April 2021 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

PlayStation 4 + tons of extras - REDUCED!
by todd shirbert.com 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Wow, I’ve never had a post to the HP listserv get ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE, but this one from 2 weeks ago did! Kind of amazing. I get it - nobody wants a PS4. Well I’m here to tell ya, this thing is still loads of fun and has amazing graphics. The kid upgraded to an actual PC for gaming and doesn’t use it any more. I played it for a while but who has time these days, amiright? This could be a mind blowing gift for a 6-10 year old, unless they are hip to the fact that the PS5 is out so this is incredibly uncool. Anyway, reduced to $200 or best offer. Make me an offer! Selling our Playstation 4, 1TB slim model, jet black, looks and works like new. Includes Sony Playstation Gold Wireless headset, 2 controllers with dual charging docking base, and 5 games. See attached picture for everything except the playstation itself and all cables, which are also included. $200! [cid:D17E904A-97D8-493F-B88E-C7AC3F8B7555@home]

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Free Extension Cord
by Rob Nichols 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Hi Neighbors, I have an extension cord I'd like to give away. It's at least 50 feet long (might be 75 feet). There is a short in the cord right near the pronged end. I believe Home Depot and Lowes sell extension cord repair kits for cheap. All you would need to do is cut off that end of the cord and perhaps a few inches of cord past the plug and put on a new plug. I was intending to do that but then was gifted a new cord, so I no longer need this one. Rather than throw away this old cord, I thought I'd see if anyone wants it for free. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks, Rob Nichols 412-432-6122 Rwnt22(a)gmail.com

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Tent sale, 3 room Dome Center 18'X10'
by Elaine Borgoyn 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

For SALE: Sir Edmund Hillary 3 Room Dome Tent...... 18' (3'+12'+3') X 10' Used twice. Compact carry bag. Original Owners Manual, some spare parts. $100 Will set up to demo before purchase; if requested.

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April scouting for food
by Eric Siebold 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Scouting for food is to help the people facing hunger in your community BSA troops 9945 and 3945 On April 24-25 we are accepting donations at the morningside VFW until 5:00 pm in Sunday. contact-free drop-offs on April 24-25 both days including porch drop-off at 6012 Bryant St. We are collecting food and personal items for the Mt. Ararat Community canter food bank! We have several drop off sites, and ask that all donations have been dropped off by the final date of Sunday. April 25. Over the last year, Mt. Ararat has seen a drop in donations, and huge increase in demand. Thank you for helping those most vulnerable in our community! suggested items canned fruits canned vegetables peanut butter canned soup canned tunna canned chicken whole grain cereal, oats, and pasta household items higiene items paper products dipers and wipes pedialyte crackers juice boxes nutrition shakes other nonperishables Questions pleas contact: Eric Siebold 412-417-6405

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Looking for Bunk Bed
by Pitt Resident 24 Apr '21

24 Apr '21

Hello dear neighbors, I am looking for a *twin* bunk bed for my kids and if anyone is selling or giving away, please let me know, I’ll pick up ASAP. Thanks a bunch in advance

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HPCC statement on hate crimes in the neighborhood
by Highland Park Community Council 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

We recently became aware of hate crimes committed in the neighborhood. Bags of watermelon rinds and trash from Kentucky Fried Chicken were left in the yards of residents of color. The HPCC board condemns these actions and would like to offer our support to the victims of these crimes in any way we can. As an organization we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment for everyone in the community. We strongly encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses this type of behavior to contact the police so that they can investigate and track such incidents; you can reach out to our board if you would like us to help facilitate this contact. This type of behavior is not just upsetting and distasteful, but a serious crime. In Pennsylvania, a hate crime is defined as a criminal act motivated by ill will or hatred towards a victim’s race, color, religion or national origin. We are proud of the diversity in our community; let's recommit to making Highland Park a welcoming place to all. The HPCC Board -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Fwd: Litter - masks and gloves
by Emily Nicholson 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

A little over a year ago I sent the below email to this list about all the discarded masks and gloves I was seeing. A short time later, I decided to start taking pictures of this specific type of pandemic litter, particularly the masks, while out taking my daily walks through East End neighborhoods. I created a photo album and now, a year later, I sadly have 7,228 pictures of masks and gloves (mostly masks). I have tried not to include any duplicates, although I’m sure there have been a few unintentional ones. I have also tried to clean up a majority of the masks and gloves that I take pictures of, although I don’t always have the appropriate apparatus with me on my walks to safely do so. This is truly disgusting. Yesterday, on Earth Day, I took pictures of exactly 100 masks on my walk through East Liberty, Friendship and Garfield, a record for one day. Despite it being all over the news that outdoor masking is not, and never was, scientifically necessary (Wash Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/20/shedding-masks-bit-our-p… NY Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/well/live/covid-masks-outdoors.html NPR - https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/21/989104800/… ), it seems that people in the East End who “believe in science” (I say this as a liberal who most definitely believes in science) don’t want to believe this particular piece of science. Fine, whatever, you do you. But if you’re going to keep up the performance, can you at least try to get the used mask into the proper receptacle when you’re through with it - a trash can if it’s a disposable and your washing machine if it’s cloth?? And can you be more careful when getting in and out of your car, when it seems masks are most likely to drop, and when keeping them in your pockets with other things that you may reach for? Unfortunately I know this won’t actually do anything; although there are a large number of cloth masks in my photo collection, which I assume have been accidentally dropped, the vast majority are disposable and appear to have been intentionally discarded on the ground. And just one more thought. Maybe to all those who waste their time kvetching on NextDoor or other social media about those of us who actually DO follow the science - that is, we walk outside without a mask by ourselves or with our own household not near anyone else and minding our own business - maybe, just maybe, you could spend that energy doing something that’s actually productive for society and would actually keep your neighbors safer and healthier: pick up all the used masks. (Especially that lady who screamed at me from across the street when I was not 3 weeks out of the hospital from heart surgery. Yeah. Especially her.) Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Emily Nicholson <emilynich(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 23, 2021 at 3:57:47 PM EDT > To: Emily Nicholson <emilynich(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Litter - masks and gloves > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Emily Nicholson <emilynich(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 8:14 PM > Subject: Litter - masks and gloves > To: <neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com> > > > I wish we could do a better job at keeping used masks and gloves off of the sidewalks and streets. They are becoming more ubiquitous than candy wrappers and cigarette butts. Ironic that objects being used to keep us clean and healthy are ending up as a particularly disgusting form of litter. > > Sent from my iPhone

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available apartments
by lea blumenfeld 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

If anyone knows of apartments available for a couple with 3 small children, please let me know.

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Podiatrist Recommendations
by Marsha Kolbe 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Looking for recommendations for a podiatrist. We would like to find someone who has a good track record of diagnosing and treating foot pain. Any ideas? Thank you! Marsha

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Don’t forget to vote May 18 here’s a voters guide
by JOANNE SCOULOS 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Vote on May 18. The pools open at seven and close at eight. Here is a link to the voters guide what your ballot http://www.vote411.org/ballot "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." — Mark Twain

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