Community

10/28 2015

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets – Thu 10/29 5PM Centre Ave at Allequippa St


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On Monday, October 26th two people were killed in a tragic crash at the wide and busy intersection of University Place, Allequippa St and Centre Ave – the border of the North Oakland and Middle Hill neighborhoods.

With three deaths on Oakland streets within four days, we are deeply saddened to lose more innocent lives to largely preventable crashes. Let us join together to honor the lives of the victims and advocate for safer streets for all who use them.

Please share this event widely.

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets.

Hosted by: Hill District Consensus Group , Oakland Planning and Development Corporation and Bike Pittsburgh

Thursday, Oct 29, 5 PM · Centre Ave at Allequippa Street – 4159 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA

05/13 2014

“Mayor’s Night In” – THIS Wed, 5/14/14 6-8pm


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From the Mayor’s Office:
MAYOR WILLIAM PEDUTO TO HOLD “MAYOR’S NIGHT IN”
Mayor and top administrators invite residents to City-County Building to share ideas, concerns
PITTSBURGH, PA – (May 12, 2014) This Wednesday evening Mayor William Peduto and his top staff will meet personally with residents to hear — and act upon — their ideas and concerns about city government issues.
During the “Mayor’s Night In” residents may meet one-on-one with Mayor Peduto at the City-County Building, and he will direct them to the appropriate administrator for follow-up.
On April 7 about 100 residents attended the first “Mayor’s Night Out” at a city recreation center in Beltzhoover. Similar events alternating between city communities and the Mayor’s office will be regularly scheduled through the year.
Holding the sessions follows the Mayor’s efforts to instill transparency and accountability into Pittsburgh city government, and follow such moves as making his daily schedule public, hiring top officials through the public Talent City process, creating a Community Affairs team that meets nightly with neighborhood groups, and creating a Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment to focus strictly on struggling communities.
WHAT: Mayor William Peduto’s first “Mayor’s Night In”
WHERE: City-Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City-County Building
WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014
07/10 2013

CHS Creates Community Cares Fund


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chs-entireOne thing we can count on is that life is unpredictable. Sometimes, we grab an old coat from the closet and find $20 and sometimes we find moths have eaten that coat. The pleasant surprises are always easier to accept and address, but it feels like the negative ones come more often and at the worst time. This year, CHS got a great surprise. As finalists for the Wishart Award for excellence in nonprofit management, we won a $5,000 award from the Forbes Funds — and we want to share that happy surprise with all of our friends and neighbors.

We are proud to announce the opening of the Community Cares Fund. The fund will provide small grant amounts to individuals and families who find themselves in a challenging situation and need a little help from their neighbor. For example, you were driving to work and your tire blew out. Payday isn’t for two weeks and without the $85 tire, you can’t get to work. Grants will be available from $20-$200. To apply, just send a brief description of the need and the amount requested to Adrienne Walnoha (awalnoha@chscorp.org).Our committee will review the request and be back in touch within 24 hours. We really hope that the Community Cares Fund will be there for you when you need it and we are so thankful to be able to make this possible.

Finally, we will need your help to keep this resource going even after our first $5000 is gone. To donate, please contribute online or send a check or money order to CHS with Community Cares Fund in the memo line. Thank you for your help in making this resource possible for our community!

– See more at: http://www.chscorp.org/node/82#sthash.RHWER5L6.dpuf

07/10 2013

South Oakland Community Day Planning Committee Meeting


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South Oakland Community Day Planning Committee meeting on Mon., July 15, 2013

  • Location: Frazier Field House
  • Socialize: 5:30pm-6pm
  • Meeting: promptly begins at 6pm

If you have not yet been to a planning committee meeting and would like to join us, please do! There are plenty of ways you can help with the planning process.

 

04/05 2013

WEST OAKLAND Newsletter April 2013


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Friday, April 5, 2013

AROUND THE CORNER

An event newsletter sponsored by The Corner community center at 200 Robinson Street in Pittsburgh’s West Oakland neighborhood.

‐SATURDAY, April 6, 6:00‐9:00pm: CELEBRATION NIGHT at The Corner. LIVE JAZZ starts at 7pm. Neighborhood Bake‐Off with prizes. Art workshop, desserts, and other fun. Door prizes. $2/person, $5/family (no charge for people entering the Bake‐Off). Contact The Corner to sign up for the Bake‐Off.

‐FRIDAY, April 12, Oakland Forever! 4pm‐9pm, Oakland Business District & Schenley Plaza. Get your tickets in advance at the University of Pittsburgh Student Union or Carnegie Mellon Information Desk. Or, purchase admission the day of the event at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place or Schenley Plaza. Tickets are only $10 for Adults, $8 for Students, and $5 for Children Ages 12 & Under. Admission gets you an event T‐Shirt, Wristband, Walking Map, Access to A Taste of Oakland, Live Entertainment, and Carnival Rides! Presented by UPMC. http://oaklandforever.org. Featuring, Hurley Associates, Hurley Insurance Brokers Presents: A TASTE OF OAKLAND! 4pm‐6pm in the Oakland Business District.

‐MONDAY, April 22: Corner COFFEE SHOP Grand Opening: The Corner – Pittsburgh’s next “third place” – will launch its 6‐month pilot COFFEE SHOP on Monday, April 22! Menu includes a variety of coffees, teas, juices, and baked goods. Free wi‐fi. Visit with a friend, read a good book. Weekdays 7:30am‐1:00pm, 200 Robinson Street.

