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Zone 3 council discusses gun Reporter violence prevention South Side Inside This Week’s South • Pittsburgh

The Ormsby Children’s Garden at the Ormsby Recreation Center, 79 S 22nd prepared for its first harvest season with a Grand Opening Celebration on May 5.

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Knoxville

The Brashear Association has received a $1 million grant award for the Hilltop Community Center project on Brownsville Road.

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Hilltop

Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, a free produce distribution through the Hilltop Alliance, will continue with a distribution on May 13.

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Mt. Oliver

A Mt. Oliver Small Business Growth Series kicks off on Thursday, May 26 with a presentation concerning Business Management.

By Margaret L. Smykla Contributing Writer The April 28 monthly meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) began with the report of Ian Reynolds of the city’s Safer Together.

He said leaving guns unattended in cars can be very dangerous. Windows can be broken into to access the guns, he said.

“Please don’t leave guns in vehicles,” he said.

He also reported a walkout that day by some Brashear High School students advocating for change at their school was peaceful.

He said he plans to talk to them and receive feedback.

Z3PSC President Liz Style said the South Pittsburgh Peacemakers have worked at Brashear, and could be good contacts for Mr. Reynolds.

Ms. Style also said she read in the “STOP the Vi-

olence” newsletter about a seminar on responsible gun ownership. At its conclusion, free gun safes were distributed to audience members.

Mr. Reynolds said he would like to see the same presentation in all of the zones.

The STOP the Violence Office attempts to promote, assist and connect the anti-violence activities sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh with other governmental and private anti-violence activities and with citizens who want to eliminate violence.

Mr. Reynolds said residents should email stoptheviolence@pittsburghpa. com for problems in their communities. The email address is monitored 24/7, he said, but it does not take the place of calling 911.

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Arlington’s Second Annual Flea market, Craft and Vendor show will take place on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Academy Charter School, 2500 Jonquil Way Pittsburgh, PA 15210.

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South Side Chamber of Commerce presented the Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 April Student of the Month Award to kindergartener Andrew Williams. Pictured are (from top left): Jamaine Williams, father; Andrea Williams, mother; Kristen Castillo, kindergarten teacher; Dana Bosenberg, principal; and Tim Eggert, Chamber president.

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Mt. Oliver program to honor veterans moves forward with new guidelines

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After a series of fits and starts, the Mt. Oliver Borough Military Banner Program is poised to display photographs on banners on light poles in the business district.

Prior to approving the guidelines Councilmember Lisa Pietrusza expressed concerns the community at large would be represented on the banners. She also wanted to be cautious about replicating other municipalities and creating a banner program just because other boroughs have them.

Councilmember Aaron Graham asked how the public would be made aware of the program.

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It was decided information the military service of those out the program would be who apply.

“This Borough has a long added to the Borough’s quarterly newsletters and post- history of racism and redlinContinued on Page 2 ed on its social media platforms. Applications would also be available at events in the Borough. Deadline for submitting an application would be December 31, 2022.

Mx. Pietrusza asked if they only received applications for white men between 70 and 80 years old, approximately five percent of the Borough’s population, if they would still go through with the program.

Council Vice President Tina Reft, chairing the meeting in Amber McGough’s absence, said it was a voluntary program and they were choosing to recognize

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Zone 3 safety council discusses gun violence prevention Continued from Page 1 To a question of who is in charge of the email address, the response was Jay Gilmer, coordinator of the city’s STOP the Violence Office.

Mr. Reynolds said residents may also subscribe to the STOP the Violence newsletter.

Next, Ms. Style said residents have concerns that there is no police presence at community meetings. Staffing issues due to retirements is one reason.

One solution is for community groups to attend the Zone 3 meetings, she said, as a police official always attends to discuss crime and answer questions.

If a community group would like a police presence at their meeting, a request should be submitted to the police department two weeks in advance.

Ms. Style also said to let her know if a Zone 3 group would like safety vests, say for clean-ups.

The next speaker was Zone 3 supervisor Sgt. Walter Dusch, who was filling in for Zone 3 Commander John Fisher.

Ms. Style asked if an officer does not respond in a way that was expected, who can a resident call?

