January 2022 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Free—framed Penguins Stanley cup print
by Dora Magovern 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Old school Pens print from 1991 Stanley Cup win. Please be aware that the class has a crack in it. Porch pickup. Sent from my iPhone

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A new year, a new opportunity to support neighbors
by Highland Park Community Council 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/8453c7f2278b/a-new-year-a-new-opportunity-to-support-nei…) Logo ** Hello Highland Park & Welcome to Winter! ------------------------------------------------------------ The last two years have been undeniably rough ones for many reasons, with a hate crime here in Highland Park last November a particularly low point close to home. Looking forward to 2022, the HPCC will be focusing on its mission to “support and promote a safe and healthy neighborhood for the diverse residents of Highland Park.” To start with, this month and next, we’ll be introducing three new occasional series in the newsletter to encourage people to support and celebrate diversity, each other, and our history: * Yinz All Together - a series introducing folks to some of the many organizations working to support diversity or underrepresented people in the community and the greater Pittsburgh area * Meet Your Neighbor - articles spotlighting some of the interesting and wonderful people of Highland Park * History, Houses, N’at - pieces showcasing the architecture and history of the neighborhood. Check out our first piece in this series (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . If you have ideas for organizations, people, or pieces of history to include, please reach out to Nancy at hpcceditor(a)gmail.com (mailto:hpcceditor@gmail.com) . “Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” — Goran Persson I have faith in our community. Looking forward to sharing a bright and better year with you, my neighbors. Stephanie Walsh, HPCC President ** Recent neighborhood news ------------------------------------------------------------ * The Second Annual Highland Park Light-up Night brought out the lights, the neighbors, and the treats. Folks enjoyed specials ranging from festive coffee and discount burgers from the businesses on and near Bryant Street, to hot cocoa and homemade cookies across the ‘hood. And decorations ran the gauntlet from a lighted tree in the park’s entry garden to Winterton Street lined with luminaries, plus herds of reindeer, multitudes of Santas, and miles of lights in between. Thank you to everyone who participated, particularly our neighborhood businesses: Applewood Smoke Grill, Gallery Ama, La Scola’s, Panache, Park Place Pub, and Tazza D’oro. * 5G transmitters are being replaced. After investigating complaints from the neighborhood, HPCC, Highland Park Community Development Corporation and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure found that transmitters installed at nine intersections in Highland Park were malfunctioning, causing excess noise 24/7. The firm responsible is replacing these transmitters. See January’s meeting minutes (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) for the list of affected locations. The HPCC and HPCDC are still concerned about the level of noise allowed in the city’s proposed new regulations for these devices and will continue to press the city for noiseless alternatives. Concerns about city services or infrastructure should be directed to 3-1-1, Councilwoman Gross (district7(a)pittsburghpa.gov (mailto:district7@pittsburghpa.gov) ), and the HPCC (HPCCPgh(a)gmail.com (mailto:HPCCPgh@gmail.com) ). * Construction on the new Super Playground is expected to begin soon and, if all goes according to plan (fingers crossed!), the new playground will be open by Memorial Day weekend. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will be responsible for planting and maintaining 43 new trees on the site. If you would like to sponsor a tree or contribute to the Super Playground tree fund, you can do so here (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . We'd also like to thank everyone who submitted ideas for hidden mosaics for the new playground. We received many wonderful entries and the final mosaic designs will be announced later this spring. ** Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------ January HPCC Community Meeting (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) Highlights Jourdan Hicks from PublicSource provided an overview of this online community news resource that includes podcasts, newsletters, and the opportunity for people to share their stories. PWSA shared its plans for replacing the Bruecken Pump Station, located at the river on Lock Way East. They requested community feedback on the proposal which should be submitted in the next few weeks to the HPCC (HPCCPgh(a)gmail.com (mailto:HPCCPgh@gmail.com) ). Click here to see PWSA’s slides (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . Provide Feedback on Proposed Art in the Park The Urban Conga (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) was selected by the City of Pittsburgh as one of the artist groups for the Art in Parks (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) program to develop a piece of public art in Highland Park. The Urban Conga would like your feedback on three designs, with each to be located in a different part of the park. The deadline for feedback has been extended until Feb. 4. Cast your vote here (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . ** We Want You: Yard Sale Organizer Needed ------------------------------------------------------------ Love the Yard Sale? Looking for a way to help the neighborhood? The HPCC needs you to be the new Yard Sale Organizer. The Yard Sale Organizer manages seller registrations, collects registration payments, produces printed and online maps, and coordinates with the organizer of the Bryant Street Festival (when applicable). The project requires a few hours of work a week for the two to three months leading up to the sale (the first Sunday in June), and a bit more in the final three weeks. Interested? Email the HPCC at HPCCPgh(a)gmail.com (mailto:HPCCPgh@gmail.com) . ** Congrats, Jake! ------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to Jake Pawlak, former HPCC board member and President, who was recently named Deputy Mayor (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . Jake led Mayor Ed Gainey’s election campaign and his transition team. Jake has a history of public and community service, working previously for the URA, PWSA, and the Pennsylvania Alliance Foundation. Jake still lives in Highland Park with his beautiful family. In addition to his past work on the HPCC board, in recent years, Jake has been active in the community by coordinating the beloved Highland Park Yard Sale. We wish him all the best in this new endeavor! ** “The finest breathing room in the city” ------------------------------------------------------------ The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy released a podcast featuring Highland Park (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) , calling the park “the finest breathing room in the city.” Give it a listen. ** Around St. Andrews ------------------------------------------------------------ It’s hard to imagine an Easter egg hunt with all the recent snow but it’s on the schedule (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) ! ** Our condolences ------------------------------------------------------------ The HPCC Board extends its heartfelt condolences to a Highland Park family struggling to find answers to the death of their son who was killed recently (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) in Venango County. Separately, some of you may have noticed the shrine on Stanton Ave. and St. Clair St., known as a ghost bike. It commemorates cyclist and East Liberty resident William Thiesen who was hit by a car and killed (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) in November. The HPCC would like to extend its sympathy to Willie’s friends and family. Check out January Community Meeting minutes here (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) Visit the HPCC website to become a member and learn more (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) Have an article idea for the blog or newsletter? Let us know! (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c… https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c… Logo Copyright (C) 2022 HPCC. All rights reserved. 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Last day to provide Art in the Park feedback
by Highland Park Community Council 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Tomorrow is the last day to provide feedback, so be sure to take a look and share your thoughts! The Urban Conga <http://www.theurbanconga.com/> was selected by the City of Pittsburgh as one of the artist groups for the Art in Parks <https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/art-parks> program to develop a piece of public art in Highland Park. The Urban Conga would like your feedback on three designs for a new art installation in Highland Park. Each design is unique and located in a different part of the park. Please provide your feedback by Jan 28: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/art-parks/urban-conga <https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/art-parks/urban-conga> The information you provide will remain anonymous and will be used to help The Urban Conga develop a final concept to make sure it is something the community will utilize and be proud of within Highland Park. They do not want you to choose your favorite, but instead, let them know what you like or would like to see more of in each concept. -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Fwd: Hear about the future plans for Mellon Park!
by Highland Park Community Council 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

