General

01/28 2014

Receive Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas via email


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To receive the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment agendas via email, please contact Dolores Hanna at dolores.hanna@pittsburghpa.gov or 412-255-2473.  Please specify which agenda (or both).  Please note that the agendas are also available online here for Planning Commission and here for Zoning Board of Adjustment. 

01/28 2014

Register for 2014 Great Race


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Register today for the 37th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.  

“Early Bird” pricing – $25 (or 2 for $40 discount) – will be available to the first 6,000 runners and walkers who register.  

Press Release | RunGreatRace.com

01/27 2014

Repeating Cold Weather Safety Info


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Given the weather forcast for severely cold weather over the next few days, we’re repeating some cold weather safety info.
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
As the temperatures are forecast to drop over the next few days we ask that you take precautions to keep warm. Please review the following steps if you have to go outdoors.
  • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
  • Wear a hat, because 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.
  • Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
  • Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
  • Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
Also, please be sure to check on elderly loved ones and neighbors to make sure they are staying warm and dry.  And check on any outside pets, or even consider bringing them inside.
01/20 2014

Pittsburgh museums offer February freebies


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Nine Pittsburgh-area cultural organizations are thanking supporters by offering free admission to members of the following participating museums on select dates next month. In other words, members of any participating museum gets free admission at any of the other eight on designated days.

Free admission extends to two adults and four children.

They (and the dates) are:

  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Feb. 1
  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Feb. 2
  • Sen. John Heinz History Center, Feb. 8
  • Mattress Factory, Feb. 9
  • Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Feb. 15
  • Frick Art & Historical Center, Feb. 16
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Feb. 17
  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Feb. 22
  • National Aviary, Feb. 23
01/16 2014

Upcoming Events In West Oakland At The Corner


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Music Performance: Reggae Jam
Come enjoy Reggae music at The Corner on Saturday, January 18th @ 7pm. Truth and Rites will be jamming the evening away. Light refreshments served. This is a free event.

MLKing Jr. Art Project
Bring kids of all ages to participate in an interactive art project to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 20th from 12pm to 3pm. Refreshments and art supplies will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Film: “JUSTICE FOR ALL?” FILM SERIES
Saturday, Jan. 25 @ 3 p.m. How “just” is our country’s criminal justice system? What could a Christian response to inequities in the system look like? This three-part film and discussion series will provide opportunities to explore these and other issues. “Slavery by Another Name,” the first film in the series, will give this issue some historical context. and will be shown

The Corner Website

01/14 2014

VA offering free flu shots for veterans


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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.

http://www.pittsburgh.va.gov/flushots.asp

01/09 2014

Oakwatch Meeting Wed Jan 15 12-1:30pm at Jewish Fed of Grtr Pgh


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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.

01/09 2014

Cold Weather Safety


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COLD WEATHER SAFETY

As the temperatures are forecasted to drop over the next day we ask that you take precautions to keep warm. Please review the following steps if you have to go outdoors.

  • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
  • Wear a hat, because 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.
  • Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme lungs.
  • Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
  • Try to stay dry and out of the wind. Also, please be sure to check on elderly loved ones to make sure they are staying warm and dry.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office at 412-255-2134.

Regards,

District 6 Office

01/09 2014

Schenley Park Rink Mascot Skate Sat 1/11/14 1:30PM


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Mascot SkateMascot Skate

Jan. 11, 1.30-3.30pm

Skate with a menagerie of your favorite Pittsburgh area mascots on the ice during this annual event at the Schenley Park Rink.

Event Fees:

  • Skating Fee: Adults – $4.00, Youth (17 and under) – $3.00, Senior Citizens – $3.00 Skate Rentals – $2.50;
  • Skate Sharpening – $3.50 For more information on hours, pricing and skate rental

Visit the Citiparks website for more info.