Month: March 2013

03/25 2013

City of Pittsburgh New Bike Share Program Public Meetings


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The City of Pittsburgh is introducing a bike share program in which users are given a key or code to access a bicycle at parked solar-powered docking stations at any time. The program will include 500 bikes for point-to-point trips across the city.
Passes for the system will range from annual, monthly, three-day and 24-hour. Users can take advantage of an app called Spotcycle to determine if a bike or empty dock is available at a station.
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The Pittsburgh Bike Share is expected to cost $3 million dollars and is a result of public-private partnership between the City of Pittsburgh, Bakery Square, BikePGH and Alta Planning and Design.  To date, according to Mayor Ravenstahl’s office, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has provided a $1.6 million dollar grant whicl project organizers are securing a $400,000 match from foundations and $1 million from corporate sponsors.
Two public information-sharing meetings are currently scheduled:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 – 6 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University
McKenna-Peter-Wright Rooms
2nd Floor, University Center
5302 Forbes Avenue
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – 12 Noon
Point Park University
Lawrence Hall Ballroom
201 Wood Street
For more information, visit BikePGH http://bikepgh.org or Pittsburgh Bike Share www.pghbikeshare.org
03/25 2013

The Finishing Trades Institute Of Western PA Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program


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CityCouncilDistrict6The Finishing Trades Institute of Western Pennsylvania District Council #57 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program will be accepting applications for apprenticeship in the Painters/Glazers/Drywall Finishers program for the year 2013.

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Prior to final acceptance, a doctor’s certificate of examination may be required.
  • A certified drug test will be required starting the program, at the program’s expense.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a legal US resident.
  • Applicant must submit a non-refundable process
  • ing fee with the application (money order or certified check in the amount of $20.00).
  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED (submitted with application).
  • Applicant must have a valid driver’s license for the state of residency and have dependable transportation (submitted with application).
Applications can be obtained on the following:
Place: District Council #57 Office, 101 Ewing Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15106
Time: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 and Thursday, April 25, 2013.
The requirements are:

 

The selection process will be intent to hire. Selection will be made according to the needs within the 32 counties of Western Pennsylvania covered by the Training Program.
For more information, please call the District Council #57 office at 412-276-6061.
03/25 2013

FREE COMMUNITY TICKETS to Quantum Theatre APRIL 4th


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Quantum Theatre
Hello!
Quantum Theatre is preparing to open its new show Dream of Autumn very soon. If you are unfamiliar with the company, Quantum has a 23-year history of creating experimental theater in places that are not traditionally theaters. This time, performances will be staged in the former Park Schenley Restaurant at the Royal York, in North Oakland (3955 Bigelow Blvd, at the corner of Bigelow and Dithridge). Before the show officially opens, we invite you to join us for FREE, to attend April 4th’s Community Night Preview Performance. Come early for a pre-show reception at 6:30pm, and meet Quantum staff, Oakland community leaders, and your neighbors. And then stay for the 8pm performance- you’ll be the first to see this beautiful production!

Please CLICK HERE to reserve your complimentary ticket to
Dream of Autumn, Community Night performance on April 4th.

Below you’ll find an easy map to find us and information regarding parking. Please feel free to call with any other questions (412-362-1713) – Stevie and Teresa are happy to assist.

Location & Parking:

The Royal York, in North Oakland
3955 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (on the corner of North Dithridge and Bigelow)
The entrance to the theater is located on the N. Dithridge side of the building- just look for the ‘Q’!

PARKING: Parking is available in the lot across from the theater’s entrance, accessible from N. Dithridge Street. Street parking is also available on both N. Dithridge Street and Bigelow Blvd.

The show’s location is accessible to the handicapped. Please call the office(412.362.1713) to reserve and arrange for handicapped seating and parking.

Can’t make it on April 4th? Performances run through April 28th. Check out the following special events…

  • OPENING NIGHT: Friday, April 5
    Join us for a post-show champagne reception, and mingle with the cast and creative team.
  • POST-SHOW DISCUSSION: Sunday, April 7
    Join the cast and director for a post-show Q&A session.
  • LADIES NIGHT: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30pm
    Join friends and meet new ones at this ladies-only reception and viewing of Dream of Autumn. A pre-show reception will be held at 6:30pm on the rooftop of The Royal York.
  • GRAPENUTS: Thursday, April 11, 6:30pm
    A special pre-show wine tasting.

