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‘Pittsburgh Water broke its promise’
City Councilor Barb Warwick and her neighbors in The Run are fighting to convince Pittsburgh Water (formerly PWSA) to reverse its unannounced decision to cut the stormwater project from their capital budget. She spearheaded a May 23 press conference in Four Mile Run Field just before making public comments at Pittsburgh Water’s monthly board meeting.
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Pittsburgh Water defunds Four Mile Run stormwater project
On April 22, District 5 City Councilor Barb Warwick held a post-agenda hearing on Pittsburgh Water’s announced “pause” on the Four Mile Run project and other flood mitigation projects in the city. Representatives of Pittsburgh Water (formerly PWSA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attended and answered questions.
May 305 min read


Seniors invited to Hazelwood activities; fire/paramedic station out for bids | The Homepage
On April 9, the 31st Ward Community Action Group monthly meeting was called to order by Ryan Herbinko. These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church on Muldowney Avenue.
May 14 min read


Mayor, city councilor join February 31st Ward monthly meeting | The Homepage
The 31st Ward monthly meeting was held at Mifflin School on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Feb 284 min read


Hazelwood residents and organizations weigh in on the Bus Line Redesign | The Homepage
The first community meeting of the new year was made virtual-only due to heavy snow and intense cold on the evening of Jan. 14.
Jan 313 min read


Merry Lights holiday display disrupts commutes, brings fun | The Homepage
Commuters surprised by Blair Street closures, but organizers worked with Hazelwood groups to spread holiday cheer By Juliet Martinez,...
Jan 15 min read


DOMI seeks input on closing Waldeck St. at Sylvan Ave. | The Homepage
Sylvan Avenue Trail will reopen blocked section and connect Hazelwood to The Run, Greenfield Avenue and Schenley Park in 2025 By Juliet...
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Co-op grocery store will be ‘right-sized’ for Hazelwood | The Homepage
New report recommends keeping store smaller; leadership team will leave room to grow By Juliet Martinez, managing editor Photos by Juliet...
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Traffic-calming measures in Greenfield leave some residents in danger | The Homepage
By Ziggy Edwards and Ray Gerard for Junction Coalition In the first week of July, Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure,...
Aug 1, 20243 min read


A night to celebrate Pittsburgh’s poetry history | The Homepage
District 5 City Councilor Barb Warwick helps Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange mark 50 years By Ziggy Edwards for Junction Coalition About 100...
Jun 1, 20242 min read


‘We have the know-how and expertise’ to make streets safer | The Homepage
An interview with transit advocate Seth Bush of BikePGH By Ziggy Edwards and Ray Gerard for Junction Coalition The first week of March...
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Proclamation marks ‘Homer and Ursula Craig Day’ in Pittsburgh | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez, Managing Editor Generations of the Craig family joined friends and neighbors at Pittsburgh City Council chambers on...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Mayor Gainey, Councilor Warwick visit 31st Ward | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez, Managing Editor The Feb. 17 31st Ward community meeting with Mayor Ed Gainey and District 5 Councilor Barb Warwick...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Five new council members sworn in | The Homepage
By Ann Belser It was a complete change of roles for the Wagner-Mosely family. For years, Chelsa Wagner has been the member of the family...
Feb 1, 20244 min read


Traffic-calming plans leave out danger zone on Greenfield Ave. | The Homepage
By Ziggy Edwards and Ray Gerard for Junction Coalition Now that the City of Pittsburgh has committed to traffic calming on Greenfield...
Feb 1, 20244 min read


CMU starts building Hazelwood Green robotics center; Steelers announce sports complex | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez, managing editor The Pittsburgh Steelers and a bunch of robots are coming to Hazelwood in 2025. Carnegie Mellon...
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Dist. 5 residents voice priorities for 2024 budget | The Homepage
By Ziggy Edwards and Juliet Martinez On Oct. 24, about 60 Pittsburghers gathered at the Pittsburgh Firefighters Local in Hazelwood for a...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Hopes are high for Second Ave. cooperative grocery store | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez The team working on developing a grocery store on the 4800 block of Second Avenue in Hazelwood has expanded to include...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


What’s next for Pittsburgh's newest park? | The Homepage
By Justin Stewart In July, the Pittsburgh City Council came together in unanimous agreement, designating Hays Woods as an official city...
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Equity One-Stop Shop affordable rental unit for ‘marginalized and disenfranchised’ | The Homepage
By James Paul Deep in Hazelwood, a sleepy house came alive on Sept. 14. Music floated into the long-abandoned halls and children...
Sep 29, 20234 min read