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Allegheny Commons Park Updates + Events

by Nick Smerker | Jun 18, 2020 | Neighborhood Improvement

Playground Removal The Department of Public Works will be removing the playground in the West Commons (near the deer pit/Gus & Yia Yia’s) due to safety concerns. The Swings were replaced a few years ago so they will stay open. DPW will be putting the replacement...

Lake Elizabeth Clean Up (Details to Come)

by Nick Smerker | Jun 9, 2020 | Neighborhood Improvement

I just spoke with the Dept of Public Works and have the following information to share: DPW will begin draining the lake today or tomorrow. It will take a week or so for the lake to drain and fully dry out before we can have a clean up event. The Parks Conservancy...

Neighborhood Clean-ups and Planting Begin

by Nick Smerker | Apr 7, 2018 | Allegheny West Gazette, Neighborhood Improvement

Our first clean-up will be on Saturday, April 28th. Meet at 9:00 am at the AWCC office at 806 Western Avenue to get coffee and supplies. Or, just attack an area that you think needs work (and most of our alleys definitely fit in this category!) Hope to see many of you...

Alleyway-Focused Neighborhood Cleanup!

by Nick Smerker | Sep 6, 2017 | Happenings, Neighborhood Improvement

A special thanks to Dr. Dan, Eleanor Coleman and Ann Gilligan – and any anonymous workers!–for weeding and picking up litter throughout the neighborhood. This has made all of our jobs easier. In anticipation of the Alleys, Axles & Ales tour on...

Neighborhood Cleanup

by Nick Smerker | May 4, 2017 | Allegheny West Gazette, Neighborhood Improvement

This month’s neighborhood cleanup will take place on May 20th at 9:00 am. Meet at the AWCC office at 806 Western Avenue. This event is BYOB – bring your own broom, that is! (And gardening gloves, too!) Contact Trish Burton with any questions: tdburton3@gmail.com...
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