Friendship Development Associates

Dear Friendship Neighbor,

Friendship Development Associates is planning the 15th Annual Friendship House Tour, and as a valued member of our neighborhood, we would like to invite you to contribute to the tour as a Friendship Friend at the $50 contribution level.  By becoming a Friendship Friend, you show your support for FDA and the work we do to make Friendship a great neighborhood...

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Friendship Development Associates would like to announce the launch of the Friendship House Tour website!  The website promotes this year's house tour - 15th Annual Friendship House Tour - the history of architects and architecture in Friendship held on September 21, 2008.  

The site allows for visitors to purchase tickets, become a Friendship Friend as well as information abou...

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Be sure to stop by the Avenue this weekend for ART CUBED! This weekend-long celebration of the art, music and culture of three flourishing East End neighborhoods will be sure to capture your artistic side. The festivities begin Friday night with Unblurred in the Penn Avenue Arts District. Saturday features events in all three neighborhoods, highlighted by Children's Activities in the Penn Avenu...

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On behalf of the Friendship Development Associates, we would like to thank all those who attended our Glass Making and Ground Breaking for the Glass Lofts. Even though the weather didn't completely cooperate with us, the refreshments were delicious, the big pour was created numerous "ooo's" and "awes" and the creative energy in the air was contageous! Thank you for helping make the afternoon su...

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The rainy weather isn't interfering with our celebration!  Please join us along with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and our partners today at 2 p.m. for a "Glass Making Ground Breaking" for the Glass Lofts.  Due to the inclement weather, the event has been moved indoors.  The ceremony and reception will take place at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue.

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Please join us along with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and our partners on Wednesday, June 4th at 2 p.m. for a "Glass Making Ground Breaking" for the Glass Lofts.  The event will be held at the parking lot above the site on the corner of Penn and Fairmount.  The Pittsburgh Glass Center is adding an artistic twist to the groundbreaking, pouring hot glass to create a tile, laying the foundati...

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Please join us today at 2 p.m. for the ground breaking ceremony for 5000 Penn.  The ceremony will be held at the lot on the corner of Penn and Gross.  This is the perfect opportunity to show the Mayor how our community supports our projects!  5000 Penn is making today's headlines!  The project has been featured in the Post-Gazette, Tribune, and Pop City.  To view the ...

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The 2008 House Tour Committee is searching for graphic designers to create this year's design for the House Tour!  The design will be showcased in all marketing and promotional material for the event.

The theme for this year's tour is Pride and Progress - the history of architects and architecture in Friendship.  We'll be showcasing the architects in our community, their succe...

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The 15th Annual Friendship House Tour planning committtee will be holding their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 29th at 229 S. Pacific Avenue at 7 p.m.  Please join us if you are interested in helping plan this exciting community event!  If you have questions, please call Sarah at 412-441-6147 x 7 or email at sarah@friendship-pgh.org.


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Friendship Development Associates Board of Directors and staff would like to thank all those who were involved to help make the 14th Annual Friendship House Tour - Celebrating Glass such a great success!  Without your time and support this fabulous event would not have been possible!  

Thank you to our homeowners, Brad Smith & Deb MacDonald, Gregg & Kathy Connolly, Stev...

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