04/10 2018

Online Tool To Provide Feedback To City Budget Planning

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City launches interactive online tool for access to budget 
  • How are your tax dollars spent?
  • How would you spend City money?
  • How would you balance the budget? 
The City of Pittsburgh has launched an online interactive tool in order to engage constituents regarding the budget and collect feedback. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget announced the launch of Balancing Act, which includes features simulating users' own capital budget and operating budget, as well as a tax receipt tool to show an individual's contributions to the city, according to a news release. 
 
The tool also aims to allow for greater transparency and access for a better understanding of the process, according to the release. 
 
Click on the link below to use the tool and submit your budget as a recommendation to the city.
pittsburgh-tr.abalancingact.com/taxreceipt
Click here for a printable flyer.

04/05 2018

Free Fellowship Dinner At Bellefield Towers

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The Commonwealth is a new church organization in Bellefield Towers and hosting a free dinner next week on Wed Apr 11 at 6pm. The menu is homestyle pot-roast with honey glazed carrots, a crusty dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookies. (Plus a portobello "pot roast" for vegetarians). 
 
The Commonwealth
100 N. Bellefield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
www.oaklandcommonwealth.com
412-701-1628   
 
Click here for printable flyer.  
 
There is also an event their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/commonwealthoakland/

04/03 2018

EVENING OF OAKLAND STORYTELLING – Fri 6/8

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AN EVENING OF OAKLAND STORYTELLING
Save the Date! Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Falk Laboratory School (4060 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261). 
 
Join OPDC in their new venue for delicious offerings from Legume, live Moth-style storytelling, and a celebration of OPDC's work to build a more equitable community for all. Formal invitation to follow. 
 
Visit OPDC's website for more info.
opdc.org/oaklandstorytelling
04/03 2018

Health Care Forum On Opiod Solutions – Thu 4/19 2:30pm

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Health Care Forum – Search For The Opiod Solution
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Panel 1-2:30pm – Resource Fair 2:30-3:30pm
Heinz Field – Hyundai Club
Open To The Public – Free Admission
Free Parking Provided In The Stage AE Lot. 
 
After a record 700-plus overdoses last year in Allegheny County alone, people throughout the Pittsburgh region, and the state, are striving to turn the corner on the opioid epidemic. As tens of thousands struggle with addiction to ever-more-potent narcotics, we'll bring together the leaders who are marshaling resources, and the problem-solvers who know the city's hardest-hit streets. 
 
On April 19, Governor Wolf and local leaders will be discussing ways to address the opioid epidemic in our region at Heinz Field. Following the forum, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will host a roundtable that includes local individuals working towards solutions from recovery, treatment, and housing communities. 
 
Please share this event with your community. Register or learn more at the event website: http://promo.post-gazette.com/healthforum 
 
Click here for a printable flyer for more info.
04/03 2018

Oakland Hard To Recycle Event – Sat 4/28 9a-1p

HARD-TO-RECYCLE EVENT
BRING YOUR HARD-TO-RECYCLE ITEMS!
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FORBES TOWER SURFACE LOT (corner of Atwood & Sennott Streets) 
 
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Televisions, computers, computer monitors, cell phones, printers, microwaves, tires off rims, and more! 
 
YOU MUST BE AN OAKLAND RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE. ALL FEES ARE WAIVED. 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.
04/03 2018

Mayor’s Office Announces Street Cleaning 2018 April Through November

Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Street Cleaning Begins Today
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 2, 2018) Crews from the Department of Public Works today began their annual street cleaning work, which will continue weekdays through November. 
Motorists are reminded to check street cleaning schedules that are affixed to signs along city roadways. Those parked in designated street cleaning zones will be subject to fines. 
Enforcement officers from the Pittsburgh Parking Authority will issue warnings the first two weeks of this month and begin issuing tickets to those parked in street cleaning zones on April 16.  
Street cleaning is necessary to address debris that collects along curbsides during winter months and gravel that is dislodged by potholes. This year DPW also plans to focus on street cleaning in neighborhood business districts, which will be performed during overnight hours, and on keeping storm catch basins cleared.