Every piece of litter we pick up contributes to a cleaner, healthier Morningside for all! The MACC team will be on site to with bags, gloves, and other equipment for our clean-up efforts. Coffee, juice, and breakfast snacks provided!

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Stay as long or as little as you like!)

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES 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. on April 26, 2025.  

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    

Join Tree Pittsburgh to help plant trees! 

Community support is needed to help Tree Pittsburgh and BNY Mellon plant trees on El Paso Street.

Tree Pittsburgh has secured 200 native trees to plant on the Duffield / El Paso hillside this Spring and Fall, in coordination with the City Council District 7 office and City Forestry. Starting on April 24th, volunteers will plant 75 reforestation trees at the top of the hillside just below Dinan Park.

Two shifts available. You are welcome to register for the one that fits your schedule best or both and take a lunch break between!

Tree Pittsburgh will provide safety gear and all the tools necessary.

Join your Morningside neighbors at The Bulldog Pub for MACC Happy Hour!

JOIN US FOR AN EGG-CELLENT TIME!

• 11:30am - Egg hunt for kids under 2 

• 11:45am - Egg hunt for kids ages 2 - 3 

• 12:00pm - Egg hunt for kids ages 4 - 5 

• 12:15pm - Egg hunt for kids ages 6 - 7 

• 12:30pm - Egg hunt for kids ages 8 - 9*

• 12:45pm - Egg hunt for kids ages 10*

  • *Pending registrations. To be confirmed. 

FOOD TRUCK: Sienna Mercato’s own EMT - Emporio Meatball Truck!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

There’s always room on the team! Join your neighbors to make this community event extra special.

#morningsidepgh

REGISTer for the egg-tivities

Register below to reserve a spot at Morningside’s egg-cellent adventure 🐣

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the MACC n' Cheese extravaganza – a celebration of cheesy goodness, community, and culinary delight. We can't wait to welcome you to MACC n' Cheese 2025 – whether as a baker, volunteer, or delighted attendee!

Sign up to be a MACC ‘n Cheese baker.

Tickets to attend the event are sold out.

JOin the behind-the-scenes fun: vOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Maybe you're more of an enthusiastic eater than a chef – that's perfectly okay! We have volunteer opportunities available. From taking tickets to ensuring the smooth delivery of mac and cheese to the tables, your help is invaluable in making this event unforgettable. As a volunteer, not only will you contribute to the success of MACC n' Cheese, but you'll also receive a backstage pass to enjoy all the cheesy festivities.

Message from Alicia Romano, CEO of Community Bridge

As of January 2024, over 1,000 individuals in Allegheny County were experiencing unsheltered homelessness. To address this challenge, the Department of Human Services partnered with Community Human Services (CHS) to establish the Community Bridge Program at 5300 Stanton Avenue, which began accepting residents in September 2024.

The Community Bridge Program offers a helping hand to low-risk, unhoused individuals, focusing on finding employment and creating a pathway to stable housing.

We warmly invite you to join us for a Community Meeting to learn more about the program and how it is making a difference.

This meeting will provide updates on the program and offer a chance to meet the Community Bridge Team and CHS leadership. We welcome your questions, feedback, and ideas to ensure this program continues to benefit everyone.

Additional Information:

• On-street parking is available.

• Nearby bus routes include 61A, 61B, 61C, 71B, and P3.

• Light refreshments will be served.

Thank you for joining this important conversation and helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community.

For more information on Community Human Services (CHS) please visit, chscorp.org

City Squeakers will be a hosting a family-friendly Valentine Dance Party for kids of all ages and their grown ups.

♥️ 2 hours of dancing
♥️ art corner
♥️ City Squeaker play
♥️ desserts
♥️ complimentary soft drinks
♥️ family photos
♥️ cash bar

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will host a meeting in partnership with Bloomfield Development Corporation, Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, Friendship Community Group, Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, Morningside Area Community Council, and The Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association about the DRAFT Network 1.0 Bus Line Redesign. This focused conversation is an opportunity to learn and give feedback on how the Bus Line Redesign will impact bus lines affecting Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Garfield, Stanton Heights, and Morningside.

Ten (10) meeting attendees will be randomly selected to receive one free weekly Connect card!

Click here to learn more about the proposed bus line redesign.

