On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Lawrenceville Happenings on general neighborhood updates to kickoff the 2025 year. The meeting was hosted at the CLP – Lawrenceville (279 Fisk St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were 25 in-person attendees and 10 online participants. The meeting…
On Tuesday, February 4th, at 6:00 PM, Pittsburgh Regional Transit hosted a meeting to review the first draft of their Bus Line Redesign for East End neighborhoods, including Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Garfield, Friendship, Morningside, and Stanton Heights. The meeting was held at the West Penn Nursing School (4900 Friendship Ave) and did not include a virtual…
On Thursday, January 23rd, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at New Alliance Federal Credit Union (3709 Butler St). The CDAM focused on the liquor license transfer for 3315 Liberty Ave (formerly Brewers Bar). Maurice Nassif, one of the new owners, was present to share the team’s…
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Lawrenceville Happenings with visiting presenters from Pittsburgh Water, UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center, and Pittsburghers for Public Transit. The meeting was hosted at the Healthy Active Living Center (4600 Butler St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were 7 in…
October 22, 2024 Early in the morning October 6th, Malcolm Isaiah Nowlin was shot while working security at Dijlah, and later passed away from his injuries. This despicable and senseless act of violence reportedly occurred after a customer was denied entry by security to Dijlah after its after hours hookah lounge had closed. By all…
On Thursday, September 26th, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at New Alliance Federal Credit Union (3709 Butler St). The CDAM focused on the liquor license transfer for 3817 Butler St. MTK Associates were present to share their plans for the property and the reasons behind the…
On Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at Tree Pittsburgh (32 62nd St). The CDAM focused on the proposed plans from Golden East Investors (GEI) for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s 62nd Street Site (6111 Butler St). This presentation was a chance to…
LIVE! in Lawrenceville will return Saturday, October 12th! This is Lawrenceville United’s annual fundraiser block party. We will be back at Bay41 from 1-5 PM with music, family-friendly games, beer/cider, raffles, and our Lynn Lewandowski Neighbor of the Year and Loretta Millender Community Partner of the Year awards. We had so much fun last year seeing…
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted a Community Development Activities Meeting on the Mobility Enhancement District Implementation Plan. The meeting was hosted at the TRYP Hotel (177 40th St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were around 15 in person attendees and 10 online participants. The…
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the a Lawrenceville Happenings with a focus on Community-Led Initiatives. The meeting was hosted at Attack Theatre (212 45th St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were around 10 in person attendees and 10 online participants. The meeting was led…
