Mayor’s Forum Cancelled

Tonight’s “Mayor’s Neighborhood Forum,” featuring the South Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Banksville, Beechview, Bon Air, Brookline, Carrick and Overbrook, has just been cancelled due to the snow.
It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2008. The time and location will remain the same: 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (933 Brookline Boulevard).

December 2007 Community Update

Beechview
Zoning Hearing
On December 6th, 1552 Beechview Avenue will be under consideration at the Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment because of an application to operate a check-cashing business there. In order for a check-cashing business to operate there, a variance must be granted as the current ordinance states that check-cashing establishments are not permitted within 500 [...]

Public Safety

Safe neighborhoods are a joint effort between citizens and police. Neighborhood residents are an important part of the process because they notify police when illegal activity occurs. It is important for neighbors to call 9-1-1 anytime that they suspect illegal activity. It is acceptable to call 9-1-1 even if it is not a life or [...]

Building Conditions

If properties in your neighborhood are in substandard condition, you have several options for action.
It is easiest to report the property to the City of Pittsburgh’s 3-1-1 line. Simply dial 3-1-1 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and a representative will take down your concern. 3-1-1 is convenient because it will route your issue to [...]