Taking Part in National Night Out
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It was wonderful to attend the National Night Out celebration in McCandless and Franklin Park. Thank you to our local law enforcement and first responders for putting on a wonderful event and for the work you do every day to keep our communities safe.
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The Annual Saint Aidan Festival
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Attending the Saint Aidan Festival in McCandless has been a family tradition of ours for nearly 20 years, and Veena and I had a wonderful time attending this year. Thank you to the parish leadership, volunteers, and first responders who make this staple of the North Hills possible.
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Pittsburgh Tomorrow to Host Local Homecoming
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Pittsburgh Tomorrow will be hosting Pittsburgh Homecoming, a weekend celebrating fun, culture, and city-wide pride from September 18th – 20th that aims to bring would-be Boomerangers back to Pittsburgh and increase the chances they'll move back to help build our region.
Out-of-town attendees will receive two free tickets to iconic local events and centers, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Carnegie International, Fallingwater, Phipps, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, August Wilson Center, Children's Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, the Warhol, and the Kamin Science Center. They'll also get free admission to a future-themed welcome party at 7 p.m., on Friday, September 18th.
If you know someone who would consider returning to Pittsburgh, they can sign up for the homecoming weekend here.
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New Economic Development Grants Now Available
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The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County has opened applications for grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF), which uses revenue from gaming to allow municipalities, authorities, councils of government, and both non- and for-profit businesses to carry out significant economic development for current and future use.
You can learn more about the fund and apply for a grant here. Applications are due on Friday, August 14th.
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Franklin Park Wants to Hear from You
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The Franklin Park Recreation Board is seeking input on how to improve the quality of the borough’s recreational opportunities, park facilities, and trails. The survey is open to residents, business owners, workers in Franklin Park, and anyone who frequents the borough’s parks.
The survey can be completed here. Responses are due August 31st.
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Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!
You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.
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District Office
9800B McKnight Road, Suite 130
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-8028
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
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PO Box 202030
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-2363
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