11/17 2020

Residents Needed For Oakland Plan


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The Oakland Plan
 
The Oakland Plan will create a 10-year plan with a shared vision for Oakland's future and the projects and programs necessary to make that vision a reality.
 
Once adopted by the Planning Commission, the Oakland Plan will become City policy and guide public and private investments in the area. New land use regulations, transportation and infrastructure improvements, and public programs may also be recommended by the plan. The plan area generally includes the neighborhoods of North Oakland, Central Oakland, South Oakland, and West Oakland.
 
Click on the link below for the flyer.

 OaklandPlanFlyerV3.pdf

For more information visit
https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/oakland
11/06 2020

City Of Pgh Snow Angels Program 2020-21


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City Of Pittsburgh Snow Angels Program 
 
Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Pittsburgh Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. 
 
Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who are outside during winter weather – like postal carriers, firefighters, and police officers. 
 
You can sign up online to offer help as a volunteer. The Snow Angels Program will work to pair you with a nearby neighbor. We will be in touch when you have been matched with a neighbor in need. 
 
See the attached flyer or visit the website for more info or to volunteer.
https://pittsburghpa.gov/snowangels 
 
 SnowAngels2020Flyer.pdf
10/21 2020

Get Stuffed With Love Dinners 2020


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Do you need a meal on Thanksgiving? 
 
Rotary Clubs of Bethel-St Clair and Northern Allegheny, and Holy Assumption of St. Mary Orthodox Church are partnering again this year to cook, assemble, and Pittsburgh Police officers will deliver food on Thanksgiving Day. Over the past 17 years this event has gone from feeding 250 people who are homeless, shut-ins, disabled, and in need to over 3800 people and numbers keep growing! 
 
If you need a meal, you just need to contact your local police zone officer!
Deadline date to call in a meal is Friday, November 20, 2020 NO EXCEPTIONS,
so please call now! 
 
Zone 4: Officer Victoria Butch @ 412-422-6559   victoria.butch@pittsburghpa.gov
See flyer for more info.

 StuffWithLoveDinner2020.pdf

10/21 2020

Elections Ofc Offers Expanded Hours 10/26 -Election Day 11/3


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Elections Office to Offer Expanded Hours October 26 through Election Day 
 
The Elections Division today announced that it will be offering expanded hours for its office and the lobby for voters to apply for and receive their mail-in or absentee ballot, or to return their completed ballot. This is in addition to the additional election offices open this coming weekend, October 23 and 24, throughout the county. 
 

Additional Election Offices

Ballot return and in-person application for mail-in and absentee ballots remain open this coming weekend. 
 
On Election Day
All 1,323 polling places will be open on Election Days. Hours are from 7 AM to 8 PM and anyone in line at 8 PM will be allowed to vote. Voters are asked to wear a face covering in compliance with the state order. Those who arrive without a face covering will be offered one. 
 
See attached letter for more info.

 Elections Office to Offer Expanded Hours Octobe…

Absentee/Mail-In Ballots
Please note, if you plan to vote using an absentee or mail-in ballot in the 2020 GENERAL ELECTION held on 11/03/2020, your completed application must be received in the county office by 5:00 PM on 10/27/2020. The deadline to return your voted absentee or mail-in ballot is 8:00 PM on 11/03/2020. If your ballot is postmarked by 8:00 PM on Election Day and received in your county office (or drop off centers) by 5:00 PM on 11/6/2020 it will be considered timely.
Click on link below for more info.
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/elections/absentee-ballots.aspx
10/21 2020

Food Distribution Event – Oct. 21 in Oakland


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For Individuals & Families
Walk-up and drive-through distribution will be available to individuals and families for the duration of the event. Vehicles should be instructed to pull up to the Schenley Drive curb behind the plaza tent, where parking spaces are reserved for loading. Volunteers will assist in loading meal kits into vehicles. Be advised that meal kits are somewhat bulky; those without a vehicle should expect to carry only one kit at a time if possible, or use a pulled-cart for transit. Signs will be clearly marked for onsite walk-up and drive-through food distribution. 
 
All who attend are asked to wear a face covering, practice physical distancing and depart after receiving their meal kit – following CDC guidelines – to ensure a safe, effective distribution event. 
 
Volunteers needed
In addition we are seeking volunteers for the food distribution event in Oakland! Volunteers are needed to: Unload, setup, and breakdown distribution site, assist in loading meal kits in vehicles, help with directional flow of individuals and vehicles, clean and organize site. Volunteer shifts are 1pm-4pm and 4pm-7pm. Pitt in Action shirts and bottled water will be provided. Volunteers will be expected to wear a face covering and follow all CDC guidelines. To Sign up to volunteer, please email Alex Toner, Assistant Director of Community Engagement, at alexjtoner@pitt.edu ASAP 
 
See the attached flyer

 farmers to foodbox flyer_1.pdf

or visit the link below
https://www.cgr.pitt.edu/community-engagement/food-distribution
10/20 2020

Resident input and participation is needed to craft The Oakland Plan.


