Category: Blog
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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…
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Party at the Pier 2020: Become a corporate sponsor!
[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]Update, July 1, 2020: Please note, for the health and safety of our guests, Party at the Pier is no longer an in-person event scheduled for August 29. We invite you to check…
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Make your Riverlife donation during #GivingTuesday, 12/3/2019!
[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 participating in #GivingTuesday on 12/3/19! Your donation to Riverlife means so much for our work to bring more riverfront trail connections, public parks, events and amenities to Pittsburgh! Donate now right here on…
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RAD announces Impact Grant funding for “Artwalk on the Allegheny”
For 25 years The Allegheny Regional Asset District, or RAD, has granted funding to hundreds of civic, cultural and recreational amenities throughout our region. To celebrate the impact of RAD and its milestone anniversary this year, the organization issued special RADical Impact Grants for “bold, forward-looking, creative projects that will have radical impact on the region…
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Mon Wharf Switchback wins ASHE Outstanding Highway Engineering award
The Mon Wharf Switchback pedestrian ramp has won the award for Outstanding Highway Engineering from the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). The annual award recognizes outstanding work done by ASHE members directly related to a field of transportation, including highways, bridges, traffic signals, railroads, public transit and bikeways. The project team includes Riverlife, City…
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Party at the Pier Raffle Tickets: Win your choice of three amazing getaways
[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][/vc_row][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]Everything Riverlife does to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh’s riverfronts is…
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Photos: Pop-up shows a hunger for riverfront amenities in the Strip District
[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]On June 22, Riverlife invited the community to envision what could happen on the riverfront in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Over 400 people dropped by our pop-up “Riverfront Refresh” event right on the trail…