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Rachel Lau
Rachel is always on the lookout for the latest trend, convincing coworkers to not be camera shy and making sure the company is portrayed in the best way possible! She loves road trippin’, all savory food (but especially Taki’s) and the Green Bay Packers. That doesn’t sit too well with us yinzers… but we’ll let it slide.

Walnut Capital signals new RACP funding for Bakery Square to green light 10-story development along Penn Ave.

Walnut Capital signals new RACP funding for Bakery Square to green light 10-story development along Penn Ave.

A rendering of a new 10-story, mixed-use building Walnut Capital is preparing to move forward on at its Bakery Square Connector site in the East End now that it has received a $5 million state grant. Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Kate Batko-Affolder

Life at Walnut Capital: Kate Batko-Affolder

Kate's adventure with Walnut Capital started six years ago, thanks to a job posting from a friend at Bakery Square and a casual scroll through Facebook. Read more

November Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

November Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

2025 is quickly approaching...let's see what November has in store for us! Read more

AI Horizons Summit and NVIDIA's New Initiative Set Pittsburgh on a Path to Tech Leadership

AI Horizons Summit and NVIDIA's New Initiative Set Pittsburgh on a Path to Tech Leadership

Pittsburgh is gaining recognition as a major player in the world of artificial intelligence, thanks to the recent AI Horizons Summit and a groundbreaking new initiative by NVIDIA. Read more

October Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

October Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Spooky season is here and so are the haunting events... Read more

Walnut Capital Named Top Place to Work in Pittsburgh for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Walnut Capital Named Top Place to Work in Pittsburgh for the Fourth Consecutive Year

We are incredibly proud to announce that Walnut Capital has once again been recognized as one of Pittsburgh's Top Places to Work in 2024! This award is extra special because it is based on the voices that matter most--our employees. Read more

Get to know Ryan Lebanik: Winner of the 2024 PAA Maintenance Professional of the year award

Get to know Ryan Lebanik: Winner of the 2024 PAA Maintenance Professional of the year award

Our dependable, dedicated, and hard-working Maintenance Supervisor, Ryan Lebanik, has won the 2024 PAA Maintenance Professional of the Year Award! Read more

Get to know Courtney Hedeen: Winner of the 2024 PAA Leasing Professional of the year award

Get to know Courtney Hedeen: Winner of the 2024 PAA Leasing Professional of the year award

Our thorough, driven, and personable leasing consultant, Courtney Hedeen, has won the 2024 PAA Leasing Professional of the Year Award! Read more

September Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

September Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

End summer in Pittsburgh with must-attend events like A Fair in the Park, Steelers Season Kickoff, Backyard Brawl Watch Party, Neighborhood Flea, and Glow in the Park! Read more

Essential Tips for a Smooth Move: Your Ultimate Apartment Checklist

Essential Tips for a Smooth Move: Your Ultimate Apartment Checklist

Moving can be stressful, but having a checklist from yours truly can make a world of difference. Here's what you need to have in order before moving into your new place. Read more

Gov. Josh Shapiro to headline an AI event in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square

Gov. Josh Shapiro to headline an AI event in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square

Mr. Shapiro will headline an October summit in Bakery Square called AI Horizons that is part of an ongoing effort by local developers and companies to enhance the city's reputation as a technology powerhouse. The governor is a potential running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more

August Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

August Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Just when you think those summer events are slowing down, BOOM, there's more! Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Danielle Lydick

Life at Walnut Capital: Danielle Lydick

Meet Danielle, our Property Manager at University Commons, where she's been making a significant impact for nearly five years. Her journey from intern to PM at Walnut Capital has been anything but ordinary. Read more

July Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

July Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Enjoy summer in Pittsburgh with events like Butterfly Forest at Phipps, Pittsburgh Beerfest, the Neighborhood Flea, and Picklesburgh. At Bakery Square, join the Book Club, DropSound Yoga, or SHAPE Training's bootcamp at Sally's Path! Read more

Walnut Capital pitches half-billion-dollar Bakery Square expansion plan

Walnut Capital pitches half-billion-dollar Bakery Square expansion plan

Expansion would include the Village of Eastside shopping center and the former Club One Fitness site. Read more

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Pittsburgh

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Pittsburgh

Black-owned businesses in Pittsburgh aren't just about fantastic products and services, they're crucial for fostering economic equality and enriching our communities. Read more

June Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

June Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Let's get this party started! Summer is here with a lineup of awesome events. Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Josh Brown

Life at Walnut Capital: Josh Brown

There's a man who knows the ins and outs of Bakery Square like no other, and it (surprisingly) isn't Gregg. Read more

Move over Google: Bakery Square is becoming a place for AI companies

Move over Google: Bakery Square is becoming a place for AI companies

The former Nabisco plant in Larimer once served as a leader in baking technology. Now it's fast becoming a home for a 21st century form of high tech -- artificial intelligence. Read more

May Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

May Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Things are heating up in the Burgh with these upcoming events! Read more