March 2017 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Fwd: Peduto Administration Raises $1 Million for Safe Water Plan
by Jake Pawlak 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Below is an announcement from the Mayor's office regarding a water filter distribution program for residents effected by potential lead contamination. Additional updates on the application and distribution process to follow. Best, Jake Pawlak HPCC President [image: Office of Mayor William Peduto - Mayor Peduto Press Releases] <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/press-releases> Peduto Administration Raises $1 Million for Safe Water Plan Partners to offer free filter systems to homeowners and public facilities Sent 03/08/2017 @ 10:52 am PITTSBURGH, PA (March 8, 2017) Mayor William Peduto announced that the City has partnered with Peoples Gas and the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority to invest $1 million to provide filters to every PWSA customer to reduce high lead levels in their drinking water. The City plans to offer the free filters to all homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh. Priority in issuing the filters will be given to residents whose lines test at or above 10 parts per billion for lead, those in areas where the PWSA will be doing its own lead service line replacements starting this spring, and to low-income residents. The City will offer to install the filters in schools and community and senior centers. The initial estimated cost of the program is $1 million. The funding would come from $500,000 provided by Peoples Gas and matched with $250,000 from each the City and PWSA. "Peoples Gas is once again proving itself as one of Pittsburgh's greatest corporate citizens," Mayor Peduto said. "While we are working on much-needed long-term PWSA infrastructure upgrades, as well as systematic changes to the authority's operational and financial inadequacies, this short term solution will help keep residents safe from unsafe lead levels in their water." "PWSA customers are also Peoples Gas customers, and Peoples is proud to partner with the City and PWSA to address the most immediate and pressing need to assure safe drinking water," said Peoples president and CEO Morgan O'Brien. Currently Peoples offers grants to customers in need of assistance in replacing appliances within their homes. The company sees this as a natural expansion of this program. Homeowners will be presented with "point of use" filters to be installed at the tap. The filters to be installed in schools and public facilities are expected to be "point of entry" filters, meaning they are attached to inflow water pipes, and will filter all water coming into the buildings. The announcement comes in the wake of calls by Councilwoman Deb Gross, a PWSA board member, to provide filters to water users facing high rates of lead in their water. In related news, the Urban Redevelopment Authority board is set to vote tomorrow on a loan program to help low-income homeowners replace their lead lines. Maximum loan amounts would be $10,000, with an interest rate of 3% and a term of up to 10 years depending on the amount borrowed. The program would be eligible for borrowers with incomes below 120% of the area median income. Also, PWSA is currently barred under the state's Municipal Authorities Act from replacing homeowner lead service lines themselves. To rectify that, Mayor Peduto will be meeting with state legislators to work on amending the Act to allow the PWSA to do so, similar to the authority given to Philadelphia. More announcements on possible state legislation and other water-related issues are expected soon. Details of the application process and distribution of filters will be announced in coming weeks. *Contact:* Timothy McNulty Communications Director Cell: 412-660-1999 <(412)%20660-1999> Email <timothy.mcnulty(a)pittsburghpa.gov> City of Pittsburgh © 2017 City of Pittsburgh <http://pittsburghpa.gov> | Office of Mayor William Peduto <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor> | [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/TheNextPGH> | [image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/thenextpgh> Having trouble seeing this message? Click here to view it in your browser <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/release?id=7111>. If you would like to unsubscribe from Mayor Peduto Press Releases <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/press-releases>, please click here <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mypgh/process/nl_unsubscribe.htm?nlid=81>.

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Violin/Piano/Voice Lesson in Stanton Heights - all ages, Suzuki certified
by senajane . 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Greetings! Enthusiastic private violin, piano & voice instructor in Stanton Heights with 20+ years teaching, performing and composing experience has daytime and Saturday openings for all ages. Suzuki Certified with a degree in Classical Performance, I also specialize in Jazz, Rock, Pop and Folk styles as well as Ear Training and Music Composition/Theory. In addition to teaching, I perform regularly with both the Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra as well as my band, Viola Formica. Visit my website for more information and sound clips. Many references available. Looking forward to hearing from you and helping you on your musical journey! Sena Jane Thompson 412-444-8897 <%28412%29%20444-8897> senajane(a)gmail.com http://senastrings.com/

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ISO - Girl Scout Cookie Boxes
by Sofia Sunseri 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Our troop is doing a project for their Winter Camp this year and we need only the boxes from the cookies. If you have not already discarded your boxes we will make use of them. Thank you!

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Lost - Black "Urn" flower pot
by Julie Carew 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hi neighbors, Last night a black plastic pot flew off of our porch in the wind on Elgin St. It looks like an urn. If you found it please let me know! Julie

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Out of Girl Scout cookies?
by Ursula Egenhofer 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hi, My name is Emilia. I live in Highland Park and am a girl scout in St. Bede's girl scout troop #55270. If you would like to purchase more girl scouts cookies, I have quite a few left: Samoas, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and the very popular new cookie S'mores. Please send me an email, if you are interested. And thank you for supporting the Girl Scouts! Thank you very much! Emilia F.

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Airport ride recommendation needed
by Jamie Contis 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Can anyone recommend a reliable car service to take me from Highland Park to the Airport for a 6 am flight? I’m nervous about relying on uber at that time of day…. or night. Thanks

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Tickets to Chance the Rapper
by Amber McCann 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

I have two tickets for Chance the Rapper on May 20 @ PPG (section 202). $100 (paypal preferred) for the pair. I can transfer to your Ticketmaster account or send the ticket PDFs. Amber McCann | Marketing Coordinator International Lactation Consultant Association® 110 Horizon Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27615, USA marketing(a)ilca.org www.ilca.org

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March Monthly Meeting Announcement
by Highland Park/East Liberty Bike/Ped Committee 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

** March Monthly Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ ** JOIN US! ------------------------------------------------------------ CLICK HERE FOR THE FACEBOOK EVENT (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd…) Monday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. at Tazza D'Oro Cafe in Highland Park. ** Come join us for our March monthly meeting. Hopefully, we will have a robust turnout to discuss priority projects for 2017 and reviewing the work that happened in 2016. ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Feel free to reach out to us on Facebook (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3…) or email (mailto:b13islucky@Gmail.com) if you have questions or concerns. ------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================ Copyright © 2017 | Highland Park/East Liberty Bike/Ped Committee| All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can ** update your preferences (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/profile?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3e190…) or ** unsubscribe from this list (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3…) This email was sent to neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com (mailto:neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com) why did I get this? (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/about?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3e190&i…) unsubscribe from this list (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3…) update subscription preferences (http://hpelbikeped.us14.list-manage.com/profile?u=2d6a77bcc046731c61bd3e190…) Highland Park/East Liberty Bike/Ped Committee . 300 Stratford Ave . Pittsburgh, Pa 15232 . USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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Unique Pointillist Painting
by tbayer1＠earthlink.net 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Pointillist Painting by Dianne Haber. 47 x 47. Photo is a poor representation of the work. $50.00.

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Argentine tango classes
by jerry.minshall＠yahoo.com 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

_____________________________________ Always wanted to tango? Now's your chance. A new session of Argentine tango classes starts Tuesday, March 7. Singles or couples welcome. Beginners at 7:00, Int/Adv at 8:00 pm. 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. http://pittsburghtangueros.weebly.com/ _____________________________________

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