Squirrel Hill Business District

Description

Squirrel Hill is a large residential neighborhood in the east end of Pittsburgh that dates back to the 1760s.

It has had a large Jewish population since the 1920s, when Jewish people began to move to the neighborhood in large numbers from adjacent areas. Squirrel Hill is home to over twenty synagogues as well as three Jewish day schools and the Jewish Community Center.

The neighborhood's popular business district is centered at the corner of Murray and Forbes Avenues. Business include a Barnes & Noble book store, a Giant Eagle grocery store, two movie theaters and various specialty shops along with many restaurants.

Many community programs are coordinated by the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, a non-profit community group dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Hours of operation

Varies per business.

Parking

Metered, on-street parking as well as a parking garage is available.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 59U - Oakland - Century III Mall
• 61A - East Pittsburgh - Wilkinsburg
• 61B - Braddock - Swissvale
• 61C - McKeesport - Homestead
• 64A - East Liberty - Homestead
• 67H - Squirrel Hill