Sgt. Dusch said to call the zone at 412-488-8338 and leave a message, and someone will respond.

In crime trends, he reported crime is up in the country and city.

To a question if vehicles blocking, say, corners or exits, merits a 911 call, he said if vehicles are impeding traffic, blocking driveways, and more, to call 911.

To a question about the party at an Airbnb rental property on the North Side in which two teenagers were killed, he said he knows of no plan in place to deal with Airbnbs at this time.

But if there are too many people in one structure surpassing city occupancy limits, or it becomes too

rowdy, it can be shut down.

Airbnb is an online company which provides a platform for members to rent out their properties or rooms to guests.

Ms. Style said there is a strategy in the works to deal with Airbnbs.

She also said if you witness trays of cakes being delivered, or sound systems being brought in, keep an eye on what transpires as you should call 911 if the event becomes rowdy.

An attendee said she has a sidewalk café permit for her business, and asked for guidance regarding all of the people who descend on the South Side.

Sgt. Dusch said people can stand on the road. If they park on the sidewalk, the police can do something. But they cannot act if someone is simply standing in front of her establishment.

Ms. Style said there is concern that there is no policing strategy for the summer. She suggested residents meet with community leaders, and then Councilman Bruce Kraus and other city officials, and demand a strategy for loitering, violence, and more.

“We don’t know what’s going to happen,” Ms. Style said.

The café owner said she contacted nighttime economy manager Allison Harnden, who will contact others and arrange “something to happen,” she said.

A question was next asked about an underage party on East Carson St. which drew throngs of revelers into the street and “was seen as a free-for-all in the South Side.”

Sgt. Dusch said when an officer arrived, he was outnumbered by about 1 to 200.

Once other officers began to arrive the crowd started to disperse, he said.

He was not aware of any arrests.

He also said how long

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crowds are allowed in the street depends on the situation.

Another attendee said that in Carrick, people walk up and down the neighborhood trying cars and houses to enter. Should 911 be called?

Sgt. Dusch said yes, if they are trying door handles, call 911.

With cars, “don’t leave anything in your car,” he said.

A concern was raised about heightened activity on East Carson St. with the warmer weather.

Sgt. Dusch said 18 to 20 officers can be patrolling but sometimes it is not enough.

“We are trying the best we can with what we have,” he said.

To a complaint about traffic on Bausman St.,

tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, dump/gas trucks, and more are major problems.

The attendee said there are now speed bumps, but it makes the situation worse as the vehicles “fly over it.”

She has called 311 and Mr. Kraus’ office about the matter.

There is also a “no trucks except delivery trucks” sign, but it is not effective.

Sgt. Dusch said the planning and zoning departments might get involved to redirect traffic.

Another problem is that Bausman St. became a detour last summer, and so more motorists are aware of it as a shortcut.

Chrisarah Johnson, of the Mayor’s Office, said it is unlikely there will be more traffic calming as there are now

speed bumps. But the office is trying to find a solution, she said.

On another issue, an attendee said there is someone on Facebook who wants to form a group of those who carry firearms. She likened them to vigilantes who want to form their own force.

Sgt. Dusch said to contact the commander directly about this.

Next, an attendee said a deer blind was erected in a wooded area in her neighborhood, sparking fears of hunting there.

Sgt. Dusch said to contact the state Game Commission.

Ms. Johnson next reported the city is hiring, with lifeguard and manager openings. If they are filled, more pools can open this summer.

CeaseFirePA Western Pennsylvania manager Josh Fleitman said the April 26 Gun Safety Advocacy Day in Harrisburg to demand action on stronger gun laws drew over 200 people.

CeaseFirePA is the largest and longest-serving antigun violence group in Pennsylvania.

For more information on CeaseFirePA, visit: https:// www.ceasefirepa.org/aboutus/ .

Mr. Fleitman will speak at the next Z3PSC meeting at 6 p.m. on May 26 via Zoom on “The Multi-Faceted Issue of Gun Violence.”

Prior to all Zone 3 meetings, questions on any public safety/quality of life issue may be sent to: zone3PSC1@gmail. com, and they will be addressed.

