Lawrenceville Archives

‘Ghost Hunters’ investigates strange happenings at The Church Brew Works

The brewery will be featured on a "Ghost Hunters" episode airing Jan. 15 on discovery+. The paranormal investigators spent three nights at the former St. John the Baptist Church.

13 Jan 2022

Planning Commission approves expansion of affordable housing rules to Polish Hill and Bloomfield

If Pittsburgh City Council concurs, Polish Hill and Bloomfield would join Lawrenceville as neighborhoods in which all new housing would have to include affordable units.

12 Jan 2022

Sixth Ward Flats brings 35 units of affordable housing to Doughboy Square in Lawrenceville

The apartments are for households that make less than 60% of the area median income with eight units designated for people with disabilities.

24 Nov 2021

Holy Family Church in Lawrenceville to become 25 residential units with 21 townhouses

"It’s like the most difficult project to develop, given how long it has taken, but I’m just super excited to finally get the shovel in the ground.”

22 Sep 2021

Philly brothers bringing love of beer to Lolev Brewing in Lawrenceville

Eventually, they’d like to put seating on the roof for a bird’s eye view of Butler Street.

16 Sep 2021

Wellness center for people with disabilities moves to Lawrenceville

The grand opening weekend will feature classes, games, crafts, live music and raffle prizes.

11 Aug 2021

Bloomfield and Polish Hill seek Inclusionary Zoning requirement to create affordable housing

“There are census tracts in Lawrenceville where the housing prices went up tenfold. Yeah, a $40,000 house becomes a $400,000 house.”

14 Jul 2021

Inclusionary zoning is bringing affordable housing to Lawrenceville. Is the rest of Pittsburgh next?

State Rep. Ed Gainey, who will likely be Pittsburgh’s next mayor, says he supports expanding inclusionary zoning throughout the city.

21 Jun 2021

10 restaurant rows we love in Pittsburgh

Nothing draws foot traffic like a street buzzing with well-loved places to eat. Luckily, Pittsburgh has quite a few.

28 Apr 2021

Janet McCall is retiring from Contemporary Craft after 25 years and major changes

“I never wanted to retire until I felt I could leave the organization in a very solid place — really well-positioned for the future,” says McCall

15 Jan 2021

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