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2014 National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 5th, Lawrenceville United will host another year of National Night Out. An annual, national celebration focused around community-building and public safety.  This year we have great activities lined up with our partners.  Children’s Hospital of UPMC will be onsite to do helmet fittings, Cutitta Chiropractic will be giving free 10-minute chair massages, Carnegie…

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Lawrenceville Community Block Party

Lawrenceville United, working in tandem with the Senior AdvantAGE Program, will hold a neighborhood-wide block party this summer!  On August 16th, local residents will coordinate block clean ups and parties for their blocks in an effort to meet neighbors and to preserve the strong sense of community that Lawrenceville has always celebrated.  Residents will decide…

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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,…

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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,…

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3601 Butler Street Development

6.26.2014 UPDATE Community Meeting Notes 3601 Butler Street St. Augustine’s Hall/ 6th Ward Block Watch June 9, 2014 Attendees: Anthony Dolan, Katie Yakich, Jim McMullen, John Deklewa Community Attendees: Ed Nusser, LC; Lauren Byrne, LU;10 local residents/ business owners Questions / Concerns Contextual rendering of the proposed building: Residents would like to see how the…

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,…

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,…

Board Member Jenny Skrinjar

Name: Jenny Skrinjar Area: Upper Lawrenceville/ 10th Ward How long have you lived in Lawrenceville? 60 years Why did you move to/ stay in Lawrenceville? Love it here, never left Current Employer/ Job Title: Technicuts/ Hair Dresser, Children’s Hospital/ Transporter Please list Community Service, Non-Profit, or Board Experience: Lawrenceville United  What makes Lawrenceville unique?  Why?  The way people look out for one…