March 2020 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

WE ARE OPEN AT BRYANT STREET MARKET
by Robert Collins 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Howdy Folks, We are open our regular hours. Some things are in short supply like toilet paper, but generally we have been able to keep up with demand. It's been crazy these last 4 or 5 days. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Please be safe in all you do and we will get through this. Thanks to all who keep us part of the neighborhood. Rob and the crew -- Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA., 15206 412-661-8720 Monday-Friday: 6:30AM-8PM Saturday: 8AM-8PM Sunday: 8AM-7PM

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REMINDER - March FOCUS Pittsburgh collection tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020, starting at 9:00 AM for Non-Perishable Food and Personal Hygiene Items
by Michael Nadler 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Dear Neighbors, We are again letting our neighborhood know that we will be driving the neighborhood picking up for the monthly FOCUS Collection tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020. We will be around the neighborhood at 9:00 AM that morning, so we are looking for non-perishable food, and Personal Hygiene Items, especially Feminine Products. PLEASE NO CLOTHES on this month's pickup, as FOCUS has moved locations, and is working on setting up both storage, as well as distribution at the new location. Not only has Focus moved a couple of blocks, but has also changed its name to Neighborhood Resilience Project, however it remains under the direction of Father Paul Abernathy. Please note the attachment with their Mission Statement and Impact Programs. Please donate, as these are all needed and we are running our monthly pick-up from the neighborhood for Supplies for FOCUS, now Neighborhood Resilience Project !!! Last month we took a smaller load, and it was so needed and so much appreciated. Mike and Brigette Nadler, are coordinating the Highland Park pick up. If you are inclined to help, leave the supplies on your front porch, then we will pick up and get your donations to FOCUS, now Neighborhood Resilience Project. So we are doing this again tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020. We will be around starting at 9:00 AM, and need to get the donations there by noon. Please DO NOT drop off here, as we do not have a way of storing donations. Just email us your actual address to: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com>, to let us know what to expect to pick up (as well as what not to take off your porches !!!), and we will get back to you. MAKE SURE that there is a Phone Number, so that we can reach you during collection times, should there be any questions. In advance, thank you for your consideration. Mike & Brigette Michael Millet Nadler Past President and Board Member, Highland Park Community Council Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, e-mail: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com>

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Park Bruges Take Out Only please read limited hours!
by Beth Rellis 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hello neighbors, I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who have supported us in our 9th year in Highland Park. We love the neighborhood and will definitely will be back running when this crisis is over. We take public health very seriously and are complying with PA restrictions on restaurants, to keep our staff and customers safe during this pandemic. We do however have food to sell, and purveyors to support. We will be open for take out only with limited hours. Starting tomorrow we will be accepting take out orders over the phone, for pick up only from 5-8pm. We should have the majority of our menu available, which you can check out online, on our website, parkbruges.com. After tomorrow we would like to accept take out orders the rest of the week, Wednesday thru Saturday 12-3pm/5-8pm. Please refer to our website or facebook page to stay tuned to possible changes. We hope to see you briefly but provide you with the quality food you expect from us. Take care and be safe. Beth Rellis General Manager Park Bruges 412-661-3334

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Highland Park: Grass cutting/general lawn care services offered
by Jim Spisak 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hi neighbors! I'm posting to see if anyone is looking for someone to mow their grass and/or do any other general yard work. I live locally and am happy to work anywhere in Highland Park, East Liberty, or Morningside. I will provide the mower and any necessary equipment. I'd be happy to have a consultation over the phone to discuss the work you'd like to have done and the specifics of the arrangement. Look forward to hearing from you! Jim (814) 525-9535 jim.spisak(a)gmail.com

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Gardening classes suspended
by Rachel Kudrick 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hey all. We all need to be doing our best to ensure that COVID-19 is slowed down. In the interest of "flattening the curve," garden classes will be suspended until at least April. When we resume, we will be covering some exciting topics like companion planting, transplanting, pruning, etc. If you have any questions in the meantime (general or specific), just reply to this email (so it doesn't end up in spam) or text/call me. Stay safe, keep others safe. I look forward to seeing you all soon! Rachel 412-251-9759

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Fwd: City of Pittsburgh Announces Operational Changes Due to COVID-19
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

