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

[Highland Park] Thank you for all the dog boarding referrals
by Stephanie Walsh 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

HP loves its dogs! Thanks to all of you who sent me feedback on your experiences with local kennels. The Cozy Inn Pet Resort in Plum was a clear favorite, as was the Dog Stop on Washington Blvd, English Acres in Cranberry, and Airy Pines Boarding Kennel on Old Frankstown Road. Lots of others got good feedback, too. Feel free to email me if you'd like the complete list. Thanks again! Stephanie -- Stephanie J. Walsh Senior Analyst Public Works, LLC swalsh(a)public-works.org (412) 362-1770 work (412) 951-1987 cell Please visit our website at www.public-works.org

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[Highland Park] Seeking Daycare recommendations
by Kate Mast 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

We've just moved to the area and are looking for a daycare for my 1 year old son. Does anyone have recommendations for a good daycare in the area? Both my husband and I work downtown. Thanks, Kate Mast

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[Highland Park] BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE ON SUNDAY, YOU MIGHT NEED THIS INFORMATION:
by Difranza, Francine 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Street Closures Street Closures for Sunday, May 2 The road closures have been incorporated into the course turn-by-turn directions to better illustrate the street closures and time frames for areas along the course. Location Closure Re-Open Starting Line Smallman Street from 11th Street - 14th Street 6:00am 1:30pm Strip District/Downtown Miles 1-3.8 ttt Near 14th Street heading east on Smallman Street 6:30am 8:30am ttt Right onto Butler Street tttttt Proceed onto Penn Avenue 6:30am 8:45am ttt Right onto 16th Street ttt Miles 5.8-6.4 ttt Cross 7th Street Bridge to Fort Duquesne Boulevard 7:00am 9:30am ttt Right onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard ttt Right onto 6th Street ttt Cross 6th Street Bridge (Roberto Clemente Bridge) ttt Miles 24.4-26.2 ttt Right onto 30th Street 8:15am 1:30pm ttt Left onto Penn Avenue ttt Left onto 16th Street ttt Right onto Liberty Avenue ttt Right onto 11th Street Half Marathon Miles 11.6-13.1 Finish ttt Cross over Smithfield Street Bridge (on east side of Bridge) 7:45am 10:30am ttt Proceed onto Smithfield Street ttt Right onto Liberty Avenue ttt Left onto 11th Street North Shore Miles 3.8-5.8 Cross 16th Street Bridge 7:00am 9:30am Left onto East Ohio Street, Right onto East Commons Left onto North Commons, left onto West Commons, right onto Ridge Avenue Proceed onto West Ohio Street using west bound lanes only until after bridge Left onto Brighton Road Left onto Ridge Avenue using east bound lanes only after bridge Right onto West Commongs, left onto South Commons Right onto Sandusky Street to 7th Street Bridge Miles 6.4-8 Proceed onto Federal Street from 6th Street Bridge Left onto West General Robinson Street Left onto Mazeroski Way Right onto North Shore Drive Left onto Casino Drive Left onto ramp to West End Bridge Southside Miles 8.2-10.8 Proceed over West End Bridge 7:15am 11:45am Left onto ramp to Carson Street Half Marathon Miles 10.8-11.6 Carson Street to 11th Street Left onto 11th Street Left onto Bingham Street Left onto Cabot Way Proceed onto McKean Street Left onto 1st Street Right onto Carson Street Right onto Smithfield Street Bridge Marathon Miles 10.8-13.1 Follow Carson Street to Birmingham Bridge Left onto Birmingham Bridge using east lane Right onto Forbes Avenue Oakland/Shadyside/South Point Breeze Miles 13.5-17.1 Left onto S. Craig Street 7:30am 11:45am Right onto Fifth Avenue Left onto S. Aiken Avenue Right onto Walnut Street Right onto S. Highland Avenue Left onto Fifth Avenue Right onto Penn Avenue Left onto N. Braddock Avenue Homewood Brushton/East Liberty/Highland Park/Shadyside/Bloomfield Miles 17.1-22.5 Left onto Frankstown Avenue 7:45am 1:15pm Right onto East Liberty Boulevard Right onto N. Highland Avenue Left onto Bryant Street Left onto N. Negley Avenue Right onto Baum Boulevard Bloomfield/Strip District Miles 22.5-24.4 Right onto Liberty Avenue 8:15am 1:30pm

