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Important Development Meeting Regarding 3345 Penn Avenue 6.10.2013

3345 Penn Avenue PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT AFFECT THE BUILDINGS THAT HOUSE ENGINE HOUSE 25 WINES, THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE MUSEUM, AND RIEDER PHOTOGRAPHY.  THIS DEVELOPMENT IS OCCURRING IN THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO THEIR BUILDINGS.  THE INFORMATION BELOW COMES DIRECTLY FROM THE ZONING BOARD AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY CONFUSION OR CONCERN….

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Lawrenceville WORKS! Initiative Launched to Help Residents Get Training and Jobs

Kick-off Event June 20th | 4p – 7p Goodwill | 118 52nd Street Refreshments, Program Information, and More! A major initiative aimed at reducing unemployment in Lawrenceville by linking residents to job-training programs is being launched by a partnership that includes two community organizations – Lawrenceville United  and Lawrenceville Corporation – and Goodwill of Southwestern…

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The Abbey – 4635 Butler Street

1.26.2015 The Abbey Group, LLC applied for zoning approvals and a liquor license last year to operate The Abbey – a coffee bar and restaurant/ lounge.  Construction has started on the outdoor patio for the business on Home Street.  The Abbey’s zoning requests were approved with specific conditions to mitigate the impact on adjacent residents…

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Responsible Alcohol Management Program Training April 15th REGISTER TODAY!

Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United are providing local Responsible Alcohol Management Program training with the help of Legacy Healing Center for liquor serving establishments as part of our continued responsible hospitality work. Most Lawrenceville businesses are already RAMP certified but this is an opportunity to send new employees or send long time employees for a refresher. …

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Lawrenceville Tree Planting & Tree Park Celebration 4.6.2013

On Saturday April 6, 2013 the public is invited to participate in two exciting Tree Pittsburgh Lawrenceville Tree Tenders (LTT) events. Tree Planting: 45 new trees will be planted in Lawrenceville: 12 street trees throughout our neighborhood and 33 trees in Lawrenceville’s newest green space – the Tree Park at the corner of Stanton Avenue…

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Community Meeting for C & R Towing

C & R Towing at 5247 Butler Street will attend the 10th Ward Block Watch on April 9th at 6:30p to discuss their application to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for use of existing one story structure as vehicle/equipment repair (general) with off-site parking located at 5013 Butler St.  The Zoning Board of Adjustments has scheduled a hearing on April…

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Pittsburgh Party For A Purpose Fundraiser For Lawrenceville Farmers Market Raised Over $3,000!

On March 22nd, Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose hosted Grown in Lawrenceville a fundraiser for the Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market. The party will featured entertainment from Lawrenceville DJ Fernando Marti and 720 Records’ Nate Da Phat Barber, a live performance by the Beagle Brothers, a photo booth operated by Palermo Photos, tarot card reading, local food tastings, and raffle prize…

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New Business at 47th and Butler Update

On Tuesday March 19th, the Abbey Group, LLC presented their plans for 4635 Butler Street.  The community, in general, seemed interested in their plans and ideas for the space.  Nearby residents expressed concern over parking and noise.  LU will be working with the owners on plans to  mitigate the impact that the establishment could have…

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Community Meeting for Development at 234 38th Street

Proposed construction of 234 38th Street & 234.5 38th Street requires zoning approval. E Properties and Development LLC is building 2 new 3-story single-family dwellings with one parking pad in the rear. They are seeking Variance 903.03.D.2: Minimum 1800 sq. ft. lot size required, 1200 sq. ft. requested Minimum 15 ft. front setback for unit 2…