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

FREE-RIPE GRAPES TO HARVEST
by Samer Zaky 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Pick what you need from our vine (red, sweet w seeds). Contact Samer <somy77(a)yahoo.com>

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Teppanyaki Kyoto restaurant Special 8/2~8/7
by Kevin Chen 21 Nov '23

21 Nov '23

Hi Highland Park Community Have you ever heard of “Unagi Day” before? Unagi day is a summer tradition of eating eel in Japan, Also known as Doyo no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日), Unagi day is a unique summer tradition in Japan. Where people eat unagi (freshwater eel) to keep their stamina in the summer. Unagi day is one of the most important summer traditions in Japan, as its celebrated every year by the Japanese. Today we introduce the history and the meaning of this practice. If you are interested in celebrating this special day, you can order the special through our website or you can give us a call. Please call 412-441-1610 or order from our website https://www.teppanyakikyoto.com <https://www.teppanyakikyoto.com/> Available from 8/2(Tues) to 8/7(Sun)

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Secure Storage/Garage Units Available for Lease
by Louis DeVito 20 Aug '23

20 Aug '23

Storage/Garage Units Available for Lease: Secure Storage/garage units (approximately 10'X 20') available in Highland Park for $150/month. Leases are month to month so no long-term commitments. The buildings have been completely restored (new doors, concrete floors, new roof). The units have pull-up access, no stairs). Locked with a key and monitored with a security camera. No climate control or automatic doors. Very safe location. No living or working allowed in this space. If interested, please contact me at 412-302-6071.

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Recommendation - CCI Sound Home Plan
by around theworld 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Spreading the word about a great resource, Conservation Consultants, Inc. (CCI). I’m a new homeowner in Highland Park and a neighbor recommended this fantastic local non-profit that conducts energy assessments on homes and small businesses. My original goal was to have them identify how to address some drafty areas, and I was so surprised at how comprehensive the assessment was. All rooms were professionally measured and all major appliances were assessed…and thank goodness, because they identified a very dangerous clog with my hot water heater that was starting to back carbon monoxide into my home. It was not yet at emergency levels, but it was not picked up during my pre-sale home inspection. They did lead testing, used infrared cameras to check on insulation density and used a blower door test to suck the air out of the home to identify where the drafty areas were. The cost was very reasonable and I have a fantastic report, complete with photos that identified areas to address immediately and what can wait, and projections about how much I could save on my energy bills if I made the improvements. Some I could do myself, such as updating the door sweep and putting some caulk around the entry door. They also have a list of bonded professionals and they are great at helping you to put together an action plan. Wonderful resource for all of us with old homes. All of the contractors are great…Virginia McGrath was mine and she is fantastic…I’ve emailed and called her since my assessment to ask her opinion about a couple of items. House is already warmer…consider them https://getenergysmarter.org/sound-home-plan

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Superhero cape pack- for sale
by Kimberly 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

I bought too many capes for a birthday party- and have an unopened pack. The quality is actually awesome. It was $44, give me your best offer. Kimberly

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Recommended plaster contractors
by triciasmith7＠gmail.com 30 Sep '22

30 Sep '22

Thanks to everyone who responded to my call for a plasterer! (Highland Parkers are awesome 👏) A few people asked me to share the responses: Robert Dell’Aquila 412-731-3289 Kevin Deasy (412) 352-0283 Chuck Tarantini (412) 523-1589 Mike Cline (412) 583-1354 All came highly recommended. I also tried calling Michael Dell’Aquila but apparently he is retiring. -----

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Fwd: First Batches of Absentee, Mail-In Ballots Going Out to Voters
by Highland Park Community Council 30 Sep '22

