02/05 2016

Women Business Owners: Win City Contracts – WBE Seminar Thur 3/24 8-11am

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Do you want to do business with the City and other government organizations?  Learn about Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification and more!  Position your business to Win City Contracts!
 
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 8-11 AM
Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium
Hill House Association
1835 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
 
Limited Seating!  Event is FREE!
 
Click here to see flyer for more information
02/02 2016

Phone Scam Alert Feb 2016

 The police have recently been receiving calls and reports involving different types of phone scams in the area.  Some examples of the phone scams are the Duquesne Light scam, the IRS scam and the "Grandparent Scam".  Please see the links below for information about these scams and feel free to share this information and contact us with any questions.  
https://www.duquesnelight.com/forYourHome/saveEnergyAndSaveMoney/AssistanceHelpForYourEnergyNeeds/BewareofScams.cfm
 
https://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS-Urges-Public-to-Stay-Alert-for-Scam-Phone-Calls
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/april/grandparent_040212
    

02/02 2016

City Small Business Resource Fair Dates 2/22, 6/6, 9/6

pdf icon SBRF-Gov-16-Flyer.pdf

SAVE THE DATES:
FEBRUARY 22, 2016, JUNE 6, 2016 and SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
4:00-7:00 p.m. ! City-County Building, 6th Floor
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Small Business Resource Fair.
The Mayor's Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to oer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc.
See attached flyer for more info,
or click here to visit the Small Business Resource Fair page.
02/01 2016

​”Coaching Boys Into Men” Seminar Sat 2/27 At PNC Park

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​​"Coaching Boys Into Men" Seminar Sat 2/27 At PNC Park
 
This 10am-3pm training session will prepare coaches to implement CBIM this spring. Athletic directors, superintendents, interested coaches and other are invited to attend from 10-12 to learn more about this widely adopted program.
 
Hosted by Pirates Charities, FISA Foundation, and United Way of Southwestern PA
 
RSVP required by 2/19.
 
See flyer attached for more info.

01/28 2016

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Through United Way Available 2/1-4/15

Tax season is just around the corner. Luckily, there are free tax assistance programs available to individuals who may need help completing their tax forms.
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will become available from February 1st to April 15, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30am to 2:30pm. To make an appointment, dial 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778. Appointments are held in various government offices throughout the city. For more information on VITA, click here.
 
In addition, United Way's 2-1-1 line also offers volunteer tax assistance at various other locations throughout the city. Appointments should also be made by dialing dial 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778.
 
Click here for a list of the locations and for more information on the program.
Click here for more info on United Way and their efforts with this program.

01/28 2016

Sign Up For Grassroots Green Homes Energy Saving Challenge

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pdf icon GGH-Flyer-1.21.16.pdf

SAVE ENERGY​,  SAVE MONEY

This spring 500 Households in Uptown and Oakland will receive free energy-saving tools and tips through participation in a one-year energy saving challenge.

Participate in the Energy Efficiency Challenge

Sign up to receive 12 free DIY energy efficiency tools for participation in a 12-month energy efficiency challenge. You will get information and guidance from your own neighbors on ways to lower your energy bills.​​

Apply for Home Weatherization Plus Services

30 single-family, owner-occupied homes will be selected to receive an initial energy audit, weatherization services (like air sealing and insulation), and any repairs determined necessary by the audit team.

Get Involved: Be an Energy Coach

Energy Coaches will attend free training and planning sessions to help roll out the program to these neighborhoods, organize distribution of tips and tools, and gather feedback from participants.

​Check the attached flyer for more info.

01/26 2016

Alec Balwin Hosting Pgh Symphony Orchestra Concert 4/16

Inline image 1Tickets go on sale Jan. 27 for “Alec’s Playlist,” a special Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert on April 16 featuring actor, director and producer Alec Baldwin and music director Manfred Honeck.​​

​The program​ will​ featur​e​ music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, Igor Stravinsky and Gustav Mahler.

