South Oakland

05/02 2013

Oakland Candidates Night RESCHEDULED to Mon May 6 at 6PM – CANCELLED

Peoples Oakland, 3433 Bates St

This forum will focus on relationships between neighborhood residents, businesses and institutions, issues with difficult landlords and the best practices that help to solve problems and progress that has been made in this regard.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Community Human Services.

Sponsored by Central Oakland Community Organization (COCO), Peoples Oakland, Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC)

Mayoral and council candidates will be in attendance.

Contact Sandra Phillips at Peoples Oakland at 412-683-7150 for more information.

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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04/24 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

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.

 

04/23 2013

OPDC’s School 2 Career offering free workshops about The Pittsburgh Promise scholarships.

Do you have a child attending a City of Pittsburgh public or charter school? Do you work with youth or youth organizations?

OPDC’s School 2 Career (S2C) program is offering free workshops for adults interested in learning more about The Pittsburgh Promise. Students who attend a City public or approved charter school can be eligible for up to $40,000 in scholarships. S2C is providing these workshops to ensure your children or students receive the maximum award possible.

For more information about how you can become a Promise Coach, contact Karla Stallworth at 412.682.1144 or kstallworth@s2c.opdc.org

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04/21 2013

Final Approved Reapportioned City Council Districts 3/12/13

After each decennial census, City Council is required to make changes to council districts to reflect the new population distribution throughout the City. Districts are required to be as equal in population as practicable, compact, contiguous, and in compliance with the federal voting rights act.

The 2010 Federal Census established the population of the City of Pittsburgh at 305,704–a decrease from 334,563 from the 2000 Census–putting the “ideal” district size at 33,967. Due to the population changes over the last ten years, current districts range in population from 28,695 to 39,259.

Check the website for maps and info.

Reapportionment Advisory Committee Website