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[Highland Park] Great Idea....STAMPS TO FEED ANIMALS
by Difranza, Francine 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Starting April 30th you can buy stamps at the post office that help to buy food for shelter pets. You can pre-order them online. I think this would be a great thing to spread around. Could you please forward to your contacts? http://www.stampstotherescue.com/ <http://www.stampstotherescue.com/> ________________________________ ________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. <http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL :ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3>

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[Highland Park] Kindle or Nook...what's the deal?
by Denny 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Looking to purchase an e-reader but undecided as to which one. Any input or personal experiences would be appreciated to help make this decision. Reading the 'head to head' reviews doesn't really give 'real life' meaning to me. Would like to hear from owners themselves. Thanks in advance, denny

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[Highland Park] hot tub repairman
by Rob Brandegee 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Hi Highland Park! Can anyone recommend a good repairman for a hot tub? We would like to get it fixed before our daughters birthday on the 17th of May. Any recommendations for a local would be great! Thanks Rob Rob Brandegee Co-Founder Littlearth Littlearth 2231 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219 Phone: 412-471-0909 ext.126 Fax: 412-471-0910 Cell: 412-901-6819 rob(a)littlearth.com www.Littlearth.com

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[Highland Park] Password reset messages
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

All, If you get a message informing you that your highlandparkpa.com password has been reset and is an attachment, please delete it--it is not legitimate. I've seen these making it past mail filters for highlandparkpa.com and others--generally it's good advice to just delete them regardless of what site they are for, because few (if any) sites handle password resets this way, and the attachment is more than likely malware. Rudy

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[Highland Park] tile roof repair recommendations
by Joan Soulliere 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Hands down: Josowitz Roofing: 412 421-5698.

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[Highland Park] half-marathon registration transfer available
by Jana Finder 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear Neighbors: If anyone would like to run the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this Sunday, May 2, I have a registration available for transfer. I've had some trouble with a knee and probably should sit this one out. If there are no takers, I'll take a chance and run it. I paid $60 for the registration, so I will be asking for $30 cash for the transfer. You would also pay the race organizers $25 per the instructions below when you pick up the packet and bib number. At $55, this is still a very good deal because the registration fee was as high as $80. When you give me the $30, in exchange I will give you the completed transfer form along with a copy of my id that you need to complete the transfer. You would then take the documents to the convention center this Friday or Saturday to pick up your registration packet. How do I transfer my registration? The original runner will need to fill out the Registration Transfer form, click here, and give it to the person they are transferring their registration to, along with a copy of their ID. The new runner will pick up your packet, take it to Runners Services, pay the $25 transfer fee and have the registration transfer into their name. Please note that the new runner will receive the original runners shirt size, but they could try and swap at the T-Shirt exchange table in the Expo. See this link for full instructions & link to .pdf transfer form: http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/Top_Nav/FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS.htm Jana

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[Highland Park] Comp PSO tickets Thurs 1:30 PM
by Susan Robison 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

FOR COMP TICKETS TO THE THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH PSO CONCERT, PLEASE RESPOND BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28TH AT 6 PM DIRECTLY TO THEM. Have a great time at the concert! Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Complimentary Ticket Offer for Highland Park Residents Concert Date and Location: Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 1:30 PM at Heinz Hall The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us at Heinz Hall for a Thursday Matinee BNY Mellon Grand Classics featuring Stravinsky's groundbreaking orchestral work The Right of Spring and Rachmaninoff's beloved Piano Concerto No. 2! You may request up to four complimentary tickets for the performance on Thursday, April 29th at 1:30 PM.* Click here or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org for more information on the concert. To request your complimentary tickets, please follow these steps: 1. e-mail pso(a)pittsburghsymphony.org and use Highland Park as your subject line. 2. include your name, address and phone number. 3. list the number of tickets needed (limit 4 tickets per/person). Please submit your complimentary ticket request by 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 28. Your tickets will be held at the Heinz Hall box office (Downtown on the corner of 6th St. and Penn Ave.) under your last name for pick up on Thursday. Please plan to pick up your tickets by 12;30 PM. The doors to the Hall open at 11:15 AM and $1 peanutbutter & jelly sandwiches and coffee will be available for purchase along with other beverage and food options. See You at the Symphony! *Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased/held tickets or in conjunction with any other offer. Certain restrictions may apply.

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