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July 9, 2024

City Wants Input on Baxter Park Improvement Plan

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the city want to hear input from residents on the Baxter Park Improvement Plan. Residents are encouraged to take a survey on Engage PGH on the plan.

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The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, community organizations, and other key stakeholders are developing an improvement plan for Baxter Park in Homewood. The plan will aim to achieve the following goals:

  • Enhance Baxter Park to meet community needs
  • Help advance goals identified in previous community planning efforts
  • Activate Baxter Park
  • Develop a plan based on community feedback and consensus

The final improvement plan will be realistic, achievable, and provide a basis for fundraising to further develop and construct the project. Three concepts are available to view for the Baxter Park Improvement Plan on the Engage PGH website. 

Visitors to the website are asked to respond to the concepts and choose a preferred plan in the survey. If certain elements of any of the plans are preferred, survey takers can make notes in the “additional thoughts” section.

Stages of the Plan

Currently, the plan is in its concept development phase, which involves developing design concepts and presenting them to the community for feedback.

Next, it will be in the preferred plan development phase, during which a singular, preferred concept is presented for more detailed community input and feedback. Last, a report will present final improvements, cost estimates, and next steps. That phase is expected to take place this fall.

For more information and to take the survey, visit the Engage PGH website.

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July 8, 2024

4th Annual Homewood Community Health & Wellness Summit

The 4th Annual Homewood Community Health & Wellness Summit will provide a day of fun, fellowship, and fitness on July 27.

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The event will celebrate the lives of Roland Ford and Olivia Jones – champions for the community’s well-being – and include a 3K run/walk in their memory. The walk begins at 9 a.m. Those interested in participating should meet in front of the Community Empowerment Association (CEA) in Homewood.

Other health-related issues addressed at the event will include:

  • Fitness activities such as spinning, double-dutch, and more
  • Expert-led panels tackling health issues specific to the community and offering resources
  • Health and wellness providers and businesses will be in attendance
  • Group medications, health affirmations, and goal-setting activities
  • Live entertainment from Jazz, DJ Mike Dean, and more

The event will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 27. For more information, visit All Events in Homestead.

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Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

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Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

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Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.

News

Book Babies Story Time

The Book Babies Storytime mobile will drop by Homewood’s Hub & Family Center every Wednesday until the fall.

Learn More

Sponsored by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, Book Babies provides dedicated story time for children. It also encourages play, nurturing and activities such as crafts. Caregivers share tips and resources along with companionship.

Book Babies highlights books by Black authors and others from various cultures to ensure that young readers can start to develop a positive racial identity through reading.

The bookmobile will be stationed outside the Homewood Family Center, located at 7219 Kelly St., at 11 a.m. every Wednesday until the fall.