03/19 2019

Oakland- Design Devt Review – Wed 3/27 6pm

OAKLAND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation is instituting a monthly public meeting to facilitate discussion between developers and community members. All residents are invited to learn more about the planning process and gather in a collective effort to advocate for quality projects. 
 
MARCH 27, 2019 | 6:00 PM
OAKLAND CAREER CENTER
294 SEMPLE STREET, PGH, PA 15213
Agenda:
  1. 3440 Forbes Ave – Developer: Wexford Science + Technology – Proposal: New office high-rise
  2. Pittsburgh Playhouse 222 Craft Avenue – Developer: Point Park University – Proposal: Application for demolition
  3. Community updates – Updates and announcements on other proposed projects, community programs, and services. 
 For questions, contact Jarrett Crowell at 412.621.7863 ext. 23 or crowell@opdc.org
Stay updated on proposed and current projects at opdc.org/design-development-review
Click below for printable flyer.    

 March 27 Design-Development Review Meeting.pdf

 
02/20 2019

2nd Public Mtg on Development at Fifth & Halket – Mon 2/25/19 6pm

Second Public Meeting on Development at Fifth & Halket
Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00 PM, 294 Semple Street 
 
Walnut Capital is hosting a second meeting to discuss their proposed office building at Fifth Avenue and Halket Street. They will follow up on issues raised at the January 23rd meeting, propose strategies to address these concerns, and present a potential community benefits package. 
 
Contact jcrowell@opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 ext. 23 for more information.
Click here for printable flyer. 
02/20 2019

University Talent Alliance Seeking Job Applicants

Looking for a job with competitive pay and benefits? 
 
Carlow, CMU, Chatham, and Pitt are teaming up to launch a new jobs program called the University Talent Alliance, designed for residents from Oakland, Uptown, the Hill District, and Homewood. 
 
After completing a paid month-long training and mentoring program, residents will secure full-time employment at one of these universities as an administrative assistant. Four-year degrees are not required. 
 
OPDC is signing residents up now. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to work near where you live! 
 
Learn more at pittsburgh-id.com/talent-alliance 
 
Please reach out to Jarrett Crowell at
jcrowell@opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 ext 23
  
Click here for a printable flyer.
 
02/11 2019

Pgh Parks Conservancy Listing Tour Wed 2/20/19 6p

Speak up for your parks! Join the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy and the Oakland Planning and Development
Corporation for a citywide discussion on making Pittsburgh parks
better for all at the Oakland Parks Listening Tour:
2.20.19 at 6 PM
Oakland Career Center Community Room 294 Semple Street 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.   
 
01/29 2019

Dept Of Parks & Rec Will Have 4 Warming Ctrs Wed 1/30 To Thu 1/31

The Department of Parks and Recreation Will Keep 4 Healthy Active Living Centers Listed Below Open as Warming Centers 4PM-9PM Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday January 31st:
  • Greenfield Healthy Active Living Ctr, 745 Greenfield Ave 15217, 412-422-6551 
  • Homewood Healthy Active Living Ctr , 7321 Frankstown Ave 15208 , 412-244-4190
  • Sheraden Healthy Active Living Ctr, 720 Sherwood Ave 15204, 412-277-5012
  • South Side Healthy Active Living Ctr, 12th & Bingham St 15203, 412-488-8404
During Warming Center Operations from 4 pm to 9 pm, there are no age restrictions for attending these Centers.  Everyone is welcome! 
 
The 9 Recreation Centers are already open those evenings. Please visit  http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/rec-centers-info for more information.     
 
01/29 2019

City Celebrates Black History Month 2019

City of Pittsburgh Celebrates Black History Month With Tribute to Early Life in Pittsburgh 
 
An exhibit celebrating Black History Month will be displayed in the lobby of the City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh beginning on the evening of Tuesday, February 5, and continuing weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, February 28.  
 
“Enslavement & Freedom: Early African-American Life in Pittsburgh” will feature 37 artifacts from Africa and Pittsburgh, both pre- and post-slavery, including documentation from the first-ever Black bank in Pittsburgh, the City's 1840 census, a 10’x 8’ handwoven kente cloth, a 600-year-old drinking vessel and other historic artifacts. 
 
The public is invited to attend the exhibit’s opening reception on:
Tuesday, February 5, 6 – 8 p.m. 
 
The ceremony in the City-County Building lobby will include remarks by Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and others involved with the City’s Black History Month celebration. 
 
For more information or call the Office of Special Events at 412-255-2493.    
01/28 2019

Student Police Academy Spring 2019 Apps Due 2/23/19

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is offering an opportunity for students, free of charge, to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau. The Pittsburgh Student Police Academy (SPA) will bring the Pittsburgh Police and the high school youth together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each student. 
 
The Spring 2019 session of the SPA will begin on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at The Pittsburgh Police Training Academy, 900 N. Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 
 
The Program will be held each Wednesday evening, from 6:00 PM—9:00 PM for 10 weeks.   
 
Follow this link to the Student Police Academy's flyer and full application. Applications are due by mail or in person by Saturday, February 23rd. 
01/27 2019

Spring 2019 Civic Leadership Academy Applications

 Applications are Open for the Spring 2019 Civic Leadership Academy!
  • Spend 11 weeks with city government and authority leaders and employees learning what services, operations and resources the city provides in and for our communities.
  • Applicants must be residents of the City of Pittsburgh or business owners within city limits
  • Applications are due February 28, 2019 at 5PM.   
 
Click here to see example videos of CLA in action. 
 
Click here to visit the CLA website. 
 
Click here for printable flyer. 
 
Click here to apply.
01/03 2019

FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation Thurs Eves 7pm

 

   FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation presented by YOGA U PGH and
South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG). 
    
Thursdays at 7pm at Parkview Manor Common Room
3250 Parkview Avenue, Pgh, PA 15213 
 
No experience necessary. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Come dressed comfortably in layers and prepared to move. 
 
Yoga mats will be available. 
Check out our events page at SouthOaklandPgh.org/Events 
 
Click here to see the flyer for more information.