*Published:* 03.16.2020 *Contact:* Timothy McNulty Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-660-1999 timothy.mcnulty(a)pittsburghpa.gov City of Pittsburgh Announces Operational Changes Due to COVID-19 PITTSBURGH, PA (March 16, 2020) The City of Pittsburgh will continue to deliver essential City services to residents throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, though starting today some services will be curtailed to protect employee and resident health.. Beginning at noon today non-emergency City offices and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice, though operations will continue through teleworking by eligible employees. “We will provide continuous operations throughout this crisis. City government never shuts down and public services will be offered continuously throughout this pandemic,” Mayor William Peduto said. The following services and offices will remain operational: - All emergency services including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services and (for life safety matters only) Animal Care and Control. - Inspections of buildings, roads, traffic lights and other infrastructure - Response to weather events - Refuse and recycling collection (see note below) - City parks (though residents are urged to stay off playground equipment, as their cleanliness cannot be guaranteed) - Pittsburgh City Council meetings (subject to health safety restrictions) - City Planning, Permits, Licenses and Inspections, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will continue to review plans, issue permits, and intake applications. PLI and City Planning permits are available online; the application can be found here <https://pittsburghpa.gov/onestoppgh/> or you can send the full application and payment via US mail. Licensing late fees will be forgiven. Utilities needing public right of way permits can continue to apply online utilizing the established Google form. All other permit requests should be submitted by email to DOMIpermits(a)pittsburghpa.gov and further instructions will be provided - 311: Operators will still be taking calls; however, some issues may not be addressed immediately as crews may be limited or helping to handle pandemic-related issues. - Office of Municipal Investigations intake - Commission on Human Relations complaint intake - All Finance and Office of Management and Budget functions essential to continue core city operations and payroll. - Questions about the City’s Paid Sick Leave law will still be collected and answered at the Sick Leave website <https://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/paidsickleave> The following facilities and operations *will be closed* until further notice: - City Department offices in the City-County Building and the Robin Civic Building (200 Ross Street) - Senior Healthy Active Living Centers (see note below) - Recreation Centers (see note below) - City park shelters and fields (refunds will be issued to those who made reservations by emailing Allison.botti(a)pittsburghpa.gov) - All water fountains and restrooms in parks will be shut-off, though portable toilets will remain in service - All in-person permit counters - Special Event permits issuance - City participation in community meetings - All programming from Parks & Recreation - Mellon Park Tennis Bubble - Oliver Bath House - In-person tax assistance - Treasurer Sales (including already scheduled April 17 sale) All City of Pittsburgh employees will continue to be paid, and their work schedules will be overseen by their department supervisors. *Note on refuse*: While curbside trash and recycling will still be collected, if the waste is not picked up on your normal collection day please leave it at the curb and do not call 311. It will be picked up later. Please help protect the front line workers who are protecting you from spreading diseases by: - Properly bagging your trash prior to set out - Slowing down when you see refuse workers - Learn more about assisting refuse collection here. <https://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/protect-refuse-workers> *Note on Senior and Recreation centers*: Grab-and-go meals may be distributed from a small network of these centers in coming days, but those services have not yet been finalized. Further announcements will be made regarding food access when plans are ready. *Note on those experiencing homelessness*: In the interest of preventing needless harm to our neighbors living outside, the city is working with our longtime homeless services partner, Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net (OSN), to coordinate all camp engagements. During this time of increased vulnerability for those who are homeless, camps should not be entered by anyone except those determined to be providing life-sustaining care. Please call OSN at 412-232-5739, ext. 4 or text street outreach team lead Dan Palka at 412-589-2894 with any inquiries regarding collaboration or support. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to people’s wellbeing. Allegheny County released a helpful guide to their services during this time, including mental health and human services. More announcements on City response to COVID-19 will be released as necessary. ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Need OTC Asthma Medicine
by Duncan Richer 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

A close friend with severe Asthma cannot find over the counter asthma medicine online or in stores. He is currently uninsured and cannot afford a prescription either. Does anyone have any vials of Asthmanefrin that I could purchase on his behalf? Please let me know. Thank you, Duncan -- "If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches." - Rilke

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Anyone in need of supplies delivered
by Eric Siebold 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Attention highland park residents: I am offering my services to any older people in the area that can’t or shouldn’t leave their house in the coming weeks or months. If you need items bought or picked up, weather it be prescriptions or food or household supplies or whatever, don’t hesitate to email me. I would be more than willing to help out. Send me a message and I will try to help you out if I can. Eric Siebold on Bryant st Sent from my iPhone

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ISO weight set/bench or free weights
by Kristen Hankinson 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Hi neighbors, let me know if you are interested in setting a weight bench or free weights! Many thanks, Kristen Krhankinson(a)gmail.com

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Family doctor taking new patients
by Claudia Kregg-Byers 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Does anyone know of a family practitioner who is taking new patients. Ckb Sent from my iPhone

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