Bedste Lawrenceville United-podcasts (2024)

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Barb Kelly 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

Barb is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, and she has always cared deeply about her neighbors and neighborhood. She grew up in the 6th Ward and now lives in the 9th Ward. She was a hairdresser to lots of residents over the years. Barb shares a lot of memories around her childhood, family, and civic engagement. To this day, she serves as a key m…

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Lenny Garlicki 20:15

10M ago20:15

20:15

Lenny is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville and is proud to be from the neighborhood. He has been singing for most of his life at Holy Family and the national anthem at the Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration. Lenny shares memories of working at Pittsburgh Piping, meeting his wife, Marge, and raising his kids in the neighborhood.…

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Judy Stupka 21:14

10M ago21:14

21:14

Judy Stupka is a lifelong resident of the 9th Ward. She shares memories of growing up with her 9 siblings in the neighborhood. She shares a fun memory of riding on a neighbor’s pony on her street and the fun of playing in the neighborhood streets. She shares the implications of the neighborhood evolving over time and how she has grown older with he…

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Jim Petruzzi 31:01

10M ago31:01

31:01

Jim shares about growing up in a Lawrenceville that was not so safe and his experiences as a former postal worker. In his reflections, he shares the history of both Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville United. He was involved on the LU Board in the early days and assisted with the Block Watches that were determined to make the neighborhood safer. The wo…

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Jenny Skrinjar 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

Jenny is a lifelong 10th Ward resident. She reflects on how the neighborhood has changed over the years with regards to homeownership, religion, safety, and family size. Jenny helped to form Lawrenceville United in 2001 with fellow neighbors who were determined to increase neighborhood safety and improve residents’ quality of life. She was a leader…

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Jackie Murray 27:24

10M ago27:24

27:24

Jackie is a 9th Warder and she shares her memories of the neighborhood, including the pizza shop she owned with her husband, the Pizza Supreme, whose number remains up right by the GetGo on 40th Street. She reflects on the changes to Butler Street, her family’s adventures, and her different jobs. Now, Jackie can often be found walking around the ne…

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Edward Kacpryzk 1:24:05

10M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Edward was born in Wales and his family immigrated to the USA and Lawrenceville when he was young. He spent a lot of time at the Boys Club growing up and beginning his creative endeavors in art. He discusses meeting his wife and raising his family and how his life and the neighborhood have evolved over the years.…

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Mark Lewandowski 37:19

10M ago37:19

37:19

Mark is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, specifically of the 9th Ward. Mark shares lots of memories about growing up and staying in the neighborhood – enjoying boxing at the Boys Club, attending Holy Family, and living nearby his family. He remains dedicated to the neighborhood, and even when others would suggest he move away when the neighbor…

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Pat Walsh 35:21

10M ago35:21

35:21

Pat shares memories of growing in Lawrenceville during the 1930s and the businesses and community members she remembers very distinctly, including: Penn Baking, St. Mary’s Lyceum, fortune tellers, hair salons, and more. You never had to travel too far out of the neighborhood to get exactly what you needed. She shares memories about friends and fami…

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Irene Chmill 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

Irene grew up in the 10th Ward with her 8 siblings before moving to Morningside when she was in her 20s. She reflects on her childhood – playing in the alleys, walking on Butler St, swimming at Leslie Park, and buying ice cream at the Tastee-Freez. Irene also reflects on her jobs and the community feel of the neighborhood as she was growing up.…

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Barbara Strong 20:38

10M ago20:38

20:38

Barbara reflects on growing up in Lawrenceville. She shares a lot of memories of her rides on the streetcar all around the city and going to different businesses around Lawrenceville with her family and friends. She acknowledges how the neighborhood has evolved and what the neighborhood means to her.…

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Barbara Millward 39:00

10M ago39:00

39:00

Barbara grew up in Lawrenceville and shares a lot of memories of her childhood. She would find herself at Leslie Park everyday during the summer. Some memories she touches on are the Memorial Day Parade, Girl Scouts, Frank’s Bakery, Keystone Candies, Lupi’s Pizza, and more! Barbara has moved away since her childhood, but has been stunned to witness…

