Hill Community Development Corporation

11/26/2025

PPS Board meeting.

11/25/2025

✨ Join Us for Holiday Cheer in the Hill District! ✨

The Hill CDC is excited to invite you to two festive celebrations this season at Nafasi!

☕🎄🍫❄️Hot Chocolate Party in the Hill
Cozy up with us over warm hot chocolate, sweet treats, and cheerful holiday vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with neighbors and friends!

❤️🖤💚Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Whether you’re new to Kwanzaa or have celebrated for years, come learn about the rich traditions and how to bring Kwanzaa’s principles into your home and community. We’ll have cultural activities, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate what brings and keeps us together.

🛍️ Calling All Vendors!
We’re inviting artisans, crafters, and small businesses to join our holiday marketplace at both events. For the Hot Chocolate Party and the Pre-Kwanzaa celebration, this is a great chance to share your unique goods and connect with the community. Complete the vendor interest form here: https://forms.gle/bxiFvwhBxSEWwk6L9

🔗 RSVP Here. Space is limited!
Save your spot and let us know you’re coming! You can RSVP for each event at the following links:

• Hot Chocolate Party on Dec. 9th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-chocolate-holiday-party-tickets-1970791738141

• Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 16th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-kwanzaa-celebration-tickets-1970781729204

Let’s make this holiday season special together!

11/24/2025

Tune into Pittsburgh Public Schools hearing on the school closures and facilities plan. https://www.youtube.com/live/GPLh7kosqWM?si=EaqqoMOMoTfzTGf_

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/24/2025

📢 Urgent call to action for Hill District families and supporters! Happening tonight!

The school board is preparing to vote on closing Miller African Centered Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 25th. Community members have one final chance to speak on the closure tonight, and your voice matters.

Hill District schools face major changes, including shifting middle school grades to Sci Tech at Margaret Milliones, which would also become the feeder school for Hill District middle schoolers in grades 6 through 8, and sending high schoolers to Sci Tech in Oakland. Residents are organizing to demand walkable schools rooted in the neighborhood.

📅 Monday, Nov. 24th
⏰ 6 PM
📍 341 Bellefield Ave

To sign up as a speaker, scan the QR code or visit: https://pghboe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3t2rKx6cJ1tqT1Y

Your participation can shape the future of Hill District education!

11/24/2025

📢 Missed the latest Weekend Roundup? Catch up now!

📚 Hill District Community Meeting recap covers hard-won funding, school closures, more
🏘️ Speakers reflect on displacement tied to Civic Arena and Penn Plaza projects
🏡 New agreement gives the Land Bank a clearer path to address vacant properties
📜 Council moves toward a pause on the comprehensive plan as community pushback grows
⚖️ Court ruling clears the way for Inclusionary Zoning in some areas

📖 Read the full edition: https://mailchi.mp/hilldistrict/weekendroundup-11-22-25
📝 Sign up to get future editions here: hilldistrict.org/signup

11/20/2025

✨ Join Us for Holiday Cheer in the Hill District! ✨

Hey Hill District Family! We’re excited to invite you to two festive celebrations this season at Nafasi!

☕🎄🍫❄️Hot Chocolate Party in the Hill
Cozy up with us over warm hot chocolate, sweet treats, and cheerful holiday vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with neighbors and friends!

❤️🖤💚Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Whether you’re new to Kwanzaa or have celebrated for years, come learn about the rich traditions and how to bring Kwanzaa’s principles into your home and community. We’ll have cultural activities, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate what brings and keeps us together.

🛍️ Calling All Vendors!
We’re inviting artisans, crafters, and small businesses to join our holiday marketplace at both events. For the Hot Chocolate Party and the Pre-Kwanzaa celebration, this is a great chance to share your unique goods and connect with the community. Complete the vendor interest form here: https://forms.gle/bxiFvwhBxSEWwk6L9

🔗 RSVP Here. Space is limited!
Save your spot and let us know you’re coming! You can RSVP for each event at the following links:

• Hot Chocolate Party on Dec. 9th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-chocolate-holiday-party-tickets-1970791738141

• Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 16th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-kwanzaa-celebration-tickets-1970781729204

Let’s make this holiday season special together!

11/20/2025

📆Mark your calendars!
The next Community Food Distribution is happening on Friday, December 12th @ 11:00 AM at Nafasi on Centre!

📍 Nafasi on Centre (2145 Centre Ave)
🛍️ Free groceries. First come, first served. Bring a tote or carry box!

11/17/2025

📢 Happening TONIGHT!
Join us for Dinner, Development, and Dialogue as we talk about neighborhood news, events, and what’s ahead this season.
🗓 Monday, November 17th
📍 Blakey Center | 1908 Wylie Ave
🍽 Doors open for dinner at 5:30 PM | Meeting begins at 6 PM

Hear updates on:
🏗 New Granada Square
🏢Lower Hill
🏘 Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (LERTA Fund)
🏫 School Closings & Reconfiguration
🛒 Grocery Store News
🎄 Upcoming Holiday Events at Nafasi on Centre, including the Hot Chocolate Holiday Party and Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration!

Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1941610722939?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/14/2025

🍎 Free Food Distribution TODAY at Nafasi on Centre!
Come to 2145 Centre Ave at 11 AM for fresh groceries. Bring a bag or box and bring a neighbor!

11/13/2025

📢 The next Hill District Community Meeting is coming up on Monday, November 17th!

Join us for Dinner, Development, and Dialogue as we talk about neighborhood news, events, and what’s ahead this season.
🗓 Monday, November 17th
📍 Blakey Center | 1908 Wylie Ave
🍽 Doors open for dinner at 5:30 PM | Meeting begins at 6 PM

Hear updates on:
🏗 New Granada Square
🏢Lower Hill
🏘 Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (LERTA Fund)
🏫 School Closings & Reconfiguration
🛒 Grocery Store News
🎄 Upcoming Holiday Events at Nafasi on Centre, including the Hot Chocolate Holiday Party and Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration!

Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1941610722939?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/13/2025

📢Join the Hill CDC and other Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) for a Development Activities Meeting on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

Development Activities Meetings allow the community to learn about proposed projects and provide input before they advance to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Art Commission, or Historical Review Commission.

Join the Zoom Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83957396087