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October 29, 2024

Report: Allegheny Landing to Receive $1M Grant for Play-Based Improvements

The Buhl Foundation is providing a $1 million grant for play-based improvements at Allegheny Landing along the riverfront, according to a report by Next Pittsburgh. 

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The foundation, a grantmaking nonprofit, donated the funding to Riverlife – a nonprofit focused on redeveloping Pittsburgh’s downtown riverfront – on Oct. 1. The play-based improvement project still needs an additional $1 million in funding, the report said.

A spokeswoman for the landscape architecture firm dwg said the goal of the riverfront redesign was to create a space for Pittsburgh residents of all ages.

Currently, Allegheny Landing features two sculptures by Ned Smyth – “Piazza Lavoro” and “Mythic Source” – that were erected in the 1980s. 

According to the report, Riverlife and the project’s other partners aren’t likely to add traditional playground equipment – such as jungle gyms or swings – at Allegheny Landing. Instead, they are focused on “artful play.” This could include features that encourage someone’s imagination to create their play space. 

Designs for the site suggest the possibility of water-spray features and a wooden stage. Gavin White, Riverlife’s director told Next Pittsburgh that the project was about 50% funded. Its designs are approximately 60% complete.

The full story on the plans for Allegheny Landing can be found on Next Pittsburgh’s website.

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June 18, 2024

Free Admission for Teachers and Educators at Children’s Museum in June

All teachers and educators – including pre-k and child care teachers – can partake in free admission to the Children’s Museum in Pittsburgh this month.

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Teachers and educators can obtain one free adult or senior admission at the museum every weekday in June. A school or state ID must be shown at the time of purchase. 

The discount is available for in-person admission only and cannot be redeemed online. For more information on the Children’s Museum’s hours or exhibits, visit its website.

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June 17, 2024

City in the Streets Block Parties

Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city.

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Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service.

Departments that will attend the events include:

  • City Planning
  • Innovation and Performance
  • Mobility and Infrastructure
  • Public Works
  • Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
  • Public Safety
  • Human Resources and Civil Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection)
  • Management and Budget
  • Municipal Investigations
  • Water and Sewer Authority
  • Urban Redevelopment Authority
  • Housing Authority

Upcoming Events

The dates for upcoming block party events include:

  • Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District
  • Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood
  • Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood

Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.

News

City in the Streets Block Parties

Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city.

Learn More

Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service.

Departments that will attend the events include:

  • City Planning
  • Innovation and Performance
  • Mobility and Infrastructure
  • Public Works
  • Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
  • Public Safety
  • Human Resources and Civil Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection)
  • Management and Budget
  • Municipal Investigations
  • Water and Sewer Authority
  • Urban Redevelopment Authority
  • Housing Authority

Upcoming Events

The dates for upcoming block party events include:

  • Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District
  • Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood
  • Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood

Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.

News

City in the Streets Block Parties

Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city.

Learn More

Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service.

Departments that will attend the events include:

  • City Planning
  • Innovation and Performance
  • Mobility and Infrastructure
  • Public Works
  • Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
  • Public Safety
  • Human Resources and Civil Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection)
  • Management and Budget
  • Municipal Investigations
  • Water and Sewer Authority
  • Urban Redevelopment Authority
  • Housing Authority

Upcoming Events

The dates for upcoming block party events include:

  • Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District
  • Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood
  • Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood

Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.

News

City in the Streets Block Parties

Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city.

Learn More

Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service.

Departments that will attend the events include:

  • City Planning
  • Innovation and Performance
  • Mobility and Infrastructure
  • Public Works
  • Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
  • Public Safety
  • Human Resources and Civil Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection)
  • Management and Budget
  • Municipal Investigations
  • Water and Sewer Authority
  • Urban Redevelopment Authority
  • Housing Authority

Upcoming Events

The dates for upcoming block party events include:

  • Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District
  • Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood
  • Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood

Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.

