Fifth Avenue outbound bus routes move to Forbes Avenue

By Alexandra Keim, Staff Writer • January 12, 2026

On Jan. 4, 2026, the counterflow bus-only lane on Fifth Avenue was permanently retired after 45 years of service. Riders can now catch the outbound bus routes — 54, 61D, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 93 and P3 — on Forbes Avenue. 

Car crashes into Fifth Avenue building after high-speed chase 

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

A stolen car fleeing police crashed into a Fifth Avenue building on Aug. 10, leaving its entrance temporarily condemned. 

New apartments and grocery store aim to fill gaps for students, faculty and residents

By Briana Bindus, News Editor • August 11, 2025

Construction will redevelop the site of the former Quality Inn, which closed in 2020, into a new apartment building with a grocery store on the ground floor. The project is slated to begin in the summer of 2026. 

Hillman Library renovations complete

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor • August 11, 2025

After over seven years of construction, the University quietly finished renovations for Hillman Library on May 8. The final phase of renovations included a three-story glass atrium facing Schenley Plaza, 16 new study rooms and an open-roof patio on the third floor. 

Student Unions construction study completion date pushed back a semester

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

The Student Unions Programming Study is scheduled to be completed within the next few weeks, but the process toward implementation doesn’t stop there.

Panther Overlook path to offer alternative path to upper campus coming spring 2026

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

The Panther Overlook project aims to create a new pathway connecting upper and lower campus at Pitt, easing the trek up Cardiac Hill. Expected to be completed by spring 2026, the sustainable project will provide students with a scenic and accessible route between campus areas.

McDonald’s construction on Forbes halted due to safety permit violation

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

McDonald's on Forbes Avenue closed for renovations, but construction was forced to stop because the Department of Permit, License and Inspection found that the restaurant hadn’t filed the proper paperwork for its sprinkler system.

BioForge moves into next phase of construction

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024

Contributors to BioForge gathered at the construction site for a “topping off” ceremony on Sept. 6, where they signed the final beam. Its addition to the building marks a new stage of construction.

Amos residents disrupted and frustrated by overdue Amos Hall Starbucks construction

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • August 29, 2024

In July, the Starbucks at Amos Hall temporarily closed for renovations. As construction extends into the fall semester, students are left wondering when the location, located in the heart of campus, will reopen.

Woman dead after large steel cylinder rolled away from Petersen Events Center construction site

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • May 3, 2024

A woman died after she was hit by a large cylindrical steel drum that rolled away from the construction site by the Petersen Events Center on May 3.