City Councilperson Barb Warwick

Image alt text: Photo of colorful squash, cinnamon, pies, and other Thanksgiving desserts and food in vivid orange colors. In the center of the image against a dark grey background are the words “Happy Thanksgiving” in playful white font. Image Designed by Freepik, accessed at https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/thanksgiving-banner-with-tasty-food_29760043.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=9&uuid=b4d1a58e-7d71-45b5-82f6-0c02abac3396&query=thanksgiving and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the District 5 office! May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude, and delicious food in the company of family and friends! 🦃 🥧

Image alt text: Drawing of a turkey, leaves, and a pumpkin. Background is mauve with stylized white lace etchings, and color palate features pastels. In the bottom right corner on a sparkly pink pumpkin are the words “Happy Thanksgiving” in black cursive font. Image by Linnaea Mallette accessed at https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=462041&picture=happy-thanksgiving-pink-pastel-art and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.

🦃 🍂 The District 5 Office will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28, and we will not be holding Office Hours on Friday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We will be back with our regular hours on 12/1.

Image alt text: flyer for the Pittsburgh Green Jobs Career Fair.. Header reads in large, bold green letters, “Pittsburgh Jobs Career Fair”. Relevant info includes date (Wednesday December 3 2025, 10AM-2PM) and location (Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave). “Explore careers in solar, EVs & Battery Storage, Green Infrastructure…and many more”. Beneath are 4 letters featuring people in employment at green facilities. Large letters at the bottom read: “$3,500 scholarships available!” QR code goes to this link: do.dream.org/greenjobs

Attend the Pittsburgh Green Jobs Career Fair on Wednesday, December 3 the Energy Innovation Center! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., learn about opportunities, meet with potential employers, and enjoy free food! 🌱 🌎 Register here: buff.ly/tkfWVl5

Image alt text: flyer for Dream.org’s “Find your Green Job”. Relevant info includes “Job Matching, Job Training Scholarships”, and "Paid Gigs” and QR code goes go this assessment link: do.dream.org/GreenReady

Looking for a career in clean energy, green infrastructure, or urban forestry? 🌱💡Apply for a $3500 green career training scholarship by November 30th: buff.ly/bAp1LFX

Image alt text: Photograph of a large Christmas tree before an ice rink in Downtown Pittsburgh. Photo accessed at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pittsburgh_Light-up_Night_%286369660317%29.jpg and used here via CC By 2.0 Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Light up Night returns to Downtown and the North Shore this Saturday, November 22! Tree lightings begin at 5 p.m. and culminate with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook. 🎄🎇 More info: buff.ly/vNUuSld

Image alt text: flyer for the Holiday Mingle, Wednesday, November 19. Image features a pink, white and blue background with small illustrations of snowflakes throughout. At the top of the image is a circular insignia featuring a drawing of a squirrel, a tree, and the city skyline that reads “Partnership - Greenfield - Hazelwood - Squirrel Hill”.

This Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Propel Hazelwood (5401 Glenwood Ave), come celebrate the unique traditions of the Hazelwood, Greenfield, and Squirrel Hill at the Holiday Mingle. From 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy music, crafts, games, and more at this free, festive event. 🎶 ❄️ Register here:
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Image alt text: promotional image for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan, featuring an image of Dr. Tracey Reed. Flyer reads “Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan Feedback Session with Dr. Tracey Reed, School Board Director, District 5.” Relevant info includes date/time (Saturday, November 15th 11am-12:30pm), location (161 Hazelwood Avenue) and registration link: bit.ly/traceyreednov15

This Saturday, November 15th at 11 a.m., join Dr. Tracey Reed at the Center of Life (161 Hazelwood Ave) to give feedback on Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan, which could change feeder patterns citywide. Register: bit.ly/traceyreedno... and learn more: buff.ly/WiW0zxD

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Our October newsletter has dropped, featuring important updates on SNAP resources, riverfront rezoning, and the Pittsburgh Vision Zero summit. 🍅 🥔 Read it here: buff.ly/D2UBCCM

Image promoting Veterans’ Day. The stylized words “Thank You Veterans” are centered and bordered by flowers, in black ink, against a red, white, and blue (American flag) background. Image accessed at https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=390860&picture=veterans-day-poster and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.

