Posts Tagged by Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
School Board Watch: Transparency+Accountability=YOU
| March 5, 2009 | Posted by p2wp under A+ Schools, Community Development, Education, Get Involved, Government, Issues, Pittsburgh, PUMP, School Board, Volunteer Opportunities |
From the folks at PUMP: A+ Schools and PUMP believe that the City and the region rely on an excellent public school system in order to prosper. But the school system will only be as good as its leadership demands. Board Watch is an effort to engage and inform the community about school board governance…
P2PAC Looking for a Few Good Candidates
| March 3, 2009 | Posted by P2pac under 2009 Primary Election, Elections, Endorsements, P2PAC, Pittsburgh, Politics |
P2PAC is getting ready to make it’s first round of endorsements ever! To get in on the action, send your favorite candidate to the P2PAC website to download the questionnaire: http://p2pac.com/2009/03/02/primary-2009-questionaire/ P2PAC develops, supports, and helps to elect candidates who demonstrate vision, progressive values, and electability. It considers candidates whose districts touch the City of…
Trash Receptacles Are So Hott – Students for Reliable Trash Cans
| February 20, 2009 | Posted by River Rat under Government, Issues, Public Health |
A new Facebook group was created today to support the hotness of trash cans. Students For Reliable Trash Cans Basic Info Type: Common Interest – Politics Description: This is a group for students who think that safe and reliable trash cans are necessary for a higher quality of life for Pittsburghers. Businesses need them, students need them, and…
Workshop Tomorrow: State Budget Basics
| February 17, 2009 | Posted by p2wp under Get Involved, Government, Pittsburgh, Trainings |
State Budget Basics 101: What Every Progressive Leader Needs to Know With the current economic situation, understanding Pennsylvania’s revenue system, tax policy and budget is a critical priority for people involved in progressive advocacy, politics and policy. Join Susan Gobreski, Executive Director of Education Voters PA and Sharon Ward, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and…
Advocacy Training Opportunity for Women
| February 10, 2009 | Posted by breen under Get Involved, Government, Pittsburgh, Trainings, Women's Rights |
Ready to be Heard: Advocacy Training Seize your opportunity to communicate with government on behalf of your community, organization or small business! A great workshop for community activists, organizers, students, business owners, or just voters, designed to empower and educate you to influence government. The new administration in Washington, brings new opportunities and challenges, now…
Will We Have A Choice for Mayor?
| February 9, 2009 | Posted by engagedcitizen under 2009 Primary Election, Elections, Pittsburgh, Politics |
Likely mayoral candidate and City Council President Doug Shields has publicly stated that he will not pursue the highest position in Pittsburgh. The City Paper, Post-Gazette, and Trib report this turn of events, quoting from his press release: With the encouragement and support of many people, I have seriously considered running for Mayor of the…
Progress Pittsburgh PAC Inauguration Party! (01/20/09 @ 5:30)
| January 3, 2009 | Posted by breen under 2009 Primary Election, Events, Pittsburgh, Politics |
P2PAC is back! In 2009, we are here to stay. We’re going to make a difference in local races and we need your help! To kick off the year right, we’re having a party. It just so happens that the third Tuesday in January is Inauguration Day- the perfect day for us to build momentum…
P2 Happy Hour: Hope for Pittsburgh
| November 12, 2008 | Posted by breen under 2009, Elections, Events, Get Involved, Pittsburgh, Politics |
One week from today is the third Tuesday in November. You know what that means- it’s time for another P2PAC happy hour event! Last Tuesday was an amazing day in our political history. Now, it’s time to take that positive energy and use it to make local change. Please join us as we step up…
Mayor’s November Newsletter
| October 29, 2008 | Posted by committeegrrl under Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh |
Image by PMAHCC via FlickrWe looked on the city of Pittsburgh website, but there is no sign up for a newsletter. Thought other might want to see the update from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. +++++++++++++++++++ CITY OF PITTSBURGH “America’s Most Livable City” Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Dear Neighbors, Over a six month period during 2007,…
Job Announcement: Western PA Outreach Coordinator
| August 30, 2008 | Posted by Vanna under Environment, Jobs, Pittsburgh |
Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) seeks to add an outreach coordinator to its staff in its Pittsburgh office. The outreach coordinator will be responsible for recruiting new members; providing education about environmental issues with an emphasis on air-, water-, mining-, and energy-related policies to PennFuture members, the environmental advocacy community, and decision-makers; and assisting in…
Forget the campaigns. Donate to this guy.
| August 25, 2008 | Posted by engagedcitizen under Community Development, Government, Pittsburgh |
An article in Saturday’s Post-Gazette is titled, “URA chief’s friends asked to help with legal bills.” Um, excuse me? Pat Ford, who has continued to receive his $117,875/year salary while on paid leave from his position as URA Executive Director because of an ethics investigation, is not a charity case. Heck, this guy could have…
Everybody Eat to Benefit Everybody Vote
| August 21, 2008 | Posted by Seenster under Events |
The Everybody EAT Bar-B- Q this Sunday, August 24, 6pm – 8pm, back at the Zombo Gallery, 4900 Hatfield Street, Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA. Hosts – Michael and Julie Devine. Entertainment by The Turpentiners and The Whips. Grub by Pat Clark. Funds benefit the poster and teeshirt fund for the 50+ partner organizations of Pennsylvania Voice.…
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