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Eileen D’Amico 54:18

11M ago54:18

54:18

Eileen grew up in the 9th Ward and always lived near St. Francis Hospital (now Children’s Hospital) and the critical role that hospital has played in her life. Everyone she knew worked at St. Francis, so Eileen ended up spending a lot of her time there. She reflects on how the neighborhood, community and businesses have evolved over the years. Eile…

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Elsie Cristillo, Jeffrey Cristina, Cheryl Mosco 1:45:32

11M ago1:45:32

1:45:32

Cheryl recently reconnected with family friends Elsie and Jeffrey. All grew up in Lawrenceville, Elsie is Jeffrey’s mother and Cheryl was a few years younger than Jeffrey while they were all growing up. Together they share their different perspectives on their lives and experiences in the neighborhood.…

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Christine Larcovic 27:34

11M ago27:34

27:34

Christine spent some of her adult years away from Lawrenceville, but Hatfield Street has always been home. Christine reflects on life growing up in the neighborhood and experiencing the changes of the neighborhood, the good and the challenging, through the years.

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Patty Enz 39:55

11M ago39:55

39:55

Patty did not grow up in Lawrenceville, but she raised her 5 children in the neighborhood. She was an active volunteer working with kids and people in recovery throughout Lawrenceville. Patty shares a lot of her favorite memories of the neighborhood including Doo Dah Days, watching the Lawrenceville Youth Sports, and the Fourth of July. Although sh…

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Alberta Mosco 33:14

11M ago33:14

33:14

As a lifelong Lawrenceville resident, Alberta has many stories to share about growing up, raising children, and staying in the neighborhood. Growing up in Lawrenceville was not always easy, but she walked the neighborhood often and enjoyed ice cream and could always find a grocery store to visit for a snack. She shares that in spite of the challeng…

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Della Baker 12:05

11M ago12:05

12:05

Della moved out of Lawrenceville 14 years ago, but lived in the neighborhood for over 70 years. She offers a rich history of the neighborhood and discusses the close knit nature of Lawrenceville and how you never had to leave it to access anything you need, and sometimes you wouldn’t even leave your ward.…

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Carol Wells 31:13

11M ago31:13

31:13

Although Carol did not grow up in the Lawrenceville neighborhood, she has called it home for nearly 25 years. Carol enjoys reading, art, and being with friends. She shares her experiences of the neighborhood and how it has evolved over the years that she has lived there.

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Mickey McGrane 1:12:20

11M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Mickey grew up in the 9th Ward and shares great memories of sports and family in Lawrenceville while sitting in the gym at St. Mary’s Lyceum. His father started 9th Ward Youth Sports and the field behind is named after him, John “Baldy” McGrane field. Mickey took on the charge of running 9th Ward Youth Sports and continues to run it to this day. He…

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Miguel Sague 48:13

11M ago48:13

48:13

Miguel has served on the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center since 1977 and lived in Lawrenceville with his son for about 10 years from the mid 1980s-mid 1990s. When he moved to Lawrenceville he learned about the Lenni Lenape tribe who were the first to live in what is now considered to be Lower Lawrenceville. At that time, it was known …

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Mary Moses 52:21

11M ago52:21

52:21

Mary has always been very active in Lawrenceville. She worked for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and following her retirement she started a club for kids to learn about Arsenal Park’s history and Shannopin Town. Mary has also been an active mobility and transportation advocate. She shares a lot of memories of Lawrenceville – the fireworks, first kisses…

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Monica Griffin 56:45

11M ago56:45

56:45

Monica shares her experiences, both the joyful and the challenging, of growing up in the neighborhood. She faced some personal and familial adversities, but also shared memories of her neighbors and how she built her relationship with her husband. Monica offers a frank and personal account of her life in Lawrenceville.…

