The Millvale Food + Energy Hub will serve at the Volunteer HQ for PRIDE Millvale on Saturday, June 20! Sign up by June 13 to be a day-of volunteer! You'll receive a free t-shirt and lunch (plus Lemon Tree PGH snacks and coffee for morning shifts). More info here: www.pridemillvale.org/volunteer

On July 24, RealTime Arts is hosting Equitable Dinners PGH: "We Hold These Truths: American Potluck," in honor of our country's 250th anniversary. Get to know your neighbors through a play, a meal, and a thoughtful discussion at the Millvale Food + Energy Hub: realtime.ludus.com/show_page.ph...

"On May 13, the Millvale Community Development Corp., New Sun Rising and the Triboro Ecodistrict celebrated the activation of the new rooftop solar energy system at the community hub under development on North Avenue."

We’re hiring Data Center Research Interns for summer 2026! Interns will support community-informed research on data center proposals in southwestern PA through data, mapping, field documentation, storytelling, and public-facing research. Learn more and apply: fractracker.org/internships

DATA CENTER PRO-BONO LEGAL, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ORGANIZING CLINIC Thursday, June 4, 2026 9:30 AM 5:00 PM Hosted by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services Who Can Attend? Any individual, community group, or nonprofit working on data center issues in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.

@groundedpgh.bsky.social is hiring a Youth Engagement Coordinator! Want to work directly with high school age youth? Want to make sure that youth voice is included in and driving community transformation efforts? Apply by June 3rd at ow.ly/4QEC50Z3rgf

Powered & Prepared Initiative is seeking proposals from nonprofit and municipal organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania for backup power solutions that allow those organizations to offer essential services during emergencies without disruption. Learn more here: www.poweredandprepared.org

The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management has released its Summer 2026 Workshop Schedule! For more information, visit: secure.touchnet.net/C20426_ustor...

Participants wanted for a SWPA community water study to identify the organic chemical signature of drinking water in areas impacted by #fracking. Do you live within 10 miles of a well site? Fill out this form to participate: forms.glesw/Nv4nYaw9rbCC...

Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project led by the Black Equity Coalition (BEC), in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, that aims to build decision-making power for Black residents. To learn more and get involved, visit: blackequitycoalition.org

If you want to be a part of the future of food justice in Pittsburgh, now is the time! The City's Food Justice Fund applications opened May 5th and the deadline is June 30th at 11:59 PM. For more information, visit: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/food-justice...

Have you asked how are data centers currently being regulated, and who is allowed to regulate data centers? This resource from Fair Shake Legal Services answers that question and more, and helps you map out a game plan when seeking to challenge data centers. Read more by clicking the link below.

“We have jazz, we have blues, we have R&B. We’ve had a classical stage the last three years, which is really cool. Folk, bluegrass, rap, DJs. We have a couple of EDM [electronic dance music] stages,” Bossung recounted.

A new play by Pitt Social Work COSA alum Mike Eichler, titled SIXTY-NINE SEVENTY, follows social activism among college students in 1969 and 1970. The story unfolds amidst growing civil unrest and distrust of the Nixon administration. At City Theater on the Southside from May 14-24.

“There are domino effects to not having healthy foods to eat. I want this conversation to be more tied together with how the choices that we make have a lot to do with what we put in our bodies.” How are Food Justice Fund grantees meeting the regions needs? ➡️ www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-h...

The Mon Water Project is seeking dedicated volunteers to join their Founding Board of Directors. Applications due May 22. Volunteer position outline available here: tinyurl.com/MWPBoardofDi...

Clean manufacturing just got a major boost: now's our chance to maximize impact, jobs, benefits, and savings! 📈 Register for our manufacturing policy event @ loom.ly/_UjzF1k #manufacturing #decarbonization

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers on May 5 for The Workforce Reset: Labor Shortages and the Future of our Economy. This webinar will explore how these structural trends are impacting economic growth, essential services, and community stability: sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/the-wo...

NSR's Outreach & Engagement Toolkit provides you with tools to inform & educate stakeholders, include voices from underrepresented populations, elicit feedback from community members, & increase active community participation and connectivity. Learn more here: www.newsunrising.org/outreach-eng...

How have Food Justice Fund grassroots grantees been using the $1.5 million to feed Pittsburgh? NSR’s FJF dashboard allows community members and food advocates to follow the social and economic impact of the funds. Click the link below to read more! @publicsource.org

#notwhite Collective is partnering with Artists Image Resource (AIR) in PGH for a residency rooted in shared learning, access, & mutual support. To learn more about the project & artists, visit: www.airpgh.org/2026-notwhit... #notwhite Collective is a fiscally sponsored project of New Sun Rising.

We talk about wellness a lot—but what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? On April 29, join for a panelist discussion on Reframing Wellness: From Personal Practice to Organizational Sustainability. Space is limited, register here: forms.zohopublic.com/nsr/form/Ref...

Gather on April 7 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater to examine the connections between economic growth and community wellbeing, looking at how development influences opportunity, equity, and belonging in our neighborhoods. More info here: kellystrayhorntheater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/ins...

SisTers PGH marked Trans Day of Visibility with the opening of the Stonewall Inn Pittsburgh, a new trans-led drop-in center offering food, showers, clothing, and support services in Downtown Pittsburgh.

