Whether you know it as East Liberty or ‘Sliberty, we all know the bustling area, encompassing Bakery Square, Indigo Square, and a number of other new developments, including the addition of an Ace Hotel in the former East Liberty YMCA, is on the upswing. “The neighborhood is becoming a destination in the city, from shopping, to restaurants, and night life — not to mention Google is right down the street — and hundreds of new apartments are being built in the area,” says Thomas West, owner of TRIM Pittsburgh in East Liberty. “It’s a neighborhood where Pittsburgh’s future is making its mark.” West is just one of the many business owners who love working in the area. Explore our guide, and check out these places this weekend!

BY RACHEL JONES
PHOTOGRAPHS ABOVE FROM DAVID NOBLE AND RICHARD PRESCOTT

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