Month: August 2013

08/05 2013

Hazelwood section of bike, hiking trail to close temporarily

Last summer, officials lauded the launch of a new bike trail in Hazelwood as a new step toward revitalizing the struggling neighborhood. On Monday, the trail will close for the same reason.

The closure of the two-mile portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail is supposed to be temporary while earth-moving and grading begins for a $1 billion redevelopment of the former LTV coke works. But it could still take “several months” before another trail — currently linking Hazelwood Avenue with the Hot Metal Bridge — can be built, said Thomas Baxter, executive director of Friends of the Riverfront.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/hazelwood-section-of-bike-hiking-trail-to-close-temporarily-697850/#ixzz2b7ZSfwVN

08/05 2013

PCRG Bike Ride through Pgh, Sunday, August 18 at 8AM

Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group’s (PCRG) staff is heading out for casual ride throughout the City on Sunday, August 18 at 8AM, and we want you to come along! The ride will consist of trail, road, and an ambitious climb up Liberty Avenue towards Bloomfield. We won’t leave anyone behind!

The event is free, but please RSVP with sam@pcrg.org so we can get a sense of how many people would like to go.

PCRG.org

http://www.endomondo.com/routes/219830230

08/02 2013

Oakland Restaurant Week – Mon Aug 5 – Fri Aug 9

Oakland Restaurant Week Set to Begin

Take advantage of the great restaurants in Oakland during Oakland Restaurant Week, which will be held Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9. Nearly a dozen restaurants have teamed up to offer you lunch for just $5 at each location. When you order a $5 lunch from any participating restaurant, you also will receive an entry card for the chance to win free lunch for a month at various Oakland locations and other great prizes. For the list of participating restaurants and more information, visit OaklandRestaurantWeek.wordpress.com

08/02 2013

OPDC Home Sale Program

SELLING YOUR OAKLAND HOME?

Are you or someone you know ready to sell an Oakland home? Do you want to ensure the house goes to a responsible new owner to strengthen the community?
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) can offer a fair-market price (verified through an independent appraisal) to purchase the house. Upon purchase, we will complete any renovations necessary to increase the home’s safety, energy efficiency, accessibility and modern appeal. We will then sell the home with a five year owner-occupancy restriction, ensuring that the house is not converted to a rental.
If you aren’t ready to leave your home, but want to ensure it does not become a rental, you can sign an option to sell to OPDC. We can also connect low-income and senior homeowners to programs that offer home repair assistance.

For more information, contact:
Elly Fisher
412.621.7863 ext. 12
efisher@opdc.org

08/02 2013

Open House – Tue, Aug 6th 4:00-6:00pm 255 Robinson St Pgh, PA 15213

Open House – Tuesday, August 6th 4:00-6:00pm
255 Robinson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213

OPDC invites neighbors, supporters and potential buyers to tour this newly renovated home.

RSVP to kchatman@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 25.
Great location, lovely views, off-street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, new kitchen, finished basement and more!
For sale to an owner-occupant for $154,900.