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January 22, 2024

Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh

Are you looking for open child care positions? Early learning programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring! See featured jobs for this week.

Child Care Positions in Pittsburgh

 Director

Elizabeth United Methodist Early Learning Center is seeking a Director to manage the child care center; administer all financial, personnel, maintenance, program activities, and objectives; and maintain compliance to Department of Human Services and Keystone STARS standards and regulations.

Candidates are required to have an Associate’s or Bachelors degree, two years experience working with children, and clearances. Interested applicants should send a resume to eum317office@gmail.com.

Teacher

Glenshaw Presbyterian Early Learning Center is accepting resumes for a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Interested applicants should reach out to Fawn at fawn@glenshawchurch.org.

Youth Sports Instructor

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Youth Sports Instructor responsible for working with youth to educate them on a skillset in a specified sport. The instructor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and promoting the athletics program for BGCWPA. At times, the instructor may be the referee for game play in addition to the instructor. Apply online.

Summer Camp Youth Development Instructor

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Youth Development Professional that will be hands on with the youth to implement curriculum and programming on a day to day basis. This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants as well as relationship building. This role will ensure that they follow all DHS Chapter 3270 Regulations and BGCA Safety requirements. Apply online.

STEAM Ambassador

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a STEAM Ambassador for its STEM program. This position is a perfect fit for someone looking to take a first step in their career to work with youth in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics education setting. With the No. 1 priority being their work with the kids during program hours. Apply online.

Career Development Coordinator

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Career Development Coordinator who will be responsible for youth development through career exposure and preparation; support the career development program/curriculum across five teen locations in Allegheny County; support internships, certifications; and understands the needs and demographics of under-served communities. This position reports to the Manager of Career Development. Apply online.

Submit a Job

Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs on our website, social media, and in our newsletter.

All jobs submitted after Tuesday each week will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. Unrelated jobs will not be included.

For questions, contact Heidi Winkler at heidi@tryingtogether.org.

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October 11, 2023

2nd Annual Black Women and Girls’ Health Expo

Join the Annual Black Women and Girls’ Health Expo on October 21st! This event connects women and girls to culturally relevant health care and education, and addresses barriers in the healthcare system. This is an educational event with the goal of empowering black girls and women to seek preventative health care and connecting them to resources.

Register

When: Saturday, October 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213

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August 7, 2023

Imagination Library Restarted by Foundations, City of Pittsburgh

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book access program, is restarting in the City of Pittsburgh thanks to funding from the City and local foundations, including The Benter Foundation and the Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation.

The free program sends one book per month in the mail to enrolled children ages birth to five at no cost to families.

How to Enroll

Families who reside in the City of Pittsburgh can enroll in the program by visiting the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library website.

Families who were previously enrolled in the program will not need to re-enroll and should start receiving books again automatically.

About the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Restart

The program halted at the end of April 2023 for most city children after funding had run out. (A small group of children in three zip codes were still eligible to participate.)

Reading Ready Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit that supports access to books and encourages family engagement through reading, will administer the program at the beginning of the restart period.

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July 24, 2023

National Night Out Returns to Pittsburgh

National Night Out (NNO), a community-building campaign that gives neighborhoods the opportunity to host community events in collaboration with local first responders, returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

About National Night Out

Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from public safety personnel, and more. NNO promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make communities safer, more caring places to live.

NNO provides a great opportunity to bring police and other first responders together with residents under positive circumstances. The program enhances the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement and first responders while bringing back a true sense of community.

How to get Involved

The Department of Public Safety’s National Night Out Resources page is where you’ll find contact information to coordinate a community event with a SaferTogether Pittsburgh Coordinator. Helpful event planning links and the City of Pittsburgh’s National Night Out Planning Guide will help neighborhoods to plan their own NNO celebration!

Neighborhoods may also directly sign-up to host a NNO community event through the NNO website.

For more information, communities may reach out to Department of Public Safety, SaferTogether Pittsburgh Coordinators:

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