Pittsburgh Penguins
December 2021 / CBS Sports

Groundbreaking for Big Tom's
December 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

City Joins Big Tom's Groundbreaking, Bringing $1.94 Million of Investments for Barbershop, Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization Project on Hill District's Centre Avenue Business Corridor
November 2021 / URA
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Fenway Sports Group, owner of Red Sox and Liverpool, agrees to buy Penguins

November 2021 / The Athletic

In selling franchise to Fenway Sports Group, Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins found 'a vision that aligns with ours'
November 2021 / ESPN.com

Fenway Sports Group Reaches Agreement on Pittsburgh Penguins Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle to Remain Part of Ownership Group
November 2021 / Penguins 

Fenway Sports Group adds Pittsburgh Penguins to its growing portfolio
November 2021 / The Washington Post

Pittsburgh's new I-579 'CAP' Park connects Downtown to Lower Hill District
November 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times

https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-celebrates-infrastructure-investments-at-ribbon-cutting-for-i-579-cap-park/
November 2021 / Office of Gov. Wolf

Ribbon cut for Frankie Pace Park connecting Downtown, Hill District
November 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Frankie Pace Park dedicated over I-579 as connection between Downtown, Hill District
November 2021 / TRIB LIVE

Officials hold ribbon-cutting ceremony at I-579 CAP Park connecting downtown and Hill District
November 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times 

City Of Pittsburgh: Ammon Recreation Center Renovated To Bring Tech Skills Programming To Hill District Youth
October 2021 / Patch Pittsburgh

Ammon Recreation Center Renovated to Bring Tech Skills Programming to Hill District Youth
October 2021 / The City of Pittsburgh

New tech learning center for young people opens in Pittsburgh's Hill District
October 2021/ TribLIVE

Newly renovated rec center with emphasis on tech training opens in the Hill District
October 2021 / WESA

BPG closes $200M+ financing for Pittsburgh project
October 2021 / Delaware Business Times

Fuel for Development: Nearly $7.2 million advanced to help fund work in Middle and Upper Hill District
September 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

FNB Delivers More Than $7 Million for Hill District in Pittsburgh
September 2021 / Wellsboro Gazette

Over $7.1 Million Added to the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund for Community Investments in the Middle and Upper Hill District
September 2021 / City of Pittsburgh

FNB Financial Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 2021 / Video - Pittsburgh Penguins 

FNB, Penguins set to break ground — finally — on first development at former Civic Arena site 
September 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Can A Demolished Neighborhood Build Back Better?
June 2021 / Bloomberg

Former Civic Arena site in Lower Hill gets key approvals for $230-million redevelopment
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June 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

First Source Employment Opportunity Center Opens In Lower Hill District
June 2021 / KDKA CBS Local Pittsburgh 

Lower Hill First Source Employment Opportunity Center opens
June 2021 / KDKA CBS Local Pittsburgh


Planning Commission approves Lower Hill redevelopment plans, 26-story First National Bank financial center
May 2021 / Pittsburgh Action News 

Develop PGH Bulletins: Penguins development team scores approval for tower on Civic Arena site
May 2021 / Public Source

Pittsburgh Planning Commission OKs plans for new FNB headquarters in Lower Hill District
May 2021 / Trib LIVE

Planning Commission votes through plan for new 26-story FNB Financial Center
May 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times
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Buccini/Pollin Group writes open letter to Hill District community, stakeholders
May 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times

Plans for redevelopment of Civic Arena site set for approval
May 2021 / TRIB Live

Buccini/Pollin Group appoints new director of community, arts and culture at its Pittsburgh office
Pittsburgh Business Times
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F.N.B. Corporation Invests in Initiatives Serving the Hill District Community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 2021 / PR Newswire

Pittsburgh Planning Commission Commends And Questions Plans For The Lower Hill
April 2021 / 90.5 WESA 
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Penguins development team presents plan for FNB Financial Center to Pittsburgh Planning Commission
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Journal 

Neighborhood jobs center to open before construction on Lower Hill redevelopment
April 2021 / Trib LIVE

‘This is the beginning’: Penguins pitch plan for FNB office tower at former Civic Arena site
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Penguins partner with BPG to open employment opportunity center
April 2021 / WPXI 

First Source Center in Hill District to be go-to place for jobs, training at former Civic Arena site
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times

Ackah's Viewpoint: Opportunity Zone will get capital to Hill District
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Business Times

Penguins sweeten Hill District commitments with proposed $5M Opportunity Zone fund
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Penguins development team to go before Pittsburgh Planning Commission Tuesday to seek approval for FNB tower
April 2021 / Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Penguins score win: Minority, women business participation plan approved as part of arena redevelopment
March 2021 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette​​

‘It’s got to be right’: Benefits of proposed 26-story arena office tower debated at Hill meeting
March 2021 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette​

Develop PGH Bulletins: Penguins’ development meeting with Hill goes into overtime
March 2021 / Public Source

Bomani Howze Discusses Progress on the Lower Hill on 90.5 WESA's "The Confluence" (7:01 - 13:20)
November 2020 / 90.5 WESA

Mayor Peduto, Councilman Lavelle and BPG Announce Historic Partnerships in the Hill District and BPG Expansion to Pittsburgh
November 2020 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Development Team Secures Last Financing Needed for FNB Tower at Former Civic Arena Site
October 2020 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette​

​Penguins seek minority-owned developer for housing at former Civic Arena site
May 5, 2015 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Planning Commission Green Lights New U.S. Steel Headquarters in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill
April 1, 2015 / Commercial Property Executive

Pittsburgh school board OKs tax abatement for Lower Hill development
March 25, 2015 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Awarded Federal Grant for Hill District Redevelopment
September 9, 2014

Corbett Administration Announces Economic Growth Initiative Projects
December 23, 2013 / Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PWSA Awarded $5 Million in Pennvest Funding for Sewer Improvement Projects
October 23, 2013 / PWSA

Penguins select McCormack Baron Salazar as lead residential developer of Civic Arena Site
September 18, 2013
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