WHAT’ S NEWS IN WOODLAND HILLS
THRIVAL INNOVATION + MUSIC FESTIVAL
What do you get when you combine a week of innovation-focused programs featuring thought leaders, cutting edge technology, new ideas and forward thinking approaches to 21st century challenges punctuated by a weekend concert featuring some of the best emerging national music acts and top-tier headliners? Thrival— an initiative of Thrill Mill, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based 501c3 nonprofit that serves as an incubator and accelerator for early stage entrepreneurs.
The Thrival Innovation + Music Festival is a dynamic, inclusive platform for advancing forward-thinking ideas and showcasing groundbreaking musical talent in order to further establish a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and creative energy in the Pittsburgh region.
This year’ s festival took place from Sept. 20 through 23 at various locations in Rankin, Swissvale and Downtown Pittsburgh. Sponsors included Grey Area Productions, Carrie Furnaces Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, UPMC Enterprises, and featured sponsor Peoples Natural Gas.
All proceeds from Thrival Innovation + Music Festival support the operations of Thrill Mill, Inc., its start-up teams and its mission to build, foster and sustain Pittsburgh’ s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
For more information, search Thrival Festival on Facebook or @ ThrivalFestival on Twitter.
FOREST HILLS DOG PARK UPDATE
The first phase of the Forest Hills Dog Park is very close to becoming a reality. There were some exciting developments over the summer. Thanks to community support, the project has raised just over $ 14,000 in generous community contributions.
The total cost of Phase 1 is estimated to be $ 45,000. In June, a state grant was awarded that will allow Phase 1 of the project to move forward. That paperwork and the bidding process worked its way through the county and borough council.
Currently, the borough engineer is preparing the project for bid, and bids have been advertised as of Sept. 19. Bids were opened at a Council of Government meeting in Turtle Creek on Oct. 6 and were then reviewed by the Forest Hills Council on Oct. 11.
Pending contractor schedules and weather, construction could get underway in November.
Support the Dog Park Effort with a Donation Today
Have you made your contribution yet? Donations are being accepted online via GoFundMe and via mail with a check to the borough. Your support is critical for establishing the Dog Park. All donations to are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Gifts of $ 500 + will receive recognition on a donor wall within the park.
Donate by Check Information: Please make check payable to Borough of Forest Hills and note Dog Park in the memo of the check. Mail payment to: Borough of Forest Hills Dog Park, 2071 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221
BRADDOCK BOROUGH AND TWO EMPLOYERS COMMIT TO‘ LIVE WELL ALLEGHENY’
The Allegheny County Health Department( ACHD) announced that the Borough of Braddock is one of the latest to receive designation as a“ Live Well Allegheny” community. The announcement was made as part of this year’ s Braddock Community Day.
“ Live Well Allegheny encourages people to make changes where they live and work that will impact their health,” says Dr. Karen Hacker, Director of the Allegheny County Health Department.“ I commend the newest members of Live Well Allegheny that are contributing to a healthier Allegheny County.”
The Borough of Braddock hosted its annual community day at the intersection of Braddock Avenue and Library Street. In addition to visiting with representatives of the health department, attendees could also participate in Zumba, cardio boot camps, children’ s games and a parade.
“ We are thrilled to have another community join our effort to become a healthier county,” says County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.“ With the commitment from Braddock, we now have 26 municipalities actively working with the county to help their residents become healthier.”
“ I’ m very proud that Braddock has joined this effort, and that the announcement of the commitment was made in such a public way as part of its Community Day celebration,” says Dr. Charles Martoni, the District 8 Allegheny County Council Member.“ Braddock is the fourth municipality in my district to help us become a healthier county, and we are grateful for their efforts.”
The borough has already set a strong example for how a community can help its residents become healthier.
“ The health of our residents is a priority. We host a 2-acre urban farm with Grow Pittsburgh to promote access to fresh produce and our Red Lantern Bike Shop provides kids free bicycles and repairs to encourage physical activity. I am excited that we are part of Live Well Allegheny as it is great partnership to foster a healthy community in Braddock,” says Mayor John Fetterman.
The event also provided an opportunity to announce that two more organizations have become part of the Live Well Allegheny Workplaces effort: Rankin Christian Center and Virtual Officeware( DE) LLC.
Live Well Allegheny was launched in Jan. 2014 as a comprehensive, innovative strategy on wellness that embraces a broad concept of living well to include physical health, mental wellness, personal and community safety, prevention and preparedness and much more. The effort is being led by the Board of Health and Health Department Director Dr. Karen Hacker. n
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