[image: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy] <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=1egLV4ZbKSs1bmYJfP6NqssApvjo4v5…> *[image: Fifth-Ave-Park-Edge-2-scaled.jpeg]* *Join the Mellon Park Action Plan Team for an upcoming presentation session to learn about the proposed plan for Mellon Park!* The preferred plan was developed based on extensive community feedback received through multiple public presentations, stakeholder meetings, and online survey responses. There are two 90-minute presentations sessions. Each session will include a presentation of the preferred plan and an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback. *Select a date below to register for the virtual meeting in advance! * *Tuesday, February 22 @ 6:00 P.M. <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=UHWMY86zrtpfMYAWyiUu9oPumQdkiwq…> - ZOOM * *Saturday, February 26 @ 12:00 P.M. <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=d-suOpELU0eClpQUglPgpTn7nbzSmFq…>- ZOOM * We look forward to seeing you (virtually) at an upcoming presentation! <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=zXOrZ10BrJH3kKnb8oQWA9_8Z3_47mk…> <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=4Bbdk_-uMKS8lvOpR9SAQjrv0WPOLCd…> <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=e1vRT6xAn-0yTDwnRBz3RVS-pwgNBC5…> <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=cGzxrK17MNDkaQ99agpGlbUVDtm9e6O…> Donate <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=Z4dvE7J19ehZsNIIHfUx1V0ciOWk6up…> | Visit Our Website <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=mKp8F1pjwiAc5u0iwrB16BX8MFoKFV_…> | View Message Online <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=NOKMOSxRgK0grxBco989wYgNXfMGZgr…> Privacy Policy <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=vo4Mgi8UrwQabV64yNvwpJOwlcwfcgO…> | Unsubscribe <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/CO?i=jc216XysMvhOj7nTCKhJ6aLPQ9LSS4…> Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy 317 East Carson Street, West Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 [image: Powered By Blackbaud] <http://support.pittsburghparks.org/site/R?i=nvsJ5-3HpPYQ7ANTVrIWjw1O6PQTL6C…> -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Does anyone have Metal Detector to Borrow?
by Howard Degenholtz 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

