Community

05/02 2013

Ride for PGH in 2013 National Bike Challenge

Biking is a fantastic way to help keep the air clean and get exercise. A short, four-mile round-trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of pollutants out of the air we breathe.

That’s why we are thrilled to help promote the 2013 National Bike Challenge, sponsored locally by Bike Pittsburgh and OTB (Over the Bar) Bicycle Cafe in the South Side.

Inflate those tires, oil those chains and gear up for the challenge, which kicks off May 1 and ends September 30. This free and friendly competition encourages Pittsburghers to get out and ride–whether as daily commuters, weekend warriors or somewhere in between. The challenge helps riders realize the health, economic and environmental benefits of riding a bike.

Riders can choose to participate as individuals or teams and see how they stack up against others in the Pittsburgh region and nationwide. This year, Bike Pittsburgh and OTB Bicycle Cafe are working to register 1,250 people to help our region pedal to the top spot in the country.

Participant points favor daily riding–20 points per day, plus 1 point per mile logged. Smartphone users can download a free app to directly track and log trips for the National Bike Challenge. Challenge yourself, your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to get moving, log miles, earn points and be eligible to win prizes at the national level. Pittsburgh riders even earn free drinks at OTB Bicycle Cafe just for participating.

Sign up at nationalbikechallenge.org and start logging your miles today!

05/02 2013

The Air We Breathe – Regional Summit on Health Effects of Air Pollution Tue May 7

May 7 World Asthma Day Event Includes First-Ever Review of Scientific Literature on Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Pittsburgh, Finding Serious Implications for Area Residents

PITTSBURGH – Local and national health experts are convening in Pittsburgh on May 7 for the second annual regional Summit on asthma and other health concerns associated with poor air quality. The day-long symposium will address Pittsburgh’s asthma epidemic, as well as newly presented findings about how air pollution affects birth outcomes, cancer and cardiopulmonary illness and mortality rates.

Organized by Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and the Breathe Project, with the support of The Heinz Endowments and the Suburban Health Foundation, “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma and Other Health Impacts of Air Pollution” will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.

05/01 2013

Frazier Farms Community Work Day Sat 5/11 10am-2pm (repeats every 2 weeks)

next to Frazier Fieldhouse, Frazier St and Dawson St

A community garden.  Priority given to residents for limited space.

All the planting beds are taken, but everyone welcome to come help and learn.  Be sure to ask about the “wet club”, for helping to water during dry spells.

Check the calendar for scheduled dates.

 

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04/29 2013

Saint Nicholas Greek Food Festival 2013 – Sun 5/12 – Sat 5/18

The Greek Food Festival At Saint Nicholas
Please join us the second week of May 2013 for our Annual Greek Food Festival!
Come enjoy delicious homemade food, traditional Greek dances, and wonderful hospitality!

May 12th – 18th 2013  Hours:

  • Sun 12-8,
  • Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM,
  • Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM (music till midnight)

So come, eat and have fun at St. Nicholas Cathedral’s Annual Greek Food Festival.  Food, music and fun….you’ll leave saying OPA!

Check their website for details.  (412) 682-3866

04/26 2013

Squirrel Hill Tunnel Outbound Detour this weekend Fri 4/26 10PM – Mon 4/29 6AM

An alternative detour will be in place during this weekend’s closure of the eastbound (outbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel for ongoing construction work.

During the closure, a detour on the Parkway East (Interstate 376) will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Friday through 6 a.m. on Monday. Expect significant delays and allow extra time.

The ramp from Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 77) to eastbound I-376 will also be closed this weekend, so PennDOT will use the alternative tunnel detour that sends traffic through Wilkinsburg. Signs will be posted to guide drivers.

(See official detour map | Alternate detour map)
WTAE news report

04/24 2013

Calling all shoppers: Please support OPDC this Saturday! 4/27

Shop at Ten Thousand Villages in Squirrel Hill this Saturday, April 27th between 4pm-6pm and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to OPDC.  Our staff will be there to greet and provide all shoppers with complimentary refreshments. This is a great way to get a head start on Mother’s Day and graduation shopping while supporting your local community development organization and fair trade artisans at the same time! Ten Thousand Villages is located at 5824 Forbes Avenue in the heart of Squirrel Hill’s business district.

04/23 2013

Street Paving Proposal from Council District 3 posted 4/18/13

posted 4/18/13 @ 12:14 pm

Spring 2013 Street Pavements

With your help and input, we have compiled a detailed list of streets within our district that we would like to be paved this Spring. The following list was sent to the Department of Public Works for their consideration in regard to which streets are most in need of repair.

Oakland

  • Ward Street (between Cato & Frazier)
  • 200-400 block of McKee Place
  • Parkview (Oakland Square)
  • Lawn Street (at Niagra)
  • Zulema Street (between Ward & Bates)
  • Pier Street
  • Bouquet at Joncair
  • Atwood (Parkview to Forbes)
  • Mackey Street
  • Swineburne at Parkview
  • Oakland Way at Jet Way

Council District 3 Website

04/23 2013

Green Team Meeting FIELDTRIP May 2013 Thu May 16 5:45PM

This meeting will be taking a field trip to a “green” house in East Liberty next to Home Depot so arrive at 5:45.

Oakland Green Team Monthly Meeting

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213  (Use Louisa St entrance)
The Oakland Green Team seeks to put the oak back in Oakland, improving trail connections and creating attractive open spaces. The team will identify, guide and implement greening activities throughout Oakland. They meet the third Thursday each month–all are welcome!

 

Contact David Zwier at dzwier@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 14 for more information.