Month: October 2015

10/28 2015

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets – Thu 10/29 5PM Centre Ave at Allequippa St

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On Monday, October 26th two people were killed in a tragic crash at the wide and busy intersection of University Place, Allequippa St and Centre Ave – the border of the North Oakland and Middle Hill neighborhoods.

With three deaths on Oakland streets within four days, we are deeply saddened to lose more innocent lives to largely preventable crashes. Let us join together to honor the lives of the victims and advocate for safer streets for all who use them.

Please share this event widely.

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets.

Hosted by: Hill District Consensus Group , Oakland Planning and Development Corporation and Bike Pittsburgh

Thursday, Oct 29, 5 PM · Centre Ave at Allequippa Street – 4159 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA

10/14 2015

Oct 21 Oakwatch Mtg Cancelled To Encourage Attendance Of Citywide Public Safety Mtg

To encourage community participation in the Citywide Public Safety Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30pm, the October 21 Oakwatch meeting has been cancelled. OPDC encourages community members to attend this important event to vocalize public safety concerns to Mayor Peduto and his public safety team.
Citywide Public Safety Meeting
Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30pm
The Pittsburgh Project
2801 North Charles Street
Pittsburgh 15214.

OPDC will help coordinate transportation for those who need a ride to the meeting, which will take place on Pittsburgh's North Side. If you need a ride or can provide a ride to an Oakland neighbor, please contact 412.621.7863 ext. 25 so they can match riders and drivers.

“Where do we go from here?” is the evening’s topic; the City of Pittsburgh invites you to learn to build collaborative strategies for community safety with new public safety programs and community-oriented initiatives.

Mayor William Peduto is the guest speaker, and light refreshments will be served at 6:30.

Other updates:

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, OPDC reached out to public safety officers regarding plans for that weekend. Zone 4 is increasing their presence on the streets of Oakland that weekend, hiring additional officers who will concentrate on disruptive behavior and quality of life issues.

Please call 911 to report any disturbances as they are happening. If you need to report a non-emergency issue, please call 311 or go online to report the issue: http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/311/form. As always, we encourage you to let Oakwatch know when you have called 911 or 311 about an issue so they can help track responses on your behalf.   

10/13 2015

Shadyside Boys and Girls Club Flyer

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SHADYSIDE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
6 Brownell Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Winter Youth Sports Registrations begins on October 19th and continue until classes/leagues fill
All participants must have Club Membership, Membership fee $12/month or $40/4 months 
Clinics begin Mid-November. League Play Starts in December 
After school program included with membership!
Check out the flyer for schedule and contact info.
10/07 2015

2015 Fall City-wide Public Safety Mtg Wed 10/21 6:30pm

2015 Fall City-wide Public Safety Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
2801 N. Charles St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
 
The Pittsburgh Project
Hosted by Zone 1, 3 & 6 Councils
Topic: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Learn to Build Collaborative Strategies for Community Safety with 
New Public Safety Programs and Community Oriented Initiatives
Guest Speaker: Mayor William Peduto
 
Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Two parking lots and on‐street parking available.
10/06 2015

JobLinks Halloween Party Thu 10/15 5:30-8pm At Career Ctr 294 Semple

JobLinks Halloween Party on October 15th
 
To celebrate National Financial Goal Day, JobLinks is hosting a free Halloween party at the Oakland Career Center, located at 294 Semple Street. The party is from 5:30pm – 8pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy:
  • A delicious fried chicken dinner
  • Cut and share coupons (we’ll have some, and you bring yours too)
  • Play fun games and win prizes
  • Create a financial goal so you can SUCCEED!
  • Receive a punch card to help you win even more prizes later
  • Childcare with fun activities for your children
  • Halloween candy!
  • Big end-of-the-evening RAFFLE!
If you RSVP by Friday October 9th and you attend the event, you will receive 3 additional raffle tickets to increase your chance of winning!  Please call our main office at 412-621-3821 or email Ms. Nia at nogbonna@joblinks.opdc.org and let us know you’ll be there!
 
Invite all your friends.  Everyone is welcome!
Click here for original post on their website
10/06 2015

Hearing On Proposed Noise Ordinance Change – Tue 10/27 2pm 200 Ross St

Proposed Zoning Code Amendment
The City of Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission is proposing an amendment to the zoning code’s text; the proposed amendment PDF linked below. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the meeting. The Word document linked below contains information regarding the the public hearing. They will hold the meeting on:
Tuesday October 27, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
John P. Robin Civic Building, 1st Floor
200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh PA    
 
Click here for instructions on giving testimony
Click here to review the actual text of the ordinance
10/06 2015

Home Owner Tax Credit For Accessibility Renovations

The City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning has been working with Pittsburgh’s disability community to make Pittsburgh more accessible and livable for all. Property owners can now apply for a $2,500 tax credit towards their individual municipal property tax from the city and $2,500 from the county.
 
The tax credit is a way to help with construction or renovations of housing that meets criteria of being accessible for individuals with mobility issues.
 
“This is a great way to make residential housing accessible for friends and family, make housing livable as residents age, and make the work more affordable,” said Richard Meritzer, the City’s ADA Coordinator.
 
Click here for more information and application