Archive for October, 2007

MWCDC Loses Director

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

I came across this article in the Southside Reporter about the CDC losing its Interim Executive Director, Andi Sharp. I have to wonder what this means for the future of the CDC. I assume current and potential funders look at things like staff turnover and membership counts when they are assessing grant applications. The staff […]

Mural Mural on the Wall

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Mt. Washington was the recipient (along with neighboring Allentown) of a Sprout Fund mural this year. The mural is located on the wall bordering the Shiloh Inn parking lot and depicts a cherry tree in bloom.
With community input, artist Gerry Tonti chose to focus on nature and the “green” aspects of Mt. Washington. On the […]

M.W. Fashion Designer featured at Madcap Masquerade 2007

Friday, October 26th, 2007

One of our very own, Jena-Anne Sabom of Sabom Productions! designed a gown that will be featured at the annual “Madcap Masquerade“.
Jena-Anne Sabom of Mt. Washington — who calls her fashion line SABOM Productions! — designed the Japanese outfit.
“We really get to shine and bring our own style and creativity to the table,” Sabom says. […]

Our Condolences :(

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Found this article today.
Mt. Washington man dies in crash
Wow, that sucks, i barely made it through the end of the article…   I didn’t personally know the person but want to extend our condolences. If anyone out there knows where the funeral is or any details, or if we can help at all, please let us […]

Neighborhood Heroes

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

These condos being built on Bailey Avenue are the personification of Peter K. and Steven H.’s commitment to improve Mt. Washington. They’ve invested in the neighborhood in a variety of ways and should be commended for it. Thanks guys.
Is there anyone you know that’s going above-and-beyond for Mt. Washington?
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Does anyone know…

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

…what’s going on here? The multi-colored sheets over the windows could mean one of two things:
1) the occupant is repairing the inside and wants to wait to reveal it until it’s complete or
2) the occupant doesn’t want us to know what’s going on inside.
Let’s hope it’s the former!

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Dirty Backroom Politics

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

This post is simply meant to echo my previous post. I implore you and beg of you to vote for the Mt. Washington CDC Board based on skills, experience, and abilities.
There are rumors swirling around that a certain current member of the board that stated in the ViewPoint he was running to retain his position […]

V-O-T-E this Thursday!

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

If you’re reading this blog and you’re one of the 6,000+ peeps that live in Mt. Washington and happen to already be a member of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation, PUHLEEZE vote this Thursday the 18th. Voting takes place at the Senior Center on Virginia Ave sometime between 6-7pm. Call the MWCDC for specifics […]