15211.org

Friends of 15211.org are attempting to help the neighboring community of Allentown with their revitalization efforts and it got me to thinking-why the division between Allentown and Mt. Washington?
To uncover that, we need to think about the differences between the neighborhoods. Neither has a thriving business district (yet). Empty storefronts exist in both areas, although […]

If you’re interested in trying yoga or are would just like to practice it in a serene and scenic environment, then go to Grandview Park on Sunday at 9AM.
Bring $5 cash and a mat and a calm and positive attitude and an instructor from Breathe Yoga Studio will help you with the rest.  

Call 4 Action Investigates Air Quality In Smoking Restaurants, Bars
Undercover Tests In Allegheny County Find Hazardous Average Levels
WTAE News recently held undercover tests in Allegheny County and found Hazardous air quality levels. Read the full report here.
We find this report fascinating. Check out some of their findings:
EPA Air Quality Standards:
0-50 Good
51-100 Moderate
101-150 Unhealthy for Sensitive […]

It seems a little corner of our neighborhood got some TLC this weekend. As all of us were eating our hotdogs and hamburgers and watching the Pens play, the Conoway family of Mt. Washington was busy tilling and planting. They cleaned out all of the wilting plants and weeds at the corner of Grandview and […]

Pop City reported today about the Rain Garden on the corner of Shiloh and Virginia.
Read the article here.

With “Issues and Actions” posts, we’re attempting to differentiate between informative posts and posts that contain actionable items.
Issue
A handful of Mt. Washington residents are working with local and state government officials to improve the aesthetics of PJ McArdle Roadway and make it safer. Led by Georgia Blotzer, Tom McCue, and Alan Komm, The McArdle Roadway […]

On Sunday you might see a lot of bikes on the road so be careful you Sunday drivers.
Post Gazette article: 
PNC Pedal Pittsburgh includes a 6-mile ride on paved sections of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail that is ideal for families and children. There are guided and unguided 15- and 25-mile rides. And, for those with […]

I was looking at this post from way back in February and was pleased to see that some of the issues that 15211.org readers have brought to the community’s attention have been resolved.

Map Pittsburgh Zoning Approved - Check
*The Edge Condemned - Check
Lane Shift on Grandview - Check
Redd-ed Up Planters - Check
Foodland Lighting - Check
Packs & Dogs Liquor […]

Hopefully, this sends a loud message to those destroying property with markers, spray paint, etc. Graffiti is vandalism and should be treated as such.  

We were privileged enough to meet up with some civic-minded people from neighborhoods in the East End of town yesterday to talk about the revitalization of Pittsburgh and Rust Belt cities in general. It was helpful to hear about the strengths and weaknesses of other neighborhoods and how they compare to Mt. Washington.
Perhaps most helpful, […]