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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lawrenceville hotel to continue operating as developer pivots to two affordable housing conversions
The TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh hotel in Lawrenceville is poised to remain a hotel as Strip District-based Hullett Properties has shifted from a plan to redevelop the hotel into affordable housing to instead pursue affordable housing projects for two downtown buildings in the Cultural District. Hullett's change in plans is detailed on the agenda for the Thursday meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, which is set to vote to transfer a package of support approved last year to assist the development firm in pursuing affordable housing conversions of the Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore on East Ohio Street as well as the TRYP hotel to two new projects at 800 Penn Ave. and 209 Ninth Street downtown. The reason for the change, according to agenda materials, is a 'combination of site control issues, financial constraints, and a lack of community support.' Click here to read more from our partners at the Pittsburgh Business Times. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Employee accused of stealing beloved parrot from Louisiana nature preserve
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A white-bellied caique parrot named Mango is back at Magnolia Wilds after being stolen during a break-in on Saturday, according to Executive Director Hunter Hullett. The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office (EFPSO) confirmed that Mango was taken in what appeared to be a targeted theft at the nature preserve. Hullett said Mango was the only thing taken during the break-in. Investigators determined that the suspect removed a gate and accessed the unlocked sanctuary. The sheriff's office launched an investigation and located Mango on Monday. 'When Mango was found, he was extremely thirsty and hungry, indicating he had not been properly cared for during his disappearance,' Hullett said. EFPSO confirmed that an employee at Magnolia Wilds was arrested in connection with the theft. Shelby Alford, 29, of Denham Springs, was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office on Denham Road. She was booked as a fugitive and will be transported to East Feliciana Parish, where she faces charges of simple burglary and theft over $1,000. Hullett described Mango as a beloved member of the Magnolia Wilds family who frequently visits elementary schools to educate students about parrots and conservation efforts. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the motive behind the theft. The investigation remains ongoing. 10 next-level products to spoil your pet bird Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: 'Stand with us' Johnson weighs options after 'stubborn' Luna forces vote on 'unconstitutional' parental proxy voting Lawsuit claims Girl Scout cookies contain 'heavy metals,' pesticides 4-year-old calls 911 to say 'bad mom' ate his ice cream and needed to go to jail Woman hit by two vehicles in Baton Rouge, police investigate Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
