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Pgh Parking Authority is suspending parking enforcement
by Lori Kasenter 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/3744 “The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is suspending parking enforcement, and ending hand-to-hand cash transactions at garages. Parking garage attendants and security remain in place to promote safety.” Also good to know: “The Department of Public Works will continue curbside garbage and recycling pickup, and emptying neighborhood business district and parks refuse containers. Response to weather emergencies and forestry needs will be performed on an as-needed basis and employees at Public Works Divisions will be staffing skeleton crews only. Drop-off sites at the East End, Hazelwood and West End divisions have closed, as have recycling drop-offs at Construction Junction in North Point Breeze. (Recycling drop-offs are still available in the Strip District and Beltzhoover/Knoxville.)“

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House Cleaning Recommendation
by Jim Scanlon 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Post: Just had Beth of Spirited Cleaning clean and prep our home to be put on the market.Big job. Can't recommend her enough! You can reach her at 412-580-0106. Jim ScanlonCallery Street Neighbor412-478-5123

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Re: helping hands
by Elisabeth Larman 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Hello neighbors. Wow so many requests! I am getting organized. Thanks Jill for dropping off fabric. i will make a few today to experiment with but am running out of elastic 1/4" flat. I am started making them with ties, takes more time but probably more comfortable. if you have any elastic or can buy some it would be welcome. i have some pale blue material which will look more "medical" if you need that style. I will keep you posted on the progress. Thanks to all of you who responded! Elisabeth On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 10:14 <baiyinahbrookins(a)aol.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm a novice seamstress, however, I would be love to participate. > > Please keep me in the loop. > > - Baiyinah > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elisabeth Larman <bhlarman(a)gmail.com> > To: Highland park neighborhood <neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com> > Sent: Fri, Mar 20, 2020 8:12 am > Subject: helping hands > > Hello Highland Park neighbors, > Since I hear so much of masks shortage in the hospitals, etc...I would > like to ask the doctors and nurses in our community if my idea has any > value. I was thinking that making masks is such an easy thing to sew and I > was wondering if it would be of any help if the quilters, seamstresses and > sewers of HP would help out cranking them out. I have half a bolt of very > good solid strong tightly woven fabric that would make lots of masks and > could be laundered thus reusable. I think that would be better than > bandanas or scarves I hear are worn... until the government or the powers > to be get the regular disposable ones. Please let me know and I will be > happy to organize making them and have it delivered to where the needs are. > Thank you. Elisabeth Larman >

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Cloth diapers in newborn/small sizes
by Martha Riecks 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Continuing to declutter! If anyone could use cloth diapers elements - newborn and small sizes - I have a blue bin of them on my porch. Take the bin and the diapers! (This is a very random assortment, well-used) 1125 Winterton St Martha -- Martha Riecks mriecks(a)gmail.com

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Masks
by Elisabeth Larman 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Hello neighbors, If you are interesting in making masks please contact me directly at bhlarman(a)gmail.com. If you have tight woven fabric you could donate you could drop it off on my porch at 5900 Hampton Street where you would also pick up your portion of fabric to make masks and also to drop off the ones you made. I am thinking that local merchants, police officers and other non medical people need also to be protected. These fabric masks can be washed repeatedly. Might not be the best but at least it is some protection. Thank you all.

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Looking for a treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical
by Karin Manovich 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Hello Neighbors, Is anyone looking to sell any home cardio exercise equipment like a bike, treadmill, or elliptical? Thanks, Karin Manovich karin.manovich(a)gmail.com

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What to do if you think you're sick - new self-checker website by CDC
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

The CDC has launched a new “self-checker” on its website that allows individuals to answer a few questions and then offers advice. Most importantly, the tool also provides information on how to care for yourself at home. Visit http://j.mp/2QsphUr and click on the orange self-checker box in the lower right hand corner of the page. -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Non-essential businesses will be closed as of tomorrow in PA
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Essential government and medical services will continue, that pharmacies, grocery stores, health care facilities, and gas stations should stay open. Governor Wolf clarified his definition of which commercial services and sectors fall into the essential category: food processing, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, auto and home repair, post office and shipping outlets, insurance, banks, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, and hotels and commercial lodging. Other emergency moves announced Monday: - The state Gaming Control Board instructed any casinos still open to begin shutting down <https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2020/03/16/Ri…> . - The Department of Transportation closed all driver’s license and driver’s license photo centers <https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2020/03/16/Pennsylvania-Tu…>, and extended the validity of expiring driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and inspections until the end of April. - State-run liquor stores will shut down indefinitely at 9 p.m. Tuesday <https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2020/03/16/State-closing-Allegheny…>, (3/17) although consumers can still purchase wine and beer at grocery stores that carry them, according to officials at the state’s Liquor Control Board. - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will close all facilities at state parks and forests for 14 days starting Tuesday (3/17). Trails, lakes, forests, roads, and parking areas will still be open to the public. - Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court declared a statewide judicial emergency until April 14, 2020, during which county president judges can, among other changes, restrict or temporarily close court facilities and authorize using technology to conduct court proceedings. *https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2020/03/16/pa-coronavirus-shutdown-pennsylvania-covid-19-gov-tom-wolf/stories/202003160109 <https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2020/03/16/pa-coronavirus-shutdown-…>* *-- * *Highland Park Community Council* *Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>*

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Mask Sewing Video
by s.laura＠verizon.net 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Deaconess Health has online videos for how to sew masks: https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2020/03/18/coronavirus-deaconess-as… From: Neighborhood <neighborhood-bounces+s.laura=verizon.net(a)highlandparkpa.com> On Behalf Of Elisabeth Larman Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:43 PM To: Highland park neighborhood <neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com> Subject: helping hands Hello Highland Park neighbors, Since I hear so much of masks shortage in the hospitals, etc...I would like to ask the doctors and nurses in our community if my idea has any value. I was thinking that making masks is such an easy thing to sew and I was wondering if it would be of any help if the quilters, seamstresses and sewers of HP would help out cranking them out. I have half a bolt of very good solid strong tightly woven fabric that would make lots of masks and could be laundered thus reusable. I think that would be better than bandanas or scarves I hear are worn... until the government or the powers to be get the regular disposable ones. Please let me know and I will be happy to organize making them and have it delivered to where the needs are. Thank you. Elisabeth Larman

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helping hands
by Elisabeth Larman 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Hello Highland Park neighbors, Since I hear so much of masks shortage in the hospitals, etc...I would like to ask the doctors and nurses in our community if my idea has any value. I was thinking that making masks is such an easy thing to sew and I was wondering if it would be of any help if the quilters, seamstresses and sewers of HP would help out cranking them out. I have half a bolt of very good solid strong tightly woven fabric that would make lots of masks and could be laundered thus reusable. I think that would be better than bandanas or scarves I hear are worn... until the government or the powers to be get the regular disposable ones. Please let me know and I will be happy to organize making them and have it delivered to where the needs are. Thank you. Elisabeth Larman

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