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,…
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,…
General Membership Meeting Archives
2014 June 2013 October June
General Membership Meeting Archives
2014 June 2013 October June
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…
Lawrenceville Back to School Bash
PEP Rally is partnering with Encounter Church to host a Back to School Bash in Arsenal Park on Saturday, August 23rd from 11 AM to 1 PM. It will be a fun (and free!) family event that promotes a prepared and healthy start to the school year. There will be kids activities, a bounce house, free food,…
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,…