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04/14 2018

Oakland BRT Public Mtg – Tue, 5/15/18 6-7:30p OPDC Career Ctr, 294 Semple St

 Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh have proposed a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that connects Downtown Pittsburgh with Uptown, Oakland, and several other communities. 
  
In addition to enhancing public transit, this project has the potential to unlock development and contribute to neighborhood growth and link residents to job centers, educational opportunities, medical services, and cultural attractions. 
 
The project’s current estimated capital cost is $195 million. 
 
Click here for more info and full meeting schedule.
Oakland Public Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: OPDC Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Who: Riders of the 61, 71 and P3 series bus routes. Riders of the P7 and P71 series bus routes who cannot attend a meeting closer to their neighborhood
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Getting there: The closest outbound bus stop is Forbes at Halket (serviced by bus routes 28x, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3). The closest inbound bus stop is Fifth Avenue at Chesterfield Road (serviced by bus routes 28X, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3)
04/14 2018

Oakland & Schenley Farms Walking Tour April 21 @ 1:30 pm

 Explore the Schenley Farms National-Register Historic District in Oakland with docents from PHLF. Hear how real estate developer Franklin Nicola (1860-1938) realized his dream of creating an example of the “City Beautiful” ideal. Where cows grazed peacefully on a steep Oakland hillside, Nicola saw grand boulevards and elegant homes, hotels, and clubs. We’ll walk along the quiet residential streets of Schenley Farms, where Nicola’s company developed a high-quality residential community with the latest modern conveniences. 
 
 Participants will take a brief look inside Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum and William Pitt Union (originally, the Hotel Schenley). This tour will reveal the power of historic preservation, since many historic buildings have been sensitively repurposed for new uses. 
 
Paid reservations by Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Fee: members $10; non-members $35 (includes a one-year complimentary membership in PHLF)
Click here for more info.

04/10 2018

Two Zone 4 Coffee With A Cop Events Tue 4/17 & Thu 4/19

Building relationships. One cup at a time!
 
Come join the Pittsburgh Police Force for coffee and conversation! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the Zone 4 Neighborhood & Community Resource Officers.
  • Tuesday, April 17, 10am-1pm – The Coffee Tree, 5524 Walnut St, 15232
  • Thursday, April 19, 1pm-3pm – Starbucks, 2345 Murray Ave, 15217
Any questions? Please contact Zone 4 Police Station (412) 422-6559
 
Click here for printable flyer for 4/17
 
Click here for printable flyer for 4/19
 
04/10 2018

PRC 2018 Collection Events

2018 COLLECTION EVENTS! 
 
Mark your 2018 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and household chemicals to usable building materials and unwanted medications – at upcoming collections sponsored by PRC and its partners. 
  
PRC provides Pennsylvania residents with options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2018. 
 
Click here for a printable flyer and info.
04/10 2018

Online Tool To Provide Feedback To City Budget Planning

City launches interactive online tool for access to budget 
  • How are your tax dollars spent?
  • How would you spend City money?
  • How would you balance the budget? 
The City of Pittsburgh has launched an online interactive tool in order to engage constituents regarding the budget and collect feedback. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget announced the launch of Balancing Act, which includes features simulating users' own capital budget and operating budget, as well as a tax receipt tool to show an individual's contributions to the city, according to a news release. 
 
The tool also aims to allow for greater transparency and access for a better understanding of the process, according to the release. 
 
Click on the link below to use the tool and submit your budget as a recommendation to the city.
pittsburgh-tr.abalancingact.com/taxreceipt
Click here for a printable flyer.

04/05 2018

Free Fellowship Dinner At Bellefield Towers

The Commonwealth is a new church organization in Bellefield Towers and hosting a free dinner next week on Wed Apr 11 at 6pm. The menu is homestyle pot-roast with honey glazed carrots, a crusty dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookies. (Plus a portobello "pot roast" for vegetarians). 
 
The Commonwealth
100 N. Bellefield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
www.oaklandcommonwealth.com
412-701-1628   
 
Click here for printable flyer.  
 
There is also an event their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/commonwealthoakland/

04/03 2018

EVENING OF OAKLAND STORYTELLING – Fri 6/8

AN EVENING OF OAKLAND STORYTELLING
Save the Date! Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Falk Laboratory School (4060 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261). 
 
Join OPDC in their new venue for delicious offerings from Legume, live Moth-style storytelling, and a celebration of OPDC's work to build a more equitable community for all. Formal invitation to follow. 
 
Visit OPDC's website for more info.
opdc.org/oaklandstorytelling
04/03 2018

Health Care Forum On Opiod Solutions – Thu 4/19 2:30pm

Health Care Forum – Search For The Opiod Solution
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Panel 1-2:30pm – Resource Fair 2:30-3:30pm
Heinz Field – Hyundai Club
Open To The Public – Free Admission
Free Parking Provided In The Stage AE Lot. 
 
After a record 700-plus overdoses last year in Allegheny County alone, people throughout the Pittsburgh region, and the state, are striving to turn the corner on the opioid epidemic. As tens of thousands struggle with addiction to ever-more-potent narcotics, we'll bring together the leaders who are marshaling resources, and the problem-solvers who know the city's hardest-hit streets. 
 
On April 19, Governor Wolf and local leaders will be discussing ways to address the opioid epidemic in our region at Heinz Field. Following the forum, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will host a roundtable that includes local individuals working towards solutions from recovery, treatment, and housing communities. 
 
Please share this event with your community. Register or learn more at the event website: http://promo.post-gazette.com/healthforum 
 
Click here for a printable flyer for more info.
04/03 2018

Oakland Hard To Recycle Event – Sat 4/28 9a-1p

HARD-TO-RECYCLE EVENT
BRING YOUR HARD-TO-RECYCLE ITEMS!
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FORBES TOWER SURFACE LOT (corner of Atwood & Sennott Streets) 
 
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Televisions, computers, computer monitors, cell phones, printers, microwaves, tires off rims, and more! 
 
YOU MUST BE AN OAKLAND RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE. ALL FEES ARE WAIVED. 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.
04/03 2018

Mayor’s Office Announces Street Cleaning 2018 April Through November

Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Street Cleaning Begins Today
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 2, 2018) Crews from the Department of Public Works today began their annual street cleaning work, which will continue weekdays through November. 
Motorists are reminded to check street cleaning schedules that are affixed to signs along city roadways. Those parked in designated street cleaning zones will be subject to fines. 
Enforcement officers from the Pittsburgh Parking Authority will issue warnings the first two weeks of this month and begin issuing tickets to those parked in street cleaning zones on April 16.  
Street cleaning is necessary to address debris that collects along curbsides during winter months and gravel that is dislodged by potholes. This year DPW also plans to focus on street cleaning in neighborhood business districts, which will be performed during overnight hours, and on keeping storm catch basins cleared.  
03/20 2018

Forbes Ave Betterment Project


Traffic Advisory 
 
Forbes Avenue Betterment Project Two Week Look Ahead Schedule- UPDATE 
 
Due to the weather forecast, Gulisek, the Contractor, has cancelled work for the remainder of the week.  
 
Work is expected to resume on Monday evening, 3/26/18, at 8:00 PM.  
 
Traffic Delays are to be expected. 
 
To view the latest project presentation, click HERE. 
 
For more information on the project that includes project description (scope of work), benefits of the project, key project contacts, project maps, presentation materials, project schedule, project detours, news-updates, meeting notices and question submission form, visit http://forbes.otmapgh.org.* 
 
*NOTE the site will continue to be updated with the latest project details.