Continued from Page 1 ing and everything they can do to keep out people of color and I think it’s really dangerous to say that we’re going to let this do a voluntary program and sit back and let whatever happens, happens, and have no say over it because we washed our hands

of it. But it’s clear everyone’s in favor of it,” Mx. Pietrusza said.

Mayor JoAnna said she didn’t disagree with Mx. Pietrusza, but said with outreach they should be able to reach everyone interested in participating. She also didn’t think it would be appropriate

to cancel the program.

“I think the responsibility falls on us to get the word out,” she said.

According to the guidelines, only service members who are current residents or an immediate relative to a current resident are eligible for the Military Banner Program. Proof of service and documentation of residency is required.

Applications will be available at the Borough Building, 150 Brownsville Road.

Information needed includes: Proof of residency; Proof of service; Branch; Rank; A 600 dpi scan of an original photograph saved as a jpeg file with the service member’s name. If needed, the photo may be scanned at the Borough Building, by appointment only.

Additional information is required on the application along with a $25 check made out to: Mt. Oliver Borough.

Banners will be displayed in the 300 to 500 blocks of

Brownsville Road. No specific location is guaranteed for any placement.

The banners will be displayed from Memorial Day to Veteran’s Day for three years. During the times when the banners are not displayed, they will be stored by the Borough. At the end of the three-year period, individual banners will be returned to the applicant.

Should an individual banner be damaged, it will be removed and returned to the applicant. The applicant may order a replacement banner to be installed.

There are approximately 20 poles available for the banners. If needed, each pole can accommodate two banners for a total of 40 available placements.

Applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis. If more applications are received than available placements, a waiting list will be established.

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Citiparks senior centers have reopened for lunch service After more than two years, hot, in-person, congregate lunch service has returned to Citiparks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers.

“Supporting our seniors is integral to building a welcoming, thriving, and safe Pittsburgh,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “Citiparks’ hot, inperson lunch program provides free, fresh, and healthy meals while offering an opportunity for our seniors to join in community. Sign up today at one of the Citiparks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers.”

Since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 Pandemic began, Citiparks, along its partners were able to mobilize food distribu-

tion to Grab and Go Meals.

This allowed them to continue to provide meals for Pittsburgh’s seniors. Since that time, Citiparks has distributed nearly 250,000 meals to area seniors.

The Senior Congregate Lunch program is a Countysponsored program offered at Citiparks Senior Centers.

To register for this program, become a member at one of Citiparks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers; then register for lunch by noon the day before attending.

Citiparks Senior Center locations and information The Allegheny County can be found at: https://pittsParks Department annual burghpa.gov/citiparks/se- marbles program is about nior-centers halfway through its 2022 schedule. The program is free to all youngsters ages 14 and under.

All local winners will one day in advance if plan- qualify for the Allegheny ning to attend. Daily activi- County Marbles Championties such as art, crafts, paint- ship in early summer, held in ing, knitting, dominos (The the Courthouse Courtyard Mexican Train), Texas Hol- from May 19-21. All local dem, Bunco, LCR, Tripoley winners receive a “County and bingo are also offered. Champion” t-shirt and will th The center is located at move on to the 99 Annual National Marbles Champi631 E. Warrington Ave in onship b in Wildwood, N.J. Allentown. Call the center Allegheny County’s marat 412-481-5484 for more inbles program has produced formation or if interested in 33 national champions since becoming a volunteer. the tournament started in

Allentown senior center opens for in-person meals, services The Allentown Senior Citizens Center is welcoming back seniors to the center by serving hot meals.

Frozen meals which were offered during COVID have been discontinued and replaced with the hot meals.

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors age 60 or older and Allegheny County residents are eligible for the hot meals.

Seniors must pre-register

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In South Side, marbles program events will take place: May 9 – 13: Phillips School, outside 1901 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

Contact: Dana Boesenberg at 412-488-5190 Times: Mon.–Fri., noon –2:00 p.m.

May 16 – 17: St. Michael Street, 65 St Michael Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Contact: Maureen Ricci at 412260-7278 Times: Mon.–Fri. 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The complete marbles program schedule is available at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/about/programs/ marbles-program.aspx.

