The field under the Bloomfield Bridge is better than ever with new natural turf, fencing, landscaping, dugouts and a warm-up area for pitchers. Today, come celebrate the renovations to Dean’s Field with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, followed by a Tri-Ward baseball game. Light refreshments will be served.
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Ever wonder about those cars parked at the Ella Street side of the ShurSave parking lot? Those are Zipcars, vehicles that can be rented by the hour or day. Zipcars are available in key cities and neighborhoods, and are used by business and personal drivers who prefer not to own their vehicles for a variety of economic, health and environmentally-conscious reasons. On the Zipcar website you can learn more, find cars and rates around Pittsburgh, and sign up for an account on their online reservation system.
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You know you should eat your locally-grown fruits and vegetables, but did you also know you could have a say in local politics? Did you know you can do both at the Bloomfield Farmers’ Market?
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Bloomfield received more press in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review this weekend, in Joseph Mistick’s article “Pittsburgh’s Little Italy”. In the article, Mistick discusses the benefits of distinct neighborhood “destination spots”, and the modern challenges they face.
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On a cold day several months ago, I wrote an article called “Almost Summer at Grasso Roberto” about the press the café’s new spaghetti ice cream received in the Post-Gazette. Today, this European gelato confection once again received attention in the local press, this time in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article punnily titled “Grasso Roberto serves a little Italy in Bloomfield”.
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Come and learn about the development of Baum-Liberty Crossing this Wednesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Penn Hospital auditorium (next to the cafeteria). DOC Economou, the developers of the $230 million complex on the former Don Allen Auto City site, are holding a community presentation to discuss the project.
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On Tuesday, June 10, at the Townie Awards Gala hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center in Gettysburg, PA, the Bloomfield Business Association won the first place award in the Special Events/Promotion Category for our Little Italy Days Festival. The Townie Awards are held annually to recognize those communities that have developed and implemented outstanding programming or events within their communities that contribute towards the overall mission of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, which is “to advance the sense of place, quality of life and economic vitality of Pennsylvania’s downtowns, traditional neighborhood business districts and nearby residential areas”. 2008 marks PDC’s eighteenth year honoring revitalization efforts and achievements.
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Eight new surveillance cameras were installed in the business district as part of the BBA’s commitment to public safety and crime prevention. This project was made possible though the assistance of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala.
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In 1988, the Cancer Caring Center opened its doors in Bloomfield to welcome and support cancer patients and families, thanks to the efforts of some local community leaders and businesses. These ‘visionaries’ included Burger King franchisees, Heinz executives and health professionals who recognized the need to address the emotional impact of the diagnosis. Two decades later, the Center remains true to the initial mission: helping people move forward with a variety of free programs.
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The 15th Dorkbot Pittsburgh is coming up on Thursday, April 24 at the Brillobox in Bloomfield. See http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotpgh/events.html for full details and directions.
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