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...
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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...
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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 residents need them....
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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...
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Who: YOU!
What: Petition Party and P2PAC Fundraiser ($10 contribution requested)
Where: Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe (2518 East Carson Street)
When: 02/17/09 @ 6:00 p.m.
Why: because Pittsburgh deserves better
We will have drink specials until 7pm!
Over The Bar is accessible by the following PAT buses- 51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51G, 54C, and 84C. It is a non-smoking...
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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 is the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH
“America’s Most Livable City”
Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
Dear Neighbors,
Over a six month period during 2007, I hosted 10 Neighborhood Forums...
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Join the Progress Pittsburgh PAC for a happy hour (or two) tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st in support of the Obama campaign. In October, P2 = Pittsburgh + Presidential. We will again be raising funds to support P2pac because all politics is local and we’re gearing up for important elections in 2009.
P2PAC is a political...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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