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City Press Releases Economic Development General News Uncategorized October 17, 2025

Downtown sees growth, revitalization

Downtown Pittsburg is undergoing robust growth and revitalization, according to the latest Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report by Dr. Michael…

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City Press Releases Economic Development July 24, 2025

EaglePicher to Break Ground on New Pittsburg, Kansas Facility

PITTSBURG, KS — EaglePicher will break ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility in Pittsburg, Kansas on Thursday, July 24th at…

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Economic Development Uncategorized January 28, 2020

2019 a breakthrough year for the Pittsburg Land Bank – by Quentin Holmes

So, what’s a Land Bank? When the Pittsburg Land Bank began in 2015, it had several goals; one of the…

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Economic Development August 6, 2019

Why Housing? – by Quentin Holmes

With a growing economy, it has become clear that Pittsburg is a great place to work and to play –…

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City Press Releases Economic Development March 20, 2019

City of Pittsburg engages team to continue public power initiative

PITTSBURG, KS – Following commission meetings held earlier this year, the City of Pittsburg has been given approval by commissioners…

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Economic Development January 11, 2019

Land bank works to revitalize neighborhoods

PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg is ramping up its efforts to improve properties in Pittsburg. With the help…

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City Press Releases Economic Development January 10, 2019

City of Pittsburg Deepens Exploration into Public Power

PITTSBURG, KS – At a commission meeting held on January 8, the City of Pittsburg asked commissioners to approve plans…

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Economic Development General News>City Manager's Blog November 19, 2018

Pittsburg development over the years – a breakdown of costs

I recently had a great discussion with a group of business people about the growth in our local economy. One…

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City Press Releases Economic Development June 22, 2018

City releases five-year financial forecast

The City of Pittsburg’s financial outlook is strong, according to its Five-year Financial Forecast published this week. The forecast, which…

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City Press Releases Economic Development June 7, 2018

City hires new director of community development and housing

The City of Pittsburg has hired Quentin Holmes to fill the position of community development and housing director. Holmes now…

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City Press Releases Economic Development May 30, 2018

5th Street Redevelopment

On April 23, 2018, three weeks after the City was forced to close off a portion of west 5th Street,…

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City Press Releases Economic Development Parks & Recreation December 13, 2017

City of Pittsburg receives $50,000 donation for a new dog park

The creation of Pittsburg’s first dog park was made possible this week, thanks to a $50,000 gift from the Ronald…

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