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The next generation of urban anglers is getting hooked on the sport thanks to Pittsburgh Let's Go Fishing & @CitiParks!   Mayor Corey O'Connor celebrated the partnership with proclamations honoring founder Reverend Simon Spencer Jr. and supporter Jake Hanich.
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Are you or someone you know in need of a meal this Thanksgiving? Pittsburgh Police will once again be hand-delivering meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day in the City of @Pittsburgh! The deadline to request a meal is Sunday, November 22. There are multiple ways you can request a meal. 🔹 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit form.jotform.com/26288418655… 🔹 Call the correct number below: Zone 1 residents – call 412-323-7201 Zone 2 residents – call 412-255-2827 Zone 3 residents – call 412-488-8328 Zone 4 and 5 residents – call 412-400-0135 Zone 6 residents – call 412-937-3051 Not sure what zone you live in? Visit pittsburghpa.gov/Safety/Poli… and search the address.
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A new soccer mini-pitch is open at Ormsby Park! This new public mini-pitch, donated by @ussoccerfndn and @FWC26Philly, is bringing new life to Ormsby for kids to enjoy. Stay tuned for some fun youth soccer programs from @CitiParks! Come on down and kick it!
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Before & after! A critical artery between Pittsburgh & Ross is restored! Our Department of Mobility & Infrastructure crews remediated slope issues, installed a retaining wall & paved Transvaal Avenue. The roadway had been closed for several years due to deteriorating conditions.
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New artwork! The Mayor joined Downtown stakeholders & Pittsburgh artists to debut the new community art project along Strawberry Way. This is the fourth installation curated by @DowntownPitt. Come see it for yourself on Strawberry Way from Grant Street to Smithfield Street!
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We're rolling out a new recycling awareness campaign to make every recycling bin count! Ways to help: ♻️ Recycle empty bottles, cans, paper and cardboard 📦 Break down boxes before recycling 🚫 Keep plastic bags, food waste & other non-recyclable items from the recycling bins
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Every Pittsburgher should have access to good, clean, drinking water. As of October 1, @pgh2o has replaced over 16,000 public lead lines & over 12,000 private lead lines. Thank you to @pgh2o for your hard work and PENNVEST for supporting the safety of our residents!
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Our @PghPublicSafety River Rescue Unit was happy to provide support to our @PghZoo partners today! Joey & Felicity are safely back at the Zoo in @CitiParks Highland Park.
Two brown pelicans, Joey and Felicity, are safely back at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this evening with no injuries after leaving their habitat this morning. Zoo staff are overjoyed and relieved that the birds are healthy, and deeply grateful for the community’s support.
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Update, 4 p.m.: We are delighted to announce that one pelican, Joey, has been safely rescued from the Allegheny River near Sharpsburg and has been returned to the Zoo for a health check.
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CitiParks is SERVING up some fun this winter! 🏐🎉 We're teaming up with Renaissance Volleyball for FREE clinics for boys & girls in K–6th grade! Clinics will run from 1/10 through 2/14 on Sundays at our West Penn Rec Center. Register today at the link in our bio!
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Bridges in autumn. 🍂 🍁
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Update: The Zoo has established a pelican hotline to assist with monitoring the pelicans. We ask that members of the public do not approach, but please contact 412-365-2528 to share sighting information.
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The street resurfacing program continues! Check out where the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be next week.
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A little bit of Pittsburgh is down south! The City has gifted a Pittsburgh flag to be signed by the crew members of the Ingalls Shipyard building the next USS Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh’s flag traces its history to Sir William Pitt & is the source of our black and gold colors.
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Pittsburgh was just selected for @BloombergDotOrg's new housing initiative! Working with @USAccelerate and @PublicDigitalHQ, we'll build on our permit reform efforts and learn from San Diego's success to reduce barriers to development & grow our housing stock across the city.
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Our Public Works 5th Division has been hard at work fixing up the 28th Ward Veterans Memorial, ensuring this tribute to our veterans receives the care and respect it deserves. Thank you to our crews for helping preserve Pittsburgh’s public spaces and landmarks!
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PRT contractors will complete roadway paving on Forbes ave in Uptown this Thursday 10/15 through Saturday 10/17. Paving will be completed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with different traffic restrictions planned for each day. Several bus stops will be impacted on Friday 10/16 during this paving. For more information, visit rideprt.org/news
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A great crowd today at @CitiParks’ Forbes Field Wall & Mazeroski Field! @Pirates fans of all ages gathered for their annual celebration of Maz’s game 7 World Series walk-off. Each year, the sounds of the radio broadcast fill the air once more in Oakland.
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Welcome to Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame! Pittsburgh & the region have produced & supported remarkable people. ⭐️ Myron Cope ⭐️ Martha Graham ⭐️ Teenie Harris ⭐️ Franco Harris ⭐️ HJ Heinz ⭐️ Shirley Jones ⭐️ Mario Lemieux ⭐️ Henry Mancini ⭐️ Jimmy Stewart ⭐️ George Westinghouse
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