Monthly Archives: January 2009
Facebook the Vote for the City Council District 2 Special Election
| January 31, 2009 | Posted by p2wp under 2009, Events, Get Involved, Take Action |
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 is the Special Election to for Pittsburgh City Council District 2. After reading this article from the City Paper about the lack of interest in the District 2 Special Election – we thought it was worth shedding some light on the fact that Tuesday is…
Progress Pittsburgh Poll – Who gets your vote in District 2 Special Election
| January 31, 2009 | Posted by Race for PGH under Polls |
With the City Council District 2 Special Election just days away its time for another Progress Pittbsurgh poll.
Mt. Lebanon Dems Event
| January 30, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under Allegheny-County, Events, Links |
Image via Wikipedia The Mt. Lebanon Democratic committee has a great website (maybe they are a democratic committee that actually has their act together). The Mt. Lebanon Dems are hosting a fundraiser on February 13th, 2009. If you live in Mt. Lebanon or are thinking about running for a county wide office this would be…
4 in the Race for the 4th Council District
| January 30, 2009 | Posted by Annonomous15219 under Uncategorized |
The race for City Council in Pittsburgh’s 4th district is the buzz today. 4 candidates have announced they are in the race. The PG reports the Tony Mosesso has entered the race. 2 Political Junkies and Matt H both reference Natalia Rudiak’s campaign kick-off this evening. Yesterday, The Huddler reported that Anthony Coghill has entered…
An item that says it all
| January 29, 2009 | Posted by committeegrrl under Uncategorized |
From the Post-Gazette: “We’ve run about 48 hours straight,” said city Department of Public Works Deputy Director of Operations Rob Kaczorowski. The city’s supplier was “supposed to be delivering [salt] yesterday, but conditions were so hazardous, they refused to deliver.” That’s our ‘Burgh. Can’t get the road salt delivered, due to the roads not being…
Green Projects in Pittsburgh and $10,000 Green Hero Grants
| January 28, 2009 | Posted by pghgal under Environment, Get Involved |
This looks like a great opportunity if you are working on a green project. Greenworks, a company that makes green cleaning products, the Sierra Club, EcoFabulous and The Lazy Environmentalist are sponsoring a contest to give away 5 $10,000 grants. We want to recognize and reward you for your efforts to live a more eco-friendly…
Who is benefits from leasing or selling the parking garages?
| January 27, 2009 | Posted by insider under Community Development, Pittsburgh, Sustainable Development, Transportation, Urban Planning |
Image by UtopianLibrary via Flickr Mayor Luke Ravenstahl‘s idea to lease the city’s parking garages (more here) has generated quite a bit of buzz in Pittsburgh and beyond. The article from the PG was also picked up by Harvard’s Kennedy School here and on the blogs Milwaukee Talkie and Planetizen. This idea has also been…
The Race for PGH on Facebook
| January 27, 2009 | Posted by politicalspy under 2009 Primary Election |
Image via Wikipedia If you are a Facebook user, you know that it was hard to avoid Obamamania on Facebook in the past year. And you certainly can’t avoid Steelers super bowl fever on Facebook – there are hundreds of Steelers fan groups on Facebook. Can Facebook play a roll in the Primary elections here…
Can you give $20.09 to help the P2pac raise $2009 for 2009
| January 26, 2009 | Posted by P2pac under 2009 Primary Election, Links, Uncategorized |
With the inuaguration behind us, it is time to focus on the local elections. The 2009 primary elections are just 4 months away. To kick off the 2009 primary election season the P2pac has launched the $2009 in 2009 challenge! Help us elect candidates that support good government, sustainable development and social equity in Pittsburgh.…
A Discussion Panel with All Members of City Council
| January 23, 2009 | Posted by grantstreetgossip under Events |
This looks like it could be a very interesting event: Join us on January 29th to exchange ideas one-on-one with members of Pittsburgh City Council. All Members of City Council are confirmed. Where: The Rivers Club, Downtown Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: $20 (Includes lunch) Seating is LIMITED, early RSVP to danielle@lpinc.org by…
City Council District 6 in Play for May Primary
| January 22, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under 2009 Primary Election, Elections, Events |
Tonya Payne has a challenger in the May 2009 Primary. Daniel Lavelle is having a campaign kick off event this Saturday. Schenley Heights Community Development Center 3171 Ewart Drive (corner of Ewart & Iowa Streets), Pittsburgh, PA 15219 US Saturday, January 24, 1:00PM to 3:00PM Citizens For Daniel Lavelle cordially invite you to join us…
Clippings from January 20th
| January 20, 2009 | Posted by links under Daily Links |
Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. THE HUDDLER: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING – A new blog is on the scene in Pittsburgh politics. Who is The huddler? Patrick Dowd for Mayor of Pittsburgh now has a Facebook Group – 81 members as of Jan 20, 2009. EOP –…
A new dawn in America
| January 20, 2009 | Posted by p2moblogger under Uncategorized |
A new dawn in America Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh The National Mall, Washington, DC. 1-20-09
National Mall Washington DC
| January 19, 2009 | Posted by p2moblogger under Uncategorized |
National Mall Washington DC Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh Preparing for Inauguration Day, the Mall remains open with tons of street vendors with tons of Obama gear. -Eric Barker, delegate, 9th Dist.
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Clippings from January 22nd – January 30th
Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Facebook | Bring Lynn Cullen back to Pittsburgh’s Airwaves – facebook group to bring lynn Cullen back to Pittsburgh radio. As of today they have 24 members MattH gives a wrap up of the Theresa Smith fundraiser on Wed. Jan 21 –…