Tag: economic development
Pittsburg experiences population ‘boon’
September 14, 2021
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Based on population data from the US Bureau of the Census and other sources, Pittsburg has grown significantly over the past two years – and the numbers...
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City of Pittsburg expands north industrial park
August 26, 2021
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – During the meeting held Tuesday night, the Pittsburg City Commission moved forward with a $1.2 million land acquisition to expand its north industrial park. The parcel located...
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Pittsburg one of 50 best work-from-home cities in the US
February 9, 2021
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Leading tech news publication PCMag just released their ranking of 50 best work-from-home cities in America and Pittsburg, Kansas made the list. The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a...
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Murals coming to downtown Pittsburg in 2021
February 4, 2021
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Downtown Pittsburg is getting four new murals this year with the help of local artist Jenna Spencer and the Pittsburg Downtown Advisory Board (DAB). The first mural...
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Ways to celebrate Earth Day while social distancing
April 22, 2020
General News
April 22, 2020 marks the 50 year anniversary of Earth Day. While many Earth Day events were cancelled or postponed this year due to COVID-19, including the city’s Earth Day...
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Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – March 24, 2020
March 26, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting held on March 24, 2020: Commissioners Chuck Munsell and Cheryl Brooks joined the meeting via...
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Vote for Pittsburg in the STRONGEST TOWN contest!
March 9, 2020
City Press Releases
While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a bracket-based competition of its own for the title of “Strongest...
Read MorePittsburg makes “Sweet Sixteen” in Strongest Town in America contest
March 6, 2020
City Press Releases
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Michael Fienen Photography PITTSBURG, KS – While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a...
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A community conversation on housing and education
February 24, 2020
City of Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, KS – The Imagine Pittsburg 2030 (IP2030) Committee will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, February 27, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, at Butler’s Quarters, 513 N. Broadway,...
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2019 a breakthrough year for the Pittsburg Land Bank – by Quentin Holmes
January 28, 2020
Economic Development
So, what’s a Land Bank? When the Pittsburg Land Bank began in 2015, it had several goals; one of the most pressing goals was to take under-performing, blighted property and...
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