Developer interested in revitalizing former steel mill site in Lawrenceville
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Developer interested in revitalizing former steel mill site in Lawrenceville
A New York-based developer is entering negotiations with the Urban Redevelopment Authority to buy and revitalize a former steel mill brownfield in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. Golden East Investors is looking to develop a 14.2-acre property on 62nd Street into two separate high-bay structures. The $20 million project also would include
Allegheny County calls for dismissal of Pittsburgh Public Schools' reassessment lawsuit
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Allegheny County calls for dismissal of Pittsburgh Public Schools' reassessment lawsuit
Facing declining property tax revenue and increasing payouts of tax refunds, Pittsburgh Public Schools this year sued Allegheny County and its chief executive to try to force an overhaul of the property assessment system, which, it alleges, is unconstitutional. But attorneys for the county and Executive Sara Innamorato argued Friday
Girls Night Out Returns to Community Church
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Girls Night Out Returns to Community Church
<p>Aspire Girls Night Out returns to Community Church on October 4th. This one-night event for women is full of laughter, learning, stories, and music with three ladies taking the stage. This is a chance to join other women and recharge your heart, mind, and soul. You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll worship your Creator, and you'll leave refilled!</p> <p>Featuring:<br>- Author & Bible Teacher Melissa Spoelstra<br>- Comedy by Michelle Miller<br>- Music by April Geesbreght</p> <p>Come early and join us for a 15 minute panel called "Transformed". A panel time with all 3 ladies based on Romans 12:2.</p> <p>Doors open at 6:00pm</p> <p>Event starts at 7:00pm</p> <p>*Prices go up at the door<br>*Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.</p>
Walk-In Veterinary Care for Dogs & Cats
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Walk-In Veterinary Care for Dogs & Cats
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"Playing for Keeps" Movie Documentary & Panel Discussion
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"Playing for Keeps" Movie Documentary & Panel Discussion
<p>Join Shaler North Hills Library on Thursday, September 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for this documentary viewing and panel discussion! PLAYING FOR KEEPS examines the importance of play and downtime for all of us &ndash; children, adults, seniors, and animals. It is a tapestry of interwoven characters that takes a look at the health benefits of the play state as well as its recent decline in our lives. A documentary film by KPJR Films. Please register on our Event Calendar at www.shalerlibrary.org.</p> <p>Panelists include musician/educator Destin LeCornu; writer/gymnastics coach Lainy Carslaw; and theatre director/educator Wayne Brinda. Pick up a brochure at the Library for details on the panel.</p> <p>This viewing was generously made possible by Beth Docherty. Beth has a consulting business, The TRUST Project, in which she focuses on trauma-informed trainings and seminars for medical professionals and students and trauma-informed community building. Beth serves on HEAL PA, a group formed by the Governor in 2018 to help create a trauma-informed and healing centered state. </p> <p>Shaler North Hills Library is located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw 15116. More more information, contact Beth Lawry at 412-486-0211.</p>
Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
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Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
Police ordered students Thursday morning to evacuate a Pittsburgh elementary school after reports of a suspicious man walking on and around school grounds. Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8, which is located in the city's Overbrook neighborhood, went into full lockdown and remained "an active scene" as of 11 a.m., Pittsburgh police Chief
Local organization awards two $10,000 community service scholarships
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Local organization awards two $10,000 community service scholarships
<p>Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) who was an active member in the community. The principle of community is central to PMHFOS's mission, to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community.</p> <p>Typically, PMHF awards one $10,000 scholarship to a student in the region, however, PMHF awarded two $10,000 scholarships to Gracie Mae Miller of Erie County and Madelyn Sheffel of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Beaver County.</p> <p>Since 2020, Miller has served as a teacher's aide in the Life Skills classoroom in Millcreek Township School District and volunteers for a number of local organizations supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. She is attending Duquesne University and hopes to become a Life Skills teacher.</p> <p>Sheffel became very involved in cancer initiatives after her close family members were diagnosed with cancer. She volunteers for numerous local non-profits including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Special Olympics of Beaver County, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. She is attending Slippery Rock University to become a public school educator and coach. </p> <p>This year, PMHF received 90 applications across 14 counties in western Pennsylvania.</p>
Lawrenceville Distilling Co. expanding to Verona in old bank building
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Lawrenceville Distilling Co. expanding to Verona in old bank building
Brothers Joe and Jeremy DeGroot are banking on their decision to open a second location for their Lawrenceville-based distillery business. They opened Lawrenceville Distilling Co. in 2018, producing small batch vodka, bourbon, absinthe, gin and craft cocktails, with a tasting room and event space. The second location in a former
LeVia restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
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LeVia restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
LeVia Trattoria in Lawrenceville is closing at the end of the month. "Our lease expires in November, we will not be renewing and have made the difficult decision to close LeVia Trattoria effective the end of September," chef Anthony Castine wrote in letter posted on Facebook. "As of now, we
Gainey pitches major affordable housing reforms, draws councilman's ire
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Gainey pitches major affordable housing reforms, draws councilman's ire
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Thursday unveiled sweeping reforms to boost the city's supply of affordable housing, seen as a key strategy to combating homelessness. The reforms, which involve changing the city's zoning code, would force new housing developments or those undergoing major renovations anywhere in the city to set