Lawrenceville Community News

Venture Outdoors Presents An Allegheny Cemetery Walk

Join Venture Outdoors for an entertaining afternoon at the oldest institution of its kind west of the Allegheny Mountains and the fourth incorporated cemetery in the United States. As you stroll through this cemetery, you will learn the history that surrounds this resting place and of the famous people that call it home.

Please note that the times for this program are different than what were advertised in the Trailhead.

Location: Allegheny Cemetery

Posted: Feb 21 2012 - 1:28pm

Lawrenceville Community Happy Hour: Nied's Hotel Bar

Come Join the Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United on March 8th for a neighborhood happy hour between 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Nied's Hotel Bar located at 5438 Butler Street. Enjoy free appetizers and drink specials while connecting with neighbors, business owners, new and long-time residents. We hope to see you there!

Posted: Feb 20 2012 - 9:59am

Lawrenceville Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Bernard Dog Run

The Lawrenceville Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner, founded by the Boys of Lawrenceville, marks its return on Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Teamster Temple in Lawrenceville. This annual fund-raising event will benefit the Bernard Dog Run, a community initiative to build an off-leash dog park for the residents of Lawrenceville. The dinner will also benefit the local nonprofit animal resource center, Animal Friends.

Posted: Feb 7 2012 - 2:48pm

Play the Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard Games and Win!

Have you played the Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard games yet? The Ureban Redevelopment Authority wants your input on the Green Boulevard Plan through their online interactive mapping games. Cioppino Restaurant has donated a $100 gift certificate that participants are eligible to win to help the ARGB team learn about your Green Boulevard.

Posted: Feb 6 2012 - 4:42pm

Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard Public Meeting #2

The Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard Plan will be hosting a second public meeting on March 15th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Grey Box Theatre that will focus on introducing new concept alternatives for landscape design, recreation programming, and transit options throughout the Green Boulevard, and focused land use and urban design alternatives for the 43rd Street District of Lawrenceville.

Posted: Feb 6 2012 - 3:58pm

Lawrenceville Mainstreets Committee 2012 Community Event Microgrant Program

The Lawrenceville Corporation (LC) and its Mainstreets Committee are proud to present the 2012 Community Event Microgrant Program, dedicated to supporting events and activities that promote the Lawrenceville community and business districts.

Posted: Jan 31 2012 - 10:56am

The 2011 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour

Lawrenceville merchants will serve up tasty samples of cookies to visitors during the twelfth annual Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour, Thursday December 1st through Sunday December 4th, 2011, at participating stores along Butler Street, 39th, 43rd, 44th, and Hatfield Streets.

Posted: Nov 10 2011 - 11:23am

First Public Meeting for the Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard

Planning for the Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard is underway! On Thursday, November 17th at 6:00pm, Come to the Society for Contemporary Craft (2100 Smallman St.) to learn about the Green Boulevard, meet the planning team, share your thoughts on the future of the Allegheny Riverfront, and learn about the opportunities for particicpation over the next year.

Posted: Nov 10 2011 - 9:52am

Quantum Theatre's Production of "Fat Beckett" at Hatfield Street School House

The Quantum Theatre returns to Lawrenceville this holiday season with the premier of Fat Beckett on Friday, December 2nd at the Old School House on Hatfield Street. Helmed by Sam Turich and written by Gab Cody and Rita Reis, Fat Beckett is the second Quantum production to come to Lawrenceville, along with the October 2010 performance of When The Rain Stops Falling.

Posted: Nov 7 2011 - 3:20pm

The 2011 Lawrenceville Corporation Annual Meeting

The Lawrenceville Corporation will be having its 2011 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 16th at the Boys and Girls Club Youth Enterprise Zone (5217 Butler Street). Light refreshments and entertainment will begin at 6:00pm.

Posted: Nov 4 2011 - 1:16pm

The Dignity & Respect Campaign Presents Two Lawrenceville Community Clean Ups

The Dignity & Respect Campaign recognizes October, Dignity & Respect Month, by practicing Tip 29 “Lend a Hand”, with two community projects on Saturday, October 22 – Lawrenceville Community Cleanup, and the Saturday Beautification Project.

Posted: Oct 19 2011 - 8:44am

Lawrenceville's 7th Annual Artists' Studio Tour

The Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour is a celebration of the creative artists and crafstman who make the neighborhood what it is. Lawrenceville is the home to many artists and this year you are invited to tour 16 studios throughout the neighborhood that will include painting, fiber arts, photography, stained glass, mixed media, bookmaking, soap making, pottery and sculpture. Come out on Saturday, October 22 starting at 10:00am to experience this great Lawrenceville event!

Posted: Oct 7 2011 - 8:52am

New Stage Theatre Company Presents Blackbird Pie at the Grey Box Theatre

NeW stAGE Theatre Company presents Mary Lipple's solo show Blackbird Pie at the Grey Box Theatre in

Posted: Oct 7 2011 - 8:40am

Lawrenceville Green Business Blitz

Lawrenceville businesses are going green — and they want you to know it! Visit Butler Street during the Green Business Blitz on September 17 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. See how your favorite spots are going green, and discover some new places too. Pick up fabulous green giveaways and see how local businesses are making changes for the better, all while spending the day in one of Pittsburgh’s hottest neighborhoods.

Posted: Sep 6 2011 - 3:08pm