Community Outreach Intern WANTED

The position involves community outreach, community planning, constituent relations, data collection and analysis, and policy research and analysis.  Although there are several responsibilities and tasks detailed below, it is anticipated that this position will focus primarily on specific community outreach and planning activities coordinated or supported by Lawrenceville United, including: Responsible Hospitality Planning and Outreach,…

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2014 Housing Request for Proposals

Lawrenceville United (LU) works to improve the overall quality of life for Lawrenceville residents and stakeholders.  LU has worked over the past thirteen years to eliminate blight throughout Lower, Central, and Upper Lawrenceville by targeting nuisance and problem properties and prioritizing the demolitions, acquisition and redevelopment of such properties.   As part of this process,…

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Sorrell’s Pub – 5238 Butler Street (Former Bottles)

Update: 1/22/2018 Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, and six residents filed a protest/petition to intervene in opposition to another proposed liquor license at 5238 Butler Street due to community concerns about owner James Haney’s criminal background that were raised during their first application in 2013. The City of Pittsburgh and Representative Dom Costa also filed petitions to intervene. We thank Councilwoman Deb Gross, Mayor Peduto, and Rep. Dom Costa for…

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Lawrenceville Celebrates 70 Years of Community Fireworks

The 70th Annual Independence Day Celebration will take place at Arsenal Park on Saturday, July 5, 2014, drawing over 3,500 people from all over Pittsburgh.    LAWRENCEVILLE – PITTSBURGH, PA – For 70 years, the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville has continued to hold an Independence Day festival that is filled with softball and baseball games,…

Board Member Tony Ceoffe

Name: Tony Ceoffe Area: Lower Lawrenceville/ 6th Ward How long have you lived in Lawrenceville? 30 years Why did you move to/ stay in Lawrenceville? I grew up in Lawrenceville and I am proud of our rich history here.  I am excited to raise my family here and continue to contribute to the impressive growth. Current Employer/ Job Title: Pittsburgh Housing…

Board Member Dora Walmsley

Name: Dora Walmsley Area: Upper Lawrenceville/ 10th Ward How long have you lived in Lawrenceville? 7 years Why did you move to/ stay in Lawrenceville? Was looking for a more community focused neighborhood. Current Employer/ Job Title: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank/ Volunteer Program Coordinator Please list Community Service, Non-Profit, or Board Experience: Pittsburgh Cares, Hill Top Advisory Council, Lawrenceville Organic Community Gardens,…