Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:

🚨 The traffic signal at Amberson and Ellsworth is currently down. Temporary stop signs have been placed at the intersection and a replacement signal is in the works.🚨

The District 8 office wishes all our Jewish neighbors a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast!

🚦Traffic, work, and long lines won’t get in the way if you vote by mail ballot. Request your mail ballot and do your part to protect our democracy: vote.pa/mail. #VotePA. ✊

The PA Emergency Management Agency is now offering grants and low-interest loans for those affected by the September 9 fire at the Jefferson Apartment Complex. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/Z5AxDwd

Traffic calming is coming to the intersection of Forbes and Denniston! 🚧 Learn more here: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/denniston-st...

Last weekend, the City’s Deer Management Program returned for the 2025-2026 season, with archery expanding to 10 city parks. The program works to humanely reduce white-tailed deer populations, which have grown out of balance with Pittsburgh’s forest ecology. 🦌 🏹 Learn more: buff.ly/8CHuv4a

25 years of Allegheny CleanWays! I was thrilled to issue a proclamation honoring their dedication over the last quarter-century to an Allegheny County free from litter and illegal dumping. Thank you for all you do to keep our City and County clean, beautiful, and safe. 🧡

A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Bayard and North Neville! The signal includes: ✅ Pedestrian countdowns and audible pushbuttons ✅ Dark-skies compliant lighting ✅ Leading Pedestrian Intervals ✅ Updated signage ✅ Pavement markings to calm traffic

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all our Jewish neighbors! May your new year be filled with health and happiness. Shanah Tovah!

The Week Without Driving is 10 days away! Take the Pledge and join me to advocate for better mobility options for non-drivers in Allegheny County. Learn more here: weekwithoutdrivingpgh.org

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this year's theme is, "Start a Conversation. Be the Difference." Sometimes, being open, honest, and vulnerable can invite a dialogue that could save a life. Reach out to your friends and be the difference this month and every month.

AIDS Free Pittsburgh is your resource for finding HIV testing, HIV care and related services. Just enter your zip code, select a service area and find providers near you. www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org/resource-fin...

Congratulations to Stand For All Pittsburgh on the successful launch of their organization. At a time when our country feels more divided than ever, groups like Stand For All help bring communities together and build a stronger, more inclusive Pittsburgh.

Meet in Shadyside on October 4th for fall drinks, cornhole, seasonal vendors, custom florals, and MORE! Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/shadyside-...

Construction of the Terrace and DeSoto Vision Zero Project has begun! 🚧 Residents can expect a week or two of low-impact construction work, impacting parking during construction. Full road closures are not expected.

"Councilperson Strassburger added, 'this legislation addresses concerns we have consistently heard from residents in recent years, and does so in a fair and thoughtful manner.'"

The 2025 Garbage Olympics are TOMORROW, September 13th! There's still time to register: www.pghgo.org

If you or someone you know was displaced by the Jefferson Apartments fire in Squirrel Hill, here are resources that can help with food, housing, financial assistance, and recovery.

Are you looking for ways to help our neighbors displaced by yesterday's fire in Squirrel Hill? Consider giving directly to: ✅ JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: www.jfcspgh.org ✅ Jewish Assistance Fund: jafpgh.org ✅ American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania: www.redcross.org/local/pennsy...

🚨 Speed tables are coming to Shady Avenue between 5th and Hastings! 🚨 Construction is expected to begin TODAY, September 10th, and last two days. There will be intermittent closures of Shady Avenue between Fifth and Hastings during construction.

My office is closely following today's apartment fire in Squirrel Hill. I'm grateful that no one was injured and thankful to our first responders for their quick & courageous work.

"'It’s really about saving lives. About Vision Zero, avoiding serious injury and death because of traffic collisions in the city,' Strassburger said."

The District 8 office will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

Congratulations to the nurses at Magee-Womens Hospital! By voting to unionize, they’re standing up not just for themselves, but for every patient and family who relies on their care. Pittsburgh is lucky to have them. 💙

It's back to school season! Looking to get (or give) school supplies? These 8 organizations can help.

