A housing development could soon begin taking shape on the former Civic Arena site, as the Pittsburgh Penguins are releasing more information on the concept. (more…)
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Penguins Agree to Tentative Deal for Civic Arena Site
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a tentative deal that gives them additional time to redevelop the former Civic Arena site, in exchange for credits and land. (more…)
Penguins Receive Another Extension on Civic Arena Site
The Pittsburgh Penguins received another extension to acquire a portion of the former Civic Arena site, but not without contention from some local officials. (more…)
Penguins Granted Extension on Civic Arena Site
In their ongoing effort to develop the site of the former Civic Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins have received a brief extension to acquire a needed property. (more…)
Ice at Consol Energy Center still an issue
In almost every respect Consol Energy Center, the new home of the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), is a hit, except in one area: ice quality. The latest report: the ice quality has improved, but it’s still not where it should be. The big issue among players when the arena opened earlier this season: it was a […]
Decision on Civic Arena future due Thursday
The future of Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena should be decided Thursday when the City-Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) decides whether to tear down the historic facility. The arena’s run as a distinctive feature on the Pittsburgh skyline could end if the SEA agrees with a commissioned study that indicates the public would be better […]
Consol Energy Center to host 2013 Frozen Four
Another big news items in a big week of news for Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center: the arena has landed the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four tournament. Robert Morris University, in conjunction with VisitPittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins, will serve as host of the event at the Consol Energy Center, the new home of the Penguins set […]
Preservation Pittsburgh seeks ideas for continuing use of Civic Arena
Have some ideas on the future of the former Civic Arena? Preservation Pittsburgh announces a call for entries for “Civic Minded: Minding the Future of the Civic Arena,” a design competition intended to generate adaptive reuse ideas for the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh. Mellon Arena is now without a tenant or a use after the […]
Pens prepare for big flush
No, the team isn’t making wholescale changes to its roster despite a disappointing run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This flush has to do with the plumbing at the team’s new home, Consol Energy Center. The Pittsburgh Penguins are recruiting 400 local students to take part in the June 10 “Student Flush,” where all the […]
