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03/01 2016

City Announces 1st “Innovation Week” April 1-9 2016, Invites Public Participation

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation & Performance and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh are inviting all those interested to participate in the city's inaugural Innovation Week, from April 1 through April 9.
 
There are more than 25 partner organizations and 20 events already planned through the week, with hopes to schedule more. If you would like to host an event, or stay connected with the latest Inclusive Innovation Week news, please see the Inclusive Innovation Week page.  
 
In September the City, the Department of Innovation & Performance and the Urban Redevelopment Authority launched the Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation. The mission of Inclusive Innovation Week is to continue the work of the Roadmap by promoting the City of Pittsburgh as a hub of equitable access to innovation, celebrate organizations, people and partners who are doing incredible work, and invite more people to find ownership in innovation.
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For more information on the Department of Innovation & Performance, check out their State of the Department address and video.      
 
Click here to read the original Press Release

02/27 2016

Open House: 2 S Oakland Homes, 2 Days – Thu 3/3 4-6:30pm, Sun 3/6 1-3:30pm

3329 Juliet Street – $215,000
3238 Ward Street – $125,000

Thursday, March 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Walk to work- be home in minutes! Newly renovated, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Enjoy Schenley Park and museums in your neighborhood. Special financing for moderate income buyers. No investors; for owner-occupancy only.
Click here to see original post for any updates
02/25 2016

Old Oakland Photos Needed

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On Friday, March 18, Mayor Peduto, in light of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial, will be celebrating the city of Pittsburgh’s incorporation in the lobby of the City County Building. The Oakland Business Improvement District, in collaboration with the Oakland Planning & Development Corporation and the Oakland Transportation Management Association, will be holding a table showcasing Oakland’s transformation over the years. If you, or anyone you know, have any old pictures of Oakland and you’re willing to share them for this display. The photos can be anything – from residential Oakland, to the business district; from the universities to the cultural amenities – they’d be happy to take a look!
We wouldn’t mind having pics of our neighborhood for our own photo display on the website!
If you need help scanning  let us know.
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02/23 2016

PAT Fare Rate Public Hearings – Downtown Wed 2/24 Or Oakland Tue 3/8

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To learn more and share your opinions, attend the Port Authority’s Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the William Penn Ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
OR
Tuesday, March 8 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall. 
Those wishing to speak may call 412-566-5187 in order to register. E-mail farepolicy@portauthority.org for more information.
Click on the picture above for a printable flyer.
02/12 2016

City To Open Regional Warming Ctrs This Weekend – Urges Stay Inside If Possible

The City of Pittsburgh will open several regional warming centers this weekend to help residents through dangerously low temperatures and wind chills.
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On Friday only, all 24 Citiparks Community Centers — including 10 Recreation and 13 Healthy Active Living (Senior) Centers — will be open from

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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will serve as warming centers for the public.

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On Saturday Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14,

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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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the following regional Citiparks Community Centers will be open in the same capacity:

​  Homewood Community Center, Brighton Heights Community Center, Sheraden Community Center and South Side Market House.
 
02/05 2016

Campus Advantage Forbes Ave New Plans Including Arby’s Lot

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Attached are the latest designs for the Campus Advantage project on Forbes Avenue. The developer presented these designs at the Public meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
The new designs have a significantly larger footprint for the building because they include the neighboring lot (Arby’s). The designs also show a lower building height than the original drawings.
Please review the attached designs and provide any feedback, concerns, or questions you have. OPDC intends to sit down with the developers prior to their Planning Commission briefing.
  • Planning Commission briefing: Tuesday, February 23
  • Planning Commission hearing: Tuesday, March 8.
02/05 2016

Women Business Owners: Win City Contracts – WBE Seminar Thur 3/24 8-11am

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Do you want to do business with the City and other government organizations?  Learn about Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification and more!  Position your business to Win City Contracts!
 
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 8-11 AM
Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium
Hill House Association
1835 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
 
Limited Seating!  Event is FREE!
 
Click here to see flyer for more information
02/02 2016

Phone Scam Alert Feb 2016

 The police have recently been receiving calls and reports involving different types of phone scams in the area.  Some examples of the phone scams are the Duquesne Light scam, the IRS scam and the "Grandparent Scam".  Please see the links below for information about these scams and feel free to share this information and contact us with any questions.  
https://www.duquesnelight.com/forYourHome/saveEnergyAndSaveMoney/AssistanceHelpForYourEnergyNeeds/BewareofScams.cfm
 
https://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS-Urges-Public-to-Stay-Alert-for-Scam-Phone-Calls
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/april/grandparent_040212
    

02/02 2016

City Small Business Resource Fair Dates 2/22, 6/6, 9/6

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SAVE THE DATES:
FEBRUARY 22, 2016, JUNE 6, 2016 and SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
4:00-7:00 p.m. ! City-County Building, 6th Floor
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Small Business Resource Fair.
The Mayor's Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to oer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc.
See attached flyer for more info,
or click here to visit the Small Business Resource Fair page.
01/12 2016

Public Works Crews Prepare For Winter Weather

The City of Pittsburgh has issued a Snow Level 1 Alert effective at 11:00 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016.

The City of Pittsburgh Snow Plow Tracker will be reset at 11:00 p.m. tonight. The 40 vehicle night turn crews (10pm-6am) will address city streets overnight. Current predictions are for 1″ to 3″ of snow overnight with a blast expected for the morning rush hour. If necessary, night turn shifts in each division may be extended past the 6:00 a.m. end time to aid the daytime crew transition during morning rush.

By 6:00 a.m. Tuesday approximately 60 vehicles will be dispatched and crews will work 12 hour shifts until the snow event is complete.

Environmental Services refuse collection remains on schedule for Tuesday. Should refuse pick-up be postponed Tuesday morning, Tuesday pick-ups will be collected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Residents are reminded to visit the City of Pittsburgh Snow Resource Center www.pittsburghpa.gov/snow for all weather related information.

01/09 2016

Winterfest Event And Fundraiser For Grtr Pgh Comm Food Bank – Sat 1/23 1pm

 

This family-friendly event will include a photo booth, face painting, children’s activities, plus music provided by DJ Nice Rec. Attendees can also participate in a chance auction with prizes donated by local businesses and arts organizations. The menu includes light fare and sweet treats from our Co-op Café, and adults 21+ can purchase a wristband for access to the open bar featuring wine and craft beer from East End Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Hosanna House
807 Wallace Avenue
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Click here for more event info and to purchase tickets!
01/08 2016

Change In Plans For Campus Advantage Development On Forbes Ave

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Campus Advantage – the student apartment building on Forbes at the vacant laundromat site next to Arby's has revised their design to bring the height into compliance with zoning, thus not needing a variance (in response to appeal filed by owner of adjacent apartment building). The bigger news is that they have acquired the Arby's site and will be including that property in the development and expanding the size of the building.  They plan to present the revised plans to the community once they have the drawings ready to go.  Here is their preliminary schedule for going back to Planning Commission: 
  • Submit preliminary plans to city for review  1-8-16
  • City internal meeting to review pl               1-11-16
  • Meet with city staff to review plans            1-20-16
  • CDAP                                                      2-2-16 or 2-16-16 (depends on availability)
  • Planning commission briefing                    2-23-16 or 3-8-16
  • Planning commission hearing                    3-8-16 or 3-22-16