The Block Northway is a shopping mall in Ross Township, north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the corner of McKnight Road and Babcock Boulevard, just north of Ross Park Mall.

About The Block Northway In The North Hills of Pittsburgh

The Block Northway, an Akron, Ohio-based real estate developer's project located in Ross Township just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment experience. With stores such as Dave & Buster's, Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off 5th The Container Store, Bassett Furniture, Marshalls, DSW Ulta Beauty and PetSmart - this mall is sure to have something for everyone! Located at the corner of McKnight Road and Babcock Boulevard near Ross Park Mall makes it is easily accessible to all who need a unique retail therapy fix.

It all began in 1953 when Northway Shopping Center first opened as a strip mall. After renovations in 1962, the newly dubbed Northway Mall made history as Pennsylvania's very first enclosed shopping center! To add to its unique charm and character, an aviary was even installed within the upper atrium of the space - though it sadly closed down by 1994.

In 1995, Dallas-based McNeil Real Estate breathed new life into the mall by renovating it. Five years later, Archon Group purchased the center and put it up for sale with 94% occupancy. However, as occupancy decreased in 2000, plans were announced to convert its enclosed upper level into a strip center. In 2005, the mall underwent a rebranding to The Shoppes at Northway, resulting in the demolition of its discount movie theater.

Just two years later in 2007, new tenants were brought aboard including a shoe store and family play center that replaced the food court. Unfortunately, Value City and Old Navy had closed by 2008; likewise, their replacement - Kid Company - did not last long either.

As Borders had to liquidate in 2011, its shop at Northway was shuttered. Additionally, due to the transfer of Dick's Sporting Goods store from Shoppes at Northway location to McCandless Crossing on April 8th, 2014 resulted in the closure of that venue as well.

By October 2014, little occupancy filled the uppermost level of the mall; only Marshall's and Shoe Carnival were tenants. On a similar note, PetSmart was the sole tenant on the lower floor in addition to Northway Shoe & Repair, an educational institute teaching music performance, and a hair salon. Many storefronts such as Party City, Ritz Camera, and Csonka Optical remained unoccupied at this point in time.

After forty years of providing the city with classic Italian cuisine, Mamma Lucia's permanently closed their doors on December 31, 2014.

But today, the Block Northway is a thriving shopping center with plenty of new shops and dining options. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a new outfit or just browsing around, the Block Northway offers something for everyone.