Steel Valley Accelerator

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The future of robotics, coding and innovation in education is already here in the Steel Valley!

Recently, SVA board members and community partners had the opportunity to tour CodeJoy in West Homestead and see firsthand how they’re engaging students ALL OVER THE WORLD through robotics, coding, and STEM education!

We’re proud to spotlight companies like CodeJoy that are helping shape the future of technology and education right here in our community.

Read the full spotlight on our website:
https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/spotlight/codejoy-robotics-creativity-the-future-of-learning-in-west-homestead/

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the Steel Valley Class of 2026!

The future of our community is shaped by the talent, hard work and determination of young people like you. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

The Steel Valley community is proud of you! 🎓✨

Photo by Steel Valley High School

05/28/2026

Just seven miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, Homestead is where the Great Allegheny Passage meets a powerful story of transformation…from steel mill legacy to a vibrant riverfront community full of things to see, do, and experience.

Explore The Waterfront, a dynamic riverfront district built on the former Homestead Steel Works site, now home to shopping, dining, and entertainment with views of the Monongahela River. Find refreshment at Burgatory Bar or enjoy bold flavors at Arabica Robusta Coffee House.

You’ll also find everyday conveniences like Giant Eagle and innovation hubs like Steel Valley Accelerator, showing how this community continues to evolve.

Along historic Eight Avenue, you’ll find public art and easy connections to nearby Munhall and West Homestead. Pick from craft breweries and unique restaurants, or stop by Rivers of Steel in the historic Bost Building and learn more about the region’s industrial and cultural history.

Homestead is more than a stop along the GAP…it’s a place where history, riverfront energy, and local flavor all come together.

Learn more: gaptrail.org/amenities/munhall-homestead-west-homestead-pennsylvania/

05/27/2026

Steel Valley Accelerator is proud to spotlight CodeJoy LLC, an innovative robotics and educational technology company headquartered right here in West Homestead!
During a recent Lightning Productions visit for the upcoming Demo to Dollars series, we had the opportunity to see firsthand how CodeJoy is combining coding, robotics, creativity, and education to engage students and schools nationwide, all from right here in the Steel Valley.
As conversations continue around robotics, AI, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development, businesses like CodeJoy are helping redefine what the future of innovation can look like in the Steel Valley.

Read the full spotlight now on the Steel Valley Accelerator website!
https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/spotlight/codejoy-robotics-creativity-the-future-of-learning-in-west-homestead/

05/27/2026

Attn Local Businesses::

05/26/2026

BREAKING: I just announced $17.2 million in funding for 56 NEW projects through our Main Street Matters program.

We’re going to build affordable housing, repair our sidewalks, and upgrade the storefronts on our Main Streets — all to help the small businesses that line them attract more customers and boost their business.