Friendship News

Tickets to the 15th Annual Friendship House Tour - the history of architects and architecture in Friendship taking place on September 21, 2008 are now available.  Tickets to the tour are $15 in advance and $18.  Tickets to the tour can be purchased by visiting the Friendship Development Associates office, 5530 Penn Avenue and paying by check or visiting www.friendshiphousetour.org and...

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Dear Friendship Neighbor,

Friendship Development Associates is planning the 15th Annual Friendship House Tour, and as a valued member of our neighborhood, we would like to invite you to contribute to the tour as a Friendship Friend at the $50 contribution level.  By becoming a Friendship Friend, you show your support for FDA and the work we do to make Friendship a great neighborhood...

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Friendship Development Associates would like to announce the launch of the Friendship House Tour website!  The website promotes this year's house tour - 15th Annual Friendship House Tour - the history of architects and architecture in Friendship held on September 21, 2008.  

The site allows for visitors to purchase tickets, become a Friendship Friend as well as information abou...

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Recent Crime and Public Safety Incidents
Thursday, 8/21 at 6PM

An action-oriented meeting of citizens and city officials discussing the recent wave of crime and safety incidents or OUR COMMUNITY.  Share tips and strategies to keep our homes and streets safe.

Location: Garfield Community Center at 112 N. Pacific Avenue.


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Spak Brothers, which offers traditional pizza fare & vegetarian/vegan options, recently opened at 5070 Penn Avenue. They use fresh and local ingredients "whenever possible".  They also have vegetarian and vegan options.  To view their full menu, please download the attached file.  We encourage all to stop by and try their delicious cuisine!

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Friendship Development Associates' very own Neighborhood Planning Manager, Henry Pyatt is in the Tribune Review.  Henry attended a meeting focused around making the entire City of Pittsburgh safer and accessible for bicylists.  He was photographed and can be seen in the foreground of one of the pictures on the right.  To read the article and see Henry visit:
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Whole Foods Market hosts Local Farmer’s Markets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, June through October from 4pm to 7pm.  The next market is WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20.

Stop by and visit with local farmers & producers and purchase some of the best product of the season.  All proceeds go directly back to the local growers.

In addition, Chef Lon will be on the grill!  Yo...

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Former Friendship resident, John Reoli created a play,ONE SEAT IN THE SHADE. The full-length play will be presented in THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL. For ticket ($15) purchases and information go to www.FringeNYC.org or call 866.468.7619

The play will be at the Soho Playhouse at 15 Vandam St. between 6th Avenue and Varick (7th Avenue). Performance dates and times a...

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Friendship Preservation Group's Youth, Families and Education Committee and Pittsburgh Montessori are teaming up to produce "Summer evenings in the Playpark." Stop by the Friendship playpark, located at Pittsburgh Montessori, every Wednesday at 6:30 pm through August.  Please join us with your family and children every week for an evening of socializing and fun!

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#1. Future Development on the Former Don Allen Site
Tuesday, 8/12 at 7PM

If you are short on details, have an opinion or haven't heard about this new development being planned in OUR NEIGBHORHHOD, be sure to attend this update meeting and help decide whether to support or oppose the developer's request for a variance on the propos...

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