Pittsburgh City Council - District 5

The District 5 office will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day, as we honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The office will be back open on May 26.

The Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI) has launched a new citywide State of Mobility & Safety Perception Survey to gather data on how residents and commuters travel, how they view of roadway safety, and what transportation improvements they'd like to see.

The insights gathered from the survey will directly inform future policy, planning, and investment decisions, so make sure your voice is heard!

Fill out the survey by August 7 to help guide the future of Pittsburgh's transportation (and for a chance to win a gift card): https://buff.ly/r5RSznT

The Mayor's Office and the Office of Management and Budget are kicking off their public engagement for the 2027 budget with a series of public discussions!

In District 5, there will be a session May 26 at 6pm at the Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center. Register here to attend and make your voice heard: https://buff.ly/ca2Jr2M

On Tuesday, May 19 from 3pm-5pm, join the Hazelwood branch of the Carnegie Library (5006 Second Avenue) as it hosts a spring job fair!

Job Fair participants will have the opportunity to speak with hiring representatives from restaurants, banking, utility work and other employers, along with community resource organizations to provide information about opportunities and available services.

PennDOT and Fay, S&B USA Construction are holding a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, May 13 from 5PM to 6PM to discuss the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement project. This meeting will offer the opportunity to hear about the upcoming traffic I-376 closure and future work plans, with a question-and-answer session with the project team.

The link to access the meeting will be available on the PennDOT's project page here: https://buff.ly/m5DdtGb

The Squirrel Hill Farmers Market is back this weekend! Find farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, baked goods, and more on Sundays from 9AM-1PM, May 10 through December 20 at the Beacon/Bartlett parking lot.

Our latest newsletter has dropped, featuring updates on upcoming construction projects in D5. Plus: the return of farmers markets, and a bouquet of spring programming blooming in our parks! Read it here: https://buff.ly/Ud0vDnQ and subscribe for monthly updates directly in your inbox here: https://buff.ly/fakgqU1

The City of Pittsburgh’s annual Free Mulch Giveaway is coming up on May 2nd and May 9th! Swing by the Zoo overflow lot from sunup to sundown for mulch made from recycled Christmas trees, while supplies last. Bring your own bucket, shovel, and gloves!

✨ 🌌 On May 4, 12pm to 4pm, join CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center for ONE X ONE, a day of LEGO-based play and learning! This free event, hosted by Baseplate, will take place at the Robotics Innovation Center (4601 Composite St). 🤖 Register via the QR code below or at https://buff.ly/S1QqHqK

🏠 RentHelpPGH is hosting the Roof Housing Resource Fair on May 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Commonwealth Charter Academy. This will be an opportunity to explore housing options and connect with legal and support services all in one place at a time where social safety nets are being threatened.