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According to an e-mail distributed by the Pittsburgh CLO, the pending Pennsylvania state budget includes a provision that will add a 6% “sales use tax” to each ticket purchased for concerts and theater performances including programming by non-profit organizations. In the CLO Executive Producer’s own words, “In addition to our critically-acclaimed productions, Pittsburgh CLO provides [...]

There’s a new mural in the Charles Lewis Rain Garden and it’s being unveiled Thursday. If you don’t have plans, stop by and support the burgeoning arts scene in Mt. Washington. When: Thursday, October 1st 5:30pm Where: Shiloh St. & Virginia Ave. What: A mural by Ashley Hodder and pieces by other local artists.

Email from Joe Hoeffel’s campaign: Dear Friends, Thank you for your emails, support, and encouragement. Pennsylvania deserves a progressive Democratic governor who will keep fighting for good jobs, affordable health care, quality public education, and civil rights for all Pennsylvanians. That is why I’ve decided to run for Governor of our commonwealth. Most voters agree [...]

Of course we don’t know what the anarchists will do, but these are the lawful protesters who were given permits from the City to march today. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Action Factory Organization (avaaz.org) Rally/March Assemble at Kennard Field (12:00 p.m.) March down Kirkpatrick to Fifth Avenue (1:00 p.m.) 9 a.m. Chinese Association for [...]

According to an article in this week’s Pop City, the Hilltop Alliance is bringing together communities on the hilltop to collaborate on revitalization initiatives. These neighborhoods include: Allentown, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Bon Air, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Knoxville, Mt. Oliver and St. Clair. I’m curious as to why Mt. Washington/Duquesne Heights isn’t included. I suspect it could [...]

Schools see danger at Mt. Washington youth rally

There’s a new mural in the Charles Lewis Rain Garden and it’s being unveiled next Thursday. When: Thursday, October 1st 5:30pm Where: Shiloh St. & Virginia Ave. What: A mural by Ashley Hodder and pieces by other local artists. Image: Hodder created “T. reX Ray,” using more than 100 images provided by patients at Children’s [...]

I know we’re all very G-20 focused this week, but I got an e-mail that I thought was important to share in light of the alleged criminal activity that everyone has been discussing on the message boards. It’s regarding a Safe Neighborhoods Network meeting taking placed this weekend. I don’t know much about the group, [...]

Go here for a list of some of the downtown businesses, schools and government agencies that will be affected by the summit. Download this for G-20 Port Authority stops. Road closures City officials are urging those that have to be downtown on Thursday and Friday to take public transit, but if you have to drive [...]

In preparation for the influx of visitors we’ll be hosting next week, the Mt. Washington CDC is recruiting volunteers to help clean up our neighborhood this weekend. When: Saturday September 19th from 9 AM – 12 PM. What: Help tidy up streets, sidewalks and green spaces. How: If you’re interested and willing, meet at the [...]