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May the Fourth includes repairs to soft drink vending machine, donation Last week, ahead of the May the Fourth celebration, Pepsi came to Pittsburgh Fire Station 27 with a delivery fit for sci-fi and cola fans everywhere. To celebrate unapologetic fans who travel far and wide to visit the iconic Pepsi vending machine outside of Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27, a relic of the 1999 scifi blockbuster film, Pepsi is giving back to the brave men and women who have kept it

running to serve fans and the community alike.

For more than two decades, Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27 has stocked the Pepsi vending machine to keep Pepsi and sci-fi fans coming back year after year to celebrate May the Fourth.

With fans from all over the U.S. making the “trek” to visit the vending machine, making it a must-see for Pittsburgh visitors, Pepsi is stepping in to restock and repair the vending ma-

Lions Clubs are recruiting through a series of billboards throughout Allegheny County. Lions are ordinary people who do extraordinary things by volunteering to help others in the community. Those interested in becoming a Lion and serving their community should visit LionsClubs.org. There, they may view some of the various causes the clubs are involved with by scrolling up. There is also a drop-down menu to search for a nearby Lions Club. Click the yellow button and then click “Find Local Club Near Me” and enter a zip code.

chine, re-energizing local pride in this historic landmark enjoyed by fans and locals alike.

To give back to the heroic firefighters who stock the Pepsi vending machine and serve the community, Pepsi is providing Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27 with a year’s worth of Pepsi beverages to stock the vending machine with its most popular products including Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew. In addition, Pepsi is donating $10,000 to the Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27.

Visiting the famed vending machine at the Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27, 96 Virginia Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, and support the fire- May the Fourth Be with Pittsburgh: Pepsi repaired and restocked Fire Station 27’s fighters who keep the com- locally-famed 1999 sci-fi film vending machine with products and gave the station munity running. a $10k donation on May the Fourth.

Arlington Civic Council’s MT. OLIVER DENTAL PAVILION 412.431.0232 flea market is on May 22 Are You Tired of Waiting 145 Brownsville Road, Pgh., PA 15210

Arlington’s Second Annual Flea market, Craft and Vendor show will take place on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Academy Charter School, 2500 Jonquil Way Pittsburgh, PA 15210.

At this time, we have already registered vendors for Mary Kay, various crafts, custom T-shirts, Tupperware, jewelry, art, decor, benefits on September 29.

The free series of class- Wreaths, sports memoraes will help small business owners increase their productivity, manage finances with confidence and attract more customers.

The classes will take place Concord Presbyterian at the Mt Oliver Fire House, 150 Brownsville Road from Church will host a Flea 9 - 10:30 a.m. Coffee and re- Market on May 14 from 9 freshments will be provided. a.m. to 3 p.m.

The flea market will take The Small Business Growth Series is presented place inside and outside,

by Fragasso Financial Ad- weather permitting. Spots visors in cooperation with are available for $10 and the Hilltop Economic De- tables for $15. Call 412velopment Corporation and 882-1141 for more information. the Hilltop Alliance.

HEDC hosting series to help grow small business A Mt. Oliver Small Business Growth Series kicks off on Thursday, May 26 with a presentation concerning Business Management.

Additional presentations will include: Marketing, public relations, promotions and events on June 30; Accounting and profitability on August 25; and, Hiring employees, human resource management and employee

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Arlington Civic Council (ACC) will be selling food, snacks drinks, and more. All of these proceeds, as well as vendor spots, will go back into future events and the upkeep of the ACC building.

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Kathleen Petrillo explains the process and work neighborhood residents put into the new Ormsby Children’s Garden at the Ormsby Recreation Center in South Side. The garden will grow a variety of plants and vegetables that will be shared between participants in the garden and the community. Additional photos online at www.sopghreporter.com.

Ormsby Children’s Garden opens for the planting season at recreation center The Ormsby Children’s Garden at the Ormsby Recreation Center, 79 S 22nd prepared for its first harvest season with a Grand Opening Celebration on May 5.

Children from Citiparks Ormsby’s KidSMART Club kicked off the celebration helping local volunteers plant strawberries, popcorn and blueberries in the garden. Joining the celebration were City Councilman

Bruce Kraus, Pennsylvania State Representative Jessica Benham, as well as community partners from the South Side Community Council.

