Let’s Shine, Morningside!

Spring is in the air and it’s time to give our neighborhood the glow-up it deserves. Grab your gloves (or use ours) and join the MACC community for our annual Spring Clean-Up. Every piece of litter we clear makes our neighborhood a healthier, more beautiful place to call home!

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon (Stay as long or as little as you like!)

• Location: Morningside Healthy Active Living Center
  1802 Morningside Ave.

We’ll provide:

• Fresh Coffee & Juice: to get you moving.

• Breakfast Snacks: to keep you moving.

• Protective Gear: gloves, bags, and safety vests (so you can stay clean while getting dirty).

All helpers are welcome and appreciated - this is a kid and dog friendly event!

BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION   

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Environmental Services announced today, when they will hold the first of their twice a year yard debris collection event. Residents are encouraged to place their yard debris e.g., branches, leaves, and grass on their curb for collection before 6:00 a.m.

DPW goal is to reduce the amount of valuable natural resources from being deposited into landfills. Yard debris collected from this event will be used to produce local compost. Some of which will be used to enrich landscapes throughout the city.  

“This is a great program for the city. It provides residents with a sustainable method to dispose of their yard debris and reduce their carbon footprint,” said City Recycling Supervisor Vanessa Reaves.  

In order for residents to participate, the following guidelines must be adhered to: 

• Yard debris must be placed at your typical trash/recycling pick-up spot before 6:00 a.m. 

• Yard debris must be placed in a brown paper bag and weigh no more than 35 pounds 

• Branches must be bundled with fiber natural twine or rope, while measuring 5 feet or less in length and less than 4 inches in diameter 

Yard debris not in accordance with guidelines will not be collected. 

Yard debris being accepted at this time includes:   

• Leaves 

• Branches (less than 5 feet in length and less than four inches in diameter)  

• Brush  

• Grass 

Waste not being collected at this time includes: 

• Plastic bags 

• Metal or wire 

• Rocks, blocks, bricks, and ceramics 

• Dirt or gravel 

• Glass, metal, or plastic 

Residents can also visit the following locations to dispose of yard debris: 

• Hazelwood - 3rd Division of Public Works  
  Location: 40 Melanchton Street  Pittsburgh, PA 15207    
  Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.    
  (412) 422-6524  

• West End - 5th Division of Public Works  
  1330 Hassler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Off Herschel St. & Steuben St. near Herschel Park)     
  Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.    
  (412) 937-3054 

• Homewood North - 2nd Division of Public Works  
  6814 Hamilton Ave (North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.)    
  Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.    
  (412) 665-3609    

HOP ON OVER FOR AN EGG-CELLENT TIME!

• 10:45am - Egg hunt for kids under 2 

• 11:00am - Egg hunt for kids ages 2 - 3 

• 11:15am - Egg hunt for kids ages 4 - 5 

• 11:30am - Egg hunt for kids ages 6 - 7 

• 11:45am - Egg hunt for kids ages 8 - 9

• 12:00pm - Egg hunt for kids ages 10 +

  Sensory play by City Squeakers, crafts and games, book swap, and more!

  🚚 The PGH Crepes Food Truck will roll up to serve their signature sweet and savory crepes!

East Liberty Lutheran Church invites Morningside neighbors to a community dinner.

MACC is taking over Jackworth Ginger Beer!

Join your Morningside neighbors for a toast (N/A available, too) and maybe a burger on the side.

🍹 The Signature Sip

Come try the Morningside Mule, crafted with Jackworth’s small-batch ginger beer, crafted from an authentic recipe built on the best ingredients.

🍔 The Main Course

The Farmer’s Burger Food Truck will be be serving up their famous locally-sourced patties, also known as “the healthiest smash in tahn”.

a critical moment for the Fulton community to BE heard.

In partnership with 412 Justice and the Advancement Project, a community-led virtual listening session has been scheduled for Thursday, March 26, specifically designed to center the needs of schools facing potential closure. Unlike previous district-led hearings that often felt inaccessible to working families, this session is modeled after successful community advocacy in Philadelphia. It aims to bring together families, City Council members, and state legislators to discuss the real-world impacts of the Facilities Utilization Plan on equity, transportation, and school culture.

Fulton Listening Tour (Future Ready Plan)
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 ⋅
6pm – 7:30pm
https://rwu.zoom.us/j/93025665032?pwd=zF76luasxuN2ez0y5z9U73szxD4YpS.1

Help Shape Allegheny County’s Future

Allegheny County is planning for the next 25 years with Allegheny Forward, a long-range framework to guide growth, investment, and development. This once-in-a-generation effort will shape decisions on land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, economic opportunity, parks and open space, and other priorities that affect daily life across the county. The plan will guide real investments, and will reflect the voices of the people who live and work here.

Join the virtual public meeting to learn more and share what matters most to you. Your input can turn community needs into real priorities.

• Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.

• Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UqDVueN1RNi-7WSSwsfD7Q

• For more information about Allegheny Forward and how to get involved, visit https://engagement.alleghenycounty.us/allegheny-forward

Join us on ZOOM!

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86073902572

Meeting ID: 860 7390 2572

Agenda

Hosted by City Squeakers

Get ready to celebrate love and family at our fancy Valentine Dance Party!