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Mary Petrich 2:35:11

11M ago2:35:11

2:35:11

Mary Petrich loves her neighborhood! She worked as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital (now the site of Children’s Hospital) and shares interesting stories of her time there and growing up in the neighborhood. Be sure to listen for Liberace receiving life saving treatment at St. Francis! Mary has been very involved in the neighborhood and with her fami…

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Lena Hotujec 24:32

11M ago24:32

24:32

Lena’s niece, Chris Larcovic, shares her memories of Lena and what a powerhouse she was in the neighborhood during her life. She was an advocate and support for various immigrant groups as they arrived in the neighborhood and helped to shape Lawrenceville as it exists today. You can find her portrait on the Wisdom Keepers mural at 48th and Butler. …

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Bruce Szwaczkowski 22:34

11M ago22:34

22:34

Bruce shares about his experiences growing up in the neighborhood and his impressions of the shifts in the neighborhood over the years. He reflects on Butler Streets old businesses – his favorite Gunther’s cake, the Arsenal Theatre, Olga at G.C. Murphy’s, Coney Island, and more. The neighborhood has changed a lot since he was a kid, but what Bruce …

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Audrey Pring 25:09

11M ago25:09

25:09

Audrey grew up in Lawrenceville and has been a 9th Warder most of her life. She reflects on her memories of the neighborhood when there were lots of mills, grocery stores, and all the general necessities you needed. Audrey also shares a lot of her family’s history, the good and the challenging. The neighborhood has changed a lot since Audrey was yo…

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Ann Ruszkowski 1:03:01

11M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Ann grew up in the 9th and 10th wards in a large family, and then moved around the City of Pittsburgh before returning to Lawrenceville where she has remained for 50+ years. She shares a lot of her memories around her childhood, Butler Street businesses, and raising a family in Lawrenceville. She says the neighborhood was one where people looked ou…

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Loretta Millender 26:42

11M ago26:42

26:42

Ms. Loretta aka “the Bible of Lawrenceville” was a longtime Lawrenceville resident who helped found Lawrenceville United and stayed involved up until her passing in 2023. She was a true community builder: an incredible champion for Lawrenceville, a longtime civil rights activist across many causes, a cornerstone of her Trinity Baptist Church in the…

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Ron Schiavo 19:45

11M ago19:45

19:45

Ron shares his experiences growing up in Lawrenceville – going to the Boys Club for baking classes, swimming at Leslie Park Pool, and performing with his band. Ron’s family has a long history in Lawrenceville and his memories touch on the transformation of the neighborhood from the time he was a kid to today. Ron won Neighbor of the Year in 2023 fo…

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Regis Ricketts 47:47

11M ago47:47

47:47

Regis is a proud Lawrenceville resident and dedicated to making his community a safe and good place to live. He has been a consistent volunteer at the Doughboy Statue to ensure people have a beautiful greeting to the neighborhood.

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Rose Kielek, Nora Eileen Redshaw, Linda Buzzelli 36:41

11M ago36:41

36:41

Rose, Eileen, and Linda can be found at Lawrenceville’s Healthy Active Living Center a few times a week. On this day, they shared Lawrenceville memories with each other.

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Norma Bassett 11:10

11M ago11:10

11:10

Norma grew up in the 10th Ward and shared memories of playing in the Lawrenceville Streets and visiting local businesses. For Norma, she sometimes felt isolated because her family was not Irish Catholic which was the prevalent makeup of the neighborhood, but she was raised with a strong faith that informed how she goes through life. She mentions pe…

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June Coyne-Givens 23:21

11M ago23:21

23:21

June is a second generation lifelong Lawrenceville resident and she shares a detailed family and neighborhood history. June was always a hard worker, she raised 8 kids while holding down 3 jobs, including the neighborhood’s Sears Outlet, St. Francis, and the Pittsburgh Ballet. She shares lots of memories of her jobs, the neighborhood through the ye…

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Meet the Wisdom Keepers 3:13

11M ago3:13

3:13

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