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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Market Square businesses in Pittsburgh face construction challenges
Construction in Market Square downtown is expected to be completed ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Businesses in the square have to navigate the constant construction, which is impacting foot traffic and signage. The owners of Love and The Original Oyster House hope that the community will continue to support Market Square businesses through the project.
CBS News
12 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
The Market Square revitalization project is underway, but some businesses are unhappy
If you've been around Market Square over the past couple of months, you certainly have noticed the noise. The revitalization project is in full swing, but it's not making all the shops happy. Are those construction sounds that people hear good? It depends on who you ask. "Eh – it's so-so," Talib Hussein, owner of Cherries Diner, said. "This construction is killing us down here," Joseph Parsons, General Manager at Whiskey B's, said. Parsons thinks it's a net negative. "We're gonna be down $100,000 in sales in two months," he said. "We're on track to lose $400,000, $500,000 dollars – just this year." The lack of people filling the stools means payroll cuts, too. "I actually had to let go of my number one cook two days ago," Parsons said. Whiskey B's side of the square hasn't even had traffic cut off yet. Over at Cherries Diner, it hasn't been uniform. "Come up-down, up-down," Hussein said. Around the corner at Nicholas Coffee and Tea? It hasn't been all that bad. "They've been a little bit down – but nothing really to be upset about or be concerned about right now," Kathy Marsico, Operations Director at Nicholas Coffee and Tea Company, said. Marsico says their business model helps. "Our sole income is not dependent on walk-in traffic," she said. She says there aren't any battles brewing with the construction guys either -- that they've been cooperative. "They've made some changes for us when we asked for it," Marsico said. "As long as it doesn't impede their operations, they've been great with us." Marsico also has good words for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. "They've been very open with email communication as well as coming in and just checking in to see how we're doing," she said. Over at Whiskey B's, Parsons says he's not getting that communication. "Not one time has anybody come in here and asked me anything about anything," he said. "Period – that's what it is." All this work is to welcome people for next year's NFL Draft. "If we can get to April – we'll be fine… but the concern is getting to April," Parsons said. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership did respond to KDKA-TV's request for comment.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wolverhampton Pride main stage to be hosted by Jude Guaitamacchi
Organisers have announced a transgender and non-binary campaigner will host this year's Wolverhampton Pride on Guaitamacchi will lead the city centre event from a stage in Market Square, introducing a line-up that includes performances by former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, drag artist Queenz and Taylor Swift tribute act Lauren say Wolverhampton Pride is open for everyone to support LGBT inclusion within the city, with hundreds expected to who founded of Trans Solidarity Alliance, was the first non-binary person to model for a Harrods Beauty campaign. The host, who uses "they" and "them" as personal pronouns, also spearheaded a number of other more than a decade, they have delivered talks and workshops on mental health, LGBT inclusion and gender will also include performances by rapper Nate Ethan and Wolverhampton singer Miss Sundi with Gina Operatic Company will perform numbers from their upcoming production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Midlands-based singer-songwriter Kyle Finn will close proceedings.A celebratory parade also sets off from the city's Victoria Street at midday, with a family picnic in West Park from 11:00 BST. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Driver pursued by police hits lamppost and bin
A driver being pursued by police crashed into a lamppost, a bin and a bollard in Stafford town centre, before they and their passengers fled the scene. The grey Audi was driven through the town centre. before wreaking havoc in Market Square just after 21:30 BST on Saturday, Staffordshire Police said. Officers are now hunting the occupants of the car as part of investigations into the crash. No one was injured, the force added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Staffordshire Police
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Stafford's Market Square damaged by driver pursued by police
A driver being pursued by police crashed into a lamppost, a bin and a bollard in Stafford town centre, before they and their passengers fled the scene. The grey Audi was driven through the town centre. before wreaking havoc in Market Square just after 21:30 BST on Saturday, Staffordshire Police said. Officers are now hunting the occupants of the car as part of investigations into the one was injured, the force added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
