Month: June 2013

06/05 2013

Point State Park Fountain Reopens this Friday June 7 at 5PM

After years of renovation, the Point State Park will be ready to be open for the public at an opening ceremony  and dedication Friday, June 7th at 5:00pm. The completion of the Point State Park renovations is important not only for downtown, but for the city of Pittsburgh.

The festivities will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony, live music and special LED lighting of the fountain. Come on out for a fun evening with friends and family for this grand re-opening!

Go to pointstatepark.com for more information.

06/05 2013

Oakland Farmers Market Starts In New Location At Schenley Plaza this Friday June 7

Newly located in Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, The Oakland Farmers Market is the perfect spot to grab a bite for lunch while picking up fresh local foods to bring home for the weekend.  A project of the Oakland Business Improvement District, the Oakland Farmers Market helps increase our community’s access to healthy foods while supporting local farmers.  Stop by and visit us any Friday between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. starting June 7th!

Check out their website

 

 

06/03 2013

Giant Rubber Duck And Other “Firsts” Coming to Pgh September 26 – October 27

For the third time, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host an international festival of performances that have never been seen in this country. And on September 26, “The Rubber Duck” will launch on the Allegheny River to kick off four weeks of diverse programming throughout the Cultural District and the North Shore.

Pittsburgh International Festival Of Firsts

06/03 2013

June Employment Opportunities Newsletter June 2013

JUNE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER
Sent 06/03/2013 @ 1:37 pm
Greetings,

The Employment Newsletter for the month of June is now available for viewing. Please click here to see the employment opportunities that are currently available throughout the City of Pittsburgh. If you would like to volunteer or participate be a featured sponsor at our upcoming employment/resource fair, please give our office a call at 412-255-2134.

Regards,

R. Daniel Lavelle

06/03 2013

Swinburne Street and Bridge Closure June 5 for approx 2 months

In Oakland, the Swinburne (Frazier) Street Bridge and Swinburne Street will be closed from Sestilli’s Nursery (3721 Swinburne Street) and Greenfield Avenue, starting Wednesday morning, June 5, at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately two months. Crews will conduct structural repairs on the bridge, which will eliminate the three-ton weight limit. The following detours will be posted:

Inbound: Second Avenue to Bates Street to Boulevard of the Allies
Outbound: Reverse of the inbound detour
For additional information, contact Chuck McClain, P.E., with the Bureau of Transportation and Engineering at 412-255-2034 or charles.mcclain@pittsburghpa.gov.