February 2025 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Update on Street Tree Work
by Highland Park Community Council 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Many of you have reached out to us in recent weeks with concerns about all of the street trees that were tagged for removal. We met with City Forestry, the final arbiter of street tree removal, and they assured us that most of those trees were marked in error. They assured us that they prefer to trim trees whenever possible; removal is only approved for health and safety hazards. They then asked us to share the message below from Duquesne Light. Note that if a tree on private property is slated for removal, the homeowner has the right to refuse that removal. Dear Residents of Highland Park, Many of you may have noted a large amount of City street trees “slated for removal” being marked, or have received door hangers and other communications to the effect that your street tree will be removed. Please rest assured that these markings were done in error by an overzealous subcontractor of DLC, and there will not be a mass removal of trees in your neighborhood. Any trees that were marked the DLC would like to remove will be submitted to the City Forestry Division, and their removal will be authorized only if it is in the public interest to do so (health and safety hazards only). Additionally, if you have received a notification that a tree on private property has been slated for removal, you have the right as the homeowner to refuse the removal of the tree. Please be advised that if you do approve of the removal, DLC contractors will not remove large debris, only the material that will fit into their chippers. Any remaining material will be cut into handling lengths and left on site. If you have additional questions or concerns, or would like to make sure that your tree is not removed, please reach out to Cory Mack at DLC. Cory Mack Supervisor, Vegetation Management 412-393-2060 cmack(a)duqlight.com ____________________ Michael P. Kelley, MNR Utility Coordination Arborist ISA Certified Arborist #PD-2741A Work cell: (412) 508-3903 michael.kelley(a)pittsburghpa.gov -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Mirrored Two Door Cabinet For Sale - $200 OBO
by Erica Friedman 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

Letting go of this lovely mirrored two door cabinet (34x34x19). It has a crack in the front and some chipping along the edges (see photos), but is otherwise in good shape. $200 or best offer. Pick up ASAP in Highland Park. I can help carry it downstairs and out to your car. Photos here <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-DuwQFT2KurI-DpoBydrsxzE8mG61gFw?us…> -- Erica Friedman (She/Her), LICSW, MPH P: 814-397-4466 <(814)%20397-4466> E: erica.friedman3(a)gmail.com *DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the named addressee. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any information contained therein by any other person is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient please notify immediately by returning the e-mail to the originator. Please note that there are inherent confidentiality risks in communicating by email. While safeguards are in place to ensure your privacy, you should not use email communication if you are concerned about any breaches of privacy that might inadvertently occur.*

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Online ESL for teen suggestions?
by Pamela Israel 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

I’ve a Brazilian friend looking for an online ESL teacher for her teen. Does anyone have recommendations for a trained teacher who might be interested? Pam Sent from my iPhone

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TONIGHT: Get wild with the Zoo at the HPCC Community Meeting
by Highland Park Community Council 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

This month, in addition to our usual updates, Jenn Torpie, VP of Education & Community Engagement at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium will present an overview of the Zoo’s 20 year master plan, focusing on the first phase (next 7-10 years), and answer community questions. *What*: February HPCC Virtual Community Meeting *When*: February 20, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting by clicking this link <https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y9__qK81QhuVGkWwR9WPSg>. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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5810 Bryant St - 2 Available Apartments - Fully Renovated Last Month
by Matt Stookey 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Hi All, My name is Matt Stookey and I am the owner of PHC (Penn House Co.). We purchased the building located at 5810 Bryant St. last year and just had a few tenants move out towards the end of 2024. This is the building that has the 2 storefronts - Panache & The Roost. We did a complete renovation on both apartment units, one of them is a 1 bed/1 bath unit and the other is a 2 bed/1 bath unit, and these units are both available to rent as of a few weeks ago. If anyone is looking for a nice apartment to live in, on a great street in Highland Park, please reach out and we can set up a time to walk through the units. I also have the links below for the Zillow listings which have more information and photos of the newly renovated apartments. 5810 Bryant St Apt 1 <https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5810-Bryant-St-FLOOR-1-Pittsburgh-PA-152…> 5810 Bryant St Apt 2R <https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5810-Bryant-St-2R-Pittsburgh-PA-15206/44…> We absolutely love the Highland Park area and enjoy being a part of the community. We look forward to continuing to do business and work with the great folks that live in this neighborhood. Thanks for your time, Matt -- <http://www.pennhouse.co/> Matt Stookey PHC Companies 814-590-2772 | www.Pennhouse.co <http://www.pennhouse.co/> | Matt(a)pennhouse.co PO Box 40243 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 <https://maps.google.com/?q=PO%20Box%2040243%20Pittsburgh,%20PA%2015201>

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FREE walker
by Just Me 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Fortunately I no longer need this walker. Free to anyone who can use it. https://www.amazon.com/Medline-MDS86410W54BH-Two-Button-Folding-Walkers/dp/… Medline Lightweight Folding Walkers for Seniors, Adults with 5” Wheels, Steel Frame Supports up to 400 lbs. amazon.com

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ISO: firewood
by Dora Magovern 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

If anyone has unused firewood hanging around, I’m happy to take/purchase from you. Thank you! Dora P. Magovern LCSW, MPH --------------------------------- "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds."-- George Eliot

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Exterior house painting
by Meg Daly 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Does anyone have recommendations for a contractor for exterior house painting? We have an old stone house and need to have the wood trim on the outside repainted. Thank you!

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Puppy for Adoption
by Michelle Horton 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Hi y'all -- I just adopted the most fabulous rescue pup, and his brother Snoopy is available for adoption. I met Snoopy over the weekend and absolutely fell in love with him, but could only take one pup home. He is highly intelligent and has a spunky, curious, and humorous personality. They were born 9/30 and are 5 months old, and Snoopy is living with a wonderful foster mom right outside of Detroit who's successfully working on potty training and outdoor activities. Snoopy would thrive in a household with kids, a fenced yard if possible, outdoor play/exercise time, and ideally an adult who works from home or is otherwise around. They were both rescued from a high-kill shelter in TX by RADD (Rescue a Death Row Doggy) Dog Rescue. The listing says Husky and GSD, but he has a short coat and I see a lot of Jack Russell or Rat Terrier - he hops like a bunny in the snow! If you're interested in Snoopy, send me a message and I'll connect you with the folks at RADD who are just incredible! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/snoopy-74841100/mi/highland/rescue-a-death-ro… Thanks!! Michelle @ michelle.g.horton(a)gmail.com

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post for neighborhood list
by Tina Calabro 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

please post— > TEMPORARY CLERICAL INTERN (college students or older high school students encouraged to apply) > > Seeking a temporary intern for clerical work on a project. > > 5 hours between Feb. 21 and March 1. Hourly rate: $15 > > For more information, contact Tina Calabro, 412-818-9169 or tina.calabro(a)verizon.net <mailto:tina.calabro@verizon.net>.

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