The transformation of an abandoned candy factory into a single-family home earned Allegheny City Central residents Dan Wintermantel and Leslie Vincen top honors in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s 2014 Renovation Inspiration Contest in the large residential category (more than $50,000).
Read more ...Tom Hardy Accepts New Role with ACCA
The Allegheny City Central Association Board of Directors is expanding the role of Tom Hardy, development consultant, to include duties as the association’s executive director.
Read more ...Food Pantry Advisors Request Side Dishes
As we approach the holiday season of Passover/Easter, donations of sides (boxed potatoes, Rice-a-Roni, noodles with sauce, etc.) are very much in demand. You can bring your food donations to Northside Common Ministries, 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Read more ...Get Farm Fresh Products All Year Round
Did you know that North Side residents can conveniently pick up fresh locally grown grocery products all year round? The Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance Farm Stand makes a stop in the North Side at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. every other Monday throughout the year. The next drop-off date available for orders is Monday, April 21.
Read more ...It’s Duck Season
Good things arrive with spring, including the return of the ducks. No, not that giant yellow visitor who was so visible on the three rivers last autumn. We’re talking Pittsburgh’s own resident “ducks,” the six amphibious vehicles that make up the fleet of Just Ducky Tours.
Read more ...ACCA Seeks Executive Director
Allegheny City Central Association (ACCA) is currently seeking candidates for a part-time (20-30 hours per week) Consultant position.
Read more ...Great House Sale II
The Great House Sale II is an opportunity for prospective home owners to purchase formerly tax delinquent and blighted properties at low prices and renovate them as their primary residence.
Read more ...Residential Development: Request for Proposals
The ACCA is requesting proposals for development of properties it controls. These properties include both vacant structures and vacant lots.
Read more ...CNNC Moves Forward with Great House Sale II
At the October CNNC General Membership meeting, the membership unanimously approved moving forward on the Great House Sale II. The program will focus on pairing vacant and tax delinquent houses with potential homeowners who will renovate and live in these formerly vacant and tax delinquent houses.
Read more ...El Burro Opens on Federal Street
El Burro is the latest business to open up in the Federal North corridor. The restaurant adds to the offerings of the block that include the relative newcomer Crazy Mocha and longtime business Steve’s New York Hot Dog Shop.
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