The 2014 City of Pittsburgh/School District/Carnegie Library Property tax bills will be mailed out by February 14, 2014. The due dates for payment have also been extended. To receive the 2% discount you must pay at least the first installment by March 14, 2014. All payments are due by March 31, 2014.
Institutions
01/14 2014
VA Pittsburgh will offer free flu shots to eligible Veterans from September 1 through March 30.
VA Pittsburgh has several easy ways for Veterans to get vaccinated:
- Drop by a walk-in flu shot clinic at H.J. Heinz or University Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. any weekday beginning September 16, except federal holidays. Check in at registration, and they will point you in the right direction.
- At University Drive: Go to the main lobby on the first floor.
- At H.J. Heinz: Go to the Ambulatory Care Center (Building 71).
- Visit your local community-based outpatient clinic.
- Visit University Drive’s emergency department during evenings, weekends or federal holidays.
- Ask for a free flu shot at any scheduled VAPHS appointment or from your visiting VA nurse.
Be sure to bring along a photo ID, such as a driver’s license or your Veterans Identification Card.
Oakwatch meeting will be at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (234 McKee Place) from 12-1:30PM.
The Federation likes to know how many to plan for so RSVP with Alicia at 412.621.7863 ext. 21.
Only street parking will be available.
Code enforcement partners will join us for updates, and District 8 City Councilman Dan Gilman will be the guest speaker. Coffee and snacks will abound.
NO CITY REFUSE COLLECTION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 Sent 01/06/2014 @ 10:12 am
Greetings,
Please be advised that due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow there will be no garbage and recycling collections. We have received the following message from the Department of Public Works:
Residents who have a Tuesday collection should leave their trash out for collection and City crews will service it later in the week. All Wednesday through Friday collections will remain as scheduled. While work is suspended on Tuesday, we are urging residents to follow their regular scheduled weekly pick up as crews will be working extra hours (including Saturday if needed) to complete all routes ASAP beginning Wednesday, January 9, 2014.
Regards,
District 6 Office
Jan. 16, 5-8pm
Join Green Building Alliance and Phipps Conservatory for the Inspire Speakers Series, featuring nationally renowned experts in various fields of sustainability, as well as local specialists who can share experiences from the environmental front lines in Western Pennsylvania. National Guest: David Sobel, Faculty, Antioch University, Local Guest: Jane Werner, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
David Sobel is the “father of place-based education” and shares insight into ways that we can all find inspiration from place and by keeping our “feet in the clouds.” David demonstrates how we can all learn from our surroundings. David will be joined by Jane Werner, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, a local housing nonprofit that delivers no-cost home repairs to qualifying low-income homeowners, is partnering with OPDC to repair homes in Oakland.
Check out the flier for more info.
The Printable version of the flier
ApplicationAll applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify:
- Senior citizen (60 years or older), veteran, or permanently disabled
- Owns their home (name on the deed) and has used home as primary residence for at least 3 years
- Current on all property taxes or on a qualified payment plan
- Low-Income household:
| # of Residents |
Maximum Income/Yr. |
Maximum Income/Mo. |
| 1 | $ 17,235 | $ 1,436.25 |
| 2 | $ 23,265 | $ 1,938.75 |
| 3 | $ 29,295 | $ 2,441.25 |
| 4 | $ 35,325 | $ 2,943.75 |
| 5 | $ 41,355 | $ 3,446.25 |
| 6 | $ 47,385 | $ 3,948.75 |
The free repairs provided by volunteers and contractors can include:
- Painting walls and ceilings
- Patching walls and ceilings
- Window repairs/replacements
- Door repairs (i.e. locks, hinges, eliminating drafts)
- Roof and gutter repairs
- Porch repairs
- Handrail repairs
- Grab bar installations
- Wheelchair ramp installations
- Hot water/furnace repairs
- Caulking
- Insulation
- Landscaping
Announcing an upcoming informational event to learn about the rights of a tenant and the rights of a landlord. There will be two sessions offered to help you to understand and take action against poor and unsafe living conditions.
- Monday, November 18th from 6:00-7:30* at WPU, Ballroom
- Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00-7:30* at WPU, Kurtzman Room
Refreshments will be provided and the event is free!
Tenants-Rights-Info-Session.pdf
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Thursday, October 24th, 2013
Cocktail Reception Immediately Following Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall University of Pittsburgh 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Keynote Speakers:
- John Innocenti President PMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
- Patricia E. Beeson, PhD Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor University of Pittsburgh
RSVP Appreciated but not requried. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact 412.683.6243 ext. 19, mary@oaklandbid.org.
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Thursday, October 24th, 2013 Cocktail Reception Immediately Following Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall University of Pittsburgh 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Keynote Speakers: John Innocenti President PMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Patricia E. Beeson, PhD Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor University of Pittsburgh RSVP Appreciated but not requried. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact 412.683.6243 ext. 19, mary@oaklandbid.org. http://onlyinoakland.org/events/2nd-annual-national-anchor-district-forum/?utm_source=October+2013+Event+E-blast&utm_campaign=October+events+e-blast&utm_medium=email [image: Invite Header wLogo]
[image: Invite Header wLogo] 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Thursday, October 24th, 2013 Cocktail Reception Immediately Following Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall University of Pittsburgh 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Keynote Speakers: – John Innocenti President PMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital – Patricia E. Beeson, PhD Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor University of Pittsburgh *RSVP Appreciated but not requried. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact 412.683.6243 ext. 19, mary@oaklandbid.org.* (For a Printer-Friendly Version of this Invitation, Please Click Here )
October 9 | 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 9th
8:00 a.m.
1st Floor Conference Room
235 Atwood Street
OBID is honored to partner with State Rep Dan Frankel to provide an info session to Biz owners for ACA.
Monday, October 21, 2013 • 6:00 PM
CLASS Building
4638 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: Oakland Planning and Development Corp.
OAKLAND TOWN HALL MEETING
Hosted by: Coalition of Oakland Residents (COR)
Thursday, October 17 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh, 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
COR is a new “umbrella” alliance that brings together representatives from the various resident associations in Oakland.
Meet the members of COR, learn community updates from COR membership, learn about neighborhood networking, and receive a brief update on the implementation of the Oakland 2025 Master Plan.
Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served!
RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
Contact Tara at 412.621.7863 ext. 17 or tarat@opdc.org.
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, a local housing nonprofit that delivers no-cost home repairs to qualifying low-income homeowners, is partnering with OPDC to repair homes in Oakland.
Check out the flier for more info.
Thanks to all of you for making South Oakland Community Day at Dan Marino Field this past Saturday a huge success! We served over 300 dinners alone!
So, how do you follow up an event like South Oakland Community Day…
OAKCLIFFE – SOUTH OAKLAND NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY!
FREE FOOD FOR ALL! – FREE T-SHIRTS FOR STUDENTS!
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: CHS Community Center, 374 Lawn Street
All South Oakland residents are encouraged to attend, as well as students from all schools.