Christopher Columbus' ships are sailing back into town.

Replicas of the Nina and Pinta, which drew crowds when they were docked on the North Shore in 2012 and 2009, will be returning to Pittsburgh on Sept. 30.

The ships, which are operated by the Columbus Foundation, will be docked at Station Square in the South Side and will be open to tours from Oct. 1 to 12, before leaving in the early morning of Oct. 13.

The Nina replica was built completely by hand, without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.”

Admission for self-guided tours of the ships is $8, $7 for seniors and $6 for students 5 to 16. Children 4 and younger get in for free. The ships will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. No reservations are necessary.

Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should contact them directly

For details, go to ninapinta.org

  

President Barack Obama's "My Brother's Keeper(MBK)Challenge”  address persistent opportunity gaps faced by African-American, Latino and Native American boys and young men and to ensure that all people can reach their full potential.

We would like to invite you to provide your feedback on how we as a region can address opportunity gaps for our young people of color.

Please register for one of the community meetings that will take place in the city and county for residents. These meetings will be a chance for you to review and discuss the City and County's plan of action to close opportunities gaps for our regions young men of color.

Tuesday September 22, 2015 – The Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 
(6:00PM to 8:00PM)

Wednesday September 30, 2015 – Allegheny County Housing Authority Homestead Apartments Community Room, Building C, 441 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA, 15120 
(6:00PM to 8:00PM)

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/a/pittsburghpa.gov/forms/d/10QonQq0vLFB7cuB6VnqQ2c9y68uxllZaMUk00o1MiZA/viewform

 

Oakland was recently selected as a focus district for participation with the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant Program. A new initiative by Sustainable Pittsburgh, this performance program provides recognition for southwestern PA restaurants who have implemented environmentally and socially responsible practices into their business operations. With its unique development of actions aimed at integrating economic, environmental and social equity factors, the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant designation enables restaurateurs to see the lasting value in operating in socially and environmentally responsible ways, while saving money and increasing business.