General news about Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation have been in talks with a developer who is pursuing a potential purchase of the TRYP Hotel for a conversion into affordable housing. LU and LC co-host a community review process for large new development projects. As part of that process and our own due diligence, LU and LC meet…
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…
The Lawrenceville Fireworks Committee is bringing Night at the Races back this fall! Join the committee and your neighbors for a night of horse races, 50/50, instant bingo, and good cheer at the Teamster Temple on Saturday, September 28th. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table (seats 10). You will be randomly assigned…
Lawrenceville United and Rep. Lindsay Powell co-hosted a “Housing For All” Resource Fair on Saturday 9/7/24 at Goodwill of Southwestern PA. Please see below for resources and recordings from the event! A huge thanks to everyone who attended and all of our partners who tabled & offered presentations to share valuable information and resources. Opening…
Join Lawrenceville United & Rep. Lindsay Powell for a “Housing For All” Resource Fair on Saturday 9/7/24 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Goodwill of Southwestern PA’s Workforce Development Center at 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. The FREE event will feature information and resources for homeowners, renters, and prospective homebuyers. Free lunch & childcare provided. Schedule:…
Due to a high chance of severe storms that could prohibit the safe launch of the fireworks, the 78th Annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration has been moved to our rain date, Sunday 6/30. Much of the activities will remain the same, including food booths, train rides, exotic animal display, KSWA wrestling performance, live music from…
The LU Spring Membership Meeting & Board Elections will be held on Thursday 6/13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clemente Museum (3339 Penn Avenue) and streamed live on LU’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleUnited. More information about the meeting: How to become a member, or renew your membership: If you need to renew your membership, or have never been a member of…
The May Happenings community meeting was held on 5/9/24 at 6:30 PM at the Lawrenceville library and covered: Presentation from POGOH on their proposed expansion of 2 new bike stations in Lawrenceville at 47th/Butler + 40th/Penn Presentation from the Mayor’s Office’s Wendy Urbanic on using 311 Presentation from the Mayor’s Office’s Jan Raether on traffic…
Announcement of Open Position Lawrenceville United Assistant Farmers Market Manager About the Lawrenceville Farmers Market The mission of the Lawrenceville Farmers Market (LFM) is to provide access to fresh, locally-produced foods for all Lawrenceville residents, and visitors, in an inclusive, vibrant, and safe community space. The Market aims to lower barriers to fresh, healthy food…
