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[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

The McKinley Park Community Grove at Chicken Hill is now open!

This project gives Pittsburghers opportunities to connect with our green spaces for generations to come!

Read more: https://t.co/zf7bUEbwEI

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

Good morning, Pittsburgh!

This is your last week to visit the iconic Fountain at Point State Park for the 2026 season. Start your day with a little morning fountain activation ASMR. 🍂 ⛲️

[Pittsburgh EMS @PghEMS]

Pittsburgh EMS held a swearing-in and promotions ceremony in Council Chambers this morning.

Chief Amera Gilchrist credited the inductees as the driving force behind the Bureau's continued growth and success.

“To all being honored today: you represent the very best of who we are and who we are becoming,” Gilchrist said. “Your dedication, perseverance, and courage have carried you to this moment, and your service will carry this bureau forward.”

Congratulations to all and thank you for your service!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

The street resurfacing program continues! Check out where the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be next week.

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

Next stop on #DemolitionDispatch: Perry Hilltop/Perry South!

We're continuing to tackle blight across Pittsburgh, removing condemned & unsafe buildings.

Thanks to our Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) & local demolition contractors for their hard work!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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.

[Pittsburgh Police @PghPolice]

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 https://t.co/VYw1c0pDri
🔹 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 https://t.co/bn4bD9sd7Y and search the address.

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

Mayor O'Connor, Councilperson Charland and CitiParks Open New Soccer Mini-Pitch at Ormsby Park https://t.co/ezpY277xSO

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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.

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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

[Corey O'Connor @CoreyOConnorPA]

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!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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.

[Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium @PghZoo]

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.

[Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium @PghZoo]

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.

[Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation @CitiParks]

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!

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

Bridges in autumn. 🍂 🍁

[Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium @PghZoo]

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.

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

The street resurfacing program continues! Check out where the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be next week.

[City of Pittsburgh @Pittsburgh]

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.