07/01 2016

Liberty Bridge Work Begins Fri 7/1 At 8pm

pdf icon LibBridge1b.pdf

Liberty Bridge Deck Replacement Phase 1B begins July 5  
Inbound Liberty Bridge and Tunnel Closure Independence Day Weekend for Preparatory Work 
 
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the next phase of the Liberty Bridge deck replacement work in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday, July 5 (weather permitting). 
 
Preparatory work will occur from 8 p.m. Friday night, July 1 continuously through noon on Sunday morning, July 3 as the inbound (northbound) Liberty Bridge and Tunnel will close to traffic to allow crews to begin the phase change. Crews will be eradicating and painting lines, installing barrier, signs and message boards and shifting the overhead lane control system. One outbound (southbound) lane will be maintained on the bridge. Inbound traffic will be detoured. 
 
When prep work is concluded on Sunday, the afternoon configuration of two outbound lanes and one inbound lane will be implemented until Tuesday morning. 
 
Beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, the inside northbound (inbound) lane on the Liberty Bridge will close to traffic for approximately 30 days as crews conduct deck replacement work. The currently closed, far right northbound lane on the bridge will reopen to traffic. The deck will be replaced one lane at a time through four separate work phases over the course of approximately 160 consecutive days. 
 
During each phase of construction, the traffic configuration will be changed three times each weekday (see attached PDF file).  
 
To allow each configuration to occur, a short traffic stoppage of 15 minutes or less will be implemented for each traffic switch. Crews will shift channelizers, cover signs and change message boards. 
 
The inbound (northbound) Liberty Bridge ramp to the Boulevard of the Allies reconstruction work will continue during this new phase. The ramp will remain closed and traffic will continue to be detoured. The ramp is anticipated to reopen by Friday, July 8. 
 
07/01 2016

PWSA Ongoing Water Main Work On Lothrop, Terrace, & Darragh Sts Thru Nov 2016

pdf icon PWSA-Lothrop-Terrace-Darragh-Streets.pdf

  • Construction commenced on June 13, 2016.
  • Installation of main waterline on Lothrop Street is 50% complete from 5th Avenue to Victoria Street.
  • Concrete paving base restoration is being completed as each 100-foot section of main waterline is installed.
  • The project is approximately 10% complete.
  • The anticipated project completion date is November 2016, weather permitting.
Check the attached flyer for map and more info.
06/30 2016

Pgh Bicentennial Parade, Concert & Fireworks Set For Sat 7/9

Organizers of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration are welcoming all residents of the greater Pittsburgh region to come Downtown for Bicentennial events throughout the day on Saturday, July 9.  
 
The day begins with a 11 a.m. parade on Liberty Avenue, starting at 11th Street and ending at Point State Park, continues with a showcase in Market Square, and ends with a concert and fireworks that evening in the park. 
 
The Bicentennial Parade is organized as a "human timeline," beginning with the first indigenous residents of the region, and proceeding through the City's history of immigration from Europe and newly arriving immigrants, from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The Bicentennial year forms a bridge from Pittsburgh’s first 200 years to the future. 
Click here for the official press release for more info and full list of activities.
Inline image 1

06/29 2016

July 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg Wed 7/20 Noon, Green Team Mtg 7/21 6pm

Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
July 20 Noon at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213​. They ask you to please RSVP.​
No outside food/drink, no backpacks/briefcases
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Guest Speaker:  Maura Kennedy – PLI director
Oakwatch webpage 

Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
July 21, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage

06/29 2016

NextPittsburgh’s 10 Pgh Events Not To Miss In July

1 EQ Fireworks 7/4, 2. Gallery Crawl 7/8, 3. Pogopalooza 7/8-9,
4. Pgh Vintage Grand Prix 7/8-17,
5. PGH200 Bicentennial Parade, Showcase & Fireworks 7/9 & ongoing
6. Night at the Tropics at the National Aviary 7/9
7. Picklesburgh 7/15-16, 8. Polish Hill Arts Festival 7/17
9. Third Thursday: CINEMA at Carnegie Museum of Art 7/21
10. ReplayFX Arcade & Gaming Festival 7//28-31
Click here for the NextPittsburgh website for more info

