February 2010 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Manno's is Open!
by Joe Manno 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Hello Everyone, This is Joe from Manno's Market and Deli at 937 Mellon Street. We just wanted to let everyone in the neighborhood know that we are OPEN today. We have our selection of groceries and we will also be serving our hot foods. If you need anything today please stop by. Call us if you have any questions or to see if we have the things you need before venturing out. If there are any senior citizens within a couple block radius of our store we may be able to deliver groceries. --Joe Manno 412-393-9998

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[Highland Park] lost kitty cat
by Paul DePasquale 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

We live at Portand & Wellesley area & we resecued a black, frozen cat after the storm, she was at our back door.She has to belong to some one near by. We already have three cats. Call 412-982-5840/PAUL

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[Highland Park] one week from today! February 15 concert at The Warhol
by David Sogg 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

One week from today, on Monday the 15th of February, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony present a concert of Musical Narratives, featuring actors Martin Giles, Rob Frankenberry, Maggie Carr, and Ben Thorpe in Kurt Vonnegut's version of A Soldier's Story (music by Stravinsky). The Lunch Counter, written for Highland Park resident David Sogg by New York composer Susan Kander, will receive its world premiere. The concert begins at 8pm at The Warhol (117 Sandusky Street on Pittsburgh's North Shore). Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or check. To place your name on the reserved tickets list, send an email to sogg(a)duq.edu with the word "tickets" in the subject line. In the message text, specify number of tickets requested (limit 2, please), along with your name. They will be held for you at the door until 10 minutes before the concert. For further information, call 412-361-5704.

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[Highland Park] Looking for unique Valentine gifts??
by Katie 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

I have a stock of fabric flowers and button flowers to sell! The colors are varied and I can deliver them to you! They are great gifts for those with allergies and gifts that last! Also if you wanted the fabric a certain scent you can purchase a scented oil for them!(at walmart or a craft store) Supplies are limited so act fast! I will send pictures upon request! Thanks! Katie

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[Highland Park] METAL DOG CRATES FOR SALE
by Francine DiFranza 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

(1) LARGE - Size: 36 L x 24 W x 27 H" - ASKING $50 (1) MEDIUM - Size: 30 L x 21 W x 24 H" - ASKING $40 *SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL 412-901-5753. THANKS!

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[Highland Park] WHITE CRIB FOR SALE
by frenchjap＠comcast.net 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Beautiful white crib, complete with mattress and bedding. Bedskirt is white eyelet. This was rarely used. Selling for $135. Please do not reply to this email but do phone Cheryl at 412-551-1022. Photo is enclosed. Thanks for looking! =

