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Save Your Money Honey

The Union Project continues their monday evening series Dollars & Sense. Stop by this Mondasy, July 9, to learn about planning and saving for your first house – yes, you too can buy your very own Pittsburgh homestead. This week’s presentation will be feature the good folks from Dwelling House Savings and Loan (a super community oriented band here in Pittsburgh). I was there two weeks ago for a crash course in budgeting, met some super nice people and dined on some tasty snacks from the Union Project Cafe. Dollars & Sense: Savings & Loan Seminar Monday, July 9, 6:30-8:30pm… Read the rest

YERT Launch Party

I have always wanted to take a cross country road trip and really see the country. Now that I spend a lot of time writing about Pittbsurgh I can only imagine that there are great stories all over this country. That is why I envy this project. YERT = Your Environmental Road Trip YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip) is a year-long eco-expedition through all 50 United States. With video camera in hand and tongue in cheek, we’ll explore the landscape of America’s unique approach to environmental sustainability…. Follow us each week as we shamelessly bathe ourselves in the best (and… Read the rest

Save Your Mondays

Mark this date on your calendar, July 16. You should be free because it is a Monday evening. Monday – funday thanks to the Union Project. They are cooking up some summer fun and I am thankful they are helping me keep Mondays fun. On Monday, July 16 stop by the Union Project for BBQ & Beats. It will be some tasty fun. Word on the street is that the chef at the Union Project is a world class BBQ expert. Plus there will be a live DJ. What more could you ask for?… Read the rest

Union Project Community Festival Call for Artists

The Union Project is having a Community Festival June 3rd. There will be live music, games for kids, food and vendors. June 3rd is the same day as the Highland Park Yard Sale which brings in up to 1,000! We are looking for craft/art/antique vendors to sell their wares. Email with the following information and send a check for $20 to save your spot. Your spot includes a table 6-8 ft long. Contact Info (Address, Phone, Email) Type of Medium Number of Tables Contact Hilary at hilary@unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x26… Read the rest

Meet the League

I just wanted to share this invitation to meet the PA League of Young voters.  I have had the honor of meeting their national director, Billy Wimstat, on a number of occasions.  Billy is passionate, creative and dedicated to getting more people, young people involved in the political process.  I am now the Pittsburgh rep to the League of Young Voter’s national council. Pittsburgh’s own Khari Mosley has worked to establish Pittsburgh as a major hub for the League of Young Voters.  Billy, Khari and all of the folks at The League are doing an amazing job of using technology,… Read the rest

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