Bob Charland
@charlandbob.bsky.social
Pittsburgh City Councilperson in the 3rd District. Working to build a clean, safe, and prosperous future for all. Personal account.
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I've been known to sneak away to Carson Street Deli after a frustrating council meeting. Congratulations on much deserved recognition!
Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar Is a Longtime Supporter of Local Suds | Pittsburgh Magazine
Why would I sit through hellish weekday traffic to spend an evening on the South Side? The devil made me do it. It’s a no-brainer for me to hit up Carson
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October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I've been known to sneak away to Carson Street Deli after a frustrating council meeting. Congratulations on much deserved recognition!
October 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“This is our home,” Kasavich said. “We’re not just going to hand it over to a handful of people who have negative things to say about it or who are doing negative things.”
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Carson Street comeback: South Side works to spiff up tarnished image
Pittsburgh’s best-known bar and nightlife district has been attracting attention lately for all the wrong reasons. This summer, a spike in trouble on the South Side drew a heavy police response to con...
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September 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“This is our home,” Kasavich said. “We’re not just going to hand it over to a handful of people who have negative things to say about it or who are doing negative things.”
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It's the garbage Olympics in Knoxville.
September 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It's the garbage Olympics in Knoxville.
The day starts with the Pittsburgh Recovery Walks 10 year!
September 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The day starts with the Pittsburgh Recovery Walks 10 year!
Darrin is one of the most important voices in our region—larger than life, a fiery speaker who could rally a room, yet always humble enough to listen and treat you as an equal. His leadership and example will leave a lasting mark.
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Southwestern Pa.'s top union leader to step down from Allegheny/Fayette labor council
As president of the Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council, Darrin Kelly has stood against presidents and alongside them. But when the council chooses its own leadership in January, he will not be…
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September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Darrin is one of the most important voices in our region—larger than life, a fiery speaker who could rally a room, yet always humble enough to listen and treat you as an equal. His leadership and example will leave a lasting mark.
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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“Taxpayers should never be billed for services they didn’t receive,” Heisler wrote.
Councilman Bob Charland, D-South Side, said the contract’s payment system seemed “ludicrous.”
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Councilman Bob Charland, D-South Side, said the contract’s payment system seemed “ludicrous.”
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Pittsburgh council members slam contract with city vendor for vehicle repairs amid $400K dispute
On Friday, Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler left her Grant Street office, hopped in her Jeep Grand Cherokee and took a field trip to the city’s maintenance garage in the Strip District. She was...
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August 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
“Taxpayers should never be billed for services they didn’t receive,” Heisler wrote.
Councilman Bob Charland, D-South Side, said the contract’s payment system seemed “ludicrous.”
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Councilman Bob Charland, D-South Side, said the contract’s payment system seemed “ludicrous.”
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Fun day during legislative recess, learning about the South Side business @ascendclimbing_. Thanks for showing me around!
August 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Fun day during legislative recess, learning about the South Side business @ascendclimbing_. Thanks for showing me around!
Arlington National Night Out
August 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Arlington National Night Out
Morse Gardens national night out
August 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Morse Gardens national night out
2 ribbon cuttings in a week! A great reopening celebration with the @SSchamberPGH and Pittsburgh's Club Cafe. You guys gotta see what they did inside - it looks great!
August 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
2 ribbon cuttings in a week! A great reopening celebration with the @SSchamberPGH and Pittsburgh's Club Cafe. You guys gotta see what they did inside - it looks great!
"It’s disappointing that legislation failed that would actually create more affordable housing."
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Mike Tedesco: Pittsburgh’s housing gamble — why good intentions could backfire
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey leads reporters on a tour of affordable housing units throughout the city April 23.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"It’s disappointing that legislation failed that would actually create more affordable housing."
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Very excited to help cut the ribbon at the distillery complex @tdc_pgh here in South Shore! This project wasn't easy but it's going to be huge for South Pittsburgh and South Side!
July 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Very excited to help cut the ribbon at the distillery complex @tdc_pgh here in South Shore! This project wasn't easy but it's going to be huge for South Pittsburgh and South Side!
Groundbreaking at the Louis A Venson Lofts in Beltzhoover.
July 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Groundbreaking at the Louis A Venson Lofts in Beltzhoover.
City in the Streets in Allentown
July 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
City in the Streets in Allentown
@SSChamberPgh Summer Happy Hour. A lot of exciting things going on with South Side businesses!
July 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
@SSChamberPgh Summer Happy Hour. A lot of exciting things going on with South Side businesses!
I just gave to one of my favorite South Side institutions, @905wesa.
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July 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I just gave to one of my favorite South Side institutions, @905wesa.
Won't you join me?
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"I'm investing in the street right now, so if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't be doing that," said DeMauro.
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New efforts to revive, rebrand South Side's East Carson Street
With 20% of storefronts vacant, a coalition of business owners focuses on attracting new businesses and customers while working to improve East Carson Street's reputation as a vibrant destination.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"I'm investing in the street right now, so if I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't be doing that," said DeMauro.
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I look forward to the @SouthSideSlopes summer picnic/meeting every year.
July 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I look forward to the @SouthSideSlopes summer picnic/meeting every year.
"Right now, we’re up to 17 new businesses that are coming in this year, and that’s all different types of spaces. It takes a lot of work to do that... I call myself a matchmaker where if somebody reaches out to me, I know the vacancies on the street. "
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July 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Right now, we’re up to 17 new businesses that are coming in this year, and that’s all different types of spaces. It takes a lot of work to do that... I call myself a matchmaker where if somebody reaches out to me, I know the vacancies on the street. "
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Okay, I did a really lousy job taking pictures but Beltzhoover Community Days was a great time. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.
July 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Okay, I did a really lousy job taking pictures but Beltzhoover Community Days was a great time. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.
“It has documented impact on mental health, it undermines public safety, it attracts crime and weakens community investment,” said Caily Grube, the executive director of Allegheny CleanWays.
‘Please take more pride in your city’: Pittsburgh residents voice frustrations about illegal dumping
Many say illegal dumping in their neighborhoods has gotten out of hand.
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July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“It has documented impact on mental health, it undermines public safety, it attracts crime and weakens community investment,” said Caily Grube, the executive director of Allegheny CleanWays.