SUMMER EDITION
Library updates
In August of 2011, the South Side Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh closed for renovation. This September, nearly a year later, the historic 103 year-old facility is set to reopen.
Per the renovation plans, the updated facility will preserve the heritage of the library while providing modern updates. The exterior of the facility will reintroduce a grand stair, and the facade will be cleaned and repaired. Likewise, the interior of the facility will feature a sky lit Reading Lounge, a day lit Popular Library, an elevator, and an air conditioning system.
In other library news, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees has approved the merging of their Knoxville and Carrick Branches. The Board is currently exploring possible locations for the newly merged branch along Brownsville Road.
Summer edition DISTRICT NEWS
Table of Contents Welcome the newest staff members of Councilman Kraus: (1) Barbie Arroyo, Library Updates 1 Constituent Services Coordinator; and Councilman Honors Local 1 (2) Joseph Rogers, Summer Intern Businesses
East Warrington Avenue Update 2 South Side Dog Park to open this summer
Responsible Hospitality Institute 2 Market House welcomes back senior citizens Brings Proven Solutions Councilman Bruce Kraus Bruce Kraus Councilman
Councilman kraus honors local businesses
As a continuing theme for the year, Councilman Kraus has honored local businesses with Proclamations in recognition of their contributions to the District 3.
We thank the following businesses for making District 3 a vibrant and unique place to live:
1. Colteryahn Dairy 7. Page Dairy Mart 2. Dave’s Music Mine 8. Pat’s Lunch 3. Decker Service Station 9. Pittsburgh Film Office 4. Harry Tolbert (Local Mechanic) 10. Pittsburgh Guitars 5. Johno Prascak (Local Artist) 11. The Pretzel Shop 6. Merante Garden District 3 newsletter District 3 ice cream social/Town hall meetings Allentown Arlington Councilman Kraus has been holding his annual ice cream social/town Arlington Heights hall meetings this summer, and senior patrons are invited! Please join us at the following locations to participate in a town hall meeting, to Beltzhoover meet the Councilman and his staff, and to enjoy delicious ice cream! Carrick 1. Carson Towers; July 10 at 2:00 PM Central Oakland South Oakland 2. Caligiuri Plaza; July 17 at 2:00 PM Knoxville 3. Elder-Ado McKinley Center; July 19 at 12:30 PM Mt. Oliver/St.Clair Mt. Washington South Side Flats South Side Slopes East Warrington avenue update
district 3 This fall, and continuing into the spring, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works will contact repave the surface of East Warrington Avenue. information The project will begin in September, break for the winter in November, and then resume in March, to be completed late spring or early next summer. During the construction period alternative routes City-County Building of travel will be provided to motorists and pedestrians. Suite 510/Floor 5 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: <412-255-2130> Responsible hospitality institute
bRings proven solutions District 3 Website
Facebook On April 9, 2012, the City of Pittsburgh entered into a contract with the Responsible Hospitality
With regard to the South Side, RHI will work with a number of different individuals, including local residents, community groups, restaurants, and businesses, in order to identify, research, and recom- mend solutions for issues facing the community. Specifically, RHI plans to examine the areas of quali- ty of life, public safety, venue safety, entertainment, multi-use sidewalks, and transportation. The project will last approximately nine months.
Jim Peters, founder and president of RHI, will be the primary facilitator of the project. A former Pittsburgh resident involved in the opening of Intermission Restaurant in 1976, Mr. Peters is pleased to return to the City. He notes, “I have always found Pittsburgh to be among my favorite places to live, and as I travel to many cities in my work, one that continues to define itself as a leader in the 21st century.”