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Official Bluesky page for the Office of Councilperson Erika Strassburger, serving Pittsburgh's Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods. www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Governmen…

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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More than 10,000 runners, walkers, and trotters will be participating in the 2026 Great Race THIS weekend! Expect road closures Downtown on Saturday and in Downtown, Uptown, Oakland, and Squirrel Hill on Sunday.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The new traffic signal at Centre Avenue and North Dithridge Street is LIVE! This project was fully funded through the Commonwealth's Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“People have become accustomed to driving unsafely and with no penalty, and this is hopefully going to change that,” said Strassburger.
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Red-Alert: Pittsburgh begins use of automated red-light cameras
Automated red-light cameras are being introduced to some of Pittsburgh’s busiest intersections.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Welcome to the neighborhood, Commonplace Coffee! ☕️
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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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.
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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Recently moved? Don’t forget to pivot and update your registration at vote.pa/check!
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Pittsburgh Water @pittsburghwater.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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: pittsburgh-water.com/3RXLmgN
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our summer newsletter is LIVE! ☀️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/c4b2fd7a4372...
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🚨 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.
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Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Short-term Closure Thursday
Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Short-term Closure Thursday
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
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
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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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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...
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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
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Appalachian Leaders Network @appalachianleaders.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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...
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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.
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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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
A box of event programs. One is open to show four sessions: (1) Finding Voice, Creating Space, Making Change: SWPA Drug User Health CAB, (2)  Justice Jam: Justice-themed open mic - share your poetry and song!, (3) Know Your Rights: Community Resilience in the Face of Law Enforcement, (4) Navigating our Democracy to Secure
Education & Environmental Justice.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
To our Christian neighbors, District 8 wishes you a joyous and meaningful beginning of Lent.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Wishing all of our Muslim neighbors a blessed beginning of Ramadan and an easy fast. Ramadan Mubarak!
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Haven’t received your tax bill due to mail delays? Don’t worry, we’re extending the discount deadline to February 17th.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
"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."
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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...
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Free Tax Prep - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition has helped 129,000+ taxpayers file for free since 2009—saving $29M in fees and generating $212M in refunds. Keep more of your money with free, expert tax help.
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Pittsburgh Water @pittsburghwater.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Congratulations to Chef Jamilka Borges on becoming a James Beard Award semifinalist! We are lucky to have restaurants like Lilith in District 8.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the District 8 office will be closed Monday, January 19th.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
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.
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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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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas! 🎄 Our office will be closed today. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Balancing the City’s budget means making tough calls. Thank you to @publicsource.org for breaking down the amendments Council passed this week and the difficult conversations still to come as we continue debate this weekend.
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Pittsburgh City Council floats spending increases with vote on tax hike set for Sunday
Pittsburgh City Council plans to add millions to Mayor Gainey’s 2026 budget proposal. A vote on the amendments and a tax hike comes this Sunday.
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Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) @gasp-pgh.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:
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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🗳️ Your voice matters. Make your pledge to vote ✨and help keep our democracy strong! Start with checking your status: vote.pa/check.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Applications for Pittsburgh's Snow Angels program are open! ❄️
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Snow Angels
The City's Snow Angel Program helps Pittsburgh residents with snow removal services during the winter season
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
* This is a repost from earlier today with the correct link.* The HACP is seeking a bilingual Admin. Asst. to support the African community in the City of Pittsburgh. We are looking for candidates who can read, speak, & write English, Swahili, Kizigua, Somali, & MaiMai. bit.ly/4peqUDG
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
How great is our Labor Council for filling THREE PRT buses with toys for this year’s Stuff-A-Bus event? Thank you to all who made last night possible!
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Happy Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh! The District 8 office will be closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Thank you to our Pittsburgh Fire Fighters for handing out hundreds of coats at this year's Coats for Kids distribution event!
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
In observance of Veterans Day, the District 8 office will be closed TOMORROW, November 11th.
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Happy Election Day! Polls are open NOW until 8 PM. Find your polling place here: www.vote.pa
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
If you or a loved one is affected by the pause in SNAP benefits or delay in LIHEAP during the federal shutdown: help is available. Contact PA 211 (www.pa211.org or call 2-1-1) for food, heating, and utility assistance.
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160,000 Allegheny County residents, including 50,000 kids, face loss of SNAP benefits in November
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, low-income Pennsylvanians will likely not get food or utility assistance they would normally receive in early November.
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Senator Jay Costa @senatorcosta.com · 31/10/2025
Happy Halloween! Make sure you have a plan to cast your vote on November 4, or a plan to return your mail-in ballot by hand to a staffed ballot drop-off location. You can find everything you need to make your voice heard in Allegheny County here: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...
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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
There are only 4 days left until Election Day. Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls. OR Find where to drop off your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.
Orange graphic with images of zombies, a ballot box, and a judge wearing a witch hat with text that reads “4 days until Election Day”
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Pittsburgh Water @pittsburghwater.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Don’t let damaged water or sewer lines turn your home into a real-life horror story. Pittsburgh Water offers optional service line protection programs that help cover costly repairs! Enroll today to keep your home safe from frightful surprises 👻: pittsburgh-water.com/4hnYrrQ
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PGH District 8 @pghdistrict8.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board Director, Yael Silk, will be holding office hours on November 1st and 2nd at the Commonplace Coffee in Squirrel Hill. Registration is required: tinyurl.com/PPSOfficeHours
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Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) @gasp-pgh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Morning! Here is today's #airquality forecast for @alleghenycounty.bsky.social:
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