By Rebekkah Ranallo On Saturday, May 17, neighborhood volunteers planted flowers and herbs in 60 planter boxes at 30 Lawrenceville homes that are ineligible for street trees from the TreeVitalize program. The Garden Club of Allegheny County generously provided funding to make this program possible and free of charge to home owners. Lawrenceville United, whose mission…
5.27.2014 Update Residents in Upper Lawrenceville may have noticed some activity at Duncan Playground. The Department of Public Works has begun work to dismantle the current playground equipment. As many know, this site has been vandalized and left in terrible condition over the years. We have received regular complaints regarding some of the activity underway…
The Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United are proud to announce a six-year, $1.2 million partnership with UPMC Health Plan, Duquesne Light, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Developed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Tax Credit Program (NPP), the work of the partnership will…
The Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United are proud to announce a six-year, $1.2 million partnership with UPMC Health Plan, Duquesne Light, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Developed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Tax Credit Program (NPP), the work of the partnership will…
District 7 neighbors, As many of you are aware, our office has been working to ease concern related to changes in the Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) Area “A” since December 2014. Prior to Councilwoman Gross’ swearing in, a series of public meetings were held to discuss a proposed division of Area A into three…
Each year, Lawrenceville United elects members to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. We have staggered elections so ½ of the Board is up for election/ re-election each year, and terms are 2 years, though you are permitted to serve more than one term (but have to be re-elected). We have had…
Calling all residents wanting to get involved! Lawrenceville United is hosting a community service fair at Arsenal Park on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We have more and more groups joining our service fair! Come to get information about these organizations and learn how to volunteer: Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden Lawrenceville Farmers…