‐THURSDAY, May 2: RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP, 3pm. Never written a resume and want to learn how? Applying for a job and need to revise an old resume? Come learn how a quality resume can help you put your best foot forward with employers. Refreshments provided. Please register if you plan to attend: 412.683.1400 or info@CornerPgh.org. If you currently have a resume, please bring it. Sponsored by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

‐Beginning Sewing Classes @ The Corner, starting in late April and continuing into the summer. From “I’ve never touched a sewing machine” to “I want to learn more…” Affordable rates and variety of hours. Contact Cynthia Kramer at brightbluemorning ARTS, 412‐721‐2937.

‐THURSDAY May 2: Monthly West Oakland/Oak Hill NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL meeting from 6:30‐8:00 @ The Corner.

‐Summer Kids Camp at the University of Pittsburgh for kids ages 3‐13! Swimming and other fun. Scholarships/discounts available. A great opportunity for residents of Oakland in particular. See www.cll.pitt.edu/pittsSummerKids.php.

*** AROUND THE CORNER is sponsored by The Corner, 200 Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, a program of Friendship Community Church. Please forward this email to neighbors, friends, and family who’d be interested in these events. If you prefer to no longer remain on this email list, please contact info@CornerPgh.org.

To learn more about The Corner, visit www.CornerPgh.org or https://www.facebook.com/TheCorner200 or call 412‐683‐1400 to speak to Mark Kramer (director) or Britteny Johnson (program staff)

04/05 2013

OAKLAND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT E-Newsletter Issue 16


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In This Issue
Bates Street gateway transformation begins
Community celebrates new Oakland Career Center and JoAnn Fountain
School 2 Career provides training to increase number of Pittsburgh Promise ready students
North Oakland to receive new trees this spring
Conflict Kitchen opens new Oakland location
OPDC Board spotlight: Meet Laura Swiss!
Oakland Council Corner
Pitt Kids Summer Camp accepting applications from community members
Upcoming Events
Monthly Community Meetings
Program Links
Join Our Mailing List
Donate
   
Acknowledgments

OPDC is supported by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program with investments from Dollar Bank, PNC Bank, and UPMC Health Plan.
Bates Street Future

Bates Street gateway transformation begins

Did you know that 90,000 cars pass the Bates Street/ Blvd. of the Allies intersection every day? Soon, this highly traveled corridor will become a welcoming, green point of entry for all of Oakland’s residents and visitors. OPDC and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are seeking volunteers to help kick off this initiative.

Learn more about this catalytic project… 

Community fills Oakland Career Center for Open House and JoAnn Fountain dedication

On March 13th, OPDC welcomed over 80 people to the new Oakland Career Center for a celebratory open house.

Community residents joined OPDC partners and funders to tour the newly renovated space and join in honoring JoAnn Fountain, one of Oakland’s most dedicated community advocates.

 

School 2 Career provides training to increase number of Pittsburgh Promise ready students
ODPC’s School 2 Career (S2C) program is offering free workshops for adults interested in learning more about The Pittsburgh Promise.S2C is providing these workshops to ensure your children or students receive the maximum award possible.

 

Read more… 

North Oakland to receive new trees this spring

This spring, North Oakland will receive 15 new trees, thanks to the efforts of Sterling Land Company and TreeVitalize.

 

 

Read more… 

Conflict Kitchen opens new Oakland location

Conflict Kitchen has relocated to Oakland! Located inside a Schenley Plaza kiosk, Conflict Kitchen is a take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States government is in conflict.

 

 Learn more… 

Spotlight on the board: Meet Laura Swiss!

She loves Oakland, has her dream job,
and you’ll never guess where she got engaged…

Oakland Council Corner: An update from District 3
Kraus

OPDC features an update from one of Oakland’s three City Council representatives in each e-newsletter. This edition includes an update from the District 3 office of Councilman Bruce Kraus.

Read the update…

Pitt Kids Summer Camp accepting applications from community members

The University of Pittsburgh will again be offering a campus-based summer camp program year, but in a new format.  This new camp is called Pitt’s Summer Kids Camp and its mission is to offer progressive instruction in both aquatics and physical activities to children ages 3 through 13. Great discounted rates for income-limited families are also available.

Learn more and apply…
02/23 2013

OPDC Community Newsletter February


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Click Here to view the OPDC COmmunity Newsletter: OPDC Community Newsletter February 2013

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURE STORY: Celebrate the grand opening of the new Oakland Career Center

Apply now for an Oakland Facade Grant

School 2 Career hosts 100+ youth at college fair

Apply for a free tree this March

Sean Batyi: A JobLinks success story

MOVEPGH seeks public input on projects

OPDC Staff Spotlight: Meet Kimberly Chatman-Johnson

Mayor Ravenstahl’s monthly newsletter

Creating a “bike boulevard” along Louisa Street

Oakland Council Corner

02/21 2013

Mayor Ravenstahl’s Civic Leadership Academy – Apply Today!


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I hope you are doing well and staying warm during these frosty days! The Mayor’s Civic Leadership Academy is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session! The Civic Leadership Academy is a free 10-week course about local government created by Mayor Ravenstahl to foster more informed, effective and inspired community and civic leadership. Participants learn about a different City departments and the services they provide to make for a safer, more livable City. It includes tours, hands-on demonstrations, and fun activities that give an up-close and personal view of how the City is governed and run. 
 
The Spring class will kick off on March 13, 2013 and wrap up on May 15th, 2013; classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6-8:30 pm. Applications are now available; individuals can apply online at: pittsburghpa.gov/cla/application. Applications are due this Friday, February 22! Please contact (412) 255-2280 with any questions and concerns! Thank you so much and I look forward to the Spring class! 
 
Best, 
Melanie

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Melanie Pfeiffenberger

Civic Engagement Associate, Mayor’s Office of Service and Civic Engagement
City of Pittsburgh, Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl