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South Side Slopes Receives $15K grant for South Side Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Brian Oswald, SSSNA 814-599-4627 brian.oswald@southsideslopes.org SOUTH SIDE SLOPES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RECEIVES $15,000 GRANT FROM BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH SIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh, Pa. (July 17, 2015) – The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) is pleased … Continue reading

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Welcome New Board Member

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is happy to announce the addition of Laura Officer to the Board of Directors. Originally from Mt. Lebanon, Laura moved to the South Side Slopes in 2011. She works at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where the mission is … Continue reading

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2016 Pittsburgh Capital Budget Hearing

The city is holding a capital budget hearing on Tuesday June 22. This is your chance to tell the city how to spend their money in 2016. This year, the hearing will follow a new format that gives residents the … Continue reading

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Sprouting Sarah – A Garden Party

Please join us (rain or shine) for a community gathering at a private and extraordinary garden in our South Side neighborhood for an afternoon of socialization, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and chamber music to benefit the progress being made to improve … Continue reading

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Request from South Side Chamber of Commerce

From the South Side Chamber of Commerce President, Jonathan Growall: The South Side Welcome Center needs your help! In 2 years the South Side Welcome Center has established itself as the go to place for information, volunteerism, & positive energy … Continue reading

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Hearing Notice for New Residences

An application has been submitted by Cipriani Studios on behalf of Salmar & Warhola (property owner) requesting approval of new residences located in the Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District. Zoning Code Section 906.08 requires that development on slopes of 25 … Continue reading

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South Side Park Walking Club

Want an excuse to get some exercise, meet people, and explore South Side Park? Walk with us! The South Side Park Walking Club has twice monthly guided walks in the park. WHEN: Join us 1st Wednesdays at 6:30PM and 2nd Sundays … Continue reading

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Calling Prospective Home Buyers!

Thinking of purchasing a fixer upper in the Slopes?  If you’re looking at a home in the census tract indicated on the map below, you could qualify for a combination construction mortgage loan to purchase and renovate the property.  For … Continue reading

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South Side Spring Social

Flats Folks and Slopes Citizens — Shake off all of that pesky snow and celebrate the long-awaited arrival of spring by joining your awesome South Side neighbors for an evening of fabulous food, friends, and fun! Tasty Mexican-fare vittles and … Continue reading

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What Do You Want in 2015?

Thanks to everyone who came out for our 2015 New Year’s Goals meeting. Each committee member gave a brief overview of their committees, and the attendees gave some input on goals for the new year. We got a lot of … Continue reading

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