Leadership Kansas participants praise Pittsburg as a model for collaboration, community success
Participants from the 2026 Leadership Kansas class visited Pittsburg and sites throughout southeast Kansas last week for sessions on business,…
Downtown sees growth, revitalization
Downtown Pittsburg is undergoing robust growth and revitalization, according to the latest Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report by Dr. Michael…
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…
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…
Why Housing? – by Quentin Holmes
With a growing economy, it has become clear that Pittsburg is a great place to work and to play –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
5th Street Redevelopment
On April 23, 2018, three weeks after the City was forced to close off a portion of west 5th Street,…