Monthly Archives: September 2006
Thank You County Council
| September 27, 2006 | Posted by p2wp under Issues, Pittsburgh, Western PA |
Last night Allegheny County Council voted 14-1 to ban smoking in bars and restaurants in Allegheny County! It is about time Pittsburgh caught up to ever other major city in the US. More info here – http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06270/725335-85.stm
google supports a car-free pittsburgh
| September 26, 2006 | Posted by breen under Pittsburgh, Transportation |
google’s new transit website has searching capability that provides directions for trips within any of [currently] six u.s. cities, including [can you believe it?!] pittsburgh! this smart technology takes the port authority’s trip planner a step further, providing door to door directions that include the walk to the bus stop. now you can’t get lost!…
The Mon-Fayette Expressway – still a bad idea
| September 25, 2006 | Posted by p2wp under Issues, Transportation, Western PA |
Thank you to the Post-Gazette for the front page article about the Cherrystone drop snail, a rare snail that would be impacted by the Mon-Fayette Expressway. Click here to see the article. There are so many reason’s the Mon-Fayette express way is a bad idea, I am glad the media is showing some of the…
Sierra Club and (free) Beer
| September 22, 2006 | Posted by rachelm under Elections, Events, Pittsburgh |
Join other environmentally-minded and environmentally-curious people to learn about the Sierra Club’s Voter Education Campaign and how you can get involved with moving Pennsylvania forward into a smart energy future. Drink free beer, play environmental trivia, and win door prizes!  What else are you going to do on a Monday night? What: Sierra Club and Beer! …
Can Jason Altmire take out Melissa Hart?
| September 21, 2006 | Posted by insider under Elections, Location, Politics, Western PA |
A new poll conducted by Anzalone-Liszt Research for the PA4 Altmire for Congress race shows Melissa Hart leading Jason Altmire 48- 44. The margin of error was 4.9% Details at http://PoliticsPA.com. What do you think about Jason Altmire as a candidate? Has anyone heard him speak? Can he beat Melissa Hart?
The Next Mayor
| September 21, 2006 | Posted by insider under Elections, Gossip, Location, Pittsburgh |
Okay, so Luke has been all over national TV as the youngest Mayor ever. The City and now the county can’t seem to decide when we will elect a new mayor, which is pretty amazing given that Pittsburgh went through the death of a mayor in 1988 and yet we still haven’t solved the question…
Sierra Club Election Action Weekend
| September 19, 2006 | Posted by rachelm under Elections, Events |
Sierra Club Election Action Weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17 Three hours, one hundred volunteers, thousands of voters. Â Â Three Hours: Three, 3-hour voter education walk shifts over the course of the weekend are available. Just choose one (3 hours of your entire September) and make a huge impact in the long…
Hearing- Universal Healthcare for PA
| September 19, 2006 | Posted by april under Events, Government, Health Insurance, Pennsylvania |
The PA House Insurance Committee is holding a series of public meetings on Universal Health Care for PA. Times: Tues 9/19, 7:00 pm and Wed 9/20, 10:00 am Location: Senior Center, 147 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills PA Even people who have jobs that pay for health insurance are loosing ground now as more and more…
What? PA employers can discrimate based on martital status.
| September 18, 2006 | Posted by p2wp under Issues, Location, Pennsylvania, Women's Rights |
UPDATE: WTAE featured this in their weekly editorial click here to see the video – http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/9913884/index.html Yes, you did read that correctly. And it has taken some chance meetings between Joan Blade (she is the co-founder of MoveOn), Georgia Berner, and Cooper Monroe. Cooper was at the BlogHer conference in CA this summer when she…
DeFazio stepping down?
| September 15, 2006 | Posted by andrea under Gossip, Government |
The PG is reporting that Allegheny County Sheriff Pete DeFazio is maybe “retiring” next month, 36 years after he first joined the Sheriff’s office. Of course, retirement wouldn’t shield him from indictments, should the feds find him culpable for crimes similar to those committed by his former chief deputy (…er, bribery, mail fraud, money laundering,…
Ready for $2.50 bus fare?
| September 12, 2006 | Posted by andrea under Pennsylvania, Rant, Transportation |
The PG is reporting that the Port Authority is threatening to merge fares for zones 1 & 2, among other changes, should the state not come through with more funds for public transportation this fall. I have to confess I flaked on this morning’s “Listening Session,” so I don’t know what the turnout was or the…
Top Ten things to do as Mayor of Pittsburgh
| September 12, 2006 | Posted by p2wp under Government, Location, National, Pittsburgh |
This Guy – is going to talk to this guy. Be a guest on David Letterman. This just in from the Post-Gazette – Luke Ravenstahl is going to be a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman this week. http://postgazette.com/pg/06255/721201-100.stm Here is the link to the Late Show Website - http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/index.shtml Luke will be…
And the next City Council Person is?
| September 12, 2006 | Posted by p2wp under Elections, Location, Pittsburgh |
The Post-Gazette has an article today about who will run for Luke Ravenstahl’s City Council Seat – http://postgazette.com/pg/06255/721024-53.stm The special election to fill the seat will be held on Nov. 7 with the general election. Here are the Names mentioned: Barbara Burns – Former City Councilwoman Darlene Harris – Former Pittsburgh School Board President President…
Pro-choice advocacy
| September 11, 2006 | Posted by PPWP under Uncategorized |
I read with interest this story in the PG about Santorum, and the right wing crew he’s brought to Washington from Western Pa, including Melissa Hart, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718677-177.stm – and in particular this paragraph. “But also in 1990, another sign that a new conservative force was ready to challenge the state’s GOP establishment came in the form…
Planned Parenthood Cocktails for a Cause at Tonic
| September 11, 2006 | Posted by andrea under Events |
Planned Parenthood is launching a series of happy hours to raise money for and educate folks about the state of reproductive health in Pennsylvania. No cover — a portion of the bar’s proceeds will just go to PPWP. Come hang out with the excellent PPWP crew and enjoy the adventurous drinks at Tonic: Tonic Bar…
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