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4 things to do if you are upset about the Presidential election… (and how I found hope in Pittsburgh)

November 17, 2016 Lindsay

Last Monday night, I started writing this blog post. I was so excited for Election Day, I couldn’t sleep and I wanted to put some thoughts on paper. I wanted to capture some of the things I have been thinking about over the past few weeks and months. This election has been incredibly challenging to watch [because there was a lot of hateful rhetoric]. It was not really a debate of ideas and solutions, but an ongoing parade of hateful words. The post I started writing on Monday had the draft title “Hope in Our Neighborhoods.” I was never that… Read the rest

Filed Under: Civic Engagement Tagged With: act locally, community, Local, presidential

TEDxPittsburgh is looking for speakers!

March 26, 2015 Catherine

TEDxPittsburghGot an idea worth spreading or know someone who does? Then TEDxPittsburgh is looking for you! TEDxPittsburgh Call for Speakers 2015 The 2015 theme is something that should resonate with all Pittsburghers– Bridges: Ideas that Connect the Region. TEDxPittsburgh is looking for speakers to nominate either themselves or someone they know who has big ideas that reflect just this thought. The theme is purposely left open to interpretation so let your creativity fly! Submissions are open through this Monday, March 30– apply now. Need help? From the website: We’re looking for speakers with big ideas. Ideas worth spreading. Ideas that:… Read the rest

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: community, TED, TED (conference), TEDx, TEDxPittsburgh

Redd Up Thread Up

October 19, 2010 Jennie

The first frost warning of the season has been issued for this evening and I bet you’ve already pulled out a few sweaters from those storage containers to prepare. While you’re lamenting the loss of those hot days and awful sunburns of summer 2010, you might come across some sweaters or jeans that just don’t fit anymore or perhaps that cute wool skirt doesn’t look as cute as it did last year. Be sure to save those items for the Redd Up Thread Up, a community clothing swap to benefit the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Fundraisers Tagged With: clothing swap, community, crafts, pittsburgh, redd up thread up, women's center & shelter, WYEP

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