Children participating in programs at the recreation center will learn how to grow, plant, and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs through the program. As the garden is harvested, children and volunteers will have access to the produce. Fol-

lowing fruitful yields, free market nights will be announced, where residents can come to the garden and enjoy the locally grown produce. Tune into the South Side Community Council’s social media for upcoming information on the free market nights.

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The Brashear Association has received a $1 million grant award for the Hilltop Community Center project on Brownsville Road.

“This is welcome news for Allegheny County,” said State Rep. Jessica Benham.

“The funding allocation, awarded to the Brashear Association, will provide a great opportunity for our community. The services that Brashear provides supports our seniors, expands economic opportunities for families, and helps engage young people. When we fund the Brashear Association, we see a direct impact on community health and public safety.”

The project will aid in constructing a new, multipurpose building with parking underneath. It will also provide space for a market, classroom and office, wellness and fitness space, restrooms, and a common area.

The two vacant structures currently on the properties will be demolished.

“Good projects are born from great partnerships and that’s what we have with The Brashear Association,” said state Sen. Jay Costa. “I

was happy to also lend my support to their grant application; the plans for the Hilltop Community Center are inspiring and something we all will be able to enjoy in years to come.”

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program,

from which this funding was awarded, is a commonwealth grant program overseen by the Office of the Budget to assist with regional cultural, economic, civic and historical projects that improve a community’s economic growth by creating jobs.

Spaghetti dinner benefits St. George preservation St. George Spaghetti Dinner III will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. at St. Pius X Auditorium in Carrick at 2336 Brownsville Road.

All are welcome to join parishioners, alumni, family and friends of St. George Church, School and St. John

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Seating is limited. Call or email reservations to 412-502-5062 or contact@ SGCPS.net For details, visit SGCPS.net Proceeds benefit the St. George Church Preservation Society.

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Fresh Fridays is Friday, May 13 Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, a free produce distribution through the Hilltop Alliance, will continue with a distribution on May 13.

The Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, the Hilltop Alliance’s free produce distribution, will again pass out pre-boxed food on Friday, May 13 on Allen Street at the St. John Vianney Church parking lot in Allentown.

Do to COVID-19, the distribution went from a “shopper” style where people were able to pick and choose from the available produce to a Grab-N-Go model where people don’t have to leave their cars and will have a box of fresh food along with another box of dairy products placed in their trunks.

The no-contact distribution allows both those picking up boxes of food and the staff and volunteers helping them to remain safe while distributing the boxes.

While supplies last, households are able to pick up two boxes of food totalling approximately 40

pounds; one with produce and one with dairy products while supplies last. People will be able to pick up the boxes either by driving up and having them placed in their trunk or walking up and taking the boxes with them.

Those walking are strongly encouraged to bring a shopping cart or wagon to take their boxes home.

The distribution will take place at the St. John Vianney Church parking lot at the corner of Allen and Climax streets in Allentown, beginning at 3 p.m. and will go until all boxes are distributed. Those picking up the boxes, either walking or in a vehicle, will not be permitted in the parking lot The distribution is part of the USDA’s Corona Virus Farm Assistance Program

through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and is specifically for Hilltop residents. Households in the Zip Code areas of 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 are welcome.

There is no requirement to preregister and there are no income guidelines, but only one set of boxes per car or household.

A safe and successful event is a primary concern.

Those walking up to receive their boxes are required to wear masks and follow social distancing recommendations.

For more information, contact Jeph Martin at the Hilltop Alliance, 412-5865807 ext. 3.

Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop is sponsored by the Hilltop Alliance, Brashear Association, St. John Vianney Food Pantry and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank with support from PNC Bank, Dollar Bank, PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development and Birmingham Foundation.

Dinosaurs greeted runners in South Side at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Hosted by the South Side Chamber of Commerce, the South Side Cheer Zone featured cupcakes, music and high energy in spite of the wet weather. Photo courtesy of Amber Lynch/South Side Chamber of Commerce. Additional photos online at www. sopghreporter.com.