The office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, for Veteran’s Day. We’ll be back with our regular hours on November 12. 🇺🇲

Flyer with the following information: 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 Saturday, November 15. MUST BE A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT TO REGISTER. District 5 residents should register with Officer Wright at Zone 4: 412-937-3051 or email thanksgivingmeal@pittsburghpa.gov

Pittsburgh Police will once again be hand-delivering meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Pittsburgh!

District 5 residents should register by November 15 with Officer Wright at Zone 4: 412-937-3051 or email thanksgivingmeal@pittsburghpa.gov

Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Closure Begins November 17 Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Closure Begins November 17

PennDOT has announced that the long-term closure of Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Nine Mile Run Trail will begin Monday, November 17, weather permitting. Find more details and detour information at PennDOT’s website: www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...

Today, we remember the eleven worshippers who were killed in an antisemitic attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. May their memories be a blessing, and may we stand united against antisemitism, white supremacy, and hatred in all its forms.

Image alt text: flyer for First Tee Pittsburgh’s community conversation about a vision for renovating the Bob O'Connor Golf Course. Relevant info includes date (October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.) and location (JCC Katz Auditorium in the Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15217). Style of the font is a dark grey, with an illustration in white of a hand holding a sign with the words “You’re Invited”.

Image alt text: flyer promoting SHUC’s Annual October Board Meeting. Relevant info includes date (October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.) and location (JCC Katz Auditorium in the Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15217). At the bottom, small font indicates to contact “info@shuc.org” for any questions. Style features dark green writing, and dark blue green background, with orange and dark green framing the bottom and top edges, to portray a folded paper style.

This Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m., join First Tee Pittsburgh and Councilmembers Strassburger and Warwick at the JCC to discuss ideas for renovating the Bob O’Connor Golf Course! ⛳ This annual SHUC meeting will also tackle public safety, community issues, and more.

Image alt text: flyer for the Neill Log House Harvest Festival. At the top of flyer is a photo of the Neill Log House; beneath in orange letters is the header “Harvest Festival”. Beneath is relevant info: Sunday, November 9, from 11 AM to 3 PM, and to the right are small photos framed in orange: one is of apples, another of a demonstration. Flyer is decorated with drawings of fall leaves and a pumpkin. QR code goes to this link: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Park-Facilities/The-Neill-Log-House

Join the Pittsburgh Park Rangers on Sunday, November 9 for the Neill Log House Harvest Festival! Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic cabin’s restoration with demonstrations, food, games, and more! 🍂🏚️ Learn more about the Neill Log House: buff.ly/PYLVOPh

Some members of City Council like to sit on their hands until it’s time to point fingers. We hope you’ll think of them (and whose interests they choose to represent) the next time snow begins falling. Our common sense solution lacked votes to move forward this time, but we’re not done.

Agility agreements can’t solve everything and we remain committed to investing in our own fleet. It will take years of investment though, for noticeable improvement. Meanwhile, residents are rightly demanding better service the very next time it snows.

To that end, earlier this year, Councilperson Warwick began discussions with leaders from Pittsburgh DPW and the Borough of Munhall. Last week, however, other members of City Council voted against authorizing the mayor to further negotiate such an “agility agreement.”

Neighboring municipalities often have 10x the plows per road-mile than Pittsburgh, clearing 100% of their streets in mere hours. It’s common sense: we should strike deals with these neighbors, allowing their plows on Pittsburgh’s streets, digging out residents many days earlier than last winter.

This was not a personnel issue – DPW crews worked 24/7 and should be celebrated for their dedication. The bottleneck was with Pittsburgh’s old and broken down plows and blame belongs to City leaders who failed to maintain our fleet over recent decades.

Last winter, we heard from many snowed-in residents who couldn’t get to work, school, doctor’s appointments, etc. because of road conditions. Especially in District 5’s outermost neighborhoods like Lincoln Place and New Homestead, it often took multiple days before streets were salted or plowed.

