Tag: riverlife
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Preventing COVID-19 on the riverfronts with Riverlife’s Creative Corps
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Land and Water Conservation Fund receives permanent funding
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Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park Opening
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We stand against racism.
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PA parks and trails are being used more than ever. Take action now to help preserve funding for them.
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Project spotlight: Pittsburgh’s North Shore
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Edie Shapira on Paul O’Neill’s “unforgettable leadership” on the North Shore
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Remembering Riverlife co-founder Paul O’Neill, 1935-2020
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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.”…