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March “Happenings” meeting 3/9/23: 2022 crime in review

Lawrenceville Happenings Community Meeting, March Edition Review of 2022 Crime Please join Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation on Thursday 3/9 at 5:30 PM for our monthly “Happenings” community meeting. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will review crime stats in Lawrenceville for 2022. Our local police zone will be in attendance for updates & questions. 5:30 PM,…

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Tickets on sale for NIGHT AT THE RACES

Night at the Races: an event to benefit the 77th annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration Saturday, January 21st, 6:30 PM Teamster Temple, 4701 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Horse races & betting + auction race 50/50 Instant Bingo Super Bowl poll Dinner buffet, beer, soda, water included with ticket price $20/ticket. Contact Lawrenceville United at…

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Remembering Ms. Loretta, “the Bible of Lawrenceville”

We’re sad to share that Loretta Millender, who was known as the “Bible of Lawrenceville,” passed away Tuesday 12/6/22 at home after battling cancer for many months. A longtime Lawrenceville resident who helped found Lawrenceville United in 2001 and stayed involved through our 20+ years as an organization, Ms. Loretta was a true community builder:…

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We’re hiring: Community Engagement & Program Manager

View this job description as a PDF here. Announcement of Open Position Community Engagement and Program Manager Lawrenceville United, a community-based non-profit organization working to protect and improve the quality of life of all Lawrenceville residents, is seeking a highly productive individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who is passionate about community-driven revitalization and…

Recap from Community Meeting on Albion Development (Butler & McCandless)

A community meeting was hosted on 11/15 to review Albion Development’s proposed new mixed-use, 300-unit project at the corner of McCandless Avenue & Butler Street. We had robust attendance in-person at the Persad Center and across Zoom & Facebook Live. Please see below for materials from the meeting: Meeting notes Project Sheet with basic details…

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Community Meeting on Albion Development at Butler & McCandless

Albion Development is proposing a new, mixed-use development at Butler & McCandless, with approximately 300 housing units and new commercial space. As part of LU & LC’s community process, you’re invited to attend this open and public meeting to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on Tues. 11/15 at 6:30 PM. This is a…

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October 2022 Update on Thunderbird Cafe

Since a community meeting was hosted on 4/19/2022, LU and LC have been working with Thunderbird Cafe to finalize a revised consent agreement for their occupancy permit — and work through practical ways to implement it. An amended consent agreement that includes all of the topics of discussion at the April 2022 community meeting has…

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LIVE! in Lawrenceville Block Party 2022

Lawrenceville United’s annual fundraiser is BACK on 10/15/22 from 1-4 PM after missing two years due to the pandemic. This year, we’re taking the party outdoors for an all-ages community BLOCK PARTY at Bay 41 (41st & Willow St). The event will feature: Music by Arie Cole Beer & cider Local food Lawn games Raffle…

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LU and partners head to court to defend inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse neighborhoods

Organizations representing Pittsburgh neighborhoods where housing costs are soaring filed a motion to intervene in a case defending inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse communities August 16. 2022—Pittsburgh is facing an escalating crisis in housing affordability. In response, the City passed an inclusionary zoning ordinance this spring, requiring new large developments to set aside units…