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6.5.2014 This morning, Thursday June 5th, Bottom Dollar Food opened it’s doors at 5200 Penn Avenue. This will be the first grocery store in Garfield since 1987. Residents filled the storefront, hoping to be one of the first 250 customers, which received gift cards ranging from $5 – $250 dollars. Bottom Dollar is also offer…
The Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market is back for its 4th year on June 7th from 12:30p – 4:00p. The day will be celebrated with our Opening Day Pig Roast, courtesy of Butcher on Butler, and special event partnership with Lawrenceville United and the Lawrenceville Corporation, the Picnic at the 10th Ward Riverfront. The Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market The Lawrenceville Farmers’…
The Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market is back for its 4th year on June 7th from 12:30p – 4:00p. The day will be celebrated with our Opening Day Pig Roast, courtesy of Butcher on Butler, and special event partnership with Lawrenceville United and the Lawrenceville Corporation, the Picnic at the 10th Ward Riverfront. The Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market The Lawrenceville Farmers’…
On Thursday, May 29th, 170 students from Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5 beautified Arsenal Park, learned about the environment and history of the space, and helped shape its future design. A great day was had by Arsenal students, families, and staff alike, with new flowers planted to greet park guests at the central…
By Rebekkah Ranallo On Saturday, May 17, neighborhood volunteers planted flowers and herbs in 60 planter boxes at 30 Lawrenceville homes that are ineligible for street trees from the TreeVitalize program. The Garden Club of Allegheny County generously provided funding to make this program possible and free of charge to home owners. Lawrenceville United, whose mission…
5.27.2014 Update Residents in Upper Lawrenceville may have noticed some activity at Duncan Playground. The Department of Public Works has begun work to dismantle the current playground equipment. As many know, this site has been vandalized and left in terrible condition over the years. We have received regular complaints regarding some of the activity underway…
APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 14TH In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, we have a few more slots lefts for Lawrenceville Summer Celebration Day Camp’s camp staff. We hire several counselors to oversee the children in their assigned age group and also a Camp Coordinator to oversee all daily operations and logistics for camp. If…
SUMMER 2015! We need assistance in the following areas: Communications Intern (15 hours a week) Community Outreach Intern (15 hours a week) Application Details Lawrenceville United is a small, fast-paced office. We rely heavily on our intern support and consider them part of our family. Small stipends are available depending on experience. We also participate in collegiate work-study…
SUMMER 2015! We need assistance in the following areas: Communications Intern (15 hours a week) Community Outreach Intern (15 hours a week) Application Details Lawrenceville United is a small, fast-paced office. We rely heavily on our intern support and consider them part of our family. Small stipends are available depending on experience. We also participate in collegiate work-study…
Lawrenceville United Job Description: Bookkeeper Job Summary The Bookkeeper of the Lawrenceville United (LU) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finances of the organization, including managing LU accounts and preparing reports for staff and Board members at regular intervals. The Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director and works closely with an outside auditor to prepare…
