Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

10/03/2026

Construction continues to move along on Penn Avenue Phase 2, and the project remains on schedule despite some weather and utility delays.

Here’s what neighbors can expect from Update 17:
• Broad Street is becoming one-way westbound from Negley to Aiken, with new signage being installed.
• Between Aiken and Graham, crews are pouring curbs and preparing the roadway.
• Between Evaline and Pacific, crews are preparing tree pits for custom grates.

Up next, crews will begin pouring the travel and parking lanes between Aiken and Graham before work eventually shifts to the north side of Penn.

No new traffic or parking impacts are expected over the next two weeks.
Thanks for your patience as work continues along Penn Avenue!

10/02/2026

Join us tonight for October’s Unblurred: First Friday, with even more happening in the neighborhood as the Garfield Night Market returns for the evening.

Come spend some time on Penn Avenue, explore local galleries, meet artists and vendors, grab something to eat, enjoy live music and see what our neighborhood has to offer.

Garfield Night Market
113 N. Pacific Ave.
5 to 10 PM

Unblurred: First Friday
4800 to 5500 blocks of Penn Ave.
6 to 10 PM
Free & open to all

Come out, support your neighbors and local businesses, and enjoy a Friday night in Garfield. We hope to see you there!

09/29/2026

Garfield Community Farm is hosting a cozy evening celebrating community, local food & art! 🌱

On Thursday, October 1st, come together at Tree Pittsburgh to celebrate another year of growing food, expanding youth education & helping build a more resilient community.

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 7–10 PM
📍 Tree Pittsburgh, 32 62nd Street

Come celebrate their work and support what’s growing in 2026 and beyond.

Grab your tickets now!

09/29/2026

Our neighbors at Passport Academy are hosting their Annual Open House this Friday! 🐾

Meet teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and learn more about the programs and resources available to students.

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 5–7 PM

Plus, enjoy light refreshments and gift card raffles throughout the evening. Parents, guardians, students & community members are welcome!

09/23/2026

🏡 New Housing Resources for Bloomfield Residents!

Our neighbors at Bloomfield Development Corporation are offering two new programs designed to help Bloomfield residents care for their homes and outdoor spaces.

🧹 Redd Up Outdoor Spaces
Free & open to all Bloomfield residents, with assistance for trash pickup and cleaning walkways, sidewalks & yards.

🔨 Senior Home Repair
Available to Bloomfield households with a senior resident, offering free or low-cost home repairs & accessibility improvements, including handrails, lighting, ramps, flooring, sidewalks and more.

Interested or know a neighbor who could benefit? Help spread the word!

📞 412-212-3237
📧 [email protected]

09/23/2026

📣 State of the Neighborhood is TONIGHT!

If you care about what’s happening in Bloomfield, Garfield & along Penn Avenue, join us tonight from 6-8 PM at the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation offices, 113 N. Pacific Ave. for our State of the Neighborhood meeting.

Hear important updates from community members, stay informed about what’s happening across our neighborhoods & connect with your neighbors over light refreshments.

No registration is required, just show up! If you’d like to add an item to tonight’s agenda, email [email protected].

See you tonight! 👋

09/22/2026

Our State of the Neighborhood meeting is happening Wednesday, Sept. 23, starting at 6 p.m. Come out to the BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Ave., and hear what's happening in Garfield, Friendship and Bloomfield

09/21/2026

JOIN THE Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation BOARD be a voice for Garfield!!!!

BGC is a community-based, board-driven organization working to improve quality of life in Garfield and the surrounding East End. Board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting and join at least one committee. Which is approximately a 3 hour a month commitment. Board meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Interested in serving on the BGC Board? Join us for a Board Member Orientation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at the BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue. We will elect new directors at our October Board meeting. RSVP to [email protected].

https://bloomfield-garfield.org/uncategorized/get-involved-in-garfield/

Get Involved in Garfield

There are many ways to get involved with BGC and the Garfield community. Join the Board, participate on a committee, volunteer, or come out to a neighborhood event.

JOIN THE BGC BOARD

BGC is a community-based, board-driven organization working to improve quality of life in Garfield and the surrounding East End. Board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting and join at least one committee. Which is approximately a 3 hour a month commitment. Board meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Interested in serving on the BGC Board? Join us for a Board Member Orientation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at the BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue. We will elect new directors at our October Board meeting. RSVP to [email protected].
JOIN A BGC COMMITTEE

Audit & Finance reviews BGC’s finances, real estate holdings, annual audit, and operating budget. Meets bi-monthly, usually 4th Thursday.
Housing & Land Use focuses on affordable housing, vacant and blighted properties, development, and the GreenZone. Meets bi-monthly, usually 4th Tuesday.
Marketing & Development supports BGC’s marketing, communications, fundraising, and development efforts. Meets quarterly.
Workforce Development discusses BGC’s workforce development programs for adults and youth. Meets quarterly.
GreenZone coordinates projects, resources, and Community Steward activities throughout the Garfield GreenZone. Meets quarterly or as needed.
Penn Avenue Arts & Commercial District connects Penn Avenue stakeholders, supports partnerships, and tracks the Penn Avenue Strategic Plan. Meets quarterly or as needed.

Interested in joining a committee? Contact BGC to find the right fit.
COME OUT & BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY

GreenZone Cleanup | Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join BGC and Allegheny CleanWays near 4823 Rosetta Street to remove illegal dumping. This is the first of four monthly cleanups, continuing on the second Saturday of each month through December. Sign up at alleghenycleanways.org.

Garbage Olympics | Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Garfield’s team for this cleanup competition. Meet at Aiken Avenue & Hillcrest Street..

State of the Neighborhood Meeting | Wednesday, September 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Join BGC and your neighbors to hear what’s happening in Garfield, what’s ahead, and how you can get involved. BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue.

Stoop Games with BOOM Concepts | September 27 | 12–4 p.m.
Come out for games, activities, and community at The Rotunda at 333 N. Negley Avenue
The Rotunda is becoming a new home for arts, culture, community gatherings.

Unblurred | First Friday of every month | Penn Ave from Mathilda to Negley
Experience art, music, performances, food, businesses, and community happenings.

https://bloomfield-garfield.org/uncategorized/get-involved-in-garfield/

09/18/2026

🚧 Penn Avenue Phase 2 Update #16

Work continues along Penn Avenue! Here’s what’s been happening:

📍 Atlantic to Aiken:Sidewalks and driveways have been poured and finished.

📍 Aiken to Graham:Roadway excavation continues, with curb forming underway. Next up: pouring curbs and preparing the roadway.

📍 Evaline to Pacific: Crews will prepare tree pits for custom grate installation.

🌧️ Forecasted rain may impact next week’s schedule.

🚗 No traffic or parking changes are anticipated.

Thanks for your continued patience as Phase 2 moves forward!

09/17/2026

Celebrate Pittsburgh’s students while supporting their futures!

La Promesa Foundation’s first annual gala is coming up September 25! Spend an evening at Phipps Conservatory recognizing some of our region’s outstanding Hispanic students while helping raise funds to expand scholarship opportunities for even more students in our community.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 6–10 PM
📍 Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive

Join the celebration and support La Promesa’s scholarship program. Head to their website to get your tickets!