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[Highland Park] Fwd: UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS - 6:45 PM
by Keebler, Emily 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Please see the email below for information on city services from the mayor's office. In particular, in response to Janna's email, garbage and recycling pick-up has been suspended until further notice. Sent from my mobile phone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Doven, Joanna" <Joanna.Doven(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> > Date: February 7, 2010 6:58:27 PM EST > To: "City Council" <CityCouncil(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> > Subject: FW: UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS - 6:45 PM > > THE MAYOR/EXECUTIVE AND PW/SAFETY CHIEF BRIEFED THE MEDIA ON THIS AT > 430PM. WE WANTED IT TO HIT THE 5 O’CLOCK NEWS CYCLE. CAN’T GET > THE MESSAGE OUT ENOUGH TO TELL ALL OF YOUR CONSTITUENTS TO STAY OFF > OF THE ROADS! > > From: Doven, Joanna > Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 6:51 PM > To: Doven, Joanna > Cc: Doven, Joanna > Subject: UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS - 6:45 PM > > MEDIA ADVISORY > UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS > > > > (PITTSBURGH) Feb. 7, 2009 City officials announced today that road > conditions remain extremely dangerous. Many primary and secondary > roads are still in bad condition and many tertiary roads haven’t bee > n hit. > > Residents should limit walking and especially driving on roads. > There have been many instances where plows have had to swerve to > avoid hitting residents and have found themselves stuck in a snow > bank. Many vehicles have been abandoned, preventing snow plows from > clearing streets. Police will only tow vehicles that are blocking > roads. > > “Public works has brought in additional assets to assist in snow rem > oval and we are doing everything in our power to get to your street, > ” Ravenstahl said. “Outside contractors will be assisting crews > with plowing in our most hard to hit City neighborhoods. In order fo > r our crews to get this City up and running again, we need everyone > to pitch in. Number one, we’re asking that citizens stay off of the > streets and do not drive their cars unless absolutely necessary.” > > The Governor has sent the Pennsylvania National Guard to assist us > with emergency snow removal operations. HumVees and Guardsmen will > be pairing up with City paramedics to ensure that ambulances can get > to the most important medical calls along tertiary roads. Officials > will also be pairing up HumVees and Guardsmen with firefighters and > police officers to assist whenever necessary. > > “Public safety continues to our number one priority,” Ravenstahl > said. “I have asked all non-essential employees – employees who > are not assisting in public works and public safety efforts – to sta > y home. It’s still not safe out there.” > > The Mayor strongly encourages businesses and institutions to > evaluate their own needs in deciding whether or not they will stay > open tomorrow. Many parking lots and park n’ ride lots are still not > plowed, and transportation for employees will remain treacherous. > > CITY OPERATIONS SUSPENDED: > The City has suspended garbage and recycling pickup until further > notice. > The following Citiparks facilities will be closed: Senior and > Recreation Centers that are not serving as warming centers; Mellon > Tennis Center; Schenley Ice Rink; and the Oliver Bath House. > > POWER SITUATION: > Many residents are still without power. As of 6:30 p.m. today, 1250 > City residents have been affected with the largest portion located > in the Hilltop neighborhoods. Duquesne Light believes that most > power will be restored by tomorrow evening. > > 311 AND WARMING CENTERS: > City 311 operators went into work this morning and will be working > until 11 p.m. tonight to assist residents who are without power and > in need of transport to a City warming center. > > The Mayor reminded citizens of guidelines when calling 311: > residents must call 911 for any emergency; and 311 will not be > taking any calls regarding snow removal at this time. > > “We’ve extended 311’s hours to help our residents with any > unmet needs, in particular, in getting residents without power to wa > rming centers” Ravenstahl said. > > Currently, the City is operating six warming centers. They will > remain open throughout the night as needed. A full list can be found > at www.pittsburghpa.gov, or residents can call 311 to find out their > closest location. > > > IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR RESIDENTS > > Stay off of the streets, this means driving, and walking when > plowing is occurring; > Unless you are a critical employee to life safety, you are advised > to stay home; > Check on the elderly, especially if they are without power. > > IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR RESIDENTS WITHOUT POWER: > > Alternative heating sources such as generators MUST be outside to > prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Running generators inside the > home is extremely dangerous and will cause death, as many have read > in the papers this morning, there were two deaths which appear to > have been caused by CO poisoning in McKeesport. > Turn on highest faucet to a drip to prevent pipe freeze. > Use extreme caution with kerosene heaters and other alternative > heating sources: do not place near furniture, curtains and other > combustible materials. Please, watch children around lighted candles. > If residents need shelter or hospital transport, please call 911 if > life-threatening only. EMS physicians will continue prioritizing > calls. > > > > > > > Date: Feb. 7, 2009 > Contact: Joanna Doven, Press Secretary > (cell) 412-475-2387 > joanna.doven(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us > > > >

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[Highland Park] trash pickup: the answer
by Janna Eversmeyer 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Saw it on TV news late this afternoon: city trash pickup has been suspended indefinitely! Janna Eversmeyer North Euclid Ave

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[Highland Park] snowblower service
by Thomas Morgan 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

I am available tomorrow Monday AM on first come basis and work from there to assist in clearing sidewalks. OCEAN BREEZE 412-805-5602

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[Highland Park] [Tazza D'Oro] It takes power to make coffee!
by Amy 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Tazza D'Oro has posted a new item, 'It takes power to make coffee!' Sorry to report that Tazza D'Oro will be closed on Monday 2/8/10. It seems when it comes to electricity it's all or nothin! Yes, we have partial power back at Tazza D'Oro - some outlets work, some don't. A piece (wire) of the main line running to the building has snapped under the pressure of the [...] You may view the latest post at http://tazzadoro.net/news/tazza-d-oro/it-takes-power-to-make-coffee/ You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Thank you, Amy tazzadoro(a)earthlink.net

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