If Mike Doyle and Jason Altmire Were Race Cars…

…what logos would be on their cars? Here is a graphic from the folks at MapLight showing the top contributors to Congressman Doyle Your browser does not support iframes. After looking at Mike Doyle’s contributions – take a look at Jason Altmire’s contributions. Mike Doyle has received $729,458 dollars in the past 2 years. Jason…

Polling Place Locator

If you are looking for your polling location just enter your address below. Thanks to the New Organizing Institute for the gadget.  You can embed a polling place locator on your blog – gadgets are available here.

Fundraiser for Joe Sestak @ the Heinz Family Farm

Image by Getty Images via @daylife With election day fast approaching – the Sestak campaign is in full swing. For $500 you can support Joe Sestak and have drinks with John Kerry and Teresa Heinz right here in Fox Chapel.   As of today there has only been 1 $500 contribution on the ActBlue page for…

Don’t Forget About Absentee Ballots

Image via Wikipedia Election Day is November 2, 2010. If you are going to be away on election day you can vote by absentee ballot. The last day to request an absentee ballot is October 19, 2010. Absentee ballots have to be processed and sent via snail mail so the process happens before election day.…

EVENT – Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Public Forum

Image via Wikipedia Sustainable Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pittsburgh BRT Forum Collaborators Monday, September 20; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; Duquesne University – Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA To register send full contact information to: info@sustainablepittsburgh.org (SPACE IS LIMITED.) http://www.sustainablepittsburgh.org/3ELinks/08_26_10%203E%20Links.html#article2 No fee to attend.

FREE Screening of Gasland – Friday, August 27 @ Frick Park

Image by zeul via Flickr Friday, August 27th Pittsburg, PA Venue: Frick Park,  Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Directions at: http://www.pittsburghparks.org/frick-directions Rain: In the event of rain, this event will be held on Saturday, August 28th 7:00 PM: Doors Open 7:30 PM: Live Music 8:15 PM: Film Begins 9:30 PM: Q&A with Director Josh Fox and…

This Just In…City of PGH Joins Facebook

Image via Wikipedia Just got an email from Joanna Doven – the press secretary for the mayor of Pittsburgh. Is the Mayor’s Office ready for this kind of technology Here is an email about this new technology but no link to the new Facebook page?  This email also came in just the text format –…

Leadership in Pittsburgh

This screenshot from the Post-Gazette today shows quite the contrast in approaches between two of our elected officials.  I’ll let the headlines speak for themselves. [Ravenstahl scolded over library funds] [Rudiak aims to boost public input on projects]

New Poll: What should happen to the Igloo?

With the end of the hockey season there has been a lot of discussion about what should happen to Mellon arena now that the Penguins will be moving to their new home across the street.  What do you think should happen to the Mellon Arena?  Please add your thoughts and ideas in the comments section…

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-03

The daily beast names PA the 8th most corrupt state. http://bit.ly/atD4ch # http://bit.ly/bQhRsA # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-27

CITY OF PITTSBURGHZONING CODE REVISIONSELECTRONIC SIGNS WEDNESDAY, 2 JUNE 2010 @6:00 P. M.First Floor Conference… http://bit.ly/bCDzu2 # http://bit.ly/b899tb # from @ PghPublius – What do you think? is increasing parking fines a good idea or just a distraction from larger… http://bit.ly/97smjn # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-20

Anyone going to the @joehoeffel rally today? 5pm at Schenley Park Skating Rink http://bit.ly/clrCGP # New ad from @joeSestak. What do you think about the Senate race? http://bit.ly/brulAN # RT @patrickdowdpgh: Primary Election Day! If you need to find your polling place go to votepa.com # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Democratic Gain Creating State Network in PA

One of the things discussed over election night beers and post-election day cups of coffee today – was which candidates ran good campaigns.  You can have the best candidate in the world but a bad campaign will ruin their chances of election. Good campaign staff can be hard to find – long hours and low…

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-13

Will the Kagan Pick shake up the @arlenSpecter @joeSestak race? http://bit.ly/c6a0Gq # Dan Connolley – Is an attorney who is challenging Tim Murphy for the 18th congressional seat http://bit.ly/9kdGtC # http://bit.ly/9Fgx85 # http://bit.ly/bxMXNp # http://bit.ly/cCbL5L # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Dan Onorato – Confident About Election Day?

Image by IowaPolitics.com via Flickr A week before election day and Dan Onorato has sent around a Facebook invite to his election night party which invites guests to “Come Celebrate with Dan as we make a big step in bringing real reform to Harrisburg! ” Thus far 55 people have RSVPed yes for the event.…

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