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We wanted to draw your attention to one of the most recent comments because it relates to all of the discussions we’ve been having about The Edge property. The owner of the property, Mr. Francis Hurite, will be appearing in court tommorrow for a code violation. It’s open to the public if you’re so inclined. […]

The Tribune Review has an article out today about the Edge Hotel Proposal. It’s hot stuff. Check it out here.
This will be the defining moment for Mt. Washington. It sounds promising but it also sounds like the developer is already bowing down to the “community”.
The developer already reduced the size of the 14-story hotel from […]

15211.org friend, J, brought our attention to this piece about Pittsburgh in today’s USA Today. You should read it. It will make you say “oh, I didn’t know such-and-such was going on here” and may even make you a little bit, dare I say, proud. In addition to describing our cultural and recreational amenities, the article touches on both the perception […]

Thought we’d save you a trip downtown with a high-level view of the Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI) Code Enforcement Division’s capabilities (lifted from the city’s website). You’ll note that the categories are very general (such as “building violations”, which could mean just about anything) so here are links to the actual codes and ordinances. […]

You may already be familiar with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). They work with our very own CDC to help finance construction and rehab of houses and buildings as well as home purchases and improvements.  What you may not know is that they offer other programs whereby funds can be given directly to YOU as […]

We just wanted to get in one more plug for this Friday’s MWCDC fundraiser party. It should be fun and all for a good cause. Oh and you can buy tickets at the door if you’re a last minute type of guy or gal.
What do you think about the cost? I’ve heard complaints that it’s […]

Thanks to KJ and the Pittsburgh Police for this info. All of these closings and limitations will occur between 6-6:30PM.
#1. Traffic coming up McArdle Roadway from the Liberty Bridge will be permitted to turn right onto Grandview or continue straight on Merrimac Street. No left turn on Grandview Avenue permitted.
#2. Merrimac and Virginia Avenue: No […]

Many people want to know when the roads will be closed coming up to Mt. Washington on July 4th. The truth is I know as much about it as I did when I started Googling 30 minutes ago. Two resources that may be of assistance closer to Friday are:

Imagine Pittsburgh
WTAE

Perhaps if we check back on […]

The Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation is hosting a fundraiser at the home of Peter Karlovich and Steve Herforth on July 11th at 7PM and they want you to come. Proceeds benefit all of the CDC-sponsored programs that help our community.
FAQs
Where do Peter and Steve live and why would I want to go to a […]

We received an e-mail from a Mt. Washington resident living near St. Justin’s Plaza on Boggs Avenue who is bothered by the noise emanating from the gate leading into the parking lot.  
“The back gate at St. Justine Plaza emits a loud beeping sound for 30 seconds every time it is opened or closed. It is […]