Pittsburgh

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

THE EAST END WORKS COLLABORATIVE JOB FAIR Wed 5/8 4-6PM

THE EAST END WORKS COLLABORATIVE JOB FAIR
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 1:17 pm
Greetings,
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a job fair will take place at the Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 250 N. Highland Avenue (across from the Home Depot) from 4pm to 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet 75+ employers from the banking, retail and healthcare industry along with social services, food service, and labor jobs represented. Early access will be provided to veterans, foster care youth, and individuals with criminal background issues beginning   at 3pm.
For resume assistance, please contact the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center at 412-362-8580 or go to their website at www.enecpittsburgh.org.
Thank you,
R. Daniel Lavelle
05/01 2013

PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (PSYEP) APPLICATIONS 5/1-5/13

PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (PSYEP)
Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Available
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 12:20 pm

Greetings,

The Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program (PSYEP) provides a six week work experience for youth ages 14-21.  Work assignments follow two tracks:  conservation related outdoor work where youth crews help to restore or maintain public properties and parks; or internships in public sector or private sector offices performing a wide range of business or clerical functions. Youth are paid $7.25 per hour and work six hours per day.  The core work period is July 2nd through August 10th, 2012.

To apply, please click here. Applications are accepted from Monday, May 1st to Monday, May 13th.

Thank you,

R. Daniel Lavelle

04/29 2013

Three Rivers Arts Festival 2013 – 12-8pm Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 16

The 2013 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is quickly approaching with an exciting schedule full of performing art, visual art, and creativity in motion.

The iconic 10 days in June kicks off Pittsburgh’s summer festival season starting Friday, June 7 with the reopening of the Point State Park fountain and a concert by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Start planning your festival must-sees with our full event schedule. Whether you’re looking for a great live show at the Dollar Bank stage or finding the perfect piece to add to your art collection at the Artist Market, this year’s festival has got you covered.

Visit the website

04/26 2013

National Drug Take-Back Initiative This Weekend 4/27 10AM – 2PM

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE

Upcoming Take-Back Day — April 27, 2013 (10:00AM – 2:00PM)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

  • CMU Police Dept, CMU Police Dept, 300 S. CRAIG ST, Pgh PA, 15213
  • UPMC Police, Children’s Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy, 4401 Penn Ave, Floor 1, Pgh, PA, 15224
  • Pgh Police
    • Zone 2 Station, 2000 Centre Ace, Pgh, PA, 15219
    • Zone 4 Station, 5858 Northumberland St, Pgh, PA, 15217
    • Zone 3 Station, 830 East Warrington Ave, Pgh, PA, 15210
    • Zone 5 Station, 1401 Washington Blvd, Pgh, PA, 15206
    • Zone 1 Station, 1501 Brighton Rd, Pgh, PA, 15212

More Details

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

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

The full article

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

04/21 2013

City Council Discussion On Parking Meters – Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:00 PM

AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL MEMBER COREY O’CONNOR Discussion on parking meters

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:00 PM

Residents who may have questions regarding the pay-by license plate parking meters recently installed throughout the city should be sure to check this FAQ sheet for answers.

 Parking Authority Website

04/19 2013

PRC Provides Hard-to-Recycle/E-Waste Collections

The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) in partnership with the Allegheny County Health Department and Colcom Foundation is providing opportunities for area residents to properly dispose of a wide variety of materials at  “hard to recycle” collection events scheduled in 2013.

At the upcoming events, individuals can drop off televisions, e-waste (including computers, monitors, keyboards printers and more), cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, compact fluorescent bulbs, alkaline batteries, ink and toner cartridge, paper for shredding.

NEW THIS YEAR – PRC is partnering with NOVA Chemicals and Appliance Warehouse to collect hard white molded Polystyrene packaging material free of charge, at each Hard to Recycle collection event.

For more info contact Sarah Alessio Shea at saraha@ccicenter.org

City of Pittsburgh specific event:
Saturday 8/17 9AM-1PM at City of Pittsburgh Environmental Services, 3001 Railroad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Official website