Allegheny City Central Association

ACCA Requests a Stop Work Order for Dollar Tree

Written by Allegheny City Central, May 15th, 2015

Dollar Tree has purchased the former Family Dollar property at 1516 Brighton Road and construction is underway to renovate the building and parking lot. The site plan has raised concerns for neighbors including deliveries being made between midnight and 4 AM through the neighborhood on Jacksonia Street, and a new curb cut onto Cameo Way.

HRC Decision on River of Words Postponed Again

Written by Allegheny City Central, May 7th, 2015

On May 6, 2015, the Historic Review Commission held their second River of Words hearing regarding the appeal filed by neighbor Glenn Olcerst. “The Historic Review Commission has again postponed a decision pending a revision of the design guidelines for the Mexican War Streets Historic District” says Olcerst.

River of Words: HRC Hearing Scheduled on May 6

Written by Allegheny City Central, May 1st, 2015

The continuation of the public HRC hearing regarding the appeal filed by Glenn Olcerst on behalf of the neighborhood River of Words Art Installation is scheduled on Wednesday, May 6. Learn ways that you can show your support.

ACCA Camera Program Available to Residents

Written by Allegheny City Central, April 30th, 2015

The ACCA Safety Committee is working with Zone 1 to reduce crime. Through the ACCA Camera Program, additional cameras will be installed at various locations in the neighborhood this spring/summer.

Pursuing Happiness with Randy Gilson

Written by Allegheny City Central, April 30th, 2015

We congratulate our neighbor, Randy Gilson, for being part of the film Pursuing Happiness, the 2015 documentary that explores the question, “What is Happiness?”

Meet the Candidates

Written by Allegheny City Central, April 22nd, 2015

At the Allegheny City Central Association general membership meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015, members will vote for individuals to fill open positions on the board of directors. Those elected will serve for two years, through May 2017, and join eight other board members whose terms expire in 2016. Read more about each of the candidates.

Last Call to Submit Board Nominations

Written by Allegheny City Central, April 5th, 2015

Allegheny City Central Association has opened the floor to nominations for the 2015-2017 ACCA Board of Directors. The Elections Committee will continue to accept nominations through April 13, 2015, and voting will take place at the May 11, 2015 General Membership meeting.

New Development to Begin on Alpine Street

Written by Allegheny City Central, March 14th, 2015

On Tuesday, March 10, Arctecon – a design, construction, and real estate development company – broke ground on three new for-sale townhomes on Alpine Street in Allegheny City Central.

Meet Your Neighbor – Mike Mitchell of the Allegheny City Market

Written by Allegheny City Central, February 10th, 2015

Although Mike Mitchell is a graduate of culinary school, he hadn’t cooked for 17 years when he decided to take over the Allegheny City Market after a slow-down in carpentry work. Now every Monday through Friday, you can find Mike at his market cooking up delicious daily specials.

Irene Bauer Heads Welcome, Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Written by Allegheny City Central, February 3rd, 2015

Irene Bauer, a neighbor on Sherman Avenue, has taken the reins for Allegheny City Central Association’s Welcome, Neighbor to Neighbor program. The Welcome, Neighbor to Neighbor program sends volunteers out to personally greet new residents and provide them with a welcome packet that includes orientation material, coupons from local businesses, and other goodies. If you’re a new resident, or know a new neighbor, visit the Welcome, Neighbor to Neighbor page to let us know.