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Maria Montaño
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Former spox for the City of Pittsburgh; Currently Manager of Public Affairs @actreasurer.alleghenycountytreasurer.us‬. Opinions my own.
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Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on their USL Championship Victory!
A smiling person with short dark hair and red cat-eye glasses stands beside two large silver USL soccer trophies displayed on a round table covered with a black Pittsburgh Riverhounds tablecloth. They rest one hand on the bigger championship trophy. The person is wearing a red sweater with black polka dots and light-wash jeans. A bright window is behind them.
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Good morning. Snowy morning.
A picture of a small tree with branches filled with snow.
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Loved this performance by Quaker Valley today.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Happy caturday to all who celebrate.
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Honored to be at today’s dedication of the Mosaic Apartments, Pittsburgh’s first supportive LGBTQ+ affordable housing community. 🌈🏘️

Serving on the advisory committee was a reminder of what our community does best — showing up for one another with love, dignity, and care.
A person holds a program for the “Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” of Mosaic Apartments. The cover shows an architectural rendering of the building, along with event details: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., 3221 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh. People seated under a white event tent are visible in the background. A low-angle view of the Mosaic Apartments building on a cloudy day. The exterior features green and blue panels above a dark brick first floor. A vertical sign on a corner pillar reads “MOSAIC.” Colorful murals decorate the wall near the entrance, and a gray SUV is pulling out of the driveway in the foreground.
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the strike 🪶
bright scarlet ibis stands on a branch in a lush, green habitat. Its vivid orange-red wings are spread wide, showing layered feathers, while its long, curved black bill points slightly downward. Blurred leaves and branches fill the background.
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Autumn says trans rights.
A close-up of a tabby cat mid-yawn, showing its teeth and tongue while lying on a bed with white and orange bedding. The cozy room in the background has green walls, white trim, and a TV showing a landscape scene.
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Hope.
Bright autumn scene in a city park featuring a tree with vivid orange leaves arching overhead. Below, clusters of purple flowers bloom among green foliage. In the background, sunlight reflects off tall buildings, contrasting with the warm fall colors and the red-brick structures nearby.
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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I’ve gotten this exact same text nearly twice a day over the past week. The message is so off putting and annoying. Who does this actual move to the polls on Election Day?
A screenshot of a text message that reads: Maria, Election Day is in 2 days. Public records show you voted in 2024. Who you vote for is private, but whether you vote is public info. Find your polling place: pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place -OurBallot Stop to end
November 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Pigeons.
A large flock of pigeons gathered closely together on an asphalt surface in a parking lot, with dozens more perched on a metal guardrail in the background. Warm sunlight highlights the birds’ gray, white, and iridescent feathers. A few bushes and buildings are visible in the background.
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🎃 Meet Autumn — the cutest little pumpkin on the windowsill! 🍂

This four-year-old sweetheart is all treats, no tricks. She loves head scratches, cozy sunbeams, and flopping over to show off her soft belly once she feels at home.

Adoption info at:
trashcatrescue.org?page_id=53
A gray tabby cat sits on a windowsill surrounded by Halloween decorations, including paper jack-o’-lanterns on the window and glass pumpkins on the sill. Warm sunlight streams through the window, casting a golden glow on the cat’s fur.
October 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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I’m proud to stand with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and survivors across Pennsylvania to demand that Senate Republicans stop blocking the state budget.
As a survivor, a former rape crisis center advocate, and a volunteer who’s helped hundreds of survivors find their voice, I know what’s at stake.
A person stands holding a blue sign that reads “BELIEVE SURVIVORS.” They wear red glasses, a tan jacket, and jeans, looking directly at the camera with a serious, determined expression. Other people with similar signs stand in the background. A group of people stand together at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh holding blue signs that read “BELIEVE SURVIVORS” and “HEALING CAN’T WAIT.” At a podium, a speaker addresses the crowd beside a sign with the same message. The group stands in solidarity to call for funding rape crisis centers.
October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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My journey has spanned more than 20 years — and that’s meant coming out countless times. Each time is different. Each time is hard. Each time takes courage.
A photo of me speaking at a rally for trans rights.
October 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Happy National Pierogi Day to all who celebrate.
Jalapeño Hanah is holding a green purse. She didn’t say what was inside. She is lined up ready to race at PNC park.
October 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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New foster. Loves tunnels, wet food, and pets. She’s perfect.
A tabby cat with wide green eyes looks out from inside a soft, star-patterned tunnel toy. A fluffy white ball hangs from the tunnel’s entrance, close to the cat’s face.
October 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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I love this city.
A photo of a car competing in the Pittsburgh parallel parking championships.
September 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Last night was the perfect night to welcome Latino leaders from across the Commonwealth to Pittsburgh as part of the 2025 PA Latino Convention. Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania are GROWING thanks to the steady growth of our community.

¡Si Se Puede!
A group photo in front of the Roberto Clemente statue near PNC Park in Pittsburgh. A rainbow is seen in the sky above the group. Three latinas post for a photo outside of PNC park. Two Latina stand next to a sign honoring Hispanic heritage month. A group of Latino leaders sitting in a room listening to a presentation on the contributions of Latinos to Pennsylvania.
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The only one I have.
September 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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From the outlet that asked if we should be sterilized, it comes as no surprise that they would hide the author.
A screenshot of a tweet from The Economist. It reads: Should transgender people be sterilized before they are recognized?
September 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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I’m reading Violeta by Isabel Allende - a book about love and revolution and nourishment for my soul in these times.

What are you currently reading?
A copy of Isabel Allende’s novel Violeta rests on a green outdoor table in the sunlight. The book cover shows an illustrated woman’s face surrounded by leaves and two large pink roses. A plastic water bottle sits beside the book, and shadows fall across the table.
August 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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August 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Post an image from your summer that confers peace.
Large red sandstone rock formations rise dramatically against a partly cloudy blue sky at Garden of the Gods in Colorado. The evening sunlight casts a warm glow on the jagged cliffs, while green trees and shrubs fill the valley below, with distant mountains visible on the horizon.
August 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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If you see this quote post a spherical borb. 🪶
A round bird.
August 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Good morning.
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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I love this city.
Glass skyscrapers with pointed, castle-like spires reflect the sky and clouds, set against a bright blue sky with patches of white clouds.
August 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM