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East Liberty: One of America's Coolest Neighborhoods

East Liberty: One of America's Coolest Neighborhoods

East Liberty, once grazing land turned urban hub with the arrival of trolley lines, has recently transformed into a vibrant neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars, boutiques, and street art- sparked in part by Google's Bakery Square offices. And now it's one of America's coolest neighborhoods. Read more

2025 Match Day Specials: Find Your Perfect Home Near Pittsburgh's Hospitals

2025 Match Day Specials: Find Your Perfect Home Near Pittsburgh's Hospitals

Match Day is a time of excitement and transition for medical professionals, and we're here to make your move as seamless as possible. Walnut Capital is proud to offer incredible leasing specials across several Pittsburgh properties, all within close proximity to major hospitals. Read more

Pittsburgh startup Hellbender joins AI Avenue as first artificial intelligence manufacturer

Pittsburgh startup Hellbender joins AI Avenue as first artificial intelligence manufacturer

Hellbender, a Harmar-based electronics manufacturer focused on building artificial intelligence systems, will soon bring a hands-on element to AI Avenue. Read more

Walnut Capital lands AI-driven perception hardware maker for new HQ at Bakery Office Four

Walnut Capital lands AI-driven perception hardware maker for new HQ at Bakery Office Four

Walnut Capital has landed what it expects will be its next fast-growing AI newcomer to Bakery Square in its ambition to reposition the Penn Avenue corridor of East Liberty into AI Avenue. Read more

Pittsburgh's 'AI strike team' wants to reach 100K tech jobs by 2028

Pittsburgh's 'AI strike team' wants to reach 100K tech jobs by 2028

An "AI strike team" is seeking to make Pittsburgh a top-tier hub for AI work, with the goal of building to 100,000 tech jobs by 2028, according to planning documents shared with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Read more

2050 look-ahead: Developments in Pittsburgh driven by tech hubs, housing demands

2050 look-ahead: Developments in Pittsburgh driven by tech hubs, housing demands

Where mills once sat along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, a sprawling development now stands as a symbol of the shift from a steel town to a city built on education, medicine and technology. Read more

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2024

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2024

As we reflect on 2024, Walnut Capital is proud to celebrate a year of incredible milestones, innovation, and growth. From national awards to transformative projects in Pittsburgh, we are excited to share the highlights that define our commitment to building thriving communities. 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

Feds sending $2M to reconnect East Liberty, Bakery Square

Feds sending $2M to reconnect East Liberty, Bakery Square

Allegheny County will receive $2 million in federal funds to connect the East Liberty Transit Station with the East Liberty business district and Bakery Square, now cut off from the station by a busway. Read more

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2023

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2023

2023 at Walnut Capital? We snagged another 'Top Place to Work' title, won awards for our leasing and maintenance professionals, spiced things up with City Kitchen and Sheetz at Bakery Square, and initiated transformative projects. It's been a year of growth and good vibes in Pittsburgh. Read more

Local Owner of Two Galley - Bakery Square Kitchens to Launch a New, Elevated Food Hall Concept

Local Owner of Two Galley - Bakery Square Kitchens to Launch a New, Elevated Food Hall Concept

Local Owner of Two Galley - Bakery Square Kitchens to Launch a New, Elevated Food Hall Concept at Bakery Square called City Kitchen. Read more

Sheetz orders up more space in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square

Sheetz orders up more space in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square

The location has about 70 workers now, she said, but has room for up to 120. The project represents an investment of about $5 million. Read more

March Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

March Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

It's your lucky day - actually, it's your lucky MONTH! Let's see what's going on in the Burgh... Read more

February Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

February Events Around Pittsburgh & Bakery Square

Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine's Day with unique Pittsburgh events! Enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream in Harlem, Vanisha Gould Quartet, Valentine's with a View, and fun activities at Bakery Square like Broadway Trivia, a clothing drive, and Jeni's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Read more

January Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

January Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

Ring in the new year with winter activities to do with your friends and family! Read more

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2022

Walnut Capital's Year in Review: 2022

2022 was a great year for Walnut Capital - not only for our employees and residents but also for our communities and fellow yinzers. We've compiled some of our favorite takeaways from an action-packed year in Pittsburgh. Read more

December Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

December Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

Ring in the holidays with joyful events around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square! Read more

November Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

November Events Around Pittsburgh and Bakery Square

It's the start of the holiday season and there are plenty of things going on around Pittsburgh for you to explore and enjoy. Read more

Local leaders, developer break ground on project to connect Larimer, Homewood to East End

Local leaders, developer break ground on project to connect Larimer, Homewood to East End

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Walnut Capital Developer and community members from Larimer and Homewood met Thursday morning to break ground on a multi-model road project intended to connect the neighborhoods to jobs and amenities in the East End. Read more

Bakery Square to add a new Richard DeShantz restaurant, plus Jeni's ice cream

Bakery Square to add a new Richard DeShantz restaurant, plus Jeni's ice cream

As Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group looks to expand its portfolio in the Pittsburgh area, take a bite (and sip) of this: An izakaya restaurant is headed to Bakery Square. Read more