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03/01 2016

City Announces 1st "Innovation Week" April 1-9 2016, Invites Public Participation

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation & Performance and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh are inviting all those interested to participate in the city's inaugural Innovation Week, from April 1 through April 9.
 
There are more than 25 partner organizations and 20 events already planned through the week, with hopes to schedule more. If you would like to host an event, or stay connected with the latest Inclusive Innovation Week news, please see the Inclusive Innovation Week page.  
 
In September the City, the Department of Innovation & Performance and the Urban Redevelopment Authority launched the Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation. The mission of Inclusive Innovation Week is to continue the work of the Roadmap by promoting the City of Pittsburgh as a hub of equitable access to innovation, celebrate organizations, people and partners who are doing incredible work, and invite more people to find ownership in innovation.
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For more information on the Department of Innovation & Performance, check out their State of the Department address and video.      
 
Click here to read the original Press Release

02/27 2016

Open House: 2 S Oakland Homes, 2 Days – Thu 3/3 4-6:30pm, Sun 3/6 1-3:30pm

3329 Juliet Street – $215,000
3238 Ward Street – $125,000
 
Thursday, March 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
 
Walk to work- be home in minutes! Newly renovated, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Enjoy Schenley Park and museums in your neighborhood. Special financing for moderate income buyers. No investors; for owner-occupancy only.
Click here to see original post for any updates

02/25 2016

Old Oakland Photos Needed

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On Friday, March 18, Mayor Peduto, in light of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial, will be celebrating the city of Pittsburgh’s incorporation in the lobby of the City County Building. The Oakland Business Improvement District, in collaboration with the Oakland Planning & Development Corporation and the Oakland Transportation Management Association, will be holding a table showcasing Oakland’s transformation over the years. If you, or anyone you know, have any old pictures of Oakland and you’re willing to share them for this display. The photos can be anything – from residential Oakland, to the business district; from the universities to the cultural amenities – they’d be happy to take a look!
We wouldn’t mind having pics of our neighborhood for our own photo display on the website!
If you need help scanning  let us know.
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02/23 2016

PAT Fare Rate Public Hearings – Downtown Wed 2/24 Or Oakland Tue 3/8

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To learn more and share your opinions, attend the Port Authority’s Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the William Penn Ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
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Tuesday, March 8 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall. 
Those wishing to speak may call 412-566-5187 in order to register. E-mail farepolicy@portauthority.org for more information.
Click on the picture above for a printable flyer.
02/12 2016

City To Open Regional Warming Ctrs This Weekend – Urges Stay Inside If Possible

The City of Pittsburgh will open several regional warming centers this weekend to help residents through dangerously low temperatures and wind chills.
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On Friday only, all 24 Citiparks Community Centers — including 10 Recreation and 13 Healthy Active Living (Senior) Centers — will be open from

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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will serve as warming centers for the public.

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On Saturday Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14,

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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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the following regional Citiparks Community Centers will be open in the same capacity:

?  Homewood Community Center, Brighton Heights Community Center, Sheraden Community Center and South Side Market House.
 
02/05 2016

Campus Advantage Forbes Ave New Plans Including Arby's Lot

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Attached are the latest designs for the Campus Advantage project on Forbes Avenue. The developer presented these designs at the Public meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
The new designs have a significantly larger footprint for the building because they include the neighboring lot (Arby's). The designs also show a lower building height than the original drawings.
Please review the attached designs and provide any feedback, concerns, or questions you have. OPDC intends to sit down with the developers prior to their Planning Commission briefing.
  • Planning Commission briefing: Tuesday, February 23
  • Planning Commission hearing: Tuesday, March 8.    
 

02/05 2016

Women Business Owners: Win City Contracts – WBE Seminar Thur 3/24 8-11am

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Do you want to do business with the City and other government organizations?  Learn about Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification and more!  Position your business to Win City Contracts!
 
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 8-11 AM
Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium
Hill House Association
1835 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
 
Limited Seating!  Event is FREE!
 
Click here to see flyer for more information
02/02 2016

Phone Scam Alert Feb 2016

 The police have recently been receiving calls and reports involving different types of phone scams in the area.  Some examples of the phone scams are the Duquesne Light scam, the IRS scam and the "Grandparent Scam".  Please see the links below for information about these scams and feel free to share this information and contact us with any questions.  
https://www.duquesnelight.com/forYourHome/saveEnergyAndSaveMoney/AssistanceHelpForYourEnergyNeeds/BewareofScams.cfm
 
https://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS-Urges-Public-to-Stay-Alert-for-Scam-Phone-Calls
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/april/grandparent_040212