Community

03/24 2016

Uptown/West Oakland Eco-Innnovation Dist Open House #2, Wed 3/30 6-9pm at 300 Gist St

Last month the City, Uptown Partners, Oakland Planning & Development Corp., and neighbors had a hugely successful OPEN HOUSE to kick off the Uptown/West Oakland EcoInnovation District planning process! This event signaled the start of robust community engagement to create the City’s most sustainable and equitable district plan.

If you missed it, there will be another chance to share your thoughts about the neighborhood!
Public Open House #2 will be
Wednesday, March 30th, 6-9 pm at 300 Gist Street
See the attached flyer for more info or visit the main website at ecoinnovationdistrict.org

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03/16 2016

Additional Small Business Resource Fair – Makers Edition Mon 4/4 4:30-7pm

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The Office of Mayor William Peduto is co-hosting another Small Business Resource Fair on Monday, April 4 from 4:30-7pm at NOVA Place (100 S. Commons) in Allegheny Center. This Fair has a focus on the Makers movement. Entrepreneurs and Makers of all sorts are invited to attend and meet with free or low-cost resource providers. It will be a great opportunity for them to learn how to launch or grow their small business. 
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There is a facebook page for the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1685848145016977/ and

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flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Mayor's Office Small Business & Redevelopment Manager, Henry Pyatt, at henry.pyatt@pittsburghpa.gov 

03/15 2016

Zone 4 Public Safety Council Mtg – Thu 3/17 6pm Jewish Comm Ctr; FOP Easter Candy Donations

Zone 4 Public Safety Council meeting will be held this Thursday, March 17th at 6:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, Room #307.
     The deadline is approaching for the annual FOP Caring Cops Easter Project.  This is our annual Easter candy drive and all candy donated will be used to make up gift bags and baskets. Those gift bags/baskets will be delivered to children who are victims of crimes at Children’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital and The Women’s Shelter of Pittsburgh.  If anyone would like to donate candy for this project, the following options are available:
*You can drop off candy at Zone 4 station.  There is a collection box located in the lobby at the front entrance of the station.
*If you are attending the Zone 4 Public Safety Council meeting they will be collecting candy there as well.
*Contact Community Resource Officers Leshen, Pauley or Shifren and they can arrange to pick up any donations.
The deadline for the candy drive is this Thursday, March 17th.  Any donations are greatly appreciated.
03/14 2016

City-Wide Public Safety Meeting Wed 4/20 6pm 4701 Butler St

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Spring 2016 Public Safety Meeting.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00pm at Teamster's Temple #2409, located at 4701 Butler Street in Lawrenceville (15201)
"Keeping Our Neighborhood Treasures Safe"
Learn About Local Resources And Initiatives That Will Keep Your Community Safe…Especially Our Senior Population, Their Caregivers And Those Who Are Our Most Vulnerable.
MEET: Mayor William Peduto, Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich, Police Command Staff And Zone Officers.
HEAR: From Bureau Chiefs Of Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Animal Care And Control, As Well As Emergency Response & Homeland Security.
03/09 2016

Pgh City 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Available For Review – Hearing Tue 3/29 5pm

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The notice is hereby given by the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA that it’s FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan has been prepared. The City intends to submit its FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan in the amount of $12,753,055 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds;  
$1,691,816 in HOME funds; $1,149,245 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and $735,136 in HOPWA funds. The FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before April 15, 2016. 
 
The City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 on the FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive testimony or comments on the draft FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan document. The meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in the First Floor Conference Room, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The building is handicapped accessible through the rear.
In order to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies and other interested parties, the City of Pittsburgh will place its Consolidated Annual Action Plan for FY 2016 on display and online from March 11, 2016 through April 11, 2016, at the City of Pittsburgh’s website (http://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/community-development/cdbg).
See the attached document for more information
03/09 2016

PA Voter Registration Deadline – Mon 3/28 – Online Registration Available

To vote in the next election, you must complete your application by 03/28/2016. You can submit your application:
  • Online through the link below
  • Delivered to your county voter registration office.
  • By mail to your county voter registration office, postmarked by 03/28/2016. 
  • Click on the link below to download a blank voter registration form
  • If you are on active duty in the military, or you are a hospitalized or bedridden veteran, you can register at any time. 
Click here to visit the PA Voter Registration Site

