ALLEGHENY CITY CENTRAL — The Allegheny YMCA capped off its more than year-long, $26 million renovation project with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5.
While the YMCA reopened its doors to the public back in March, the ceremony marked the completion and resumed availability of most of the Y’s facilities. Only the pool still remains closed, though Allegheny YMCA Executive Director Michele Charmello said that amenity should be available soon.
The renovations touched upon just about every aspect of the more than 100-year-old building, with improvements ranging from accessibility ramps and new HVAC systems to the installation of elevators and construction of childcare facilities.
It was not just the public-facing aspects of the YMCA that saw upgrades. The building’s residential areas are also receiving ongoing improvements, including private bathrooms (replacing group shower rooms) and central air conditioning, among other renovations.
Check out the July 2026 issue of The Northside Chronicle for the full story.
