Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd — May
2010
News and
Updates
Councilman Dowd
seeks to resolve shortfall of Police vehicles in circulation.
Councilman Dowd will introduce a resolution
on Tuesday, May 4, for the purpose of creating a new City ”X-Car Program”
that will allow for one unmarked and two marked retired police vehicles to be
available to officers on a temporary basis whenever police vehicles are brought
in for regular preventative maintenance. The X-Car Program will prevent a
shortfall of vehicles on the road during these times and allow the Bureau to preserve
public safety to the best of its ability.
Council District 7
is going techno.
Councilman Dowd’s District 7 office is getting into
Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be able to follow the official happenings of
the office, City Council, and community activities via our facebook page @ Pittsburgh
City Council District 7 and on Twitter @ pghdistrict7.
Bicycling Magazine lists
A list that Pittsburgher’s never thought they’d
be on only eight years ago, Bicycling
Magazine has released their Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities in the
May is the season for markets – both
farmers and flea.
May marks the re-opening of two fun and
valuable “events” in District 7. On Thursday, May 14, the City of
Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield Farmer’s Market reopens at the Immaculate
Conception School parking lot on Cedarville Street & Friendship Avenue.
This weekly market occurs each Thursday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
And in Lawrenceville, Little Flea is making its return on
Saturdays at the corner of Butler St. and 36th (Goeller's parking
lot) from 8am-3pm. Lawrenceville
Little Flea is a different kind of flea market. It's a curated environment
made to fit the eclectic neighborhood, and features as a result a rotating
variety of flea fare, craft/handmade goods, food and cultural activities.
Upcoming
Events
Council to Go
Wednesday, May 12: From 6:30
to 8:00pm, Councilman Dowd and staff will be Polish
Hill’s Lili Cafe,
Thursday, May 27: From 6:30
to 8:00 pm, Councilman Dowd and staff will be in
Community Events
Western
PA Conservancy will host its Spring Community Garden Plantings in District
5 over the next few weeks. If you are interested in volunteering in the
district or elsewhere, please contact the Conservancy to register. And look for
the replenished District 7 gardens at
The Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh is holding a series of community workshops over the
next 6 months to discuss what can be done to ensure that Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh remains operationally and financially healthy. The "kick
off" set of workshops will be held on May 15, 16, and 17 at various City
locations.
Sunday, May 16, Registration opens 6:30am: A ride as unique as the city, Pedal Pittsburgh annually
attracts more than 2,000 participants ranging from families with
children and recreational riders to fitness enthusiasts. Participants
can choose from six courses ranging from 6- to 60-miles, this year
starting and finishing at SouthSide Works and meandering through the
City’s diverse and distinctive neighborhoods including Lawrenceville,
Did You
Know?
Among the occasional showers and blooming flowers of Spring
is a very special happening in commemoration of some truly giving people. May
marks National Teachers
Appreciation Month and May 4 is National
Teacher Appreciation Day. Ever wanted to show how grateful you are
to a current or former teacher? Or just how much you appreciate him or her? Our
school district boasts approximately 2,040 teachers and Councilman Dowd is
honoring them with a Proclamation on May 4. If you need some great ideas for
recognition or care to learn more this special month of events, please visit www.teacher-appreciation.info.
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JENNIFER THOMA | Administrative and
Communications Director
Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd |
Pittsburgh City Council District 7
Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419
jennifer.thoma@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
District
7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar |
2010
Annual Report [pdf]