Phipps to receive funds for expansion

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^ | Friday, March 15, 2002 | staff

[Willie Green]

U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle will present $200,000 in federal funds today to help fund the $42 million expansion and redevelopment of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

The Swissvale Democrat will present a check to Phipps Executive Director Richard V. Piacentini during a 1 p.m. ceremony at the conservatory's Palm Court entrance in Oakland.

[Willie Green]

Although Phipps Conservatory has been "privatized" and $200K is a drop in the bucket as far as their expansion plans are concerned, taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent.

In this particular situation, I'd advise "grin-and-bear-it",
and if you're ever in Pittsburgh, visit Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
It is a wonderful place to take the family, kids, grandkids, etc.

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[Willie Green]

bump fyi

[gorush]

Hang on a sec, checking Article 1, Section 8........nope, not in there. Oh, I forgot, that doesn't matter anymore.