New neighbors Kyle and Brooke, along with their dog Chili, are the latest additions to Jacksonia Street. Having lived in the Allegheny Center Apartments, Kyle and Brooke fell in love with the area while taking Chili on several walks through the Mexican War Streets.
Read more ...Pitt Students Made a Difference
University of Pittsburgh students arrived at Allegheny City Central to weed and mulch Mechanics Retreat Park, Drover Park, and trees along lower Brighton Road. Each year Pitt sends students to neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh as part of National Make a Difference Day.
Read more ...Meet New Boyle Street Resident and Real Estate Developer Andrew Reichert
Andrew Reichert and his wife Shannon knew they wanted to move from the East End to Allegheny City Central. It took some time to find the right property, but they settled on a renovated house on Boyle Street after looking at roughly 70 houses. They closed on their house last fall and have gotten more involved in the neighborhood since then.
Read more ...Garden Theater Block Development Update
Last week the City of Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors approved a series of resolutions that will allow initial construction work on the former Masonic Temple, located in the Garden Theater Block, to move forward.
Read more ...Help Make Sully’s Wish Come True
You’re invited to the Cure SMA Gala: Sully’s Wish at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on Friday, September 26. Organized by Just Ducky Tours, the fundraiser is in honor of Sullivan Rossmiller, a courageous four-year-old boy living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and a member of the Just Ducky Tours’ family.
Read more ...World Premiere Set for Jazz Poetry Concert This Weekend
The audience at tomorrow night’s Jazz Poetry Concert in Allegheny Commons Park is in for a special treat – a world premiere inspired by North Side neighbors. On Saturday evening, musician and composer Oliver Lake and poet TJ Dema will debut “Stoop is a Verb.” Nearly all the words and phrases came directly from people who live in Allegheny City Central and other nearby neighborhoods.
Read more ...10 Years and Growing: City of Asylum’s Jazz Poetry Concert
City of Asylum Pittsburgh (COAP) is proud to host the 10th annual Jazz Poetry Concert on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 7:45 until 9:45 pm. The annual North Side event will take place, rain or shine – under a tent in Allegheny Commons Park near the National Aviary.
Read more ...URA and City of Asylum Remain Committed to Alphabet City in the Masonic Building
Allegheny City Development Group will no longer be the developer of the Masonic Building in the Garden Theater Block. The URA has terminated the rights of the developer and is working with City of Asylum Pittsburgh on options to keep the project moving forward.
Read more ...Art in the Alley: Resident Glenn Olcerst Unveils “First Historic District” Mural
On a beautiful summer Sunday evening, neighbors and friends gathered at the corner of Resaca Place and Filson Alley for the unveiling of Glenn Olcerst’s “First Historic District.” The exterior mural is the latest in a series of efforts by the Allegheny City Central resident designed to encourage others to create art to share with the community.
Read more ...Federal and North Master Plan Priorities
Thank you to everyone who provided input for the Federal and North Master Plan. Your input was used to determine the priorities of the different elements within the plan.
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