06/21 2016

WYEP Summer Music Festival 2016 – Sat 6/25 3pm

SCHEDULE 
 
3PM   WYEP REIMAGINATION SHOWCASE (Main Stage)
featuring HAT Co, Funky Fly Project, The Incandescents
I Made It Market  (Schenley Drive) 
Children’s Activities (Schenley Tent)
Bike Valet by Bike PGH 
 
5:30 Margaret Glaspy
7:00 Boy & Bear
8:45 Lucius 
 
Family Activities 3:00 – 6:00 PM at the Schenley Plaza Tent. Participants include:
 Mattress Factory, Handmade Arcade, National Aviary,  Assemble, Pittsburgh CLO,  Kidsburgh, SNAP, The Sprout Fund, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy 
  
Please take note of Schenley Plaza Rules: pets are not permitted on the lawn or plantscaped areas. Leashed dogs may be walked on paved areas only. No drugs or alcohol will be consumed on the lawn. Please consult Dining Guide at Schenley Plaza for more information. Thank you for abiding by these rules to ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable Summer Music Festival!
Click here to check out the WYEP webpage for this event
06/13 2016

PWSA Paving Schedule June 13-17

Traffic Advisory – PWSA Paving Schedule 
June 13 – June 17, 2016 
 
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) contractors are scheduled to complete surface restoration, which includes paving and concrete work for the week of June 13, 2016. Many work locations will require restricted parking while work is being performed.  Signs will be posted in advance and removed as soon as possible. 
 
*Please note that the schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. 
 
Work locations are as follows: 
 
3rd Avenue at Ross Street
Market Street at Forbes Avenue
North Craig Street at Bayard Street
Fifth Avenue at Neville Street
249 North Craig Street 
 
The above sites will be paved overnight to accommodate traffic. 
 
Any customer who needs additional information should call PWSA Emergency Dispatch 24/7 at 412.255.2423 
06/13 2016

Pgh Penguins Stanley Cup Victory Parade Wed 6/15 11:30am

The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County today announced that a victory parade for the 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins will take place in downtown on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. 
 
Parade Route 
 
The parade route will follow a similar route as previous championship parades that took place in 2009. The route will begin on Grant Street at Liberty Avenue, travel along Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies, turn right onto the Boulevard of the Allies and will end at the intersection of the Boulevard of the Allies and Stanwix Street. A stage will be set up at Stanwix Street for celebratory remarks from Pittsburgh Penguins personnel. 
 
Road closures and parade route barricade installation will begin at 12:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. 
 
Click here to read the full press release for more info
06/10 2016

Round 2 Signups For Grassroots Green Homes Energy Saving Challenge

pdf icon GGH-Flyer-6.7.16.pdf

Participate in the Energy Efficiency Challenge – Sign Up By June 30 for Kits #3-12 
Sign up to receive free Do-It-Yourself energy efficiency tools for participation in a ongoing energy efficiency challenge. Share your utility bill with our team, and you will get information and guidance from your own neighbors on ways to lower your energy bills. 
 
Apply for Free Home Weatherization Plus Services – Round 2: Deadline August 30
Apply for additional free weatherization services (like air sealing and insulation) to make your house even more energy efficient. To qualify, you must own your own home and be a non-smoker. After the work is complete, you will be able to showcase the improvements through data sharing or a home tour. 
 
Get Involved: Be an Energy Coach – Still Accepting Applications
There are still ways to get involved in the program! Energy Coaches attend free training and planning sessions to design program roll out to their neighborhoods, organize tip and tool distribution, and gather feedback from participants. 
 
See the attached flyer for more info