South Side Cheer Zone rocked the Pittsburgh marathon in spite of weather South Side cheered the marathoners The May 1 South Side Cheer Zone was entertaining and lively in spite of the cold, rainy weather during the 14th Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

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The Pittsburgh Guitars Occasionals Band rocked at the corner of S. 11th and East Carson streets along with DJ Phil Sauter, South Side resident. Mechanic Cold Nitro Brew handed out iced coffee to the marathoners from their vintage bicycle cart.

Huge dinosaurs and unicorns danced to the music and took selfies with the marathoners.

The South Side Chamber of Commerce handed out 500 fresh Giant Eagle cupcakes, dozens of Halo oranges, and baskets of mini chocolate candies. Marathoners happily grasped the edible treats as they ran by.

A total of 30,000 people participated in the April 30-May 1 marathon weekend events. In South Side, 17,000 runners competed in

the 26.2 full marathon, the first in-person marathon in Pittsburgh after the pandemic. Marathoners braved the rainy and, at times, stormy weather throughout the race.

Dominican runner Alvaro Abreu won the full marathon race with a finishing time of 02:16:07.

Thomas Shannon Barry surrendered his law office to the band, the Chamber, and the dinosaurs for the Cheer Zone. John Bechtold of Pittsburgh Guitars organized the band, instruments and sound system setup, musicians, and vocalists.

The South Side Chamber of Commerce organized and presented the Cheer Zone to welcome the marathoners to South Side.

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May is Bike Month, and Bike Pittsburgh’s second annual Bike Anywhere Week will once again be celebrating all that the organization has to offer local cyclists.

Taking place from May 16 - 20, Bike Anywhere Week is packed with events and resources for participants to learn about city cycling, meet others who enjoy biking, and show support for safer streets by becoming a BikePGH member. The week of group rides and activities will culminate with BikePGH’s traditional Commuter Café pop-ups across the city on National Bike to Work Day. On the morning of Friday May 20, join BikePGH and their community partners at one of three Commuter Cafés for Bike to Work Day. All those who arrive by bike will receive free biscuits and coffee courtesy of Square

One Cafe, surprise membership giveaways, along with educational resources available for cyclists in three locations from 7:00 11:00 a.m.

Bike Share Pittsburgh’s new POGOH fleet will also be offering free unlimited 30-minute trips on this day.

Each year, BikePGH tracks Penn Avenue commuter traffic on Bike to Work Day. In 2019, bicycles made up 27% of the peak morning traffic on Penn Ave between 7:15 and 9:15 a.m.

All Bike Anywhere Week events are in-person and free to the public, with some requiring registration in advance. This free programming is all possible through membership support, a critical part of BikePGH’s work to create safer streets for all.

The full schedule of events is available online at www. bikepgh.org/bike-anywhere.

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POGOH Bikeshare replaces Healthy Ride, will offer pedal bikes, e-assist bikes in city Bike Share Pittsburgh celebrates the launch of Pittsburgh’s new bikeshare program: POGOH. POGOH replaces the Healthy Ride bikeshare system and offers 38 stations, 172 traditional pedal bikes, and 173 e-assist bikes across the city. People can start

signing up and using the allnew bikeshare system by downloading the PBSC App. One big difference between Healthy Ride and POGOH is that all bikes must be returned to an official POGOH station and locked into an available dock. Customers will not be

Pittsburgh City Council will be considering a Zoning Code Text amendment, Council Bill 2022-0223, to remove the review of sidewalk cafes from the Zoning Code.

A copy of the proposed text amendment may be reviewed online at https:// pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/upcoming by searching Sidewalk Cafe Amendment.

The City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed Zoning Code Amendment on: Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30 p.m.

To register to speak, call the City Clerk’s office at 412-255-2138 or email cityclerksoffice@pittsburghpa.gov by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the hearing. After registering, you will be given the telephone number and access code to join the hearing. Written testimony / comments may also be submitted in advance, by 9:00

am on the date of the hearing by emailing the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerksoffice@pittsburghpa.gov.

Written statements are not read live during meetings/ hearings, but are forwarded to all Council members.