Heads up, Hazelwood: Pittsburgh Water will be performing overnight maintenance tonight around 11PM, related to a hydrant project on S. Neville St. About 1,800 customers (in the green area of the attached image) may experience lower water pressure overnight. Work should be complete before 7 AM 💧

Image alt text: Flyer for workshops on October 22 (5:00-7:30 PM) and October 23 (5:00-7:30PM) at the Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. QR code goes to this link: https://pgh2050.com/upcomingevents

After celebrating Pittsburgh’s strength this summer, City leaders are moving into the next phase of our Comprehensive Plan. Join on October 22 and 23, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Energy Innovation Center, and help guide our City’s future. Register and learn more: buff.ly/Q54MjDR

Image alt text: flyer promoting the Zone 4 Public Safety Council’s meeting at the Jewish Community Center (5738 Forbes Avenue) on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Event details “Police Response to Critical Events”, and “Presentation by the Bureau of Police, Peer Member Assistance Program, and the Office of Community Health & Safety.and the flyer includes a facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Zone4PublicSafety/

Join the Zone 4 Public Safety Council this Thursday, 10/16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center to discuss police response to critical events, featuring expertise from Pittsburgh’s Office of Community Health & Safety. Learn more: buff.ly/s1eg46V

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This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reflect on the diverse history and profound resilience of Indigenous Communities across the region and nation, on whose land we live and work. 🌏 🌄

Image alt text: photo of a billboard for the Pittsburgh Buddy Walk event. Relevant info includes: Oct. 18th 11-2PM, Hazelwood Green”. Heading at the top reads “Come Walk With Us!” above “www.dsapgh.org” and on the right-hand side is a photo of five children standing together and smiling.

The 31st Annual Buddy Walk will be held at the Hazelwood Green next Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all proceeds helping fund advocacy for people with Down syndrome. Join a team today:
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Image alt text: photo of an elderly couple standing on a sidewalk in Downtown Pittsburgh on a sunny day.

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, 50 new images have been added to Age Friendly Pittsburgh’s Photo Bank! Captured by leading local photographers, these images show life as we actually live it: alongside our neighbors and loved ones of all ages. See for yourself here: buff.ly/6Lmn9uy

Image alt text: Flyer for the Post Purchase Home Resource Fair on October 11th, 2025, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at 4944 Second Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Further info includes: “Many people purchase a home without realizing the full range of benefits and opportunities available to them. That’s why we’re bringing together experts, resources, and tools to help you make the most of homeownership.” Bullet points further stipulate, “Building Home Equity, Saving on Energy Bills, Budgeting and Financial Planning, Home Repair Resources, Getting Involved in Your Community, And More!!!” QR code goes to this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hazelwood-initiative-home-resource-fair-tickets-1596576275619

This Saturday, October 11th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join JADA House, Hazelwood Initiative, and Neighborworks for a Post Purchase Home Resource Fair! This free event aims to help new homeowners build equity, learn budgeting and home repair skills, and more. 🏠 Learn more: buff.ly/pyZkBKm

Image alt text: promotional image for OUTfest, by the City of Pittsburgh. Features a photo of the Pittsburgh skyline, with the words “OUTfest” in LGBTQIA+ colors.

This Saturday, October 11th is National Coming Out Day! Join OUTfest! at the Hazelwood Green from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m for the first city-led celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture and identity, featuring a runway competition, gender-affirming clothes swap, and more. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more: buff.ly/2NnHW6s

Image alt text: flyer for WPC's Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee Trivia night, held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Mondays Brewing, Greenfield. Features photos of conservationists at Pittsburgh’s local watersheds, and event highlights, which include “Trivia hosted by Drew’s clues; teams of five; one drink included with ticket,” and more.

This Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m., join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s “Emerging Leaders Trivia Night” at Mondays Brewing in Greenfield to support watershed conservation! 🍃🌿 Learn more and RSVP here: buff.ly/ekXisAa

Image Alt Text: A flyer encouraging District 5 residents to attend office hours with Barb Warwick. It includes images of two library locations and a photo of Councilperson Warwick. “The flyer reads: “Office Hours with Councilperson Barb Warwick; Every Friday at the Hazelwood Library from 11am to 1pm; 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. The last Friday of each month: at the Squirrel Hill Library from 2:30-4:30pm; 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217; Learn about city services and discuss community issues directly with your District Five City Council representative, Barb Warwick.” At the very bottom is a small notice in Italic that reads “Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is not the host or organizer of this event. CLP does not support, sponsor, or represent this group or event.

Barb will hold office hours at the Hazelwood Library every Friday in October from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and at the Squirrel Hill Library on October 31 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Come discuss community issues with your City Council representative!