2nd Annual Family Valentine Dance Party

Come join us for a night filled with fun and dancing at our Family Valentine Dance Party! Grab your loved ones and put on your dancing shoes for a special evening of music and laughter. Let's celebrate love, friends and family in style. Mark your calendars and get ready to create unforgettable memories.

Ticket Price Includes:

• DANCING with DJ Jello Salad

• Desserts

• Valentine Station

• Classic City Squeakers Activties

• Family Photo Station (take your own photo)

There will be a cash bar. Babies (those who will be held, not participating in activities or snacking) are free and do not require a ticket.

Walk-ins will be accepted at a rate of $15 per person if the event is not sold out.

UPDATE

The February meeting will be on Zoom:

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86073902572

Meeting ID: 860 7390 2572

The National African American Read-In (AARI) is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black African American Read-In History Month.

This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world,

After the holiday season wraps up, local Girl Scouts step in to give Christmas trees a second life!

Girl Scout troops in the City of Pittsburgh will pick up your live Christmas tree to be dropped off at one of the City of Pittsburgh’s Christmas Tree drop off locations for the neighborhoods noted in the map. Trees will be mulched and not end up in the landfill and will be available for city residents for free in the spring.

Troop 52498 will pick up trees in Highland Park, East Liberty, Morningside, and Larimer on Sunday, January 11. 

Full details about the City of Pittsburgh’s program, as well as hints on how to make your holidays more sustainable, can be found here: Christmas Tree Recycling - Pittsburgh, PA.

Get ready to dive into a world of textures and colors and build with your imagination at our Sensory Play Day!

Join City Squeakers for 90 minutes of open-ended play for children 8 and under.

8 stations of play will be provided.

Physical tickets not needed. Walk-ins will be available if the event doesn't sell out for an upcharge of $5.

Adult supervision is required. City Squeakers is the facilitator of this event.

HOSTED BY THE MORINGSIDE VFW

$10 PER CHILD.

SIGN UP INSIDE THE CLUB BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

CRAFTS! BALLOONS, TATTOOS! GOODIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES!

Call 412-361-9614 for more information.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AND MAKE MERRY IN MORNINGSIDE!

Join your neighbors for an afternoon of festive fun, community cheer, and supporting local businesses ☃️

🎶 Caroling in front of the Morningside Community Center

• 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Led by Morningside’s Beth Claussen!
  

🧸 Activities for Kids

• 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Sensory Play with City Squeakers (at Morningside Community Center)

• 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Gingerbread Craft (at East Liberty Lutheran Church on Jancey)
  

🔎 Scavenger Hunt

• Gather your crew and set off on a neighborhood quest - P R I Z E S for the top 3 teams! Pick up your clues at the Morningside Community Center (or East Liberty Lutheran Church on Jancey) any time after 1:30. All quests must be completed by 3:45 pm.
  

✨ Holiday Light Contest

• Think your home can out-twinkle the rest of Morningside? Drop your address to be added to the Merry Morningside Map and join the glow-off. Neighbors will cast their online votes from December 13–20. ✨🏡
  
  

VISIT THESE Merchants FOR A MERRY MORNINGSIDE TREAT!

While supplies last, Saturday, December 13, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

• Merry Meatballs at the Bulldog Pub

• Hot Chocolate at Ka-Fair

• Eddie's Pizza … something sweet :)

• Firecracker Fabrics and Cut & Sew Studio

• Fourth River Holistic Massage and Bodywork (New merchant! 1805 Jancey)

And thank you to these additional merchants for their support!

• Alex’s East End Floral Shoppe

• Pixie Hair and Nail Salon

Saturday, December 13, 2025

1:00 - 4:00 PM

• Photo with Santa

• Breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee/tea, and more

• Christmas crafts for gifting

• Extra photo opportunities

• Raffle prizes (tickets sold separately)

• Holiday Play Station

Tickets $14 / Adult, $6 / Child

Children aged 2 and under FREE

Proceeds benefit Morningside Healthy Active Living (HAL) Center

Hosted by Rep. Lindsay Powell

With housing and utility assistance, free children’s clothing, and a Giant Eagle gift card giveaway, this fair is a one-stop hub for folks to prepare for the colder months ahead. Drop by, connect with local organizations, and be in community with the neighborhood.

Join us on the second floor of the Morningside Healthy Active Living Center (Morningside Community Center).

Join Tree Pittsburgh, Office of Councilwoman Deb Gross, and volunteers from Carnegie International Students Institute (CISI) to plant 50 native trees on El Paso hillside. This planting is part of the ongoing reforestation on the hill that connects Morningside and Stanton Heights, between El Paso and Duffield street. Tree Pittsburgh will provide equipment, training and safety gear. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot off of El Paso and Traverse Way.

Coffee, water and food will be provided.

Register on the Tree Pittsburgh site >

Be a Safe Trick-or-Treater!

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup instead of masks if possible to reduce the risk of obstructing a child's vision.

• Have kids carry flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

• Make sure costumes are the correct size to prevent trips and falls.

• If you are escorting children, please keep an eye on the road for vehicles.

• Don't walk on the street. Stay on sidewalks and cross streets when safe at intersections and crosswalks.