Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The 7-Eleven convenience store at 998 Brodhead Road closed its doors at the end of March.  Now we want to know: What business would benefit the Moon-area community? How could this space better serve you and your neighbors? If you had your pick, what business would move into this Brodhead Road property? Share your thoughts, ideas and concerns in the …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. This former ice cream and coffee shop at 5890 Steubenville Pike closed its doors as a Niko's Coffee, Cream & Bean in October 2012; Niko's management announced on Patch that the company looked to focus on its other locations. Niko's still serves up coffee and pastries at its shop at 6504 Steubenville Pike.  The storefront, owned by Five D Development, has a…

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The property a 1011 Beaver Grade Road is newly vacant—Hoss's Steak and Sea House shuttered its doors at the building earlier this month, after more than 20 years in business.  The property is owned by Hoss's Restaurant Operations LLC, according to county property records.  Now that Hoss's has closed, we want to know: What business would benefit the Moon-…

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The former car dealership at 5252 University Boulevard has sat vacant since its former occupant, Kenny Ross Toyota, moved down the road in August. to its new location. The building, which sits on a 3.5 acre-lot, is now available for leasing.   Now we want to know: What business would benefit the Moon-area community? How could this space better serve you …

The empty Krispy Kreme location on Steubenville Pike will re-open as a Dollar Bank branch.  Dollar Bank vice president Sandra Wise said the branch is slated to open on Nov. 19. Renovations are now underway at the site.  Built in 2004, the 3,532 square-foot retail space closed as a donut shop several years ago, alongside neighboring Krispy Kreme chain locations in Collier and Monroeville.  Dollar Bank maintains local offices on Beaver Grade Road in Moon, Walsh Road in Crafton and Beaver Street in Sewickley.  In Moon Township, supervisors earlier this month approved a final land development …

Update: Township Planning Director Adam McGurk said that Autozone has submitted a revised application to develop on the property.  Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The former Trivia Pub and Beer Store on University Boulevard were once Moon Township staples—the watering hole across from Robert Morris University's campus served as a bar for more than 60 years.  The property was tapped to …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea This empty retail space at 6460 Steubenville Pike was built in 2004 and once served Robinson-area sweet-tooths as a Krispy Kreme donut shop—you can still see the confectionary chain's signature pink and green signs hanging inside.  The 3,532 square-foot building, complete with a drive-through window, sits on a prime piece of Robinson real estate and is …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. This vacant storefront at 8754 University Boulevard has a past that might be unsavory for some. Formerly known as the Sports Health Spa, it was raided by law enforcement in 2008 after it was found to be a brothel fronting as a massage parlor.  These days, it sits empty on a piece of prime University Boulevard real estate. It was assessed this year at a …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The former Carnot Beer Distributor building at the corner of Carnot and Beaver Grade roads is a piece of prime real estate in Moon—a Dunkin Donut will open next door in the coming months, and there are several fast-food joints right across the street. Township supervisors recently said that commercial developers had expressed interest in the nearby …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. The former Rodeway Inn, which Summit Venture Partners LP owns, on University Boulevard has been vacant for years—landscaping surrounding the building is overgrown and windows are boarded up. Patch wants to know what our readers envision for this space.  What business would benefit the Moon area community? How could this space better serve you and your …

Vacant buildings and unused storefronts are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity. You don't need to be a commercial developer or city planner—or have money to invest in a business project—to have the next great idea. This former gas station at 8000 University Boulevard, which the Golden Oil Company owns, has been vacant for quite some time and is available for lease. We want to hear your ideas: Patch wants to know what our readers envision for this space.  What business would benefit the Moon area community? How could this space better serve you and your neighbors? If …