Shiloh enjoyed this week’s storm, but many of us did not. Please continue to check on your neighbors as the extreme cold lingers. Don’t forget that you can call 211 for local resources, 311 for city services and 911 if you are in danger.
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Pennsylvania Still Falling Short on Tobacco Control
Pennsylvania once again received failing grades from the American Lung Association for tobacco prevention and control. Smoking rates here remain well above the national average, and roughly 22,000 Pennsylvanians die each year from smoking-related illnesses.
That’s exactly why I continue to fight to close loopholes in Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act. No one should have to sacrifice their health to earn a paycheck. Bartenders, casino dealers, and other workers deserve the same protections as office workers, and there is broad bipartisan agreement on that principle.
While federal rollbacks and funding cuts are making this work harder, they make state action even more urgent. I remain committed to strengthening our smoking ban, protecting workers, and reducing youth exposure to tobacco products that are designed to addict a new generation.
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Community Events and Resources
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Commercial Street / Forward Avenue & Nine Mile Run Trail Closure Extended
Due to winter weather, the long-term closure of Commercial Street/Forward Avenue between Whipple Street and Summerset Drive will remain in effect 24/7 through Friday, February 13 as part of the SR 376 Commercial Street Bridge Project.
The Nine Mile Run Trail will also remain closed around-the-clock to bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Swisshelm Park parking lot and the Frick Park Commercial Street parking lot through February 13.
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NFL PLAY 60 Training Day
Saturday, Jan. 31st 10am-2pm | Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
Kids of all ages can participate in the NFL PLAY 60 Training Day, held one week before the Super Bowl. The event features five floors of activities, including skills challenges, a mini-NFL Combine, and interactive sports exhibits.
Free for kids 17 and under. Adult tickets range from $11-20. Learn more here.
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Before It Becomes Urgent: How Planning Ahead Makes Long-Term Care Easier
Wednesday, Feb. 4th 12-2pm | Virtual
Join the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition and several other community partners for a presentation on long-term care options and planning for loved ones. Topics will include evaluating care needs, home-based vs. facility care, and utilizing proactive planning for long-term care to maintain control, dignity, and stability.
Free. Learn more here.
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Carnegie Mellon Opera: La Clemenza di Tito
Thursday, Jan. 29th – Sunday, Feb. 1st | Purnell Center for the Arts
Enjoy a night at the opera with Carnegie Mellon’s production of the Mozart classic. Shows will be held at 8pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday. There is also a livestream link to view at home.
Tickets are $5-10. Learn more here.
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University Art Gallery Open House
Saturday, Jan. 31st 10am-4pm | Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh
Come explore the University Art Gallery’s exhibitions on a special Saturday Open House! Staff will be on hand to lead tours of the three shows before they close: Wavelengths, Rethinking the Rotunda, and Earth & Ether. Activities and refreshments will be provided.
Free. Learn more here.
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2026 European Union Film Festival: Democracy, Community and [Space] Aliens!
Thursday, Jan. 29th – Saturday, Feb. 7th | Harris Theater
Join the Pitt European Studies Center for a selection of independent films from countries including Latvia, Poland, Hungary, and Ukraine. Featured films cover a variety of genres and themes ranging from migration to censorship to space invasion.
Free for students along with Pitt staff and faculty. General admission $10-13. Learn more and see the full schedule of showings here.
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Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, Jan. 31st 2-4pm | Carnegie Library – Oakland
Join Unisound at the Carnegie Library to learn how to hold and play different string and brass instruments! Get answers to all your musical questions and get the chance to try something new. Children and caretakers of all ages are welcome!
Free. Learn more here.
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Vigil for Alex Pretti
Saturday, Jan. 31st at 5:30pm | Fred Rogers Memorial on the North Shore
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania invites the community to a candlelight vigil honoring the life of Veterans’ Affairs nurse Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minnesota. The event will bring together nurses, healthcare workers, and community members to remember his contributions and to reflect on his life.
Register here.
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Made Local – Ed Simon
Wednesday, Feb. 4th 7-8:30pm | Carnegie Library – Oakland Lecture Hall
Scholar, CMU English Professor, and Pittsburgh native Ed Simon presents his book, “Devil’s Contract: The History of the Faustian Bargain.” Join for a lively discussion on morality, power, and evil across history and culture either in-person or online.
Free. Register and learn more here.
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The Village
Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 12:30 – 1:30pm | Kids Plus Pediatrics - Squirrel Hill/Greenfield, 4070 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA
Join a group of new moms for coffee and community. Share the joys and challenges of raising an infant/toddler in a judgement-free zone with other like-minded moms.
Learn more about this free event here.
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Greenfield Baseball Association
Friday, Feb. 4th from 5-7pm | Magee Rec Center
Join the Greenfield Baseball Association for a community celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honoring the achievements of women and girls in athletics and promoting expanded access to sports participation. The event includes open gym time for girls and women from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by snacks, info on sports opportunities for girls and a brainstorming session on ways to grow girls’ sports in Pittsburgh.
Free. Learn more here.
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
152 Main Capitol Building
PO Box 202023
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 705-1875
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District Office
2345 Murray Avenue
Suite 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-1774
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