MERRY MORNINGSIDE MAP

Merry Morningside entrants are marked with a tree🌲 on the map below:

Prizes awarded to three winners

We will meet at Kafair on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to vote for the winners of Merry Morningside, drink some hot cocoa, and spread festive cheer with our neighbors!

ENTER THE MERRY MORNINGSIDE BEST DECORATED YARD / HOUSE CONTEST:

Complete the form below by Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Also for fun, put a snowman somewhere in your decorations and be added to a raffle to win a prize ☃️

Prizes awarded to three winners

We will meet at Kafair on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to vote, drink some hot cocoa, and meet neighbors.

• Photo with Santa

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

• Christmas crafts for gifting

• Extra photo opportunity

• Raffle prizes (tickets sold separately)

• Holiday Play Station by City Squeakers

Tickets $14 / Adult, $6 / Child

Children aged 2 and under FREE

Proceeds benefit Morningside Healthy Active Living (HAL) Center

Jancey Street Trees Are Back!

Mike Harris, owner and operator of Jancey Street Trees, has provided the finest trees available to our Morningside community for over 50 years!

Jancey Street Trees at 7321 Butler Street (two doors down from Allegheny Ice Cream and Lock and Dam Dog Shop).

HOURS OF OPERATION

Starting Friday, November 29:

• Weekdays 12 to 8

• Weekends 10 to 8

Locally grown Fraser and Douglas Firs in many sizes will be available, hand sheared and cut and as always you can get a fresh cut put on the tree and help getting it on to your vehicle. Come out and support a great local business and get a fantastic tree!

Act fast! Mike always sells out!

Join the Morningside Cleanup Crew for litter pickup!

We'll meet at Heth's Park at 9 a.m. and canvas the neighborhood for 2-3 hours, collecting litter and beautifying Morningside. Complete our short online form at tinyurl.com/littercrew to be added to our list of volunteers for this event or a future cleanup!

Morningside families and friends are invited to attend Dia de los Muertos at the Morningside Community Center on Saturday, November 2.

ABOUT Dia de los Muertos

In Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is an opportunity to say goodbye and remember loved ones who have died. It’s also a way to celebrate and connect with family and friends by telling stories, making art, and eating good food together.

The event is free to attend and open to all ages. The event features Mexican traditions, including an interactive Pittsburgh-themed ofrenda. Participants can look forward to face painting, art-making, talking with Yinzers Unidos Spanish language group, and receiving resources from Pittsburgh Community Deathcare. Artwork from Ricardo Solis will be available for purchase, as well as food from La Palapa Mexican food truck and coffee from Ka-Fair coffee shop.

To volunteer before or during the event, please contact Bethany Narajka or Yazmin Tapia-Martinez. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION EVENT 

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Services bureau encourages Pittsburgh residents to set out their leaves, grass, brush, and branches on Saturday, November 2, for city crews to collect curbside.

Yard waste must be placed at residents’ usual trash/recycling spot by 6:00 a.m. Saturday, but should not be put out before Friday evening.

Leaves, Grass, Brush:
Must be contained in brown paper bags and not weighing more than 35 pounds

Branches:
Must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope, in branch widths no more than 4 inches in diameter, and no more than 5 feet in length

Yard waste set out for collection must not contain any plastic bags, glass, rocks, blocks, bricks, dirt or gravel. Yard waste that does not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.   

Year-round, the City of Pittsburgh operates three drop-off centers that accept yard waste during regular business hours. Fees may apply.  

East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division)  
6814 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (entrance on Dallas Avenue)  
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,    (412) 665-3609    

Additional information about the Environmental Services bureau and yard waste can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/environmental-services.

The City reminds residents to drive with caution and slow down during trick-or-treating hours. Let’s all do our part to keep our kids safe and be on the lookout for any risks.

For a safe trick-or-treating experience, follow these tips:

• 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 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.

Join us to celebrate the arrival of spooky season at the Morningside Area Community Council's Fall-O-Ween!

This event is family-friendly, but open to everyone from the neighborhood of all ages. Join us for a kids costume contest, face painting, and Bulldog drink specials.

Costumes optional, but encouraged!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

There’s always room on the team! Join your neighbors to make this community event extra special.

#morningsidepgh