05/10 2018

Allegh Cnty Unveils 2018 Summer Lineup Of Free Outdoor Events & Entertainment

Allegheny County has announced the lineup for its 2018 series of free summer concerts and movies. 
 
All concerts are free, except for the Allegheny County Music Festival, which asks for a $20 donation to benefit the Human Services department. 
 
Food trucks and the Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on site at all concerts, most of which begin at 7:30 p.m. 
 
For more details, go to the county website at http://www.alleghenycounty.us/special-events or call the special events office at 412-350-2528.

05/07 2018

Special Yard Debris Collection 5/19/18

The City of Pittsburgh offers special curbside collection days twice a year to promote environmentally-friendly disposal of your seasonal yard debris. 
 
Click here to check your collection calendar.  
 
or visit PGH.ST to schedule reminders for upcoming dates. 
 
They will collect the following items curbside:
  • Leaves
  • Branches (4" diameter or less)
  • Brush
  • Grass
Set-Out:
  • Items must be in paper bags weighing less than 35 lbs. No plastic bags!
  • Bundle all branches with fiber twine or natural rope in lengths of 5 ft or less.
  • Set these items out at the curb at your regular collection spot before 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the collection day.
Click here for more details on City website. 
 
Yard waste that does not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.  

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.
 
 
04/15 2018

City of Pittsburgh Finalizes Street Paving List for 2018

pdf icon District_3_6_2314_Council_Paving_List_2018.pdf

Mayor William Peduto and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) have finalized the list of 2018 street resurfacing projects, totaling nearly 55 miles of paving this year.  
 
Paving work is set to begin Monday.  
 
The full list of streets the City will be paving this year can be found here. Weekly work lists for individual streets will also be posted. 
 
The list of streets where work is being performed next week is here, and a searchable map of 2018 street resurfacing work via Burgh's Eye View is here. 
 
See attached PDF file for list of just District 3 & 6 streets scheduled.  Be sure to report any potholes or other road deficiencies to 3-1-1 so they can be addressed.
04/14 2018

Oakland BRT Public Mtg – Tue, 5/15/18 6-7:30p OPDC Career Ctr, 294 Semple St

 Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh have proposed a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that connects Downtown Pittsburgh with Uptown, Oakland, and several other communities. 
  
In addition to enhancing public transit, this project has the potential to unlock development and contribute to neighborhood growth and link residents to job centers, educational opportunities, medical services, and cultural attractions. 
 
The project’s current estimated capital cost is $195 million. 
 
Click here for more info and full meeting schedule.
Oakland Public Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: OPDC Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Who: Riders of the 61, 71 and P3 series bus routes. Riders of the P7 and P71 series bus routes who cannot attend a meeting closer to their neighborhood
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Getting there: The closest outbound bus stop is Forbes at Halket (serviced by bus routes 28x, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3). The closest inbound bus stop is Fifth Avenue at Chesterfield Road (serviced by bus routes 28X, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3)
04/14 2018

Oakland & Schenley Farms Walking Tour April 21 @ 1:30 pm

 Explore the Schenley Farms National-Register Historic District in Oakland with docents from PHLF. Hear how real estate developer Franklin Nicola (1860-1938) realized his dream of creating an example of the “City Beautiful” ideal. Where cows grazed peacefully on a steep Oakland hillside, Nicola saw grand boulevards and elegant homes, hotels, and clubs. We’ll walk along the quiet residential streets of Schenley Farms, where Nicola’s company developed a high-quality residential community with the latest modern conveniences. 
 
 Participants will take a brief look inside Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum and William Pitt Union (originally, the Hotel Schenley). This tour will reveal the power of historic preservation, since many historic buildings have been sensitively repurposed for new uses. 
 
Paid reservations by Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Fee: members $10; non-members $35 (includes a one-year complimentary membership in PHLF)
Click here for 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

PRC 2018 Collection Events

2018 COLLECTION EVENTS! 
 
Mark your 2018 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and household chemicals to usable building materials and unwanted medications – at upcoming collections sponsored by PRC and its partners. 
  
PRC provides Pennsylvania residents with options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2018. 
 
Click here for a printable flyer and info.
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.