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The Oakland Plan 
 
The Oakland Plan will create a 10-year plan with a shared vision for Oakland's future and the projects and programs necessary to make that vision a reality. 
 
Once adopted by the Planning Commission, the Oakland Plan will become City policy and guide public and private investments in the area. New land use regulations, transportation and infrastructure improvements, and public programs may also be recommended by the plan. The plan area generally includes the neighborhoods of North Oakland, Central Oakland, South Oakland, and West Oakland. 
 
Click on the link below for the flyer.

 OaklandPlanPublicEngagement.pdf

For more information visit
https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/oakland
08/08 2020

Pitt Letter To Neighborhood About Moving Forward in 2020


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Attached is a letter from Vice Chancellor Paul Suppowitz about how Pitt plans to move forward with the students and long-term residents of Oakland. Several paragraphs excerpted below.  See the letter for complete info. 
 

In Service to Community: In addition to our Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative, we’re continuing to find new ways to serve and support the communities we call home. Whether it’s helping to get technology into the hands of those who need it most, offering virtual babysitting classes or getting meals to local families, our faculty, staff and students aren’t letting the pandemic stop them from partnering and engaging with our neighbors. 

 
Help Spread the Message: We’ve created signage for use in our campus buildings and would love it if you’d consider picking one of your favorites and printing it to post in your window to reinforce the message in our surrounding neighborhoods. If you don’t have a printer at home but would like to request a copy, please let us know and we’ll be happy to put one in the mail for you. 

 
Who to Contact: The Community and Governmental Relations team has and will continue to bring the latest updates to our neighbors through virtual neighborhood meetings (such as OPDC Oakland‐wide monthly meetings) and communications such as this letter. We are available at cgrinfo@pitt.edu or 412‐624‐7755. You can also stay current with Pitt’s plans by visiting coronavirus.pitt.edu. 
 

 PittCOVIDLetter.pdf

07/30 2020

Pitt Comm Compact And Other Covid–19 related Info


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The
University of Pittsburgh has created coronavirus.pitt.edu, as a source of information and updates on the coming year. 
 
To specifically help foster the health and safety of all, the University of Pittsburgh presents the principles of the Pitt Community Compact—drafted by Pitt undergraduate, graduate and professional students—to uphold the health and safety of our community. 
https://www.coronavirus.pitt.edu/pitt-community-compact
06/11 2020

Niagra Parklet updated site plan


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pdf icon Niagara-Parklet-Site-Plan.pdf

Attached is a site plan for Niagara Parklet. To summarize, the following features will be included at the request of the Oakcliffe Community Organization:

  • New play equipment for children under the age of 5 years
  • New play equipment for children between the ages of 5-12
  • New play “cube” structure
  • New swing bay with 3 new standard swings and 1 new ADA-accessible swing
  • New safety surface
  • New half-basketball court
  • New entry plaza with picnic tables that will be bolted into the concrete to prevent vandalism and theft
  • Concrete walkway from the upper playground area down to the seating/picnic area where there is currently a “cow path” through the grass.
  • ADA-accessible entrance to the parklet from Craft Ave.
  • Ornamental (non-chain link) fencing around the perimeter of the site
  • 3 benches surrounding the site
  • Maintain 3 trees on the site
  • Space between the play equipment and the half-court basketball court
05/19 2020

ImportantI Info about Primary Election Tue 6/2/20


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pdf icon ElectionDayPrimary2020.pdf
pdf icon PADOS_MailInApplicationAllegheny.pdf

Election day: Tuesday June 2, 2020
Some things have changed from the past. 
 
Postmarks do NOT count!  Applications and Ballots must be RECEIVED by deadlines.
The main website for voting information is available at
AlleghenyCounty.us/elections/voter-services.aspx 
 
ONLY ONE PHYSICAL POLLING PLACE FOR WARD 4 (all of South Oakland)
Posvar Hall, 230 South Bouquet Street, across from intersection at Sennott St. 
 
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE: 5pm Monday May 18, 2020
LAST DAY TO REQUEST MAIL-IN BALLOT: 5pm Tuesday May 26, 2020
LAST DAY TO VOTE BY MAIL-IN BALLOT: 8pm Tuesday June 2, 2020 
 
See attached flyer for more info.
Mail-in Ballot Application with instructions also attached.

South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG)  

SouthOaklandPgh.org