Category Archives: StepTrek

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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South Side Slopes Year in Review 2014

What an exciting year for the South Side Slopes! Here are some highlights from 2014: January: We welcomed in Bruce Kraus as President of City Council and Bill Peduto as Mayor of Pittsburgh. February: First General Meeting of the year March: … Continue reading

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South Side Slopes Receives $100K Grant for Steps

For Immediate Release June 24, 2014   Contact: Brad Palmisiano Phone: 412-951-3899 Email: brad.palmisiano@southsideslopes.org SOUTH SIDE SLOPES RECEIVES $100K TO EVALUATE, REPAIR PUBLIC STEPS Allegheny County grant will strengthen network of vital infrastructure   Pittsburgh, PA—On June 20, 2014, the … Continue reading

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Monastery Street Steps Demolition Update

There are at least 2 sides to every story. From our perspective: 10 of the residents of Monastery street received letters on June 27, 2013 that the city had funding to replace the Monastery Street Sidewalk & Steps this year. … Continue reading

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Déjà vu: StepTrek huge success

A message of thanks to our Trekkers, volunteers, and sponsors from the South Side Slopes Association President, Brian Oswald: The first Saturday of October is fast becoming a favorite of people both near and far as they make their annual … Continue reading

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StepTrek is Saturday!

Last chance to buy tickets at the advanced price is today! Save $3! (Children under 12 are always free!) Click here to Buy Tickets! Never been to StepTrek before? It’s a great way to get outside and explore a gem … Continue reading

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Paper Streets of Pittsburgh

Last year Harvard Graduate student, Anna Cawrse, received a Penny White Grant to study the paper streets of Pittsburgh. She came to visit our city, walked StepTrek, and had a great time. Click here to read her thoughts: Paper Streets of … Continue reading

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