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

Bear roaming Heberton near park
by Alyson Bonavoglia 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Yep you read that right. Police presence on Grafton & Bryant Sent from my iPhone

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In Search Of Small Kid's Bike
by Holly Mason 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Hi! I am looking for a bike for a 3 year old. My son has recently taken an interest in bikes. (Probably because his big sister is learning to ride.) I know nothing about bikes, but google says a 12" or 14" should be a good size for him. I'm not opposed to paying...just trying to avoid buying a brand new bike since he'll likely only get a year or 2 out of. Hoping someone out there has one they're trying to get rid off. Thanks, Holly

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LaScola's New Hours starting 6/17 Wednesday
by Thomas LaScola 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

LaScola's will be open from 11:00am - 9:00pmWe have many new drink selections available.Frozen Frappes, Fruit Refreshers, Cold Brew,Iced Lattes, Floats and Milkshakes. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Seeking full-time nanny
by Mary Beth Green 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Starting immediately through summer. Potential for part-time in fall. Please reply to Mary Beth at megreen18(a)gmail.com

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Movers/Packers
by Kofmehl, Elizabeth 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

We are looking for recommendations for moving companies who pack and offer storage. Thank you Elizabeth Elizabeth Kofmehl REALTOR Coldwell Banker 5887 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA 15217 412-521-2222 http://elizabethkofmehl.cbintouch.com https://www.facebook.com/SellPitt CELL: 412-600-1081 *Wire Fraud is Real*. Before wiring any money, call the intended recipient at a number you know is valid to confirm the instructions. Additionally, please note that the sender does not have authority to bind a party to a real estate contract via written or verbal communication.

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My concerns re N. Euclid Neighborway
by janet jai 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

I spoke with Deb Gross (thanks very much for your time, Deb) and then tried to follow up with DOMI (Department of Mobility and Infrastructure) re my concerns about the N. Euclid neighborway. DOMI is out of their office (understandable) and their mailbox was full (very unhelpful) so I am putting my concerns out here: 1. I am concerned that residents/homeowners on N. Euclid (I am one) were not asked for our thoughts prior to the city making these neighborway plans for N. Euclid. I only learned of these plans as a result of the HPCC meeting, and the neighborway plans appeared already set at that time. 2. The N. Euclid neighborway plans are likely to change the character of the street. A lot of us who live on N. Euclid have put and continue to put a lot of time and money into making our homes and yards into well-kept, lovely, somewhat serene places. The changes that are being planned will make N. Euclid a much more trafficked street than it currently is. The traffic will be of a different sort, i.e., bikes and pedestrians, but it will likely be very increased traffic of bikes and pedestrians. A significant increase in traffic changes the nature of the living experience. There will likely be more noise and activity in general. If I had wanted to live on a trafficked street, I would have bought a house on Highland or Negley. 3A. I believe in the health and climate-change positive effects of bike riding. However, bicyclists and pedestrians don’t always co-exist well. Bicycles can be dangerous, in some ways more dangerous than cars because you often can't hear a bicycle when it comes near you. That means you may not even be aware that a bicycle is approaching when you start to cross a street so it would be much easier for a bike to hit you. 3B. Unfortunately many bike riders either don’t know or don’t care about the rules of safe road sharing. Tuesday when I went out to grocery shop, I was driving my car and waiting for the light to change at East Liberty Blvd when a bicyclist approached the intersection as the light changed. He was in the wrong lane on the Blvd (which is a divided street) and going in the wrong direction. The light had fully changed, but he continued going straight across the intersection. If I were not a watchful driver and if I had started up immediately when my light turned green, there would likely have been a fatal accident. While many bikers are great about biking carefully and lawfully, I have seen many who are not. I am extra careful when I drive by someone on a bicycle because I am never sure what a bicyclist is going to do. 4. The renderings for the traffic circles planned for N. Euciid show trees in the circles, making them look attractive. However, the early HPCC information about the city’s plans said that this neighborway was being tried out, implying that it could be changed back if it didn’t work out. Now you can’t readily change back a treed traffic circle (and I am VERY against cutting down any trees given how helpful they are in fighting climate change) so I didn’t really understand how they could say this was simply a trial. I would like to know if it would really be possible to change this project back if a lot of us think it isn’t working well. 5. I don’t think it makes sense to start or do a non-essential project like this neighborway during the extremely challenging times in which we are currently living. I had written up some of these concerns in the early DOMI project survey soon after I learned about the city’s plans, although I will probably do the survey again since it appears a bit different. In the meantime, if someone knows how to be sure those at DOMI get to read this e-mail, please feel free to forward it directly. Thank you. Yours for health and a lovely neighborhood, janet jai, MLA www.vision-and-values.com <http://www.vision-and-values.com/>

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ISO treadmill movers suggestions
by Becky Slemmons 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Hello neighbors. We are about to order a treadmill, but the company we are buying from is not doing installations at this time due to health concerns. We need the treadmill carried up and installed on the third floor. The treadmill company suggested that we hire local movers to do this. Has anyone gone this route, and if so, who did you use? Thank you. -Becky

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Highland Park - Fair Districts PA
by Steven Rine 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Feeling like your vote doesn't count? You're not alone - many PA voters feel partisan gerrymandering has stripped them of their power to choose their representatives. With redistricting coming up, we can't afford to sit this one out. Contact your state reps to urge a vote - Join the fight for fair districts so we can make this decade count! https://fairdistrictspa.com This is a cause I feel strongly about. I got the above blurb from Fair Districts, but please feel free to contact me directly as well. Steve Rine enirevets(a)gmail.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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FREE - Old Railroad tiles & other random curb stuff
by David Anglero 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Hi All, We're going through a purge over here and I've started putting stuff on the curb. Right now there's some old lawn fertilizer, old Railroad tiles (from the old fireplace), a gas can etc. (attached pic) I'll likely have some old construction and rehabbing supplies, like electrical, plumbing, etc. and tools making their way out soon. I will try to post a list on dropbox or just drop me a line if you want first dibbs. Some free, and some I may hope to get a couple of $ for... David Anglero Daveanglero(a)gmail.com

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Fast document scanner for sale (Snapscan S1300i)
by Chuck Reynolds 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

I have a mint condition SnapScan S1300i <https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/490709/Fujitsu-ScanSnap-S1300i-Sheet…> that runs great and is amazing at scanning documents or photos at a high velocity and quality. SnapScan no longer supports the software on macOS 10.3+ so I cannot use it but it works great on Windows and macOS 10.3 or lower. $100 is the neighborhood deal. Email me by replying to this email. New this is $295.00+. Used is $150+. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/490709/Fujitsu-ScanSnap-S1300i-Sheet…

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