Hill Community Development Corporation

04/29/2026

🤎Stillness. Sisterhood. Space to breathe.

Thank you to everyone who showed up for Sat Down Somewhere at Nafasi on Centre and allowed themselves to slow down, reset, and be poured into. A special thank you to Dr. Tyi-Sanna Jones for hosting and creating such an intentional space for care and connection.

Through guided meditation, breathwork, affirmations, and gentle yoga, the room shifted from everyday stress to a space of care, presence, and restoration. From quiet reflection on the mat to shared laughter and community after, this was a reminder that rest is not a luxury, it is necessary.

Stay tuned for more upcoming events at Nafasi✨!

04/28/2026

🏗️ The Hill CDC and PHDC invite qualified contractors to be part of continued investment in the Hill District.

Bids are now open for work on the 2700 block of Bedford Avenue, supporting the rehabilitation of eight vacant homes and façade improvements for seven privately owned homes in the Bedford Dwellings neighborhood.

This project reflects our shared commitment to preserving community, strengthening neighborhood blocks, and creating visible progress that benefits Hill District residents.

📅 Pre-bid meeting: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM
⏰ Bids due: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM

For more information, click here: https://ow.ly/tTQS50YRg7g

04/28/2026

📢Didn’t get a chance to read this weekend’s roundup? The Hill CDC has you covered!

🍽️ A Taste of the Hill brings Draft Week energy to Centre and Wylie
🏈 The Steelers select Max Iheanachor as their first-round pick in the NFL Draft
🏛️ City budget changes include cuts to food justice funding
🏥 O’Connor seeks long-term agreements with UPMC and other major nonprofits
📄 RFP announced for the Lower Hill
🏗️ Bids open for 2700 Bedford Avenue
🎨 Upcoming events at Nafasi on Centre

Full edition here: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-4-25-26. Your go-to place for Hill District news, events, and community updates.

04/27/2026

‼️ Tomorrow is your chance to pause, reset, and pour back into yourself.

Sat Down Somewhere is happening tomorrow at Nafasi on Centre, and space is limited. This yoga and meditation experience was created for Black women to rest, breathe, and reconnect through guided meditation, affirmations, breathwork, and gentle yoga.

📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 7–8 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Avenue

Registration is free, but don’t wait. Secure your spot here: https://ow.ly/Jwi750YQJtW or through the link in our bio.

04/27/2026

🍽️✨ The Hill District was full of energy, music, food, and community pride as A Taste of the Historic Hill brought local flair to NFL Draft Week on Centre and Wylie Avenue.

Throughout the multi-block celebration, residents and visitors came together to enjoy carnival rides, games, food trucks, local vendors, live music, community tables, and family-friendly fun. The event transformed the Hill’s main street corridor into a celebration of culture, creativity, and Black community life.

This weekend was a reminder that the Hill District is not just near the action, the Hill has its own action, history, and voice to share.

A special thank you to Renee Wilson for coordinating this celebration and helping create a space where community, culture, and local pride could shine during a historic weekend for Pittsburgh!

Photo Credit: Monica Thomas, Tracey Jennings, Courtney Taylor via Facebook.

04/27/2026

We want to hear from you.

Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft from April 23 through April 25. The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), in partnership with the Corporate Equity and Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR), is gathering community input before, during, and after the Draft to better understand how opportunities are experienced across our region.

Your feedback will help inform a post-Draft report focused on economic access, participation, and equity, and will help shape how future large-scale events are approached in Pittsburgh.

Take the survey:
https://bit.ly/nfl-draft-equity

Please take a few minutes to complete and share.

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

The new owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette plan to recognize the paper’s labor union, officials from the Maryland-based nonprofit Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism confirmed.

04/23/2026

🧘🏽‍♀️In case you missed it, here’s your reminder!

Sat Down Somewhere will be hosted at Nafasi on Centre, Tuesday, April 28th from 7-8PM. This experience is intentionally created for Black women to rest, reset, and reconnect without pressure or expectation. Through guided meditation, breathwork, affirmations, and gentle yoga, this experience centers care in a way that is often overlooked but deeply needed.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 7–8 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre: 2145 Centre Avenue

🎟️ Free registration here: https://ow.ly/nW8q50YOMp9