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Man robbed ‘large amount of cash’ from Lawrenceville bank
A man is at large after robbing a Lawrenceville bank Thursday morning, police said. The man — who was dressed in dark clothing and was wearing a mask — entered New Alliance Credit Union in the 3700 block of Butler Street at 9:11 a.m., shortly after the bank had opened,...
Money from boosting rates, hours of metered parking in Lawrenceville to support mobility projects
Pittsburgh officials are planning to increase rates and hours of metered parking in the city’s Lawrenceville neighborhood and use the extra cash for transportation-related projects in the community. City Council on Tuesday approved legislation that creates a new mobility enhancement district in the neighborhood. It allows the city to charge...
Pittsburgh considers peak pricing, more metered parking in Lawrenceville’s business district
Parking has been a problem for Eric Keller since he opened a business on Lawrenceville’s busy Butler Street about seven years ago. Keller said it’s hard for his customers at Lawrenceville Pet Supply to find parking spots in the crowded business district, but he’s hopeful that legislation before Pittsburgh City...
Proposal would raise Lawrenceville parking rates for infrastructure updates
Legislation before Pittsburgh City Council would increase rates and hours of metered parking in Lawrenceville and reinvest the money made into mobility improvements in the community. The measure would create what officials call a mobility enhancement district in Lawrenceville. It would allow the city to charge more for parking spots...
Hispanic Heritage Festival happening in Pittsburgh this weekend
Saturday is a day to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage as the second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is happening at three locations. “The event is a celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, embodying the values of diversity, inclusion and understanding within the Pittsburgh region,” said Melanie Marie Boyer, executive director...
As Miss Pittsburgh, Bridgeville native promotes advocacy for survivors of assault
For Bridgeville native Madison Campbell, venturing into pageant competition was all about visibility. “I believe that by sharing my story out there, hopefully it helps other people feel comfortable coming forward,” the 2014 Chartiers Valley High School graduate said. Campbell is co-founder and CEO of Leda Health, an organization providing...
Planning commission approves plan to renovate Upper Lawrenceville firehouse plus mixed-income housing, retail
Pittsburgh’s planning commission on Tuesday approved plans for a development that will revitalize a former firehouse and bring mixed-income housing and other amenities. Illinois-based Albion Residential is planning to bring to new life a former firehouse on Butler Street and add a new 354,000-square-foot apartment complex on a site that...
Pittsburgh becoming a ‘space city’ as Astrobotic, ProtoInnovations prepare to send technology to the moon
Pittsburgh was once known as the steel city, but two local companies believe they’re transforming it into a space city. “We’re a space base now,” said Alivia Chapla, director of communications at North Shore-based Astrobotic. Astrobotic and Lawrenceville-based ProtoInnovations have received millions of dollars in NASA funding and are playing...
Veteran bargain-hunters organize Lawrenceville community yard sale
Popie Levendos and her friend, an artist who goes by Lynne b., are “seasoned collectors” who want to share their love of thrifting, flea markets and rummage sales with the residents of Lawrenceville. The longtime friends have organized the inaugural Lawrenceville Yard Crawl Sale, set to take place from 10...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 4-6
It’s the first weekend of August. In addition to the Pink concert on Saturday at PNC Park on the North Shore, here are some fun ways to spend it. Art crawl The Lawrenceville Art Crawl is from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday. This festival along Butler Street has indoor and...
Life sciences company brings corporate headquarters to Lawrenceville
A drug development company is sinking its roots further into the region, moving its corporate headquarters to Lawrenceville after expanding its laboratory in the neighborhood. Predictive Oncology Inc., a publicly traded company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate oncology drug discovery, recently expanded its footprint to nearly...
Upper Lawrenceville development would renovate old fire house, bring mixed-rate housing and retail
A proposed development in Pittsburgh’s Upper Lawrenceville would revitalize an old fire house and include mixed-income housing and a dog park. Illinois-based Albion Residential is looking to develop a Butler Street property by bringing the former fire house into reuse and constructing a new 354,000-square-foot apartment complex at a site...
Anthrocon chooses Pittsburgh-based Rabbit Wranglers as its beneficiary
Most people have spotted a bunny in their yard, and most of those are wild rabbits. Next time, look a little closer. The animal might be a domestic breed, and the organization to call if you spot one is Rabbit Wranglers. “We get calls all the time from people about...
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh looks to expand in Lawrenceville
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is looking to build an addition at its Lawrenceville campus to house its growing Heart Institute. Hospital leaders presented plans Tuesday to the city’s Planning Commission that showed a 50,000-square-foot addition atop an existing parking structure. Diane Hupp, the hospital’s president, said the new addition...
Tree Pittsburgh buys Lawrenceville property from Pittsburgh’s URA
Tree Pittsburgh is buying the Lawrenceville property that it’s been renting from Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority. The nonprofit — which focuses on protecting and growing the city’s urban forest through education, advocacy and community tree planting — is purchasing the site for $365,000. The narrow, five-acre parcel sits along the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 26-29
It is Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Here are some ways to spend it — a three-day weekend for some. Submarine event The Carnegie Science Center will host a Submarine Memorial on USS Requin from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday...
CitiParks announces Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park schedule
The City of Pittsburgh has announced the 2023 Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park summer schedule. All movies are free of charge and begin at dusk. The movie season begins in June with a monthlong schedule of pop-up films at a variety of parks throughout Pittsburgh. To learn when and...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 14-16
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Beer here There are many events taking place this weekend for Three Rivers Beer Week, including East End Brewing Co.’s annual Pedal Pale Keg Ride from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday beginning at 147 Julius St. in Larimer....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 17-19
We’ve made it to the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Flower Show “Five Senses of Splendor” opens Saturday at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland. There will be thousands of spring blooms, including lilies, amaryllis, petunias, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, in addition to...
Faces of the Valley: Vandergrift native opens neighborhood butcher shop in Lawrenceville
Having grown up in Vandergrift, Steve Dawson understands the heartbeat of a small town. Now, he is bringing that neighborhood vibe to an already-bustling area with his recently opened butcher concept in Lawrenceville. After years working as a corporate geologist, Dawson left his profession to pursue his passion for butchering,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 9-11
Pop culture, vinyl records, artisan gift wares and holiday music take the stage this weekend in the Pittsburgh area. Comics and more Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday for Steel City Con, Pittsburgh’s premier comic book and pop culture convention, at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd. The convention...
Group to buy Hambone’s location in Lawrenceville, promises to maintain spirit of former bar
When longtime bar Hambone’s closed down in Lawrenceville, the neighborhood lost a beloved institution known for cheap drinks, greasy food and a venue that fostered small, local acts. Now after two years of sitting empty, a group on the verge of purchasing the space said it plans to give the...
Police arrest man in connection with Shadyside, Lawrenceville burglaries
An Aliquippa man wanted in connection with a string of burglaries in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside and Lawrenceville neighborhoods has been arrested. Michael Moffett, 33, who faces multiple charges including burglary, criminal mischief and theft from a motor vehicle, was arrested by North Versailles police on Monday evening, said Cara Cruz, a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 9-11
More than a month of free arts and cultural programming kicks off with the return of RADical Days — but that’s not all that’s going on this weekend in the Pittsburgh area. Radical idea RADical Days 2022 begins Friday and continues through Oct. 16, with more than 75 free events...
Pittsburgh Police investigate string of business break-ins in Shadyside, Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh Police are investigating whether a string of business break-ins over the weekend in Lawrenceville are related to several similar incidents days earlier in Shadyside. The rash of burglaries began overnight Thursday into Friday, according to police. Two businesses on South Aiken Avenue were broken into and had goods taken...
