Congratulations to Lynn Rosen, the winner of the $800.00 prize in the Valentine’s Day Raffle.

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I was attending a wedding in Las Vegas earlier in the month and was reading the Las Vegas Sun that was delivered to the hotel on Sunday. There was an article about the challenges Las Vegas is facing with their main industry, tourism, declining. Imagine my surprise when the article referenced Pittsburgh as the example they wanted to follow:

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Thanks to the following for helping to make the 2009 festival happen.

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While there will be a focus of a portion of the Pittsburgh Police force and outside law enforcement in those areas of the city where G-20 activities are scheduled or expected, Pittsburgh Neighbors will have all public safety resources available during the G-20. Zone 5 will have the same number of officers assigned to each shift as they generally do. Special units like the SWAT Team will be available to neighborhoods if necessary. Fire and EMS will respond to neighborhood emergencies. Residents are encourage to continue to call 311 and 911 to report any suspicious activity. If you have any questions about safety in your neighborhoods, please call your Zone Police Commander.

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I want to inform everyone that Little Italy Days has not been canceled nor was it ever discussed being canceled. We had some difficulties with our contractors bringing in their equipment during the G-20. We have resolved those issues and the most changes you will see will be a likely Friday morning set up instead of Thursday evening. Everything else will be the same. Any changes regarding scheduling, etc. will be posted to this site as soon as it is confirmed. We are continuing to work with the City of Pittsburgh on safety and traffic situations and will update everyone as it progresses.

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Two light rail stations in Downtown Pittsburgh will close each weekend for about four months starting Saturday, July 18.

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In March, 2009, leaders from community groups, the business sector, local government and the higher education community launched a new citywide campaign, “The Black and Gold City Goes Green”, the first-ever attempt by any city in the nation to run a citywide citizen action campaign to cut global warming. The goal of the campaign is to work together to reduce heat-trapping gases from global warming, with a significant measurable decrease expected by January 2010.

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Children’s Hospital is officially open and we are fortunate to have such a beautiful and world class medical facility in our neighborhood. There are many employees at this facility as well as thousands of visitors every year that will come to Bloomfield’s shops and restaurants. Many businesses have put up banners welcoming employees and offering discounts. We have met with officials from Children’s Hospital and would like to pass on information on ways your business can sign up for their programs.

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The deadline to join the Bloomfield Business Association for 2009 is June 30, 2009. If you are interested in elections or voting in the November election, your dues must be paid by June 30.

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Is there a tree on your property? Are you properly watering and caring for the tree? Please see the information below from TreeVitalize. Remember that it is the responsibility of the property and/or business owner to care for the trees. These trees were provided to us through grants from the City of Pittsburgh. Let’s keep our business district clean and green!

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