Point Park Globe

Market Square partly shut down until next year for renovations

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2025

Until April 2026, Market Square is less square and more like just a few feet of brick road.

Upgrades to Market Square coming by 2026

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2025

The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission (PCPC) approved the complete overhaul of Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, with hopes that construction will start in April and be finished in a year.

Shots fired in Market Square

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • October 23, 2024

Pittsburgh Police responded to reports of shots fired on Boulevard of the Allies early Monday morning and found a car outside Genoa Pizza and Bar at 109 Market St. with multiple bullet holes.

Burgh Bites: Good meal

Written By Gavin Patrone and Vince Smykal • March 13, 2024

Dear loyal Burgh Bites readers, This week's review is a little different, as Cas is out with a stomach bug. So instead we took on Burgh Bites this week in her place. Your interim reviewers decided...

‘Burgh Bites: Alta Via: Really Expensive

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect • November 15, 2023

Week after week I prefer to save money where I can, so I willingly decide to feed myself no more than a few cups of ramen in The Globe office when I am on campus. Yet my immersive experience at Alta Via...

Alta Via Opens in Market Square

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • November 1, 2023

A new luxury Italian restaurant with dishes ranging $7 to $65 opened next to Primanti Brothers in market square on October 27. Alta Via offers a range of handmade pastas, salads, meats and desserts. Even...

Explore Diverse Local Artists in the Heart of Pittsburgh

Written By Jill Musser, Staff Writer • October 4, 2023

Weekend nights in Market Square have been more creative and colorful than usual. The Night Markets are more extravagant than ever with local vendors selling products ranging from candles and...

Gosia’s Pierogies offer affordable, enjoyable snack when you’re in a rush

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect • September 13, 2023

This last Thursday I used my time between classes to run to the Farmer’s Market. I only had 20 minutes between classes to get something so that I wouldn’t starve, and I had no desire to wait until...

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FEATURES

‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?

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OPINIONS

Senior Reflection: Rachel Ross, previous A&E Editor

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features and A&E Editor • April 16, 2025

Before I even officially started at Point Park, I knew I wanted to be a part of The Globe. I discovered my interest for journalism in middle school after joining the student paper and went on to establish a publication in my high school.

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