The All Together Now! Music Festival is THIS weekend! Proceeds from the festival will go to the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact to ensure our immigrant neighbors have the opportunity to thrive. Learn more and get your tickets here: alltogetherpgh.com

🚨 A full closure on I-376 in each direction between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange will occur from 9 PM Saturday night through 5 AM Monday morning as crews demolish and replace an overhead sign structure. 🚨

I stand firmly with the nurses at UPMC Magee as they fight for a union, a voice in their workplace, and the ability to better advocate for their patients. Their decision to organize is a courageous step toward safer staffing, better care, and dignity on the job.

On Sunday, August 10th, from 12 PM- 5 PM, stop by the Carnegie Library in Oakland for a family-friendly outdoor festival!

"Councilwoman Erika Strassburger, who called for Wednesday's hearing, said it was an opportunity to understand how the city prepared, how it responded, what challenges it faced, what lessons were learned and what improvements are necessary moving forward."

Today's Post-Agenda hearing on the City's emergency preparedness is LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1GX...

Tomorrow, July 23rd at 2:30 PM, Council will be hosting a Post-Agenda hearing regarding the City's emergency response and readiness following the April 29 severe weather event. Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CityChannel...

The Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale returns next Wednesday, July 30th and runs through Sunday, August 3. On Saturday, August 2, visit 9+ stops along Walnut Street for delicious Spritz beverages while shopping the Annual Sale! Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/shadyside-...

Join our mission-driven Technology Services team! We're hiring a Network Systems Administrator to assist with delivering secure, reliable, & efficient technology solutions that support the business needs of our organization 💻. Apply today: pittsburgh-water.com/45bMotg

📢 Applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Economic Development Grant close in 1 WEEK! Apply now through Monday, July 28th. 📢

I was devastated to hear of the loss of Jakob Sirlin following a crash in Point Breeze Thursday morning. I will continue to work with all levels of government to improve safety on our roads. My prayers are with Jakob's loved ones during this tragic time.

Paving has begun this week in District 8! Please look for "No Parking" signs on your street and follow the day and time restrictions on the signs, even if there is not active work.

Our office hours are TODAY!

The District 8 team will be hosting office hours at the Squirrel Hill branch of the Carnegie Library THIS Friday, July 11th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

🚨Cooling Centers are open TODAY, July 7th, until 7 PM! 🚨

We had a great walk through the Ellsworth Business District last week, visiting some of the local spots that make this corridor so special. Thank you to P'Vino, Arriviste, Lilith, Eons Fashion, Hey Betty, and Fuel On for the warm welcome. We’ll be back soon!

🌈 Greenfield Family Pride Night is tonight from 5–8 PM at Magee Field! Crafts, food, swimming, story time, dancing & more. Celebrate inclusion & community with neighbors from Greenfield, Hazelwood & Squirrel Hill! More details: buff.ly/qhjQQAY

Happy Aphasia Awareness Day! I was honored to be joined by Pittsburgh's Aphasia Community group as Council passed a proclamation to bring awareness to this disorder. Learn more about the group via their Facebook page: facebook.com/Aphasiapgh/

Happy Juneteenth, Pittsburgh!

There is no room for political violence in America. Period.

Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital are organizing a union to have a voice in decisions that impact staffing, care standards, and working conditions. When workers have a real seat at the table, our entire City wins. It’s time for UPMC to commit to a free and fair union election with no delay.

President Trump did not federalize the CA National Guard to keep Angelinos safe — he did it to assert his own authority to crush dissent. This dangerous and escalatory action threatens every American's rights, from the West Coast to Pittsburgh and beyond.

Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:

On this Gun Violence Awareness Day, I #WearOrange to honor the lives taken and forever changed by gun violence in the US — including the 11 neighbors we lost in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. I'll continue to fight for a future where every community can live free from the fear of gun violence.