


Primary Election
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot.
You can find your polling location here.
You can check your voter registration status here. Search using your name, county, zip code, and birthday, or by entering your driver’s license or PennDOT identification card number.

City of Pittsburgh 2026 Budget Engagement Series
Join the Conversation, Shape the Future
The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Management & Budget, in partnership with Neighborhood Services, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Budget Engagement Series — a citywide initiative to gather community input and help shape the 2026 budget. This week marks the official kickoff of the engagement series, inviting residents to begin shaping the future of their city, one conversation at a time.
This is your city, and your voice matters. Pittsburgh residents are invited to join city staff for a series of interactive, in-depth budget engagement sessions. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn how the city allocates financial resources, understand the state of Pittsburgh’s financial health, and provide direct input into how your tax dollars should be spent.
Why Attend?
Each session will feature:
A deep dive into the City’s financial health
An overview of how the budgeting process works
A breakdown of capital vs. operating budgets
Insights into how Pittsburgh balances its budget
A hands-on “Build Your Own City Budget” activity in small groups with neighbors and City staff
These sessions are designed to empower residents with the tools and knowledge to help shape a budget that reflects Pittsburgh’s values and priorities. Whether you’re a long-time civic participant or new to city engagement, your voice is critical in this collaborative process.
Engagement Session Dates & Locations:
North: May 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM North Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 250 East Ohio Street
South/West: May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Southside Market House, 49 S. 12th Street
Central/East: May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM AHN West Penn School of Nursing, 4900 Friendship Avenue
Virtual Session: May 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Zoom link provided upon registration
Attendance is FREE and all Pittsburgh residents are welcome. Light refreshments will be served at all in-person events. Childcare is available upon request.
Registration is required. Click here to register now.
Residents are also invited to complete the annual budget survey and pinpoint their capital project ideas by using the tools on the City’s Budget Engagement Page. Additional information is also available at this website.


Morningside Yard Sa
There's no better way to welcome summer than by decluttering and earning some extra cash!
The annual yard sale is a family affair! Kids are invited to open up a lemonade stand to provide cool refreshments for shoppers looking for hot deals. If your child would like to participate, please register using the lemonade stand ticket option (it's free!) so we can add the address to the map.
$10.00 / non-MACC Member
No charge / MACC Member










Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday … a Big Day for Morningside!
#ShopSmall and local to support the Morningside business district on Small Business Saturday!
LUX Artisan Chocolates online
Morningside Market
Pixie Salon
Shear Sensations Hair and Body Care Salon



Morningside Spring Clean Up
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!

Pittsburgh Yard Debris Collection
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

Tree Planting at El Paso Street
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.

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

Annual Egg Hunt
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 🐣



MACC 'n Cheese
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.


Community Bridge Meeting
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

Family Valentine Dance Party
Registration QR Code
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


East End Neighborhoods Community Meeting
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 @ Kafair
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!


Merry Morningside
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.

Brunch With Santa
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 Opens November 29
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!


Neighborhood Clean Up
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!


General Election
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot.
You can find your polling location here.
You can check your voter registration here. Search using your name, county, zip code, and birthday, or by entering your driver’s license or PennDOT identification card number.

Dia de los Muertos
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.

Yard Waste Pick Up
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.

Trick or Treat in Morningside
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.

Fall-o-Ween
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


Garbage Olympics 2024
neighborhood vs. neighborhood
Join Team Morningside for Pittsburgh’s annual Garbage Olympics!
We’ll kick off at 9 a.m., working through the neighborhood to collect litter and beautify Morningside. Coffee, donuts, and gloves provided.

Porch Concert
The last porch concert of the season!
Join us Friday, September 13 @ 6:00 pm on the corner of Jancey and Hampton in Morningside for the last Porch Concert of 2024 and a party.
Beatles tribute night with special guests!
Bryce Rabideau (Buffalo Rose), Jim Krenn, Jim and Pam Hawley, Susan Spangler, Jack Giancola, Michelle Hall, Beth Claussen, Bob Zigerelli, Cherylann Hawk, and Kevin McCarthy
This is a BYOB, BYOC, BYOF event. Tips for the musicians are greatly appreciated! ❤️🎶