Month: January 2015
The University of Pittsburgh is striving to make history this coming spring as we introduce the Give a Thread campaign in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most clothing collected for the intent of donation or recycle. Large articles (pants, shirts, jackets, suits, dresses, shorts, skirts, etc.) will be collected through the end of February, when the world record count is attempted.
Articles should be clean but can be in any condition. Items that are not suitable for donation, such as torn, stained, or heavily worn items will be recycled by Goodwill of SWPA to create a sustainable filler for insulation. Currently, all regional campuses as well as the City of Pittsburgh, Mayor Peduto’s Office, Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are all participating in the Give a Thread campaign.
Clothing will be counted and sorted. Items for recycle (torn, stained or unusable items) will be provided to Goodwill for recycle, which includes shredding for filler material. Clothing in gently used condition will be distributed amongst the following agencies: Thriftsburgh (student run thrift store on the University of Pittsburgh campus, Goodwill of SWPA, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, the University Career Development and Placement Assistance Office, and other organizations as appropriate.
For more info:
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Some restaurants will offer pre-fixed menus as their special deals, while others will have a flat discount.
The goal of the weeklong event is to highlight the city's dining options and attract customers from surrounding boroughs or suburbs.
A few of the participating restaurants are outside the city in Monroeville, Cranberry Township, Moon Township, Robinson Township, Scott Township, Penn Hills, Peters Township, McCandless and Ohio Township.
Reservations are a good idea because some of the most popular restaurants get booked up.
FULL LIST: See which restaurants are participating in Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
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You are invited to attend a Career Fair held by Pittsburgh Community Services, INC. The career fair will host local employers and training programs for all. A complimentary lunch will be provided as well for those individuals who participate. The career fair will be held:
When
Friday, January 16, 2015
Location
480 Wadsworth Hall
Oak Hill Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Time
10 am – 2 pm
For more information on the event, click here.
To visit the Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. website, click here.
- Greenfield Senior Center – 745 Greenfield Ave. (412-422-6551)
- Homewood Senior Center – 7321 Frankstown Ave. (412-244-4190)
- Sheraden Senior Center – 720 Sherwood Ave. (412-777-5012)
- South Side Market House Senior Center – 12th St. and Bingham St. (412-488-8404)
"The first of the planned 50 docking stations might go up in the city as early as March, with a hard launch of the bike rental program tentatively set for April, said Beth Hazlett, Pittsburgh Bike Share board chairwoman, but this bike rental program will be nothing like you experienced on your last vacation at the shore."
2015 City of Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Recycling
Take Your Tree to one of the following City Drop-Off Locations
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to have it composted:
- Year Round
- East End – 2nd Division of Public Works, North Dallas Ave at Hamilton Ave, 412-665-3609
- Hazelwood – 3rd Division of Public Works, Melanchton Ave. off 5200 block of 2nd Ave, 412-422-6524
- West End – 5th Division of Public Works, 1330 Hassler St. off Hershel & Steuben (near Herschel Park), 412-937-3054
- January Only!
- Strip District – Environmental Services Lot, 3001 Railroad Street (next to recycling dropoff), 412-255-2773
Remove all ornaments, lights and stands.
No trees in plastic bags or netting will be accepted.
Christmas trees set out at the curb will be sent to the landfill.
http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/2015-12-23ChristmasTreeCollection.pdf
- Allegheny County Parks through Saturday, January 17, 2015
- The Allegheny County Department of Parks is again offering its Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season. Residents of the county can drop off their Christmas trees beginning today, Friday, December 26, 2014 through Saturday, January 17, 2015 at all nine regional parks during regular hours of operation (dawn to dusk).
For more info go to
http://www.alleghenycounty.us/2014/20141226.aspx