General

09/09 2014

Health Department Urges Prompt Reporting of Animal Bites

The Allegheny County Health Department urges timely reporting of animal bites to avoid transmission of rabies, which is 100% preventable when prompt, appropriate medical care is provided. 
“Animal bites can be reported to the Health Department 24 hours a day, seven days week by calling 412-687-ACHD (2243). If you are bitten, please wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical evaluation,” said Health Director Dr. Karen Hacker. 
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Twelve animals in Allegheny County have tested positive for rabies this year – 5 bats, 2 raccoons, 2 groundhogs, 2 cats and 1 skunk. 
Read full press release:
http://www.alleghenycounty.us/2014/20140908b.aspx
09/08 2014

Developer Plans For Former Cnty Hlth Dept Bldg At 3333 Forbes At City Planning Tue 9/9/14

(according to OPDC staff, 9/9 is only a briefing before the commission. The actual hearing will be 9/23)
“According to the agenda of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission, an affiliate of Valdosta, Ga.-based Ambling University Development Group, plans to call its new 389-unit apartment building Skyvue.
The project is proposed to replace the former Allegheny County Health Department building at 3333 Forbes Ave. and a few smaller neighboring properties near the heart of Oakland.”
To read the full article:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/the-next-move/2014/09/georgia-developer-to-present-389-apartment-skyvue.html?ana=twt
To view the proposal:
http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/schedule51/presentation-51-611.pdf
 

South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG)

SouthOaklandPgh.org
09/03 2014

Sidewalk Tree Planting Applications – Fall 2014

If you’re interested in a free tree for the sidewalk, please fill out the application and bring it to the next OHC meeting Wednesday March 12, or give or mail it to David Zwier at 235 Atwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. There will be a site inspection for each application, because not all locations are suitable for trees.

You can also volunteer to help plant and maintain the trees.  More info on TreeVitalize Pittsburgh’s website

There is a PDF version you can print and fill out by hand, or the DOC version, you can fill out electronically, print and sign.

pdf icon Tree-Planting-Request-Form_2014.pdf
doc icon Tree-Planting-Request-Form_USE-ME-14_02.doc

09/03 2014

Public Mtg On Demolition Of Former Children's Hospital Tower – Wed 9/17 6-8PM

CANCELLED – TO BE RESCHEDULED

(The meeting for the UPMC south tower demolition that was supposed to happen this Wednesday has been postponed.  The city is asking for some additional revisions to the plan so everything is being pushed back until further notice.)

Wednesday, September17th 6-8pm

Oakland Career Center
294 Semple St
Hear from UPMC representatives about plans for the demolition of the former Children’s Hospital Tower.
Plus updates on other neighborhood projects.
Check OPDC.org for updates.
09/01 2014

Labor Day Week Changes For Refuse And City Services

In observance of Labor Day, city of Pittsburgh offices will be closed and there will be no garbage collection on Monday, Sept. 1, but six regional city pools will be open.
In addition to city offices, Citiparks’ 10 recreation centers and 14 Healthy Active Living centers for seniors will be closed Monday. All city offices and facilities will reopen Tuesday.
Weather permitting, Monday will be the last day six regional swimming pools will be open for the summer, from 1-5:45 p.m. They are: Highland Park; Jack Stack (Brighton Heights); Moore (Brookline); Ream (Mt. Washington); Schenley Park; Sue Murray (Allegheny Center/North Side).
There will not be any city refuse, bulk waste or recycling collection on Monday and all collections will be one day later for the entire week.
If you should have any questions concerning your collection, you may contact Environmental Services at 412-255-2773.