Community

08/09 2018

Citizen & Student Police Academies – Fall 2018

 Announcing upcoming Citizen & Student Police Academies for the Fall of 2018. 
 
The Citizen's Police Academy (CPA), for individuals 18 years of age and older, will  be held weekly beginning Thursday, September 6, 2018. 
 
The Student Police Academy (SPA), for youth in grades 9 thru 12, which will also be held weekly beginning Wednesday, October 10, 2018. 
 
All classes will begin at 6 PM and will be held at Point Park University, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Click here for CPA flyer for more information.
Click here for CPA application. 
 
Click here for SPA flyer/application for more information.

06/04 2018

Request For Help/Donations For Neighbors Displaced By Fire On Ward St

 

This request for help was posted on Facebook. As SONG gets more info we will pass on to our community: 
 
“If you would like to help in anyway please let us know. Supplies and donations can be sent to the following address: 
 
Lubomir Walter Kochanskyj
Mike Medwed
c/o Ward Street Fire Charity
914 North Saint Clair Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 
412-837-9580 
 
Please specify if you want to help a specific tenant(s) or all 5 tenants as a whole (Mike Apt.#1, Louie Apt. #4, David Apt.#5, Joel Apt.#2, Jason Apt.#1A basement). Apt.#3 was vacant at the time. More information will be posted about David, Joel, and Jason as soon as it becomes available. 
 
A donation page is being set up and a link will be available shortly. If you know anyone (person, business, charity) that might want to help please share this Facebook page with them. Thank you and God Bless. 
 
Click here to visit the Facebook page.
 
 
 
04/24 2018

DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – Sat 4/28 10a-2p

 
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.  All City of Pittsburgh police zones will be participating in this program, which allows for you to bring in any unused, unwanted or expired medications so that they may be safely and properly disposed of.
The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. 
 
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring your pills for disposal to police headquarters or any police station. 
 
Click here for printable flyer with 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

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/

03/20 2018

Women in Govt, Advocacy & Private Sector – 3/22 6p Carnegie Lib.

 
You’re Invited: March 22nd in Pittsburgh, A Conversation on Women in Government, Advocacy and the Private Sector 
 
In honor of Women’s History Month, PA Sen Jay Costa is hosting a roundtable discussion on women in the workplace – whether that workplace is government, a nonprofit, or the private sector. He's assembled an incredible panel of local women. 
 
You’ll hear from: 
  • Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman, Assistant Director of PA Center for Women and Politics and Chatham University
  • Heather Arnet, CEO of the Women & Girls Foundation
  • Marsha Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of PNC Financial Services
  • Sarah Marche, Vice President of Pharmacy Markets, Highmark Inc.
This event will be Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm at the Carnegie Library 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
Click here for a printable flyer and more info.
03/16 2018

St Patrick’s Day Saturday 3/17/18

St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2018 
 
Several main thoroughfares throughout Downtown Pittsburgh will be closed Saturday, March 17, for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. 
 
Those celebrating St. Patrick's Day are urged do so responsibly and to use public transportation, cabs or ride-sharing services to get around the city. 
 
Don't Drink & Drive when you can get a FREE RIDE!
Use the code to save on your 1st trip!
  • Lyft: PGHSAFE18  for $10 off
  • Uber: PGHSAFE  for $20 off
  • Z-Trip: PITZTRIP  for $10 off
    

03/14 2018

Applications Open For New Affordable Oakland Housing

OPDC now accepting applications for 49 affordable apartments
Construction is underway on Oakland Affordable Living—OPDC’s 49-unit affordable housing development in West Oakland. We are now accepting applications for 13 three-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom, and 24 one-bedroom units at 2561 Allequippa Street and 2520 Wadsworth Street.   

Click here for OPDC blog article

Click here for OPDC webpage on Affordable Housing.
Click here for flyer for more info.
 

03/12 2018

Pitt Family Summer Camp 2018

​​Need Something fun to do this summer? 
 
Come learn or improve your swim skills and learn new sports!
The Pitt's KIDS program provides instruction in aquatics, games, and sports to children ages 3-13.
Summer News: The 3-4 year old age groups will ONLY be in the MORNING SESSIONS and will have three activity periods of 30 min.
Post-care options are available this summer. This is to allow families time to pick up their children.  See the website for more information!  cll.pitt.edu 
 
Swimming Instruction
Movement and Sports 
 
Dates:
Session 1: June 25 – July 12
Session 2: July 16 – August 2
(Monday-Thursday, Closed Wednesday July 4) 
 
Registration opens March 5 at 9am!
Click here to see the flyer for more info.
 

03/07 2018

Coffee With A Cop – Sun 3/18 3-4:30p At Forbes Starbucks

Coffee With A Cop
University of Pittsburgh Police Department
Introducing the new Specialized
Neighborhood Resource Unit
with Community Relations 
 
Meet and Greet Officers from the Neighborhood Resource Unit and
Community Relations for coffee and conversation. Join us in an informal
setting to bring together local businesses and law enforcement. 
 
Sunday, March 18, 2018 3pm—4:30pm
Starbucks Coffee,  3618 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15213   
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 Coffee with a Cop Flyer.pdf

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01/06 2018

2018 Snow Angels Program

City Of Pittsburgh Snow Angels Program 
Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Pittsburgh Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. 
 
Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who continue to serve despite the winter weather – like postal service workers, firemen, and police officers.
You can now call 3-1-1 to volunteer or request an angel.
or
Click here to visit the Snow Angel Program webpage.