PGH District 8
@pghdistrict8.bsky.social
Official Bluesky page for the Office of Councilperson Erika Strassburger, serving Pittsburgh's Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods.
https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Government/City-Council/Districts/Erika-Strassburger-District-8
https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Government/City-Council/Districts/Erika-Strassburger-District-8
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PGH District 8
@pghdistrict8.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Our spring newsletter is here! Get updates on City programs, community groups, and MORE!
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"By continuing to invest in clean energy capacity and infrastructure, state and local leaders can create jobs, bring down energy prices and increase our energy independence."
Erika Strassburger: Clean energy provides jobs, consumer savings
It’s a challenging and uncertain time for America’s clean energy industry. Congress repealed the federal clean energy tax credits through President Trump’s “one big beautiful b...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"By continuing to invest in clean energy capacity and infrastructure, state and local leaders can create jobs, bring down energy prices and increase our energy independence."
United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition provides free, in-person tax preparation services to individuals earning up to $50,000 and households of two+ earning up to $70,000. Tax sites are open from mid-January to mid-April each year.
Learn more: unitedwayswpa.org/our-impact/c...
Learn more: unitedwayswpa.org/our-impact/c...
Free Tax Prep - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition has helped 129,000+ taxpayers file for free since 2009—saving $29M in fees and generating $212M in refunds. Keep more of your money with free, expert tax help.
unitedwayswpa.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:55 PM
United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition provides free, in-person tax preparation services to individuals earning up to $50,000 and households of two+ earning up to $70,000. Tax sites are open from mid-January to mid-April each year.
Learn more: unitedwayswpa.org/our-impact/c...
Learn more: unitedwayswpa.org/our-impact/c...
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When breaks occur, our crews are prepared around the clock 👷🏻🔧. Find out why water main breaks happen, how they affect customers, and the rapid steps our teams take to restore service and keep Pittsburgh’s system running smoothly 💦: pittsburgh-water.com/4r6rlR7
January 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM
When breaks occur, our crews are prepared around the clock 👷🏻🔧. Find out why water main breaks happen, how they affect customers, and the rapid steps our teams take to restore service and keep Pittsburgh’s system running smoothly 💦: pittsburgh-water.com/4r6rlR7
Congratulations to Chef Jamilka Borges on becoming a James Beard Award semifinalist! We are lucky to have restaurants like Lilith in District 8.
A Shadyside chef and Bloomfield restaurant are James Beard Award semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2026 chef and restaurant awards.
Pittsburgh received two nods, one for a chef,...
www.post-gazette.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations to Chef Jamilka Borges on becoming a James Beard Award semifinalist! We are lucky to have restaurants like Lilith in District 8.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the District 8 office will be closed Monday, January 19th.
January 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the District 8 office will be closed Monday, January 19th.
Thank you to Councilman Bobby Wilson for spearheading this task force and to Sally Stadelman for her leadership of Pittsburgh’s Land Bank. I’m glad to be part of this effort to reduce vacant and abandoned properties across the City.
Task force outlines 5-year plan to eliminate blight in Pittsburgh and fund the land bank
A price tag of $32 million a year for five years could eliminate blight in the city of Pittsburgh, according to the findings of a city task force charged to find funds for the city’s land bank.
www.wesa.fm
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Thank you to Councilman Bobby Wilson for spearheading this task force and to Sally Stadelman for her leadership of Pittsburgh’s Land Bank. I’m glad to be part of this effort to reduce vacant and abandoned properties across the City.
The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) is hosting a Development Activities Meeting TONIGHT at 6 PM in regards to a proposed project at the Pittsburgh Golf Club.
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) is hosting a Development Activities Meeting TONIGHT at 6 PM in regards to a proposed project at the Pittsburgh Golf Club.
Yesterday, I was sworn in for my third term on City Council. Thank you to the residents of District 8 and across Pittsburgh for the trust you’ve placed in me.
January 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Yesterday, I was sworn in for my third term on City Council. Thank you to the residents of District 8 and across Pittsburgh for the trust you’ve placed in me.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Our office will be closed today. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
Our office will be closed today. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
December 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Our office will be closed today. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
Our office will be closed today. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
Balancing the City’s budget means making tough calls. Thank you to @publicsource.org for breaking down the amendments Council passed this week and the difficult conversations still to come as we continue debate this weekend.
Pittsburgh City Council floats spending increases with vote on tax hike set for Sunday
Pittsburgh City Council plans to add millions to Mayor Gainey’s 2026 budget proposal. A vote on the amendments and a tax hike comes this Sunday.
www.publicsource.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Balancing the City’s budget means making tough calls. Thank you to @publicsource.org for breaking down the amendments Council passed this week and the difficult conversations still to come as we continue debate this weekend.
