Hobby Lobby Expanding Pittsburgh Presence

MONROEVILLE, PA — The Monroeville Convention Center will close June 1 and be transformed into a retail space, the center's owner have announced.

The space will become a Hobby Lobby.

"We are excited to welcome Hobby Lobby as a new business to serve the needs of the local community and region," Oxford Development, the center's owner, said in a statement. "This new business in the heart of Monroeville's retail business district will create jobs that add to the revitalization of Monroeville with the regular presence of employees, customers, and vendors.

"Events at the center scheduled to occur prior to June 1 will take place as currently scheduled, events planned after June 1st have been provided notice of the convention center closure effective June 1, 2024."

Hobby Lobby's other Pittsburgh locations are in Ross, West Mifflin and on Steubenville Pike.