April 2015 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Recommendations for deck staining?
by Becky Mercatoris 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

Hi Neighbors, We are searching for recommendations for someone to stain our new(ish) deck. Any suggestions or folks to avoid? Thank you in advance, Becky

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Red Tulip Alert
by Beck, Judy 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

Neighbors, Be on the alert if you have any lovely red tulips blooming in your yards. Someone came by our house yesterday and pulled off the heads of all of our red only tulip blooms. Had to come up out front steps to do it so I guess they really have an issue with red tulips? Judy

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Need Help with Exterior Painter Recommendations
by Caroline 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

To All, We need your help, our last painter (Kellerman) has retired so we need someone new to do our exterior trim. Please send positive and negative comments - I will compile and share with the list. Thank you! Caroline

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ISO: 4moms momaroo
by Megan Miner 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Looking for a reasonably priced, slightly used 4moms momaroo. If anyone has one they are no longer using I may be interested in taking it off your hands to gift my new nephew due this summer. Thanks!

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Argentine tango classes
by capellan tanguero 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

_____________________________________ Always wanted to tango? Now's your chance. A new series of 5 Argentine tango classes starts Sunday, May 3. Singles or couples welcome. Four levels of instruction are available. Beginners are from 5-6pm. For details see http://www.pittsburghtangueros.org/classes.html Private lessons are also available in Highland Park if you want to progress faster or need a more flexible schedule. Call Jerry at 412-661-2480. _____________________________________

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results from question regarding basement leaks
by Kathy 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Hi! Several people asked if I could share any results from my question regarding referrals for repair of basement leaks. I got three responses. 1) Someone who just used Advanced Basement Solutions for installation of a french drain was very pleased with them. They showed up on time, cleaned up well, and fit them in within a week of getting an estimate. 2) Someone used Keystone Basement Systems and said they were expensive but did excellent work. 3) A third response came from Robert Higgs, who wrote to say that he does the kind of work I was asking about. He stated that he is a Highland Park resident and has done projects in the area with great reviews. He stated that he is licensed and insured and offered to evaluate my project. His number is 412 758-3306. Also, a while back another neighbor told me that she had used Baker's and was pleased with the results. If anyone has anything to add regarding any basement repair/leaks/waterproofing, feel free to add any other suggestions. Thanks!!! Kathy

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LOOKING FOR A SHIH TZU Breeder
by frenchjap＠comcast.net 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

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Cheap furniture for sale!
by Manos-Turvey, Alexandra 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Hi everyone, I'm moving from the area very soon, and would like to find a new home for some things, feel free to contact me if you would like pictures of anything, thanks! Alexandra For Sale: 1 x small 2 shelf Bookcase: 28" tall, 12" wide and 30" long = $10 1 x large (18" tall, 18" wide and 54" long) and 1 x small (15" tall, 18" wide and 18" long) glass topped coffee tables with slight scratches around the metal joins = $25 for both (glass unscratched and intact) 1 x futon (with additional mattress in black if desired): 78" x 54" when folded out, 14" tall off the ground to sitting position, 20" tall side arms = $50 1 x Ikea desk, slight imperfections on desk surface: 27 in tall, 39 in long and 23" wide = $5 1 x Chest of drawers (with two drawers, 6 in tall each): 23.5" tall, 15.5" wide and 24" long = $20 1 x assembled SoHo queen bed platform in black, with 2 drawers for storage: 80.5" x 60" x 10.5" (accommodates mattresses 54" to 60" wide) = $50 (retail $200) All in good conditions.

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Art All Night -- This weekend!
by Iridium 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Neighbors, The 18th annual Art All Night will be held this weekend. This year we are returning to the same place as last year, Willow Street Developers at 40th and Willow Streets. The show will be open to the public from 4 p.m. Saturday all night long until 2 p.m. Sunday. View art, hear music, create art, meet friends, enjoy beverages and make memories "All Night" long! It's not too late to volunteer or to submit art, either. Visit www.artallnight.org. Hope to see you there!

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Commonplace Coffee House and Roaster Thanks you!
by Brian Shope 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Highland Park neighbors and beyond, it is with great honor and gratitude that we were named in The Daily Meal's top 50 coffee shops in the nation for the 3rd year in a row. Here's the write up from our site (and the link), followed by the Daily Meals post. (As you're traveling to other cities, make sure you check out these cafe's. They're gonna be GOOD.) Thanks to the many of you who stop in and sit with us, grab coffee for the day, or get your bean for home. We're grateful for your participation in this success! http://thecommonplacecoffeehouse.com/2015/04/top-50-best-coffee-houses-agai… The news began trickling out on yesterday morning: Kenneth, a friend of > Commonplace,shared the post > <https://www.facebook.com/KennyGCampbell/posts/10206070876278462> on his > Facebook feed. Drew -our manager at the Voluto shop on Penn Ave.- got the > “I’m so proud!” mom email at breakfast. TJ, our passionate owner, shared > the news on *his* Facebook feed at his first stop of morning coffee. And so > it started… > > Wow. What incredible things can be done with others! We are grateful to > you, our friends, family, and coffee lovers for being a huge part of making > us successful. Thanks to The Daily Meal <http://www.thedailymeal.com/> > for numbering us among the finest coffee houses and roasters in the nation. > > What an honor, to be named among the best for a 3rd year > <http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/americas-50-best-coffee-shop…>. > Thanks for participating with us in this adventure; we are grateful for > your journey with us! We look forward to hanging out with you in the > future, as we walk the road together, enjoying all in things in “coffee” > from farm to cup. > The Daily Meal Full write up: http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/americas-50-best-coffee-shop… Cheers! Brian Shope Barista and Community Management at Commonplace Coffee | 412.294.3555 | http://about.me/brian.shope If the story is not about the hearer, (s)he will not listen. And here I make a rule - a great and interesting story is about everyone, or it will not last. ~John Steinbeck, East of Eden You can't do it all by yourself; all understanding is social, by definition. ~Rick Levine, Cluetrain Manifesto

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