05/19 2020

ImportantI Info about Primary Election Tue 6/2/20

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
03/10 2020

Swinburne St Reopens!

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is pleased to announce the opening of Swinburne Street in South Oakland. The road will remain open until final paving is done in the spring. Swinburne Street will then be fully reopened with unrestricted two way traffic. 
 
This follows five months of construction to stabilize the slope. Swinburne is one of several streets that have been affected by landslides over the last few years due to extreme weather conditions. 
 
For questions, please contact the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure at domi.streets@pittsburghpa.gov or 412-255-8850.  More information on the project and periodic updates can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/current-projects.

Project construction photos are below. (Credit: Department of Mobility and Infrastructure)

02/18 2020

The Neighborhood Plan for Oakland

The City of Pittsburgh is working with the Oakland community to create a 10-year plan for Oakland’s future and the projects and programs necessary to make that vision a reality. Let your voice be heard in the process – resident input is needed on the Action Teams which deal with Community, Development, Mobility, and Infrastructure.

Click here for flyer for more information and how to get involved.

12/27 2019

2019 City Christmas Tree Recycling Program.

The City of Pittsburgh is again expanding its Christmas Tree Recycling program this year by providing twelve drop-off locations for live trees from December 26 to January 26. 
 
The program empowers residents to have their trees recycled rather than sent to a landfill, which happens when they are placed at the curb. 
 
The nearest drop-off location to Oakland is
Squirrel Hill South  

Prospect Drive Roundabout in Schenley Park  
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

 
Click here for the official press release and complete info.
 
11/12 2019

Fall Yard Waste Collection Day is Sat 11/16/19

Pittsburgh residents are encouraged to compost their leaves, grass, branches, and other yard debris on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Your participation in this program helps the environment by diverting valuable resources from the landfill. 
 
Yard waste must be left at the curb, following the simple guidelines below. 
 
Place trash/recycling at your pick up spot before 6:00 a.m. Yard debris must be in brown paper bags and not weigh more than 35 pounds. Branches must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope in branch lengths of 5 feet or less. 
 
Click here for official City info on what is accepted or not.
11/07 2019

Open House For Osher Lifelong Learning At Pitt 12/4/19

You're invited to the Pitt OLLI Open House on December 4th 1-3pm.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt is a welcoming learning community of adults age 50+. They offer special classes they design for learners of this age and their members are able to also audit or sit in on many Pitt undergraduate courses. There are many OLLI member benefits, including free wifi on campus, library borrowing, and an ID card that allows our members to ride the Pitt shuttle buses around Oakland for free.

Click below for flyer for more info.

 Dec.4openhouse.pdf

Click here to RSVP
08/20 2019

Lyft Grocery Access Program For Rides To Giant Eagle

Lyft, 412 Food Rescue, and Giant Eagle are teaming up to help you get a ride to and from Giant Eagle. 
 
As a means to reduce the time and financial burden caused by commuting to grocery stores and to further empower families by providing access to grocery stores with healthy options: Lyft is offering discounted ($2.50) rides to/from Giant Eagle for 200 families in need in the Pittsburgh area.
Click here to visit website for more information and application.