August 2013 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Fwd: Southbound Route 28 Traffic Reconfiguration Begins Friday in Pittsburgh
by Keebler, Emily 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

There will be several traffic pattern changes along Route 28 between the 40th Street Bridge and East Ohio Street this weekend, the last of which will remain in place going forward. Please see PennDOT's full announcement below. *Emily Keebler **· 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: Cowan, Steve <stcowan(a)pa.gov> Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 3:48 PM Subject: Southbound Route 28 Traffic Reconfiguration Begins Friday in Pittsburgh [image: PennDOT left-cmyk]** * * *Traffic Advisory * ** ** *Aug. 7, 2013 * * * *Southbound Route 28 Traffic Reconfiguration Begins Friday in Pittsburgh * Schedule change for southbound work**** * * *Pittsburgh* – PennDOT is announcing traffic on southbound (inbound) Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County, will be shifted into a new configuration between East Ohio Street and the 40thStreet Bridge beginning Friday, Aug 9, weather permitting. **** ** ** The shift to the new southbound configuration will start at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Crews will close the left southbound lane to begin paving operations. The left lane will remain closed until 5 p.m. Saturday when it will re-open to accommodate traffic for the Steeler game. The left lane will re-close to traffic from 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12 to complete the new configuration. The southbound split point will be eliminated and both lanes will be shifted beneath the 31st Street Bridge**** ** ** Motorists should expect delays and possible stop conditions while the work occurs. **** ** ** PennDOT reminds motorists to *use all open lanes to the merge point* in highway work zones. Be courteous to other motorists and allow them to merge. The effectiveness of traffic flow in highway work zones is highly dependent on driver behavior. Zipper! Using all lanes and allowing a consistent, courteous merge will reduce congestion and delay and help traffic move through the work zone. **** The work is part of the $36.4 million Route 28 Phase IV improvement project. Work includes widening and reconstruction to provide a new grade-separated interchange at the 31st Street Bridge Intersection; roadway reconstruction; new median barrier and signal installation; replacing a section of the 31st Street Bridge; modifications to the River Avenue Viaduct; sidewalk and wall construction; demolition; drainage; utility relocations; highway and sign lighting; sign structures; ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) facilities, and other improvements between the Chestnut Street overpass and the 40th Street Bridge. The prime contractor is the Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh. Overall work will conclude in fall 2014. **** ** ** To sign up for PennDOT’s Route 28 email notification list for traffic and construction advisories, send email addresses to stcowan(a)pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – Route 28” in the subject line. Visit 511pa.com<http://www.511pa.com/>to check traffic conditions before traveling. **** **** *Media Contact: Steve Cowan, Press Officer, *(412) 429-5044 (Office), (412) 334-5436 (Cell Phone)**** # # #**** ** ** ** **

1 0

[Highland Park] Pastoral Note: David Leighton
by Bruce Robison 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

I'm very sad to pass along the word of the death earlier today of our friend the Rt. Rev. David Keller Leighton, Sr., 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland of the Episcopal Church and 13th Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, Pittsburgh (1957-1960). It was a wonderful privilege to welcome Bishop and Mrs. Leighton to St. Andrew's some years back, and he and I communicated frequently by e-mail. A man of deep Christian faith, personal strength, wisdom, and tenderness of heart. Also a hoot! Great sense of humor. The Good Shepherd Window in the narthex of St. Andrew's was repaired and conserved in honor of Bishop Leighton. He loved his few years at St. Andrew's and as a resident of our Highland Park neighborhood. Please pray for Carolyn, who is in poor health, and for their children and all the family. Read his bio here: http://episcopalmaryland.org/leighton.php Well done, good and faithful servant. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. BruceR Sent from my iPad

1 0

[Highland Park] One bedroom apt in Highland Park
by Wendy Scott Paff 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

One bedroom apt on third floor of house one block from 71A bus. No pets. No smoking. $700 per month includes all utilities and use of second floor laundry. Wendy wsp101(a)verizon.net

1 0

[Highland Park] Home help
by Jude Rutkowski 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Good afternoon neighbors! With vacation schedules we have openings over the next few weeks to fill. Lets us make your home sparkle, or prepare a delicious meal, prganize your space, provide elder/pet/child care or even administrative assistance for your professional life! 20+ years experience and references provided. Contact me directly by text/phone at 412-401-4685 to discuss how we can make your life less stressful. Thanks! Jude Rutkowski Sent from my iPhone

1 0

[Highland Park] Weekly Playgroup (toddlers and preschoolers)
by Sherilyn Saporito 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

I just moved to Morningside with my 3 year old daughter and am looking to start or join a playgroup in the area for children ages 1-4. It would be very informal, meeting about 1 morning a week at a playground or at someone's house or museum when it gets cold. Email me if you are interested! Sherilyns(a)gmail.com Thanks, Sheri

1 0

[Highland Park] Selling Vendor Spots for the Pittsburgh Film Festival!
by Michaela Healey 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Hi neighbors, We are selling sixteen vendor spots for the Pittsburgh Film Festival. The festival will be held next July 11-13th at the Westin Hotel. The cost for a table is super inexpensive-- just $135 for the whole weekend. This is a great opportunity, especially for independent artists! (Unfortunately, no vendors can sell food. Sorry!) Please get in touch as soon as possible if you're interested in buying one of these spots, they're going quickly. Best Wishes, Michaela Healey

1 0

[Highland Park] Free high chair/graco base/lil tykes playhouse
by Lorien Hart 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Carter's high chair...been through four kids, but still plenty of use left. Removable/washable seat cover. Graco snugride infant car seat base. Lil Tykes playhouse. Just needs a good washing. You haul...FREE!

1 0

[Highland Park] THURSDAYS SEMINAR: The Fear Of Facing Your Fears. (open to public)
by Alexandra Sabina 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

1 0

[Highland Park] Seeking After-school Babysitter for 4 Year Old Boy
by Jessica Friedrichs 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

We live in Morningside and are looking for a babysitter for the upcoming school year who could pick up and babysit our 4-year-old son after school on Monday through Friday. Our son would needed to be picked up at Arsenal in Lawrenceville at 2 p.m. and babysat until 5:30 p.m. each day. The babysitter will need their own transportation. As for rate, we were thinking $10 - $12 per hour. Last year, our babysitter was a mom of a 6-month-old and this arrangement worked out great so this is a great fit for a local mom. This position would also be a good fit for a student who has flexible afternoons. Our son is a funny, energetic kid who likes to ride his bike, build blocks, make art and read. If you are interested in the position, we'd love to talk to you more. Please email Jessica at jessica.friedrichs(a)gmail.com. Thanks!

1 0

[Highland Park] Cat sitter Needed
by frayda cohen 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Hi all, We're actually now in Sq. Hill and in a last minute need of a cat sitter. Can anyone offer a good referral for someone who would cover the East End. Thank you! Frayda Cohen

1 0