Click here to purchase tickets.
03/13 2013

COUNCILMAN LAVELLE INTRODUCES “AdultBasic” WILL OF COUNCIL


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CityCouncilDistrict6Sent 03/13/2013 @ 5:05 pm

Greetings,

I have been an advocate of low-moderate income communities, supporting education, employment and health care initiatives that open up a path towards self-sustainabililty. In that spirit, and in light of the Commonwealth Court’s recent majority decision ordering the Corbett administration to spend tobacco settlement proceeds on health care programs for the working poor, I introduced on March 12 a Will of Council urging the Governor to respect the Court’s decision by refunding the adultBasic program or other similar health care program. Click here to view the document.

Health care costs are on the rise, with medical bankruptcies one of the principal causes of bankruptcy in the US. Now is not the time to be cutting these services to our populations in need.  The intent of the Will of Council is to serve as a strong signal to the Corbett administration to respect the Court’s decision and to reinstate a health program that provides affordable healtch care to Pennsylvanians that do not receive insurance from their employers, earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, or are too young to receive Medicare.

Sincerely,

R. Daniel Lavelle

03/13 2013

Port Authority announcing March 16, 2013 Transit Service Changes


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OTMAlogoBelow of the highlights of the March 16 transit service changes that pertain to Oakland.
52L HOMEVILLE LIMITED – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
53L HOMESTEAD PARK FLYER – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Some off-peak trips will enter the Waterfront. New 830am weekday outbound trip.
61A EDGEWOOD/WILKINSBURG VIA FORBES AVENUE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61B BRADDOCK-SWISSVALE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61C McKEESPORT-HOMESTEAD – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61D MURRAY – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
65 SQUIRREL HILL – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
67 MONROEVILLE – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes. Four new weekday morning inbound short trips between Wilkinsburg, Oakland and Downtown.  Three new weekday outbound short trips between Downtown, Oakland and Wilkinsburg.
Short trips operate between Downtown and Hay Street/Sawyer Way in Wilkinsburg.
Outbound short trips will be signed “67 WILKINS AVENUE-POINT BREEZE, flash “67 TO WILKINSBURG-SAWYER WAY” to avoid confusion with trips operate through to Monroeville
.Two new Saturday and Sunday morning inbound short trips will operate between Wilkinsburg, Oakland and Downtown.
69 TRAFFORD – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
71A NEGLEY – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
71B HIGHLAND PARK – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Revised running times DO NOT reflect the additional travel time associated with the S Highland Avenue Bridge closure.  Expect some delay.
71C POINT BREEZE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
71D HAMILTON – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
77 PENN HILLS (Baum Boulevard, North Oakland) – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
For more information please contact Port Authority of Allegheny County customer service at 412-442-2000. TTY (hearing and speech-impaired) 412-231-7007 or visit www.PortAuthority.org
03/13 2013

MARCH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER


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CityCouncilDistrict6

Are you currently looking for employment?

Sent 03/13/2013 @ 11:27 am

Greetings,

The bedrock of a sustainable community is an economically stable community.  Since being elected, our office has taken a proactive approach towards helping our constituency find employment opportunities.  Please click here for a few employment opportunities that are currently available throughout the City of Pittsburgh.
The District 6 office will hosting the “Pittsburgh JobStart Employment and Resource Fair” in the Spring. Be on the look out as more information will be relesed in the next few weeks.  If you would like to volunteer or participate to be a featured sponsor at our upcoming employment/resource fair, please give our office a call at 412-255-2134.
Regards,
R. Daniel Lavelle
03/13 2013

OAKLAND FOREVER – April 12th


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SchenleyPlazaFriday, April 12th, 4pm–9pm, Schenley Plaza. Oakland Forever is a huge celebration of the people, places and things that make Oakland a fantastic neighborhood. This truly community driven event is being organized and led by Oakland community organizations, institutions and businesses. Drawing on the profound history of Oakland, the current culture of innovation among institutional partners, and the strong sense of community pride, this fête will highlight and mark Oakland’s unique and vibrant character. More information will be available at OaklandForever.org