Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 4, 2017 Jake Flannick A grass-roots group of gardeners and community activists is turning two overgrown lots in Homewood into an urban farm, seeking to expand […]
Rev. Ricky Burgess is focused on ‘transformational’ development in Pittsburgh’s District 9
The Incline May 29, 2017 by M J Slaby “I want to do things that are transformational, not transaction or treatment.” In the decade he’s been on Pittsburgh City Council, […]
Refugees have a friend in Pittsburgh thanks to Sloane Davidson and Hello Neighbor
Next Pittsburgh May 18, 2017 Amanda Waltz After living away from her native Pittsburgh for 15 years, long-time nonprofit professional and community activist Sloane Davidson saw an opportunity to make […]
Pitt training center aims to breathe new life into Homewood, manufacturing
TribLive April 28, 2017 by Natasha Lindstrom After losing his job as the office manager of a medical practice in fall 2015, Westmoreland County’s Jerry Krajci decided to switch to […]
Sign-ups available for free lead-filtering water pitchers for Pittsburgh residents
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 24, 2017 Adam Smeltz Pittsburgh residents can sign up online or by phone for free lead filters to purify home tap water, Mayor Bill Peduto’s office announced […]
Pets parade in Homewood for opening of new shelter
January 23, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Linda Wilson Fuoco Five dogs and two puppies had their day today, parading down the middle of Hamilton Avenue from their old shelter in […]
New shared workspace in Homewood aims to give back to community
January 18, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Joyce Gannon Inside a freshly painted brick structure in Homewood, Nate Mitchell, a master barber, proudly shows off empty space where his future customers […]
Homewood streets slated for nearly $1 million upgrade
January 16, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Ed Blazina Several streets in Homewood will get nearly a $1 million makeover that could include sidewalks, crosswalks, street lights, wheelchair-accessible curb ramps and […]
WTAE Editorial: What about Homewood?
January 16, 2017 WTAE President & General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board regarding efforts to revitalize Homewood, formerly one of Pittsburgh’s great middle-class […]