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There are only 3 months left until the November 3 elections! Update your registration and make sure you’re ready to vote at vote.pa/check.

Recently moved? Don’t forget to pivot and update your registration at vote.pa/check!

Our next round of lead service line replacements begins in Highland Park, Shadyside, Bloomfield, & Lawrenceville, in mid-August, with community meetings scheduled in advance to provide information and answer resident questions. Read more: https://pittsburgh-water.com/3RXLmgN

It was an honor to celebrate Wendi Miller's birthday and spend time exploring Wendi’s Birthday Exhibit. Wendi was a trailblazing advocate whose leadership helped make Pittsburgh a more welcoming and inclusive place for so many.

Our summer newsletter is LIVE! ☀️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/c4b2fd7a4372...

🚨 Commercial Street/Forward Avenue will have a short-term traffic closure between Whipple Street and Summerset Drive from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM THIS Thursday. 🚨 The official closure of I-376 Parkway East in both directions approaching the Squirrel Hill Tunnel is scheduled to occur July 10 to August 3.

Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Short-term Closure Thursday

Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Short-term Closure Thursday

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Yesterday, Pittsburgh City Council recognized Aphasia Awareness Day. Thank you to Aphasia Community Support Pittsburgh and all those who help ensure individuals affected by aphasia have access to the resources, support, and community they deserve.

Aphasia awareness gains traction in Pittsburgh City Council, state House

The word is finally starting to spread about aphasia. Despite affecting more than 2 million Americans annually, few people have heard about the neurological...

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City Cuts applications are OPEN! 🌱 Spots are limited — residents may qualify if they: • Are 62 or older • Are veterans • Have a disability preventing them from cutting grass • Have a household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

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City Cuts is the City of Pittsburgh’s lawn cutting program for our older neighbors, our veteran neighbors, and our neighbors with disabilities who do not have the means to cut their own grass.

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There’s just one week left to vote by mail or early on-demand! 📨 Request a mail ballot at vote.pa/mail. 📍 Find your county’s early voting locations at vote.pa/early.

2027 Budget Engagements are approaching! Join the Mayor's Office and the Office of Management & Budget at the Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center on May 26th at 6:00 PM for a community discussion on budget priorities for the coming financial year.

Happy Paving Season! 🦺 As paving approaches in the District, keep in mind that any current utility projects will be repaved by the utility company. Find Pittsburgh's paving schedule here: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/pittsburgh-c...

Our latest Infrastructure Newsletter is LIVE! Stay informed about bridge maintenance, intersection improvements, and paving season in the District. Read here: tinyurl.com/AprilInfrast... Want to get our newsletters delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe here: tinyurl.com/D8Newsletters

Join us April 29th at 3:15pm EST for part 1 of our three part webinar series, The Price of Democracy: Closing the Election Funding Gap. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

I was glad to join Mayor O'Connor and other stakeholders to spend time on Craig Street and think about what's next for this vital corridor.

Hate and antisemitism have no place in Pittsburgh. I am glad to see justice moving forward and hope this brings some comfort to those impacted by this heinous act.

Pittsburgh grand jury indicts 6 residents over alleged antisemitic attack in Oakland

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has charged six Pittsburgh-area residents with violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, obstructing justice, and conspiring to ob...

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Budget shortfalls should never be a surprise and Pittsburghers deserve a seat at the table when it comes to how we plan for the future. That starts with being transparent and sharing information as it comes, not just in times of crisis.

One Pittsburgh councilwoman’s fix for avoiding future budget anguish: Talk early and often

Pittsburgh City Council members blamed their budget-drafting woes on a lack of critical information. The result: a 2026 spending plan crafted by council that the mayor says is underfunded by tens of m...

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As work continues on the Charles Anderson Bridge, inspectors found additional steel deterioration that needs repaired to keep the bridge safe & reliable. Because of these added repairs, the project will take longer than expected and the earliest the bridge is expected to reopen to traffic is 2028.

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is this Saturday, February 21st. The printer just delivered the event programs! Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, 19 workshops to choose from, and 20 community groups to meet! More info, a list of all the workshops & registration: 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

To our Christian neighbors, District 8 wishes you a joyous and meaningful beginning of Lent.

Wishing all of our Muslim neighbors a blessed beginning of Ramadan and an easy fast. Ramadan Mubarak!

Haven’t received your tax bill due to mail delays? Don’t worry, we’re extending the discount deadline to February 17th.

Pittsburgh property owners could see later deadline for early-filing discount

Pittsburgh property owners are set to get a bit more time to take advantage of the tax discount offered to early filers. Mayor Corey O’Connor and City Council members want to extend the deadline...

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"By continuing to invest in clean energy capacity and infrastructure, state and local leaders can create jobs, bring down energy prices and increase our energy independence."

Erika Strassburger: Clean energy provides jobs, consumer savings

It’s a challenging and uncertain time for America’s clean energy industry. Congress repealed the federal clean energy tax credits through President Trump’s “one big beautiful b...

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United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition provides free, in-person tax preparation services to individuals earning up to $50,000 and households of two+ earning up to $70,000. Tax sites are open from mid-January to mid-April each year. Learn more: unitedwayswpa.org/our-impact/c...

When breaks occur, our crews are prepared around the clock 👷🏻🔧. Find out why water main breaks happen, how they affect customers, and the rapid steps our teams take to restore service and keep Pittsburgh’s system running smoothly 💦: pittsburgh-water.com/4r6rlR7

Congratulations to Chef Jamilka Borges on becoming a James Beard Award semifinalist! We are lucky to have restaurants like Lilith in District 8.

A Shadyside chef and Bloomfield restaurant are James Beard Award semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2026 chef and restaurant awards. Pittsburgh received two nods, one for a chef,...

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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the District 8 office will be closed Monday, January 19th.

Thank you to Councilman Bobby Wilson for spearheading this task force and to Sally Stadelman for her leadership of Pittsburgh’s Land Bank. I’m glad to be part of this effort to reduce vacant and abandoned properties across the City.

Task force outlines 5-year plan to eliminate blight in Pittsburgh and fund the land bank

A price tag of $32 million a year for five years could eliminate blight in the city of Pittsburgh, according to the findings of a city task force charged to find funds for the city’s land bank.

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The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) is hosting a Development Activities Meeting TONIGHT at 6 PM in regards to a proposed project at the Pittsburgh Golf Club.

Yesterday, I was sworn in for my third term on City Council. Thank you to the residents of District 8 and across Pittsburgh for the trust you’ve placed in me.