General news about Lawrenceville
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
Add some beauty to your yard with two trees from Tree Pittsburgh, while improving our community’s air quality and more! Register at www.treepittsburgh.org/lawrenceville-fall-22 today and pick up on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, anytime between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, at the Lawrenceville Farmers Market.
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…
The Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration will be returning to Arsenal Park on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 (rain date: Sunday, June 26th), with all your favorite traditions: live music, fun activities for the kids, refreshments, and of course, a world-class fireworks display compliments of Zambelli Fireworks. The Lawrenceville Fireworks Committee is pleased to bring back this…
A special interest group of corporate real estate developers is suing to ensure they can continue to profit off of the displacement of low-income families in Pittsburgh One of the key areas highlighted in the Gainey Administration’s transition team report is the critical need for more affordable housing for Pittsburgh families. And yet, on the…
It is with deep sadness and sincere gratitude that we join our colleagues, friends, and neighbors in mourning the loss of Lawrenceville’s former State Senator, Councilperson, and community champion, Jim Ferlo. Senator Ferlo, Jim, or Jimmy as many in Lawrenceville knew him, was a fierce and tireless advocate for the constituents in each of the communities…
