News Around the Neighborhood

Yard Waste Pick Up this Saturday

Nov 2, 2023 |

Contributed by Chris Siewers

This Saturday, 11/4 is yard debris pick-up in Allegheny West. Paper bags with leaves, twigs, weeds, plants, etc have to be out by 6:00 am on Saturday.

Opening Announcement for GalleryH

Sep 29, 2023 |

karlhuberillustration and galleryh are proud to showcase the illustrated fantasy work of Karl Huber. Karl’s Kreature Feature! The show will run from October 7-31, 2023. Opening reception on Thursday October 26, from 5:00-7:00 pm at 909 Western Ave, Pittsburgh. Everyone dressed entirely all in black will be eligible to enter a drawing to win…a drawing. There is a $1 dollar fee to participate. Hope to see you there! 

City Books OcTBRfest 2023

Sep 20, 2023 |

Mark your calendars to spend some time every Saturday in October at City Books on Galveston Avenue for author readings, refreshments and giveaways.  
 
October 7th activities from noon – 4:30 pm include “comically correct portraits” by Almost Polite Caricatures; Virginia Montanez, author of Everywhere, Nowhere; Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble Mysteries and the Homefront News Mysteries; and Bonita Lee Penn, author of Every Day a Foot is Looking for My Neck.  
 
More details to follow in October, but see Arlan’s website at citybookspgh.com in the meantime.  

Peace Rally Planned

Sep 15, 2023 |

An Interdenominational Prayer Rally for Peace will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00 am – noon in West Park across from St. Peter Church (if inclement weather, rally will move to inside St. Peter’s).
 
The stated goal of the rally is to “unite local churches and our community together in solidarity and prayer for restored peace with the increasing senseless violence in our city.”
 
Speakers include the pastors of St. Peter’s, Destiny of Faith Church and AME Church.  
 
All are welcome. Bring a chair and a friend!

Bridge Closure Follow Up

Sep 15, 2023 |

Zachary Workman, PE, the Project Manager from the City’s DOMI Department who spoke at the Membership Meeting last Tuesday, provided some information pursuant to members’ questions about the detours.  
 
Additional signage is slated to be installed next week as follows:
 
.  Allegheny/North – Additional, more visible signs that the road ahead is closed.
.  Western/Galveston – Additional signs to direct detoured traffic to continue on Western.
.  North/Galveston – Signs prohibiting trucks on Galveston.
.  Brighton/North – “Do Not Enter” signs installed at the end of the slip lane by the Triangle garden.
 
He encouraged residents to continue to call/email 311 with any issues and problems so that the City can address those.

Volunteers Needed!

Sep 5, 2023 |

Hi again! We are still in need of volunteers for this weekend! We could use help on Friday AND Saturday to support our efforts around Riverview Park Day. For more information see below and to sign up to help for a shift please sign up here.
 
Thank you!
 
Erin Tobin (she, her, hers)
Assistant Director Community Engagement 
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

You’re Invited

Aug 28, 2023 | ,

karlhuberillustration and galleryh are very pleased to present the artwork of local Allegheny West resident Holly Pultz, Landscapes of Western Pennsylvania and More!  The show runs from September 8 and continues the entire month.  Please join us for the artist reception on Saturday, September 9 at 909 Western Avenue,  5:00-7:00 pm.  See you there!

Downtown Walking Tour: Market Square Area

Aug 1, 2023 | ,

PHLF 2020 Banner

Friday, August 11
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

$20.00 per person

This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Tickets will not be available after 11:30 pm on August 10.

Click here to purchase a ticket.

Ever since George Woods and Thomas Vickroy laid out the plan for the streets of Pittsburgh in 1784, Market Square has occupied an important place Downtown—geographically, economically, and culturally. In this area where the historic architecture meets recent construction, we will see how PHLF’s work has helped to revive a Downtown core that was once threatened by extensive demolition.

Market Square (2023)

The tour includes residential, commercial, corporate, and hotel buildings, several of which the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded its highest certifications for environmental sustainability. Together, the sites on the tour demonstrate how the combination of historic preservation and thoughtful new development can create a livable urban environment.

Roy Engelbrecht Solo Show at Gallery H

Jul 28, 2023 |

Roy Engelbrecht

karlhuberillustration and GalleryH are proud to showcase the photography of renowned photographer, Roy Englebrecht in a solo show featuring images of Pittsburgh’s Northside and beyond. The show will run from August 9-23, 2023. Opening reception on Wednesday August 9, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at 909 Western Ave, Pittsburgh.

You’re Invited: North Promenade Project Hard Hat Tour

Jul 18, 2023 |

North Park Promenade Groundbreaking

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the North Promenade rehabilitation project!

Thank you for advocating the work that happens each day in Pittsburgh’s oldest park! Your continued support inspires us and does not go unnoticed.

As a token of our gratitude and appreciation, we invite you to join us on Friday, August 4, beginning at 12:30 pm, for a Hard Hat Tour: Exclusively for Supporters of Allegheny Commons Park.

Join Brandon Riley, Capital Projects Manager, and other Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy team members for a tour of the latest phase of construction upgrades to the North Promenade.

Thank you for helping the park that you love to grow. Please register below or contact me to reserve your spot; spaces are limited. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Alana Wenk
Director of Advancement

Register

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