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Senator John Pippy E-NewsSenator Pippy Proud to Join with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's PA Food Security Partnership Initiative Senator Pippy recently joined the Cabinet of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Food Security Partnership, an initiative of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The Partnership is comprised of more than 150 organizations working collaboratively to significantly reduce hunger in the 12-county southwestern Pennsylvania region. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes grocery products to individuals and agencies in 11 counties. Its mission is to feed the hungry of southwestern Pennsylvania through a network of partners and to mobilize our region to end hunger. If you are in need of food assistance, please call the Food Bank at 412-460-3663 ext. 456 or toll-free at 1-800-343-3135. You can also visit the Food Bank's website for information about programs and services in your area: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/gethelp.aspx. If you would like to contribute to the Food Bank by donating, volunteering or speaking out against hunger, call the Food Bank at 412-460-3663 or visit the Food Bank's 'Get Involved' section of the website to find out how you can help end hunger in your community: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/involved. State Grant Deadline of First Time Community College Students Extended until August Harrisburg, PA (July 12, 2011) - PHEAA is reminding first-time and non-renewal Pennsylvania State Grant applicants planning to attend a community college that the PHEAA Board of Directors has extended the State Grant deadline from May 1 to August 1. Applicants must be attending a community college and satisfy all eligibility requirements, including being enrolled on at least a part-time basis to qualify. The State Grant deadline for renewal applicants remains May 1. PHEAA anticipates the deadline extension will increase community college State Grant recipients by 35 percent to approximately 33,000 students. The maximum State Grant award in 2011-12 for community college recipients will be $2,313, or a 23 percent increase from 2010-11 levels. In addition to the deadline extension, the PHEAA Board of Directors approved the allocation of $50 million from PHEAA's business earnings to supplement the 2011-12 State Grant Program. The supplement, combined with the $380 million appropriated by the General Assembly, will increase the maximum award from $3,541 to $4,348, an $807 increase over 2010-11. First-time and non-renewal community college State Grant applicants who had received a reject notification because they filed after the original May 1 deadline will be contacted with updated eligibility information. PHEAA is encouraging students to review their State Grant application by logging into PHEAA.org to ensure that their application is complete, especially those who thought that they missed the deadline and did not follow through with completing their applications. To determine eligibility for a State Grant, applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a State Grant Form (SGF) which collects additional data elements not requested on the federal application. The SGF is only required for first-time State Grant applicants. Applicants can access the FAFSA at either www.PHEAA.org/FAFSA or www.fafsa.gov. First-time applicants can access the SGF directly from the FAFSA on the Web, allowing them to complete the entire process from one site. Students who have already submitted their FAFSA but not their SGF will need to visit Account Access through the Secure Sign-In at www.PHEAA.org to complete their State Grant Form. For information on the higher education financial aid process, schedules for upcoming financial aid nights and FAFSA Completion Sessions, reminders of financial aid deadlines, and video clips offering tips and information pertaining to planning for higher education, students can join PHEAA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pheaa.aid. New Episode of "The Pippy Report" - Senator Pippy's Local Access Cable Program - Now Airing/Available Online Senator Pippy's newest television program highlights a Youth Traffic Safety Summit at the Robert Morris Sports Facility on Neville Island. The event, sponsored by Senator Pippy, was held in conjunction with National Youth Traffic Safety Month, a campaign led by National Organizations for Youth Safety. The NOYS works with other advocacy groups, community leaders, medical professionals, law enforcement and legislative leaders to raise awareness for teens and their families about driving safety. "The Pippy Report" airs on Bethel Park Community Access Channel 7, Moon Community Access Channel 14, Upper St. Clair Public Access Channel 7 and Comcast "On Demand". The program is also posted on Senator Pippy's website - www.senatorpippy.com. Tackle the Family Fishing Program If you are looking for something fun and educational this summer, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PF&BC) will be conducting free Family Fishing Programs throughout the summer and fall. The Family Fishing Program introduces
basic fishing skills like knot tying, casting, baiting the hook, and taking
a fish off the hook. The only "catch" is adults must bring a child and children
must bring an adult. Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Experience the toll and subsequent societal change promulgated by the Civil War through events marking the 150th Anniversary of the conflict. Learn about the historical significance of the Underground Railroad; consider the contributions of iron mills to the war effort; examine the documents that sparked much debate; study soldier recruitment and the changing lives of the women left behind to manage the homestead, and tour the church turned hospital to care for wounded soldiers. Don't miss the
traveling interactive multimedia exhibition conveying the experiences of
Pennsylvania's men, women, and children on the battlefield and at home. Be sure to visit the Anniversary website covering the roles of African Americans, children, immigrants, soldiers, women, and civilians during the war and other information critical to understanding the war. PennDOT Weekend Traffic Alerts PennDOT District 11 Construction Summary July 29 - August 1, 2011 All activities are weather permitting and subject to change. Motorists should plan their travels accordingly by anticipating highway work zones, slowing down, exercising patience and being safe. PennDOT is also reminding motorists approaching lane restricted highway work zones to use all open lanes to the merge point. Please be courteous to other motorists and allow them to merge. The effectiveness of traffic flow in highway work zones is highly dependent on driver behavior. Using all lanes and allowing a consistent, courteous merge will reduce congestion and delay and help traffic move smooth and safe through the work zone. The HOV lanes on the Parkway North (I-279) are open to all outbound traffic on weekends after 7 p.m. on Friday and remain open until 5 a.m. on Mondays. In addition, the two passenger vehicle rule does not apply during weekend hours. To alleviate congestion, motorists are encouraged to use the HOV lanes to exit the downtown area following sports games and other events on weekends. Below is a summary of the major closings and restrictions this weekend: Short-Term: I-579 Crosstown Boulevard Closures Full release:
Southbound I-579 to Liberty Bridge Closed this Weekend in Pittsburgh I-579 Crosstown Boulevard Parkway West Business Route 22 LONG TERM: ROUTE 28 Crosstown Boulevard/I-579 Interstate 79 Information and Resources: For more information, visit the District 11 website, www.dot.state.pa.us , click PennDOT near you, "11" under "roadwork". PennDOT reminds motorists to call the construction hotline at 412-429-6035 for information and current activities on the Parkway East, Parkway West, Parkway North, I-79 and Route 28. All work is weather permitting. Call 1-800 FIX ROAD to report roadway problems and concerns. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling. The 511 system also automatically feeds Twitter accounts with information such as incidents, construction notices and weather alerts. The Pittsburgh/Southwestern-region account, www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh, covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Follow PennDOT to receive real-time updates. District 11 offers specialized information for particular roadways and projects. Potential email subscribers should specify preferences for receiving information for the following categories:
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