Posts Tagged ‘ Pittsburgh ’

Six reasons to vote Luke Ravenstahl out of office

October 18, 2009
By Race for PGH
Six reasons to vote Luke Ravenstahl out of office

“After three years as mayor, he has yet to articulate a vision for the future.” “He does not have a reputation for working with the state legislative delegation.” “He needs to put some distance between himself and the party machine, to generate independent thinking for Pittsburgh’s growth and progress.” “ethical lapses after taking office upon the death...
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Natalia Rudiak Fundraiser, Sept. 15

September 13, 2009
By Seenster
Natalia Rudiak Fundraiser, Sept. 15

Image by niq77174 via Flickr You are cordially invited to attend a reception in honor of Natalia Rudiak Democrat for Pittsburgh City Council, District 4 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cafe Euro US Steel Tower, Lower Level 600 Grant Street Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres and Beverages Contribution Levels: $250 – Supporter Level $100 – Suggested Individual Level Click here to RSVP and...
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What are we tolerating and putting up with?

August 2, 2009
By engagedcitizen

Last week as we left Loew’s and a sneak preview of Funny People, once again we found ourselves appreciating just how awful the design of the Waterfront is.  It’s as if the bad mall martians flew in from outer space, landing on one of the most key-critical, history rich and defining sites of Pittsburgh’s...
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Posted in Allegheny-County, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Jobs, Labor, Location, Mon Valley, Neighborhoods, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, voting | 1 Comment »

Is Development Really Moving Pittsburgh Forward?

July 24, 2009
By engagedcitizen
Is Development Really Moving Pittsburgh Forward?

So while the battle for heath care is being waged on a National Level it is interesting that some things have also been brought to light here in Pittsburgh about development and jobs. Here is a quick summary… Last Week It has been an interesting frew weeks in Pittsburgh.  Last week Northside United staged a protest...
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P2 Happy Hour: Hope for Pittsburgh

November 12, 2008
By breen
P2 Happy Hour: Hope for Pittsburgh

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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Reminder! P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

October 20, 2008
By breen
Reminder! P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

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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What is the purpose of public transit?

September 24, 2008
By TransitGeek1

Again, there’s a really interesting conversation about transit going on over at Nullspace: http://nullspace2.blogspot.com/2008/09/transit-tuesday-metrics-to-be-proud-of.html Chris B. deconstructs some of the “facts” touted in a recent Forbes.com report and P-G article about Pittsburgh being in the top 5 commuter-friendly regions. He points out that the figures that put us in the top 5 are ridership numbers from...
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Posted in Government, Issues, Jobs, Pittsburgh, Politics, Poverty, Sustainable Development, Transportation, Urban Planning, Western PA | No Comments »

Forget the campaigns. Donate to this guy.

August 25, 2008
By engagedcitizen
Forget the campaigns. Donate to this guy.

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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