30 Sep '22

This is a message from Allegheny Alerts. The Elections Division today announced that mail-in and absentee ballot packets have begun to go out to county voters. The first batches, which total over 100,000, are being printed and will be delivered to the post office for mailing beginning tomorrow, Saturday, October 1. It is expected that all ballots for individuals that have applied to date will have been printed and delivered to the post office for mailing by mid-week next week. The division continues to process applications as they are being received. With approved ballots going out, over-the-counter voting is now available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM through Tuesday, November 1. To make the process more voter-friendly, the concession stand space in the lobby of the County Office Building will once again serve voters seeking to apply and receive their mail-in or absentee ballot. Staffed by Elections Division staff, the window will be open during regular business hours. Space will also be set aside in the lobby area to allow voters to complete their ballot in private. Read more: https://bit.ly/3dT8JUS To modify your subscription settings click here <https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611110>. To visit the Allegheny County website click here <http://www.alleghenycounty.us>. -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Fwd: Mayor Ed Gainey Introduces 2023 Preliminary Budget
by Highland Park Community Council 30 Sep '22

30 Sep '22

*Published:* 09.30.2022 *Contact:* Maria Montano Press Secretary Mayor's Office 412-500-6669 press(a)pittsburghpa.gov Mayor Ed Gainey Introduces 2023 Preliminary Budget *Mayor Ed Gainey Introduces 2023 Preliminary Budget* *PITTSBURGH *— Today Mayor Ed Gainey introduced the Administration’s preliminary budget for the City of Pittsburgh. The preliminary 2023 budget prioritizes investments in safe neighborhoods, welcoming communities and thriving people and invests in vital City services and personnel. Additionally, the proposed budget expands investments in infrastructure including bridge maintenance, public safety, parks and recreation, and increased capacity to address snow events. In keeping with its commitment to transparency, the Administration expanded public engagement efforts to obtain feedback from residents. Guided by the leadership of the Office of Budget and Management, and with help from the Neighborhood Services team in the Mayor’s office and the Department of Innovation and Performance, the City hosted five virtual public meetings, utilized an online survey to capture opinions and developed a digital mapping tool to capture project ideas from the public. This historic engagement in the City’s budget process included a 500% increase in utilization of online surveys through Engage PGH, 67 neighborhoods represented, and more than 1,000 project ideas generated. “Budgets are moral documents and our budget that we introduced today is a statement about the City’s core values, our respect and acknowledgement of the contributions of our employees, and our unwavering commitment to making Pittsburgh the safest city in America where everyone who lives here and works here can thrive.” said Mayor Gainey. “This budget is just the first step to ensuring that our city remains on a course of fiscal stability and responsibility – that is what the public and our city deserve.” *Some key areas of investment include:* - Investment of $4 million to expand capacity to respond to winter weather events, including the purchase of additional snowplows; - Paid student internships for Pittsburgh Public School’s “Prepare to Prosper” initiative; - Funding to upgrade database to track and route resident service requests; - Expansion of Reach Out On The Streets (ROOTS) initiative with OCHS and OVP to bring needed services and violence intervention strategies into every public safety zone; - Establishment of dedicated bridge maintenance unit to conduct day-to-day maintenance and safety checks of City bridges; - Expansion of traffic calming and Complete Streets projects to deliver high-demand right-of-way safety improvements; - Increase of Housing Opportunity Fund to allocate critical supports for affordable housing development to ensure greater production and preservation of long-term affordable housing units and; - Technology infrastructure upgrades. In the coming weeks and days the administration will host a series of community meetings and release new tools to get resident feedback on the 20223 preliminary budget. “I look forward to working with Members of the City Council to implement this budget,” Mayor Gainey added. “Together, we will ensure that Pittsburgh becomes a City for all.” *View the Administration’s preliminary budgets online:* 2023 Preliminary Capital Budget <https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/19354_2023_September_Budget_-_…> 2023 Preliminary Operating Budget <https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/19353_2023_Operating_Budget_-_…> ### ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Yoga instructor
by Diane Dean 30 Sep '22

30 Sep '22

I have a lead for certified yoga instructors looking to teach classes locally. Message me if you are interested! Diane

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ISO part-time childcare for 6 month old
by Kristen Kamp 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

Neighbors, We are in search of part-time (20-24hrs/week, flexible days and hours) childcare for our 6-month old. Any leads on nannies, nanny shares, or daycares with openings are very appreciated. Thanks so much. Kristen -- Kristen Kamp, MPH

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