03/09 2016

Save The Date For An Evening Of Oakland Storytelling – Fri 6/10 6-8:30pm

Please save the date for OPDC’s 2016 event, to be held on June 10th, 2016 at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. We’re honored to have Rick Sebak join us as the Master of Ceremonies. Hear new Oakland stories, curated with support from Caliban Book Shop. Legume/Butterjoint will once again provide delicious food and cocktails. For more information, contact event@opdc.org or 412.621.7863.
Click here for more info and to order tickets
03/09 2016

Pgh Police Internship Program

  The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Intern Program
Applications due by April 15th at Pittsburgh’s Online Employment Center
Summer Term
June 13th to August 12th
Fall Term
September 12th to November 11th
Requirements
  • Must be a college student
  • Completed at least 45 credit hours
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 QPA
Apply at:
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/employmentcenter/JobListings.aspx

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03/01 2016

FOP Caring Cops Easter Project Accepting Candy Donations For Children’s Hospital

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 The Fraternal Order of Police Caring Cops Easter project is currently underway. Once again they are accepting donations of Easter candy, snacks, etc…to make Easter gift bags. The gift bags will then be donated to children who are victims of violence at Children's Hospital, Mercy Hospital and the Women's Shelter.  They truly appreciated the great response they had last year and are hoping to do the same this year. 
     They will have a collection box at Zone 4 station for you to drop off your donations.  The deadline is Wednesday, March 16th.  You can contact Zone 4 Community Resource Officer Shannon Leshen for pickup as well.
02/29 2016

Pgh Affordable Housing Deliberative Community Forums – March 7, 15, 23, 29 – 6-8:30pm

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The City of Pittsburgh's Affordable Housing Task Force is hosting 4 Deliberative Forums this March, and we want to hear from you! Please help us spread the word in your community. 
RSVP HERE: http://goo.gl/forms/gh3e8tRIhZ
The Affordable Housing Taskforce's Deliberative Community Forums will give neighbors a chance to learn about the work of the Affordable Housing Task Force. The forums will also provide an opportunity for the community to provide input on affordable housing issues, specifically relating to policies, programs or initiatives designed to increase the supply of affordable housing in the City of Pittsburgh.
Affordable Housing Task Force Deliberative Forums – 6-8:30pm
  • West End – Monday 3/7, American Legion, 2863 Chartiers Ave., Pgh PA 15204
  • South Side – Tuesday 3/15, Lifespan Knoxville Resource Center, 320 Brownsville Rd., Pgh, PA 15210
  • North Side – Wednesday 3/23, Letter Carrier’s Union Hall, 841 California Ave., Pgh, PA 15212
  • East End – Tuesday 3/29, Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave., Pgh, PA 15206
Each forum will include:
– A brief overview of the Affordable Housing Task Force and Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh
– Small group discussions of priorities recommended by the task force
– Q&A opportunities with the panel members
All forums contain the same presented content, and are open to every resident of the City of Pittsburgh.  Families are encouraged to attend and participate.
Click here to read City Press Release on this event.
   
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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02/25 2016

Mar 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 3/16 Noon, Green Team Mtg 3/17 6pm

Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
​March​ 1​6​,​ 12pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
They ask you to please RSVP.​
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Oakwatch webpage

Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
​March 17, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage

02/25 2016

Cops & Kids Summer Camp 2016

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The Cops & Kids Summer Camp represents a unique experience for Pittsburgh area youth to understand and explore all aspects of policing and public safety.

For one week, campers will experience positive interactions with police officers. The curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s knowledge of public safety, as well as, reinforcing positive decision-making.

It is our objective to encourage campers to start early being responsible for their actions. This year we are focusing on education, keeping them “Promise Ready” during the summer months.

The goal of Cops & Kids is to help build self esteem, self awareness, and a better understanding what it takes to become a good citizen.

The Camp Sessions will be held:

  • July 18-22 – CCAC/Allegheny Campus (Northside)
  • July 25-29 – Duquesne University
  • August 1-5 – University Of Pittsburgh

See the attached flyer and application for more information.

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