Baldwin will host the evening, and talk about his favorite moments in music, how and why classical music is important to him, and how pieces of music have transformed moments in his life.

The actor spent time in Pittsburgh last year film “Concussion” with Will Smith.

The concert will start at 8 p.m. April 16 at Heinz Hall, Downtown. Admission is $25 to $105.

​For more info go to ​pittsburghsymphony.org

01/25 2016

Feb 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 2/17 6pm, Green Team Mtg 2/18 6pm

Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
February 17, 6pm at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Oakwatch webpage
Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
February 18, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Southwestern PA Commission is scheduled to present their road safety audit of Bellefield Ave.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage
01/25 2016

Snow Angels – Volunteers Needed For Snow Removal

The Snow Angels ​​program matches neighbors with neighbors to shovel the walks of those who are unable to do this on their own. Volunteers impact lives in our community by ensuring our more vulnerable neighbors continue to have access to essential services such as home-delivered meals and medications during the harsh winter months.
Click here for for more info on the program
01/22 2016

Traffic Advisory – Forbes Ave Lane Closure Craft To Halket Through Feb 2017

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Forbes Avenue Lane Closures   
Furthest Left Driving Lane:
  • This lane closure is due to a new project that is adjacent to SkyVue
  • Due to such close proximity and zero laydown area, the City awarded a permit to close off the farthest left driving lane to allow the project team for the hotel to have space to store necessary equipment and materials
  • The lane is, and will remain closed from now – February of 2017
  • However, only half of the length of the lane between Craft and Halket (the portion in front of hotel project site – to – Halket, or, second 1/2 of block) will remain closed. The portion from Craft to the hotel site (approx. first 1/2 of the block) will re-open when SkyVue is finished later this year
Parking Lane:
  • This will remain closed for the remainder of the SkyVue project schedule
  • The parking lane will remain closed through the duration of the hotel project, February 2017. But this is the same as the driving lane – only the portion in front of the hotel – to – Halket will be closed
01/21 2016

Pterosaurs Exhibit At CLP – 1/30 To 5/22

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Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
 January 30

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– May 22

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In the new exhibit Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life.
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They flew with their fingers. They walked on their wings. Some were gigantic, while others could fit in the palm of a hand. Millions of years ago, the skies were ruled by pterosaurs, the first animals with backbones to fly under their own power
01/15 2016

Community Info Mtg – Wed 2/3 6pm Oakland Career Ctr

Inline image 1On Wednesday, February 3, OPDC is convening a community-wide meeting at 6pm at the Oakland Career Center for residents to discuss the many proposed developments in Oakland with City of Pittsburgh representatives. The agenda will include the Oakland Gateway Venture Project at Bates and the Blvd of the Allies, the potential redevelopment of the Jewish Federation’s property on McKee Place, and the expanded Campus Advantage Project on Forbes Avenue. Please share the flyer with friends and neighbors. It is located here:  http://www.opdc.org/plan-partner/development-in-oakland-a-community-wide-meeting-on-february-3/

01/14 2016

CIty Offices Closed, Refuse Collection Postponed For MLK Jr Holiday Mon 1/18

The City of Pittsburgh offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
 
Refuse
 
Refuse, bulk waste and recycling collection will not take place on Monday, January 18, 2016. The Department of Public Works has released the following schedule for the week.  For example:
 
If your scheduled day of collection is Monday, January 18, you will be serviced on Tuesday, January 19.  If your collection day is Tuesday, January 19, you will be serviced on Wednesday, January 20. 
…and so on.
Citiparks
Several Citiparks facilities will adjust operating schedules on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Closed Facilities:
  • Citiparks' 10 recreation centers and 14 Healthy Active Living centers for seniors
  • Oliver Bath House indoor swimming pool
Open Facilities:
  • Mellon Park Tennis Center (regular operating hours)
  • Schenley Park Skating Rink (Sessions: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 4 – 6:30 p.m.)