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I know at this site we have pledged to dedicate ourselves to discussing and promoting all things Mt. Washington. However, I can’t help but mention the clean, smokeless, deliciousness that is Michelle’s Diner on E. Warrington Avenue in Allentown (Pittsburgh, PA 15210). My friend and I ventured there this weekend for breakfast. I was craving [...]

The Pittsburgh Department of City Planning is waiting for your feedback on the proposed zoning maps for Mt. Washington and Duquesne Heights. I know the holiday season is incredibly hectic, but please don’t miss out on the opportunity to affect real change in our community. Community input must be received by the Pittsburgh City Planning [...]

In a previous entry, I blamed the lack of light in the Foodland and Rite-Aid parking lots for encouraging criminal activity. What if there is not in fact a direct relationship between lighting and crime as most people assume? According to a study done in 2002, increasing outdoor lighting may decrease the fear of criminal [...]

From: 15211 Renter re: The Scapegoated Renter Similar to many of the attendees at Monday night’s Map Pittsburgh meeting, I walked away from the Senior Center with my adrenaline pumping, muttering expletives under my breath… As such, I have decided to take advantage of Mountain Girl’s offer to contribute to this site by submitting a [...]

Several of you have contacted me to inquire about doing a write-up about the Map Pittsburgh meeting, which I will gladly post. Sources at the meeting pointed out two things that resonated with me: There was applause for anything that was said related to development–and the sound of crickets chirping when someone stood to proclaim [...]

Anyone and everyone can comment on our ideas and posts. We welcome your opinions and hope you’ll visit 15211.org often to chastise, enlighten, cajole, or praise us. However, we would like to involve people on a more formal basis from time-to-time. At its core, this blog is about grassroots community activism. Community organizers, leaders, or [...]

For all ye attending the Map Pittsburgh zoning meeting this fine evening, I saw a quote by J. Joubert that bears repeating. The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. Please come back later to share your thoughts and give your impressions about how the meeting went.

Literally! Looks like Mr. Hanky  has made a rare appearance in the 15211. I was walking on Shiloh Thursday doing the usual, Post Office, Coffee.. you know supporting the local businesses like we all do and WHAM! I was shocked to see human excrement sitting in the corner of the now vacant storefront that used [...]

The Map Pittsburgh zoning meeting on Monday, December 10th is important to all residents and business owners in Mt. Washington because it will determine how parcels of land can be used in this community for years to come. While zoning is only one of the factors that has contributed to suburban sprawl and subsequent population [...]

I wanted to call attention to the latest comment regarding a public hearing taking place next Tuesday at the City-County Bldg on the 5th floor at 10am. Christine Luffey, a Zone 3 police officer, will be appearing before city council to request permanent no hunting signs all over Grandview Scenic Byway Park. Allegedly, a man [...]