During the hearing, the live stream is available on the city’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/ CityChannelPittsburgh The meetings videos may also be accessed online. The hearing will be replayed on the City Channel Pittsburgh. Check local listings for channel information, https://pittsburghpa.gov/innovation-performance/citychannel For the latest on City Council schedules and process, visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/clerk/council-meetings.

Email planningcommission@pittsburghpa.gov if additional information is necessary.

Zoning code amendment will affect sidewalk cafes

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able to overflow stations and if a station is full, they must either wait for a dock to open up or ride to another station.

Customers can see real time bike and dock availability in the PBSC App. POGOH will also debut all new pricing and membership plans. More information is available at pogoh.com.

“We hope that Pittsburgh loves POGOH as much as they did Healthy Ride,” says David White, executive director, Bike Share Pittsburgh. “This re-launch has been a labor of love for us, and we’re very excited to finally share it with our city.”

The launch of POGOH is a culmination of Bike Share Pittsburgh’s desire to better serve the Pittsburgh community with a more accessible, inclusive system through the availability of electric bicycles and public charging stations and affordable, flexible pricing. Furthermore, POGOH launches with a cash payment option and a Mobility Justice Membership available for those who

receive government assistance.

“We’re determined to build the best bike share program for Pittsburgh,” says Mr. White. “Bikeshare is an important part of the mobility mix in our city; we’re dedicated to making POGOH a reliable, joyful, and equitable experience for residents and visitors.”

POGOH will also feature new pricing and membership plans designed to make bikeshare more accessible to more people for different kinds of trips. Annual Membership will include unlimited 30-minute rides for $120 per year, Mobility Justice Membership offers the Annual Membership to those who receive government assistance for $10 per year, a Flex Pass of 5 hours for $20, and Pay-As-YouGo pricing at just $3.50 per 30-minutes for pedal bikes, and $5 per 30-minutes for eassist bikes.

For more information visit POGOH.com and download the PBSC App.

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Local Zoning Board hearings for May 12

Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment Board meetings will be hosted on Zoom and streamed on YouTube Live on the Pittsburgh City Planning YouTube page at https://www.youtube. com/user/planpghvideo.

To join the Zoom webinar, use the link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85171125255 or call 301-715-8592 with Webinar ID: 851 7112 5255. Those who are not planning to testify, should watch the YouTube Live stream to allow those testifying to be able to join the meeting.

Information about each agenda item is available on the Virtual Zoning Board of Adjustment page at https://pittsburghpa.gov/ dcp/virtual-zba.

To provide public comment: Join the virtual meeting and use raise hand function to speak.

Call into the meeting on a telephone and use raise hand function by pressing *9 to request to speak. Those who wish to provide testimony this way, should register in advance by emailing zoningboard@pittsburghpa.gov to ensure that they are provided time to speak.

Zone case 75/22 on Thursday, May 12 at 9:10 a.m. is the appeal of James Marasti, applicant, and Eric J.Baxendell, owner, for 145 S.12th Street, in the 17th Ward (Zoning District R1A-VH).

Applicant requests change of use from restaurant with one dwelling unit to two unit residential.

Review: 911.02: Review of historic use of ground floor of structure as a non-conforming restaurant.

Special Exception: 921.02.A.4: Change of non-conforming use from restaurant with one dwelling unit to two unit residential.

Zone case 95/22 on Thursday, May 12 at 10:10 a.m. is the appeal of Melissa Palmieri, applicant and owner, for 11 Briggs Street, in the 32nd Ward (Zoning District R1D-M).

Applicant requests accessory parking pad at front of two-unit dwelling.

Variance: 912.04.A: Required front setback is 30’, 0’ requested.

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Ormsby Children’s Garden opens Continued from Page 4 part to the South Side Community Council and the staff at Ormsby Recreation Center. Community partners saw an opportunity to utilize underused space around the neighborhood parks and worked with city leaders and volunteers to bring the

Ormsby Children’s Garden to life.

The Ormsby Children’s Garden is supported by the City of Pittsburgh Love your Block Grant, a Grow Pittsburgh Sustainability Grant, and The Office of Councilman Bruce Kraus’ Neighborhood Fund. Supplies and

donations were provided by Paul Miller Landscaping, Sota Construction, and Stirling Landscape and Nursery Center.

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