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2023 LU Board Elections + Spring Membership Meeting

The LU Spring Membership Meeting & Board Elections will be held on Thursday 6/8 at 6:30 p.m. at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center (118 52nd Street) 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…

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March “Happenings” meeting 3/9/23: 2022 crime in review

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,…

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Tickets on sale for NIGHT AT THE RACES

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…

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Remembering Ms. Loretta, “the Bible of Lawrenceville”

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:…

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We’re hiring: Community Engagement & Program Manager

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…

Recap from Community Meeting on Albion Development (Butler & McCandless)

A community meeting was hosted on 11/15 to review Albion Development’s proposed new mixed-use, 300-unit project at the corner of McCandless Avenue & Butler Street. We had robust attendance in-person at the Persad Center and across Zoom & Facebook Live. Please see below for materials from the meeting: Meeting notes Project Sheet with basic details…

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Community Meeting on Albion Development at Butler & McCandless

Albion Development is proposing a new, mixed-use development at Butler & McCandless, with approximately 300 housing units and new commercial space. As part of LU & LC’s community process, you’re invited to attend this open and public meeting to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on Tues. 11/15 at 6:30 PM. This is a…

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October 2022 Update on Thunderbird Cafe

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…

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LIVE! in Lawrenceville Block Party 2022

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…