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Philips Respironics looking for employees right now
by Ursula Egenhofer 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Hi, I saw the following Post-Gazette article about Philips Respironics in Murrysville urgently looking for employees to ramp up ventilator production. I thought I would share, if there is someone looking for employment right now: https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2020/03/19/Philip… Ursula

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City provides assistance at this time of need
by Joanne 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) Board of Directors this afternoon approved a new program for households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) who have been affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Fund is designed to provide short-term assistance to workers who have experienced a reduction in hours and are facing a financial hardship to pay rent and utilities. Beginning Monday, March 23, households in need of rental, mortgage payment, and/or utility assistance, specifically because their work hours were cut due to COVID-19, may call the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh at 412.227.4163 to be screened for assistance. "This is obviously a really critical action today and sorely needed at this moment in time and I commend Jessica Smith Perry and the rest of the URA staff for acting quickly and coming up with this program on such short notice," URA Board Chair Sam Williamson said. To qualify for the COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Fund, households must: Be employed, recently employed, or self-employed and experiencing a reduction in hours or a layoff due to the employer reducing/eliminating work hours or the loss of contract work as a public health precaution related to the COVID-19 virus; Documentation from the employer is required Experience a financial hardship and inability to pay rent, mortgage payment(s) or utilities Be located in the City of Pittsburgh Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle expressed a desire to ensure that the program could help both tenants and homeowners and suggested that the URA reach out to banks and foundations for support. The program will help tenants at or below 50% AMI to pay rent and utilities and homeowners at or below 80% to stay current on their mortgage payments. In addition, for mortgage assistance, the homeowner must be living in the house and have his/her name on the deed. The household’s lenders must still be accepting payments and have not yet issued an Act 91 Notice. Final approval for support will include verification that all property taxes are current, and that the homes meet the URA home inspection standard. Eligible expenses include: Rental and utility assistance, not to exceed $3,000 Mortgage payment assistance, including late fees, not to exceed $3,000 "We’re hoping that this helps to unlock some other funding, as right now it's just seed money. We’ve been working the phones to see if we can somehow maximize this and leverage a bigger pool of capital," said URA Executive Director Greg Flisram. For additional eligible activities and requirements, please visit the URA’s Housing Stabilization Program guidelines on the Housing Opportunity Fund programs page. Please visit the URA's COVID-19 resource page for updates. About the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) The URA is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency, supporting the City’s economic development goals, which are designed to create a city of inclusive opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and communities. The URA is committed to creating more housing that is affordable to the average Pittsburgher; encouraging more entrepreneurship and small business development; promoting inclusive growth and quality job creation; expanding neighborhood and main streets revitalization efforts; and developing a talented workforce that is equipped with the skills of the future.

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abandoned kitty update
by C. A. Peters 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Since many of you reached out to me with your concerns, I wanted to provide an update on the cat my housemates and I found in the park the other day. We were able to take her to a vet for a check-up and dewormer, and from there to a friend who has lots of experience with stray cats. She's found a good home! Just wanted to pass along this one piece of good news in an otherwise bleak time. - Carrie, on Stanton by the park

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Bakery on Bryant street
by Rosario Lentini 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Hello neighbors, As we all know, the current circumstances are difficult at best. We want you to know that we at Food Glorious Food, are taking FULL precautions to protect our customers and our staff! That being said, We hope we can offer some comfort in this time of need by opening on Friday and Saturday from 10am-2pm the 20th and 21st to offer pre-packaged meals and desserts TO GO... Among other items, we will be offering soups, pastas, vegetarian items, fried rice, trays of mac & cheese, whole quiches, cookies, kolackies, pies and some cakes... Hopefully we can support each other in this time of need !!! P.S A few good words go a long way Most sincerely, ~ Rosario Lentini And the staff at FGF

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Chickens on the loose!
by Evan Mosier 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Two brown chickens spotted in the back of a yard along Mellon and Janero St in case you’re missing some. 2:20 pm on 3/19

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This is a GREAT time to read books...
by Helen Blier 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

...and support a local bookstore! Instead of throwing money at Jeff Bezos, support our own beloved White Whale Bookstore! http://whitewhalebookstore.com/ Like all other small (and vulnerable) businesses, they are closed indefinitely. But... They are taking orders over the phone / online and doing either free shipping or curbside pickup! I just ordered books for my sibs and they are shipping them to MA and FL for me! Super easy, and the dopamine kick from doing the right ethical thing is awesome right about now. We want them to be there when the emergency subsides. Let's do all we can to help that happen.

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ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE
by Christie Costa 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE GET A GREAT WORKOUT AT HOME! NordicTrac A.C.T Elite model #239002 $450 Excellent condition Djcsr6(a)gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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Corrected Voting instructions
by Sara Lee Coffey 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Thank you Susanne for bringing up the vote from home option. The link you shared brought me to the wrong place so I reached out to PUMP to ask what they are recommending. See below. I’m happy to help facilitate this process for anyone! Thank you for reaching out. We are encouraging people to apply for a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania so that they can safely cast their ballot. Here is more information on mail-in ballots from the official Pennsylvania election website: https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx. And here is where folks can apply for a mail-in ballot (the deadline to apply is 5 PM on Tuesday, April 21st): https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsent… . -- *Sara Coffey* *Graphic Designer* she/her (c) 330.242.1876 <(330)%20242-1876> www.saraleecoffey.com

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Baby Clothes & Baby Push Toy
by Martha Riecks 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Doing some de-cluttering! If you can use the following help yourself - Free, pick up from our porch at 1125 Winterton St. 1) brown paper shopping bag labeled baby clothes - has a random assortment of boy baby clothes in sizes 6, 9 and 12 months (there is a pair of overalls in there labeled 18 months, but they are already outgrown for us). 2) baby push toy - this is great for learning to walk - was given to us brand new from friends (they had received two) - and was a huge help for our on-the-late-side walker. Happy to pass along to another baby who needs it, then pass along to someone else! - image attached -- Martha Riecks mriecks(a)gmail.com

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Free Nursing Tops, Maternity Tops
by Martha Riecks 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Hi Neighbors! Doing some de-cluttering! If you can use the following help yourself - Free, pick up from our porch at 1125 Winterton St. 1) brown paper shopping bag labeled Nursing Tops - has 6 nursing tank tops (the spaghetti strap kind), 1 nursing shirt (sleeveless, double-layer tank top) (grey and white) and 1 nursing wrap-sweater in black. All size small or medium 2) Small Arie shopping bag with two long sleeve maternity shirts, 1 green, 1 maroon. Martha -- Martha Riecks mriecks(a)gmail.com

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