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Bloomfield News - https://mailchi.mp/bloomfieldpgh.org/bloomfield-news-17308759

UPDATE: Kathleen was located and she is safe. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

Original post:

Pittsburgh Police are searching for a missing and at risk senior.

Kathleen Sacco, 75, has dementia and at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 11, 2024 she
wandered away from family near the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Edmond Street, towards Essex Way/the Busway.

Kathleen is described as 5’4”, 130, with blonde hair and green eyes. She was last wearing white capri pants, a pink print top, and white shoes. She was also carrying a small brown purse.

If you have any information on her location, please call (412) 323-7141 or 9-1-1.

"Bloomfield Development Corporation (BDC) is happy to learn that a deal has been reached for Giant Eagle to acquire 4401 Liberty Avenue, with plans to continue a grocery store there. BDC has been the leading advocate for maintaining a grocery store at this site since the first redevelopment proposal in 2018. A continued grocery store will provide access to more than 16,000 households within a one-mile radius."

Read our full statement at the link below:

BDC Celebrates Continued Grocery Store at 4401 Liberty Ave, Disappointed by Lost Housing Project - Bloomfield Development Corporation BDC remains committed to community vision of new housing at the site BLOOMFIELD—Bloomfield Development Corporation (BDC) is happy to learn that a deal has been reached for Giant Eagle to acquire 4401 Liberty Avenue, with plans to continue a grocery store there. BDC has been the leading advocate fo...

This week in Bloomfield! Free art activities for kids!

The Roving Art Cart will be at Friendship Park from 10am-1pm this Wednesday, July 3rd.

Celebrate July during Week 3 of the Roving Art Cart!

Find your ART-portunity:
Tuesday-Troy Hill Spray Park
Wednesday-Friendship Park
Friday-Riverview Park (Observatory Entrance)
10 AM-1PM

The CitiParks - Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation Roving Art Cart will be in Bloomfield next week on Wednesday, July 3rd from 10am-1pm in Friendship Park!

Join Citiparks for FREE, fun, multi-media art projects.

https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/roving-art-cart

REMINDER--The Roving Art Cart returns for its 49th Season this week!
June 18 – August 2, 2024
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10 AM to 1 PM
Learn More HERE: https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/roving-art-cart

BDC June Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/bloomfieldpgh.org/bloomfield-news-17219789

It's officially pool season!

https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/tags-fees

Make sure to be prepared for next week's heat wave, and check in with your neighbors while you're at it!

Thank you to the great crew of volunteers who joined us last night to w**d & mulch tree pits along Liberty Avenue!

Thanks to Tree Pittsburgh as always for providing mulch, tools, and expert guidance.

Mulching our street trees can help provide nutrients, retain moisture, and regulate soil temperatures (and it looks nice).

Official pool hours & schedule for Summer 2024!

Pools OPEN this Saturday!

Here is your 2024 POOLS Hours/Days Schedule. We can't wait to see you at the pool!

Read Press Release HERE: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/PAPITT-3a1ff52?wgt_ref=PAPITT_WIDGET_4

Believe it or not, the City of Pittsburgh is already planning for the 2025 city budget!

Make your voice heard and share your priorities on the EngagePGH page or during upcoming engagement opportunities.

City of Pittsburgh Budget Engagements Give your input on budget priorities for the next City of Pittsburgh Capital and Operating Budgets.

You're Invited: Make Your Voice Heard in Bloomfield Zoning - Join us for a free workshop June 22 11AM for Bloomfield community members. Learn how to have a say in what gets built in our neighborhood. West Penn Hospital Nursing School Auditorium.

On Friday, June 7th from 11am to 2pm the Pennsylvania Emergency Response Center invite community members to join them in Friendship Park for Missing Persons Awareness Day.

Information on those currently missing in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County, as well as education and resources to protect family members, will be available.

A new restaurant is coming to Liberty Ave in the former Station space!

New Concept Coming to Station Restaurant in Bloomfield | Pittsburgh Magazine Troy Beck announced on social media that he acquired the Station restaurant space at 4744 Liberty Ave.

Amid the joy of another Summer Market season, lettuce 🥬 be serious for a minute—the Market is a *subsidized* program of Bloomfield Development Corporation. We need your cheddar 🧀 to keep it going. Send some bread 🍞 today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8L32F264SJP54

As a subsidized program of Bloomfield Development Corporation, the Saturday Market needs your help to bring fresh produce and small business development to Bloomfield.
Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8L32F264SJP54

Thank you for joining us! We're so excited for the 10th year of the Bloomfield Saturday Market!

You're Invited: Mayor Gainey Opens Our 10th Saturday Market - https://mailchi.mp/bloomfieldpgh.org/bdc-in-court-to-expand-affordable-housing-8756118

Don't forget this Sunday, May 5th is the Pittsburgh Marathon.

Make sure to get out and cheer for all of the runners!

Liberty Ave in Bloomfield will be closed from 7:00am until 1:45pm.

View the full closure details online here:

Pittsburgh Marathon Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon

BDC would like to remind residents that as of Friday, April 19, 2024, the Bloomfield PNC will be officially consolidating with the East Liberty branch. The new PNC branch (161 S St Clair Street, Pittsburgh PA 15206) will open on Monday, April 22.

The PNC ATM at 4761 Liberty Ave will still be in operation for use by residents.

PNC customers should have received this information in the mail, but if you have any questions, please contact PNC at 1-877-755-4513.

Superintendent Wayne N. Walters, EdD, along with district leaders, will be presenting the Proposed Facilities Utilization Plan during this evening's Board of Education Committee Meeting. The plan, developed at the direction of the Board of Directors, aims to promote equity, excellence, and efficiency throughout the District. It outlines strategic recommendations for optimizing facility usage across the district to enrich the educational experience for all students. Grounded in a strong commitment to community engagement, the plan underscores the significance of outreach and collaboration with community members to ensure its efficacy.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM and will be held at the Administration Building, in Conference Room A, located in Oakland. You can watch the presentation live on the District's website at

https://vimeo.com/event/2000280.