General

11/17 2014

Oakwatch Meeting THIS Wed 11/19 12pm Jewish Federation 234 McKee Pl

Oakwatch is this Wednesday (November 19) at 12pm at the Jewish Federation (234 McKee Place). Guest speakers from both the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape will join us. If you haven't already, please RSVP at 412.621.7863 ext. 27 so they know how many will be attending. The Jewish Federation asks that you leave outside food and drinks outside.
These hearings will go before Magistrate Ricciardi (1700 E Carson Street, 3rd floor) on Thursday, November 20, at 10am:
  • 418 Semple Street (continuance): Violation: Sidewalk disrepair Owner: Susan and James R Connors
  • 342 Meyran Avenue: Violation: Couch on porch Owner: Jamil Khalil
  • 3612 Frazier Street: Violation: Overgrowth on property Owner: Lavaughn Williams
  • 21 Oakland Square (continuance): Violation: Work without a permit Owner: Stephen P Pellegrino and Mary V Shea
  • 19 Oakland Square: Violation: Deteriorating exterior walls/ Structurally unsound porch/ Improper roof drainage/ Improper handrails Owner: Stephen P Pellegrino and Mary V Shea
  • 3325 Parkview Avenue (continuance): Violation: Garbage and debris throughout property/ Incorrect handrails on front entry steps, exterior steps and interior basement steps/ Deteriorating roof drains, gutters and downspouts Owner: Peter Kamaras
11/14 2014

Kids Under 13 Get In Free To Pgh Zoo Through 11/30

The Pgh Zoo announced Friday that kids will be admitted free to the zoo for the next two weeks.

Children ages 13 and under receive free admission with a paying adult starting Saturday through Nov. 30.

 "During this time of year we all have much to be thankful for, and this is a great way for the Zoo to thank everyone in the community for their support," says Jaime Szoszorek, director of marketing and public relations. "Visiting in November is a great time. The cooler temperatures mean the animals are more active, plus we do have indoor areas such as the Tropical Forest, PPG Aquarium, Water's Edge, and Worlds of Discovery for families to enjoy."

The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day. 

http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/pittsburgh-zoo-offering-free-admission-kids/nh7GT/

11/14 2014

"Pothole Blitz" Scheduled For Mon 11/17 – Wed 11/19

The City of Pittsburgh announced today that a three-day Pothole Blitz will take place next week, starting on Monday, November 17th and lasting through Wednesday, November 19th.

Crews from the Department of Public Works will work extended 12-hour shifts from6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day to prepare city streets one final time before winter weather arrives. In the instance of inclement weather, work schedules may fluctuate.  

Residents are encouraged to submit pothole repair requests to the City of Pittsburgh 311 Response Center. The “Blitz” efforts will be based on 311 submissions.

All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the City of Pittsburgh, dial 3-1-1. Outside of Pittsburgh, call 412-255-2621. Voice or text messages can be submitted by dialing or texting 412-573-9736. Online submissions can be sent at any time via Twitter to @Pgh311 or the online form on the city website: http://pittsburghpa.gov/311/form.

11/13 2014

Solarize Allegheny Project To Increase Solar Technology Use

Solarize Allegheny is a unique and exciting community-based outreach and marketing campaign that inspires residents and small businesses go solar. The goal of the campaign is to double the amount of solar in Allegheny County over two years through a series of Solarize campaigns.
The project is made possible by the generous support of the Heinz Endowments and with assistance from our wonderful partners – Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT), Conservation Consultants, Inc., GTECH Strategies, and the Solar Unified Network of Western Pennsylvania.
Below is a description of the project with links to even more information and the application.
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 About Solarize Allegheny

We’re Bringing The Solar Store to You.

 Over the next two years, Solarize Allegheny will launch multiple 20-week local community campaigns. We’re expanding solar across our county by making the purchase of solar more affordable and convenient for residents and businesses. Be a part of this exciting effort to bring more clean energy to our communities.

 With Solarize Allegheny, our goal is to double the amount of solar installed across our county over the next two years by using SmartPower’s proven on-the-ground community outreach that demonstrates that solar makes sense for residents and business owners.

 Phase 1 of Solarize Allegheny will launch in three communities (or coalitions of communities) in January 2015. Phase 2 will launch in late spring of 2015.

 Any Allegheny County municipality or City of Pittsburgh neighborhood is eligible to participate. Solarize Communities and will be selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

 The RFP from Communities for Phase 1 can be found at www.SolarizeAllegheny.org.   The deadline for submitting an RFP for Phase 1 is Friday, December 12, 2014

11/08 2014

Local Housing Court Cases

The following properties will go before Magistrate Ricciardi (1700 E Carson Street, 3rd floor) on Thursday, November 13, at 9am:

  • 515 Cato Street: Violation: Overgrown weeds and grass Owner: Huiying Yu and Youcheng Jiang
  • 253 Halket Place: Violation: Garbage and debris throughout property Owner: Roxanne and Stephen Sortino
  • 3228 Parkview Avenue: Violation: Overgrown weeds and grass Owner: Daniel P Tudi
  • 21 Oakland Square: Violation: Work without a permit Owner: Stephen Pellegrino


If you plan to attend or would like to share a ride, get in touch with Oakwatch at 412.621.7863 ext. 21 or oakwatch@opdc.org

11/01 2014

City Seeks Partners For Public Art Grant

The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that it has been invited to apply for the newly announced Public Art Challenge Grant, offered by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Announced by Bloomberg Philanthropies on October 13th, 2014, the grant allows mayors of municipalities with populations of more than 30,000 to apply as lead applicant, with an artist or arts organization as a partner. To this end, the City of Pittsburgh is offering a Partner Application, and is requesting that all interested artists and arts organizations that wish to partner with the City of Pittsburgh on this grant opportunity please utilize this application document in order to make such a request.

For more information, read the full article:

http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/release?id=3660

11/01 2014

Call For Volunteers For 2014-2015 Allegheny Snow Angels Program

Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh are putting out a county-wide call for volunteers to help our elderly and disabled residents stay safe this winter through the Allegheny Snow Angels program.
Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Along with fostering stronger community relationships, and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who continue to serve despite the winter weather – like postal service workers, firemen, and police officers.
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For more info read the full article:
http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/release?id=3668
11/01 2014

District 6 Mobile Office Cancelled Until After New Year

Greetings, 

In an effort to increase community participation and awareness, the District 6 Office is currently revamping our Mobile Office visits. During this time we will be canceling the visits until after the New Year. In the meantime if there are any questions or issues please feel free to contact the office at 412-255-2134. 

Regards, 

District 6 Office 

10/29 2014

Pgh Annual Action Plan for 2015

The City of Pittsburgh is in the process of preparing its 2010-19 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan, and its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The City has retained a planning consultant firm, Urban Design Ventures, LLC, to assist in the preparation of these plans. The City needs to prepare these documents in order to access CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds.

Public meetings will be held in order to get feedback and comments from the community.  The following four (4) meetings will be held in the upcoming weeks. If you are able to, please attend any/all the meetings: 

Larimer Kingsley Association (EAST)
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
6:00 PM
6435 Frankstown Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Shelter at Banksville Park (WEST)
Monday, November 17th, 2014
6:00 PM
1500 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Knoxville Library (SOUTH)
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
6:00 PM
400 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny (NORTH)
Monday, November 24th, 2014
6:00 PM
1230 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212