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Pittsburgh’s riverfronts on Earth Day: Beauty, resilience, persistence [photos]
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Today, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re pleased to present to you some stunning riverfront images taken by Pittsburgh photographers over the past two months during the COVID-19 pandemic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row…
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Remembering Riverlife co-founder Paul O’Neill, 1935-2020
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We’re incredibly sad to hear that Paul O’Neill, one of Riverlife’s founders, has died. Former chairman and CEO of Alcoa Corp. and Treasury Secretary under George H.W. Bush, Paul O’Neill was one of…
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Staff reflections during a pandemic: Anna Leisher on adjusting to the new normal and being the change
As the world adjusts to a new way of living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked the Riverlife staff to reflect on how the new reality might impact our work to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. Anna Withrow Leisher joined Riverlife this year as Planning and Project Manager. I have heard that it…
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Staff reflections during a pandemic: Valerie Fleisher, “May you live in interesting times”
As the world adjusts to a new way of living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked the Riverlife staff to reflect on how the new reality might impact our work to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. Valerie Fleisher joined Riverlife in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer. “May you live in interesting times.”…
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Staff reflections during a pandemic: Stephan Bontrager on getting soaked at the Point
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]As the world adjusts to a new way of living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked the Riverlife staff to reflect on how the new reality might impact our work to…
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A message from Riverlife’s president and CEO Matt Galluzzo
Dear Riverlife friends, These days of COVID-19 lack modern precedent. We are all being asked to navigate uncharted waters. Social distancing and heightened vigilance are here. They are among the most important things we can do—as we do our part for the common good. Since 1999, Riverlife has had the privilege of working with the…
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Riverlife office hours may be impacted by COVID-19 preventative measures
Please note that Riverlife office hours may be irregular due to preventative measures to combat COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Our main office line is 412-258-6636; however you may receive a quicker response by emailing our staff directly. You can find our staff contact information here. Members of…
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Mon Wharf Switchback wins two more awards
Looking for a little alone time this weekend while the weather’s nice? How about hitting Pittsburgh’s riverfront trails and checking out the award-winning Mon Wharf Switchback? That’s right, we’re excited to announce that the Switchback has won two more awards: the 2020 TQI Community Connection Award from Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, and the March of Dimes…