Green Tree building's famous 102.5 WDVE emblem coming down

Drivers on the Parkway West will no longer see a familiar sign that they've been accustomed to for years.

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2025 September 14 . 1:26 AM

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Green Tree construction underway, removing historic 102.5 WDVE building emblem

Green Tree building's famous 102.5 WDVE emblem coming down

In a significant change for Pittsburgh's skyline, the iconic 102.5 WDVE sign is being removed this week. The gold flash cue DVE sign, visible to drivers on the Parkway West for years, has been a familiar sight for many.

The announcement of the sign's removal has been met with a sense of nostalgia and sadness from the radio station's DJs. Chad Tyson, one of the hosts on 102.5 WDVE, stated that the sign's removal marks the end of an era. Randy Baumann, the host of the WDVE Morning Show, expressed his sadness about the vacant studio and wished the station was still in the building.

Patrick Damp, a web producer for our Pittsburgh team who joined the station in 2019, also shared his sentiments. A native of Pittsburgh, Damp decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown. He studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before starting his career in sports communication.

The 102.5 WDVE signal on the building at Fleet Street will be turned off, and the sign is being taken down. The crew working on the removal does not know where the sign is going, but the appearance of the Parkway West will change significantly due to its absence.

iHeartMedia, the owner of 102.5 WDVE, moved out of the building in 2021. According to Chad Tyson, 102.5 goes down today, and WDVE goes down on Friday. Randy Baumann made his statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressing his wish that the station was still in the building.

The removal of the sign is a poignant reminder of the changing landscape of Pittsburgh's media industry. For many, the 102.5 WDVE sign was more than just a radio station; it was a symbol of the city's vibrant and diverse culture. As the sign comes down, it marks the end of an era, but the memories and impact it has left on the city will undoubtedly endure.