October 2012 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] pack 'n' play for sale
by marcy bloom 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Kohler brand, identical to Graco basic model, PLUS additional thick mattress, organic cotton quilted mattress pad and sheet - $50 Graco Pack 'N Play Travel Play Yard - Forest Friends On The GoAdditional mattress makes this perfect for sleeping. My 26 month old grandchild just beginning to grow out of it. Great for grandparents expecting visitors and as first floor safe place for families in 2 story houses. -- marcyb

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[Highland Park] Fwd: Route 28 Improvements Continue Through in Millvale
by Keebler, Emily 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Please see final bullet below regarding full closure of a section of Route 28 southbound on two upcoming weekends. *Emily Keebler **· Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council District 7* *510 City-County Building · 414 Grant Street · Pittsburgh PA 15219 · 412 255 2140* *emily.keebler(a)pittsburghpa.gov <emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> · www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Struzzi, James <JSTRUZZI(a)pa.gov> Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 2:23 PM Subject: Route 28 Improvements Continue Through in Millvale To: *[image: Description: PennDOTColorLogo]*** ** ** *Traffic Advisory* * * *Oct. 17, 2012 * * * *Route 28 Improvements Continue Through in Millvale* *Millvale on-ramp overnight closures necessary* * * *Pittsburgh, PA *– PennDOT District 11 is announcing work to improve Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) through the Millvale Interchange in Millvale Borough, Allegheny County, will continue through late November.**** ** ** The following will occur/continue: **** **· **The northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Millvale will remain closed through Oct. 23. Traffic is being detoured using northbound Route 28 to the Sharpsburg off-ramp (Exit 5A), turning left at bottom of the ramp onto Bridge Street (Route 1001), making another left to access the southbound Route 28 on-ramp, and continuing south to the Millvale off-ramp;* *** ** ** **· **Northbound single lane traffic from the 40th Street Bridge through the Millvale interchange will continue to Oct. 31;**** ** ** **· **Overnight closures of the on-ramp from Millvale to northbound Route 28 will continue through Nov. 30. Traffic will be detoured using the 40th Street Bridge to Butler Street to the Highland Park Bridge to northbound Route 28. Northbound on-ramp closures will occur according to the following schedule:**** **o **Sunday through Thursday nights, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. **** **o **Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. **** ** ** **· **Southbound Route 28 will be closed during the weekends of Oct. 26-29 and Nov. 9-12. The closures will occur at the Millvale Interchange from 8 p.m. on Friday through 5 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured using the southbound Millvale on-off ramps. During these closures, motorists will not see major activity on the roadway; work will be occurring underneath to lift the southbound bridges and replace bearings. Traffic cannot be on the structures while this work occurs. **** ** ** The work is part of $3.5 million project that includes bridge deck, bearing and expansion dam replacements, structural steel painting, substructure concrete repairs, milling and resurfacing, barrier and drainage upgrades and other improvements on Route 28 at the Millvale interchange. Overall work will conclude in the fall. Swank Associated Companies of New Kensington, PA is the prime contractor.**** ** ** Visit 511pa.com <http://www.511pa.com/> or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. **** ** ** *Media Contact: Jim Struzzi, Press Officer, *(412) 429-5010 (Office), (412) 292-9357 (Cell Phone)** ** ** # # #**** ** ** ** ** ** **

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[Highland Park] An Evening of Music
by Rector 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

All are invited this Saturday evening, October 20, at 8 p.m., to an Evening of Music at St. Andrew's, as renowned Pittsburgh pianist Linda Morgan-Ellison presents works by Haydn, Liszt, Schubert, and Debussy. There is no charge for admission, and a festive reception will follow. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, in the Highland Park neighborhood.

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[Highland Park] insulbrick
by Jesse poole-van swol 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

City Theatre in the historic south side is looking for Insulbrick to use in an upcoming production. We need it asap so if you are remodling your home or know any one who is and getting rid of some please let me know id love to take it off your hands! we would even give you a pair of comp tickets to see the show! thanks.

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[Highland Park] Free stuff on my porch
by Jana Finder 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

This may be my last load! Young kids' hardcover books, lots of them! Also lots of youth paperbacks, like Judy Moody, Bailey Kids, etc. Small white storage unit. Large ceramic salt-glazed bowl and lovely red-glazed ceramic jar w/ silver trim. Maisy toddler CD game; make your own dog tag (shrinky dink); & tiny Spongebob lunchbox. Not pictured is a white box filled with old sewing trims, buttons, other stuff. PIckup on porch at 5541 Beverly Place. No need to ring my doorbell, just don't take my furniture! - Jana ------------------- Jana Finder

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[Highland Park] Join Us for the Next HPCC Meeting - 7:00pm Thursday, October 18 at St. Andrews
by Monica Watt 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

David Hance from the HPCDC will be speaking to the group about the latest plans for Bryant Street including the phase 2 ground breaking scheduled for October 25th. I hope to see you there! Best regards, Monica Monica Watt President, Highland Park Community Council Editor, HPCC Newsletter Co-Chair, Playground Committee Member, Beautification Committee President ESP Studios 625 Liberty Avenue, 24th FL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.642.7700 v 412.642.2277 f 412.980.4208 c monica.watt(a)elias-savion.com<mailto:monica.watt@elias-savion.com>

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[Highland Park] Brick cleaning and pointing services
by David Lagnese 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Hi Highland Park, I am looking for a contractor to clean the brick and masonary on a 100 year old house. The job probably involves some pointing, but is mostly a cleaning job. It is a large house, a pretty big job, so I need a well established contractor. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You, David Lagnese

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[Highland Park] Free accounting/wiki/wordpress/etc for your business
by Phillip Rhodes 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

Hi, If you business needs accounting software such as that provided by QuickBooks, "Front Accounting" is a free open-source source alternative. spotmouth provides free setups of "front accounting", wordpress and many other programs. It's super easy to get started at http://www.spotmouth.com I provide some "how-to" videos that take you through the process click-by-click at http://cms.spotmouth.com I am also just an email away if you run into anything or have a question. I would also be appreciative of any feedback one may have on the website itself. I do live in Highland Park, so if there was a few folks that wanted help with wordpress/front accounting/etc, we could probably meetup. Thanks, Phillip

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[Highland Park] David Sedaris tickets sold
by Melanie Linn Gutowski 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

Thanks to all who inquired - the tickets have been sold. Melanie

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[Highland Park] Anyone seeking a sitter?
by Katy Rank Lev 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

If anyone is looking for a regular babysitter or nanny, I'd love to suggest our part-time sitter, Liz. She's looking for more and consistent hours. She's wonderful with our 5-month old and spirited 3-year-old. Please do let me know if anyone would like more information! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Katy Rank Lev www.katyranklev.com 412.444.KATY

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