Asking for a friend! Thanks, Howard -- --Howard howard.degenholtz(a)gmail.com

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Important Message from Bryant Street Market
by Robert Collins 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

Howdy Folks, Unfortunately the staffing issues have caught up with us. EFFECTIVE THURSDAY 1/27 WE WILL BE CLOSING EVERY DAY AT 5:00 PM During the week we will still open at 6:30 AM and on weekends we will open at 8:00 AM. Honestly, I'm just sick about the whole situation. We have a few people out, one in quarantine and one with a family issue. After this clears up we will post revised hours, even with 2 people coming back hopefully next week, we're still short. I will keep everyone updated as things happen. Thanks to all, Rob & Company Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA., 15206 412-661-8720 HOURS: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK !!!

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second addendum to Dog Bite email
by Valerie Sweeney 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

I contacted the Allegheny County Health Department in an attempt to find information about dog bites. They were SO HELPFUL. I am so grateful. 1) An ER is required by law to report dog bites to the county health department. If they do so, the health department will typically follow up with the bite victim. (This did NOT happen in our case. Take note, if you go to West Penn ER for an animal bite; ACHD is following up with ER on this lapse.) 2) If you cannot locate the animal that bit you, CDC (and therefore ACHD) guidance is to administer PEP. While there is slim to zero chance a domestic animal has rabies, rabies is 99.9% fatal in humans if left untreated. If you cannot locate the animal, PEP is indicated. The End. The following resources were helpful: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/uploadedFiles/Allegheny_Home/Health_Departme… https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html Thank you for all your helpful suggestions and concerns. I appreciate this listserv and our lovely neighbors.

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Friend looking to rent house in Highland Park
by Ben Schenck 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

Hello neighbors, A friend of mine and his fiance are interested in living in Highland Park. They are looking for a house with 2+ bedrooms and 1.5+ bathrooms, price range between 1800 and 2600/month, and a lease starting between May 1 and August 1. They haven't found much looking through the traditional channels (zillow, craigslist, etc.), so I thought I'd post here. It's still early, but if you know of anything that falls in their parameters, let me know! Thanks, Ben

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dog care needed
by Just Me 24 Jan '22

24 Jan '22

I’m posting for a friend who will need someone to take care of her pup while she is undergoing medical procedures for somewhere between one and three months starting in March. The puppy, a mini sheepadoodle, is about 25 lbs and as cute as can be. She is also deaf. She is semi trained…. she was adopted right before my friend, who is elderly, hurt her back and had a difficult time caring for and training her. She is, however, about 80% potty trained. The pup’s deafness has hindered my friend being able to train her as well as she would like. I was planning to take care of the pup but she is difficult with other dogs. She’s very friendly and wants to play, play, play but she is overbearing and doesn’t hear my dogs warning growls. She shouldn’t be in a home with another dog unless you are a dog trainer and would like to take on a project. If you know of anyone who may be interested, or any suggestions of an organization that can be contacted, please let me know. Thanks Jamie

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Building Age-Friendly Neighborhoods
by janet jai 24 Jan '22

24 Jan '22

HI, HP Neighbors, I received the following information and thought one or more people in HP might be interested. The application deadline is February 13. If HP is selected as one of the 3 neighborhoods in Allegheny County, it would bring $7500 in seed money for projects involving older adults to the neighborhood, and there is also a nice stipend for one Neighborhood Ambassador for two years. janet jai, MLA vision-and-values.com Age-Friendly Neighborhoods are good places to grow up and grow old. Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh is seeking neighborhood leaders who want to improve the experiences of older adults and people of all ages in their neighborhood. Three neighborhoods in Allegheny County will be chosen as Age-Friendly Neighborhoods for a two-year term, 2022-2023. Interested neighborhoods can submit an interest form: tinyurl.com/AFNeighborhoods <http://tinyurl.com/AFNeighborhoods>. Due February 13. Selected neighborhoods will be notified in March 2022. Age-Friendly Neighborhoods will lead the creation of intergenerational neighborhood events and projects in collaboration with Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh. This work will promote the identity of your neighborhood as being “Age-Friendly”: a neighborhood that is welcoming for people of all ages and abilities. This initiative seeks to share neighborhood stories both within and outside your neighborhood. Older adult voices will be amplified through creative storytelling, including photography and videography, social media and intergenerational events. $7,500 in seed funds will be provided to support this work each year. Strategic support will be provided to secure possible funding from additional sources. Examples of Age-Friendly Neighborhood work may include community conversations, tech workshops, job training projects and advocacy for safer streets. FOR MORE INFORMATION <https://pitt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4558deeaf072bfc3ec0ec1ad7&i…>

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