How can we better support meaningful discussion in classrooms, communities, and workplaces? What resources help to frame and facilitate these discussions? Join the Interactivity Foundation on 4/10 for a free, interactive webinar introducing IF’s Discussion Resources and Resource Library.

A recent investigation by the EPA’s Office of Inspector General confirms that the $1.5 billion Community Change Grants Program was managed with integrity. Lawyers for Good Government and Environmental Protection Network are helping organizations take legal action to recover their funding.

Join County Executive Innamorato and her team, including key county departments, TOMORROW Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead to connect and engage on issues that are important to you! RSVP here: us.openforms.com/Form/4d20b51...

Food is a basic human need that allows us to thrive and is an important part of our economy. NSR is proud to help incubate + develop a business plan for this incredible Food Hub project. Please sign the petition to help bring more Federal investment to our region! www.change.org/p/support-th...

Please join us on April 15th to learn about subsidized housing Landlord/Tenant (LT) law and complex LT issues arising in the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division in Allegheny County. Register at: bit.ly/4sjAlmU

A group of students at Allderdice High School is trying to raise $5,000 to help the climate by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells. Junior Lucy Hurowitz was inspired to start the Dice Well Done Club after reading about a similar effort from high schoolers in North Carolina.

Need some Monday motivation? Hear from community leaders about why individual self-care, strong peer relationships, and organizational wellbeing matter—not just for leaders, but for the long-term health of the organizations and communities they serve: youtu.be/ZVUg1qc9Aro?...

What should the City of Pittsburgh prioritize in the next round of Food Justice Fund grants? Please share your thoughts in this community input survey by March 29th: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... To learn more, visit the City’s website at bit.ly/PGHFJF

Join County Executive Innamorato and her team, including key county departments, to connect and engage on issues that are important to you! Happening on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead. RSVP: us.openforms.com/Form/4d20b51...

Hello Neighbor is hosting another virtual Upstander training from 7-8PM on 3/17. The training will include a Know Your Rights overview & practical guidance on how to responsibly support your immigrant & refugee neighbors. If you plan to attend, register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Most people still don’t know much about data centers — but opinions change quickly once they learn how much energy they use. New charts from E&E News break down public awareness and how people feel about the rapid expansion of data centers tied to AI.

Pittsburghers for Public Transit put together a form where you can ask city leaders to create a better snow removal plan for pedestrians:

🌱 Celebrate Seeds – March 7, 10 am‑2 pm @ Carnegie Library (Pittsburgh). Free workshops: Seed Starting (10:30), Organic Gardening (11:30), Seed Saving (12:30). Bring untreated, non‑GMO seeds or grab donated ones. Hosted with Grow Pittsburgh & Phipps Conservatory. www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-celeb...

Please join us to learn about private Landlord/Tenant (LT) law and equip yourself to volunteer! This 3 substantive credit CLE is designed as an introductory course accessible to participants who have not had experience in LT law. ➡Register online at: bit.ly/4qD53Wj

The PGH International Airport is discharging high levels of so-called PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ into nearby streams, according to recently released data from Three Rivers Waterkeeper. The Allegheny Front reports the chemicals are concentrated around a firefighting training facility.

"Led by a president who refers to climate change as a 'hoax,' the administration is essentially saying that the vast majority of scientists around the world are wrong and that a hotter planet is not the menace that decades of research shows it to be." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...

Fair Shake helps strengthen your community’s legal toolkit! Learn key zoning/permits basics, how to push for protective laws, and tips for reading them with a lawyer’s eye. Learn more and sign up for this Feb. 19 conversation: www.fairshake-els.org/events/tlal-...

"The UpKeep initiative is the latest step in Riverlife’s plan to "Complete the Loop" — an ambitious $30 million undertaking to connect the 15 miles of riverfront space between the West End, Hot Metal, and 31st Street bridges."

Join the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for the inaugural Policy & Action Roundtable on March 3, featuring a conversation with Mayor Corey O’Connor + County Exec Sara Innamorato. Learn more here: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/events/polic...

Materials & Resources Week, March 9-13. Designed for architects, designers, builders, engineers, owners, & sustainability professionals, this themed week offers practical insight, peer connection, & real-world examples that support healthier and more resilient buildings: www.gba.org/materials-re...

Sustainable Pittsburgh celebrated the launch of the Future Energy Jobs Hub in January. This new, free tool creates clear and equitable pathways to clean energy careers through collaborative, hands-on career mapping. Learn more: futureenergyjobs.org

From Falling Water to Fairmount Water Works, PA’s historic sites are threatened by flooding and climate change. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01022026/with-waters-rising-pennsylvanias-historical-treasures-must-adapt-or-collapse/?

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Ascender Bootcamp is a 5-day intensive that turns early-stage entrepreneurs into investment-ready founders. Get hands-on mentorship, expert-led workshops, & pitch your startup—walk away with real launch + scale strategies. 🗓 Applications due 3/6 ℹ️ Info session: 2/19 → ascenderpgh.com/event/ascend...

Data is powerful—but only if use it. 📊✨ The Vibrancy Portal (by NSR) turns complex data into clear insights—helping community leaders strengthen operations, fundraising, and real-world impact. Check out the Community Data Explorer today: vibrancy.newsunrising.org

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