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Oct 15

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A woman jogs along the Three Rivers Heritage trail in autumn.

Matt Galluzzo: As life moves outdoors during covid-19, lean on Pa.’s special strength

By Matthew Galluzzo | Blog

The following essay by Riverlife president and CEO Matthew Galluzzo was published in the Tribune-Review on October 15, 2020. Earlier this summer, the New York Times explored a fascinating chapter…

Oct 09

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Give your feedback on Completing the Loop!

By Stephan Bontrager | Blog, Uncategorized

Launch our interactive online StoryMap to see the work being done to improve the city’s riverfronts and learn about the "Completing the Loop" sections that matter to you. You’re helping...

Aug 18

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The Highline is Pittsburgh’s new elevated riverfront green space on the South Side

By Stephan Bontrager | Blog

As 2020 marches on, throwing curveballs left and right, Pittsburghers continue to turn to their city’s riverfronts to escape the COVID-19 pandemic and enjoy some socially-distant exercise and fresh air....

Aug 13

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TABLE Magazine celebrates Riverlife’s Party at the Pier with the picture-perfect riverside picnic

By Riverlife | Blog

Our friends at TABLE Magazine pulled out all the stops to help us celebrate and promote our signature fundraiser, Party at the Pier! TABLE partnered with several local restaurants to...

Aug 05

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Preventing COVID-19 on the riverfronts with Riverlife’s Creative Corps

By Riverlife | Blog

Riverlife is honored to have received a $200,000 grant this summer from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to support Pittsburgh Creative Corps, our collaborative effort with the Office of Public...

Aug 04

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View of downtown Pittsburgh with North Shore riverbank in foreground

Land and Water Conservation Fund receives permanent funding

By Riverlife | Blog

The Great American Outdoors Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 22, 2020. This bill makes funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent. Created by...

Jul 15

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Announcing Riverlife’s Party at the Pier 2020: Return to the River Portraits

By Riverlife | Blog

Our annual Party at the Pier fundraiser looks a little different this year. During the tough times, Pittsburgh's riverfronts are here for you. Over the past few months, more people...

Jul 10

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Ruby Amphitheater and trail at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park

Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park Opening

By Riverlife | Blog

Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park is now open in Morgantown, West Virginia. The full park renovation included expansion of Ruby Amphitheater, revitalization of Walnut Street Landing, a realigned riverfront trail...

Jun 08

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Black Lives Matter mural created under the Fort Duquesne Bridge

By Riverlife | Blog

Art can serve as a powerful channel in the nationwide conversation on racial justice, and we affirm the importance of the riverfronts as civic spaces for dialogue. Over the weekend,...

Jun 05

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We stand against racism.

By Matthew Galluzzo | Blog

This has been a week of sorrow, anger, and inward reflection. Our Riverlife team is saddened by the pain and trauma inflicted on communities of color by the deaths of...

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Matt Galluzzo: As life moves outdoors during covid-19, lean on Pa.’s special strength

Give your feedback on Completing the Loop!

The Highline is Pittsburgh’s new elevated riverfront green space on the South Side

TABLE Magazine celebrates Riverlife’s Party at the Pier with the picture-perfect riverside picnic

Preventing COVID-19 on the riverfronts with Riverlife’s Creative Corps

Land and Water Conservation Fund receives permanent funding

Announcing Riverlife’s Party at the Pier 2020: Return to the River Portraits

Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park Opening

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