News Archive of November 2008

  •   Hill District has strong presence at YWCA awards
    24 Nov 2008
    The Hill District was in the spotlight at the 17th annual YWCA Racial Justice Awards Nov. 19. Past and present Hill District residents as well as those with a vested interest in the neighborhood swept most award categories as evidence of the area’s ongoing revitalization.

    “I just want to emphasize we did this work before the Obama campaign and before it was popular to be a community organizer,” said awardee Kimberly Ellis, Ph.D. “I’m really pleased that the country has gained a new-found respect for the work we do.”
  •   Steelers purchase North Side land for entertainment venue
    6 Nov 2008
    The Steelers have completed the purchase of a four-acre riverfront parcel on the North Shore that is expected to be the site of a year-round $10 million entertainment venue.

    The team closed last week on the purchase of the land from the city Stadium Authority for $1.37 million. The deal proved to be controversial when approved by the authority board in August, with some, including board Chairwoman Debbie Lestitian, complaining that the sale price was far too low for prime riverfront property.