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Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:
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🗳️ Your voice matters. Make your pledge to vote ✨and help keep our democracy strong!
Start with checking your status: vote.pa/check.
Start with checking your status: vote.pa/check.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🗳️ Your voice matters. Make your pledge to vote ✨and help keep our democracy strong!
Start with checking your status: vote.pa/check.
Start with checking your status: vote.pa/check.
Applications for Pittsburgh's Snow Angels program are open! ❄️
Snow Angels
The City's Snow Angel Program helps Pittsburgh residents with snow removal services during the winter season
engage.pittsburghpa.gov
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Applications for Pittsburgh's Snow Angels program are open! ❄️
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The HACP is seeking a bilingual Admin. Asst. to support the African community in the City of Pittsburgh.
We are looking for candidates who can read, speak, & write English, Swahili, Kizigua, Somali, & MaiMai.
bit.ly/4peqUDG
The HACP is seeking a bilingual Admin. Asst. to support the African community in the City of Pittsburgh.
We are looking for candidates who can read, speak, & write English, Swahili, Kizigua, Somali, & MaiMai.
bit.ly/4peqUDG
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 AM
* This is a repost from earlier today with the correct link.*
The HACP is seeking a bilingual Admin. Asst. to support the African community in the City of Pittsburgh.
We are looking for candidates who can read, speak, & write English, Swahili, Kizigua, Somali, & MaiMai.
bit.ly/4peqUDG
The HACP is seeking a bilingual Admin. Asst. to support the African community in the City of Pittsburgh.
We are looking for candidates who can read, speak, & write English, Swahili, Kizigua, Somali, & MaiMai.
bit.ly/4peqUDG
How great is our Labor Council for filling THREE PRT buses with toys for this year’s Stuff-A-Bus event? Thank you to all who made last night possible!
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
How great is our Labor Council for filling THREE PRT buses with toys for this year’s Stuff-A-Bus event? Thank you to all who made last night possible!
Happy Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh! The District 8 office will be closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th.
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh! The District 8 office will be closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th.
Thank you to our Pittsburgh Fire Fighters for handing out hundreds of coats at this year's Coats for Kids distribution event!
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thank you to our Pittsburgh Fire Fighters for handing out hundreds of coats at this year's Coats for Kids distribution event!
In observance of Veterans Day, the District 8 office will be closed TOMORROW, November 11th.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In observance of Veterans Day, the District 8 office will be closed TOMORROW, November 11th.
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
If you or a loved one is affected by the pause in SNAP benefits or delay in LIHEAP during the federal shutdown: help is available. Contact PA 211 (www.pa211.org or call 2-1-1) for food, heating, and utility assistance.
160,000 Allegheny County residents, including 50,000 kids, face loss of SNAP benefits in November
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, low-income Pennsylvanians will likely not get food or utility assistance they would normally receive in early November.
www.wesa.fm
October 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If you or a loved one is affected by the pause in SNAP benefits or delay in LIHEAP during the federal shutdown: help is available. Contact PA 211 (www.pa211.org or call 2-1-1) for food, heating, and utility assistance.
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Happy Halloween! Make sure you have a plan to cast your vote on November 4, or a plan to return your mail-in ballot by hand to a staffed ballot drop-off location. You can find everything you need to make your voice heard in Allegheny County here: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...
October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy Halloween! Make sure you have a plan to cast your vote on November 4, or a plan to return your mail-in ballot by hand to a staffed ballot drop-off location. You can find everything you need to make your voice heard in Allegheny County here: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...
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There are only 4 days left until Election Day.
Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls.
OR
Find where to drop off your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.
Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls.
OR
Find where to drop off your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
There are only 4 days left until Election Day.
Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls.
OR
Find where to drop off your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.
Find your polling place at vote.pa/polls.
OR
Find where to drop off your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.
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Don’t let damaged water or sewer lines turn your home into a real-life horror story. Pittsburgh Water offers optional service line protection programs that help cover costly repairs! Enroll today to keep your home safe from frightful surprises 👻: pittsburgh-water.com/4hnYrrQ
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Don’t let damaged water or sewer lines turn your home into a real-life horror story. Pittsburgh Water offers optional service line protection programs that help cover costly repairs! Enroll today to keep your home safe from frightful surprises 👻: pittsburgh-water.com/4hnYrrQ
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board Director, Yael Silk, will be holding office hours on November 1st and 2nd at the Commonplace Coffee in Squirrel Hill.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/PPSOfficeHours
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/PPSOfficeHours
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board Director, Yael Silk, will be holding office hours on November 1st and 2nd at the Commonplace Coffee in Squirrel Hill.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/PPSOfficeHours
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/PPSOfficeHours
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Morning! Here is today's #airquality forecast for @alleghenycounty.bsky.social:
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Morning! Here is today's #airquality forecast for @alleghenycounty.bsky.social: