Category Archives: Politics

Cat in the Hat

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Mayor O’Connor read a Dr. Seuss book to preschoolers on Read Across America Day.

He also announced that he will issue these hats for all city workers.

(We just couldn’t resist. Please send any other quirky photos to info@iheartpgh.com.)

Civic Cards

A friend (who isn’t from Pittsburgh) just sent me a link for the company below and wondered if it was for real.

I investigated the situation and had to respond in the affirmative. Yes, it’s the nerdiest thing ever. Yes, political junkies will flip. Yes, it’s more than you ever wanted to know about your Federal, State, County, Municipality, School Board representatives. Yes, it’s real.

WITNESS:


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Yes, this is for real. You can seriously buy trading cards of local political leaders. They have all levels of government from federal to the school board. You can even plug in your city, ward, and district and pull up civic cards especially for your district.

I wonder if we can make a game out of this! Like Magic or Uno!

Except, instead of “Uno,” we can call it “Costa!” (Okay, maybe not. There’s always more than one of those.)

Pittsburgh has craigslist: pittsburgh classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

craigslist: pittsburgh classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

What is craigslist? Craigslist is AWESOME!!!

craigslist is by far the best online FREE classified bulletin board. In New York, Boston and San Francisco craigslist is one of the best ways to find a job or an apartment. Now that Craigslist has been in Pittsburgh for awhile more people are using it and there is a lot of great info on there – and some funny stories too.

Why is it called craigslist? (this is one of my favorite parts and it tells you a bit about what kind of site craigslist is)…

Craig wanted to call it “sf-events”, but more knowledgeable friends suggested calling it “craigslist” to reinforce its personal and down-to-earth nature. He still finds it awkward that such a visible site is named after him, but he’ll get over it.

Do you need some free slide projectors – http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/zip/125598277.html

and there is more FREE STUFF – check out the FREE section under “For Sale” for all sorts of free things that someone else is trying to get rid of.

Do you have a good Pittsburgh Craigslist story? We want to hear about it – email info@iheartpgh.org and tell us how craigslist has helped you.

run-baby-run

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is back and better than ever. Over the past 2 years Run-Baby-Run has held one day workshops about how to run for office.
Now Run Baby Run is looking to put together a team of women to run for office in 2006. The hardest part is finding women to run.
If you have ever thought about running for office or if you know a woman who you think should run for office please contact Gloria ASAP – gtforouzan@yahoo.com.