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City Councilperson Barb Warwick
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Official page for the office of City Councilperson Barb Warwick, representing Pittsburgh's fifth city council district.
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The District 5 Office will be closed on December 25, Christmas Day, and we will not be holding office hours on December 26. Wishing all who celebrate a wonderful, festive holiday with friends and family. 🎄✨☃️ We will be back with our usual hours on Monday, December 29.
Image alt text: a collection of 4 illustrations featuring Christmas themes: a penguin, a snowperson, a Christmas tree, and a stocking. Image accessed via https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/flat-design-christmas-stamp-collection_11373713.htm#fromView=keyword&page=3&position=24&uuid=5749e336-c1af-4bad-9103-78c66d98a282&query=Christmas and used here via Creative Commons License 1.0 Universal Deed.
December 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Statement from Councilmember Barb Warwick on Millage Increase in the 2026 City Budget:
text reading in part: Yesterday’s decision at Council to raise City property taxes from 8.06 mills to 9.67 mills was difficult, but ultimately the responsible thing to do. For every $100,000 in assessed property value, property owners will see a $161 annual increase in their tax bill. Thank you to my fellow councilmembers who voted yes, making a tough but necessary choice for the financial health of the City. Thank you also to Council President Lavelle, Councilperson Strassburger, and City Directors for working hard to find cost savings across departments, which Council also voted to approve yesterday. We could not cut our way out of this problem, but we were able to ease the burden on property owners. Over the past several months of budget discussions, Council heard consistently from City Controller Heisler and our Council Budget Office that, in order to adequately fund core city services in 2026, the City needed to increase revenue. text reading in part: While this millage increase was necessary, it is true that Pittsburgh homeowners bear too much of the burden for our City’s revenue. In the coming year, I will continue to press for our healthcare and higher education nonprofits, which are the region’s largest employers and landowners, to pay their fair share. This year’s budget discussions have shown that, in addition to regular property reassessments by Allegheny County, the City should also implement small annual millage increases in order to keep up with rising costs. Not only will this take the politics out of our tax policy, it will protect residents from large, unexpected spikes in their property tax bill each time the City budget reaches a breaking point. To find out your property’s assessed value, please visit: https://realestate.alleghenycounty.us For homeowners, the Homestead Exemption reduces that assessed value by $15,000. Eligible low-income seniors are also eligible for a 40% discount.
December 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Statement from Councilmember Barb Warwick on Millage Increase in the 2026 City Budget:
Statement from Councilmember Barb Warwick on Millage Increase in the 2026 City Budget Yesterday’s decision at Council to raise City property taxes from 8.06 mills to 9.67 mills was difficult, but ultimately the responsible thing to do. For every $100,000 in assessed property value, property owners will see a $161 annual increase in their tax bill. Thank you to my fellow councilmembers who voted yes, making a tough but necessary choice for the financial health of the City. Thank you also to Council President Lavelle, Councilperson Strassburger, and City Directors for working hard to find cost savings across departments, which Council also voted to approve yesterday. We could not cut our way out of this problem, but we were able to ease the burden on property owners. Over the past several months of budget discussions, Council heard consistently from City Controller Heisler and our Council Budget Office that, in order to adequately fund core city services in 2026, the City needed to increase revenue. Amid rising costs, the end of federal pandemic relief funds, the lack of a countywide reassessment, and 11 years without any property tax increases, waiting any longer for additional revenue would have put our City finances and services in jeopardy. The increase in revenue allowed my budget amendment allocating an additional $10 million for the City’s aging vehicle fleet to move forward, adequately funding it for the first time in decades. I am committed to maintaining this funding every year, ensuring we have enough snow plows, ambulances, and other vehicles to provide safe, reliable public safety and public works services. In addition to maintaining core services in DPW, DOMI, and CitiParks, this budget also continues to fund emergency rent relief, eviction prevention, food justice, small business support, and violence intervention and prevention programs, maintaining essential investments in affordability and equity across all Pittsburgh communities. While this millage increase was necessary, it is true that Pittsburgh homeowners bear too much of the burden for our City’s revenue. In the coming year, I will continue to press for our healthcare and higher education nonprofits, which are the region’s largest employers and landowners, to pay their fair share. This year’s budget discussions have shown that, in addition to regular property reassessments by Allegheny County, the City should also implement small annual millage increases in order to keep up with rising costs. Not only will this take the politics out of our tax policy, it will protect residents from large, unexpected spikes in their property tax bill each time the City budget reaches a breaking point. To find out your property’s assessed value, please visit: https://realestate.alleghenycounty.us For homeowners, the Homestead Exemption reduces that assessed value by $15,000. Eligible low-income seniors are also eligible for a 40% discount in their tax bill. Our City Finance team is available to help ensure residents take advantage of all available discounts and tax relief programs. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to barbara.warwick@pittsburghpa.gov, district5@pittsburghpa.gov, or 412-255-8965. My door is always open.
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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🎄🎁 Squirrel Hill’s final winter market is happening on Sunday, December 21! Meet at the Beacon/Bartlett parking lot between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for some holiday shopping featuring artisan products and handcrafted items from over 30 local vendors. ❄️ ☃️
Image alt text: flyer for the Squirrel Hill Winter Market on December 7, 14, and 21, 10AM to 1PM. Features stylized text reading “Join us for the Squirrel Hill Winter Market”. Information includes: “Beacon/Bartlett Parking Lot” and framed with a variety of Christmas illustrations including hot cocoa, presents, a nutcracker, ornaments, bells, and more.
December 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Join Pitt’s new Life Sciences Bridge Program, a paid 50-hour job readiness program for 18- to 24-year-olds! Join an info session tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom and Friday, 12/19 at the Hazelwood Cafe from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and visit buff.ly/RzJZZuf to learn more.
Image alt text: flyer for Pitt’s Life Sciences Bridge Program, with a QR code that goes to this link: bit.ly/BridgeProgramApply and includes a link for info: cec.pitt.edu/bridgeprogram as well as a phone number: 412-863-6002. Upcoming information sessions are advertised for Fridays at the Hazelwood Cafe 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Mondays Virtual on Zoom from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn about careers in the life sciences.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the District 5 office! May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude, and delicious food in the company of family and friends! 🦃 🥧
Image alt text: Photo of colorful squash, cinnamon, pies, and other Thanksgiving desserts and food in vivid orange colors. In the center of the image against a dark grey background are the words “Happy Thanksgiving” in playful white font. Image Designed by Freepik, accessed at https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/thanksgiving-banner-with-tasty-food_29760043.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=9&uuid=b4d1a58e-7d71-45b5-82f6-0c02abac3396&query=thanksgiving and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.
November 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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🦃 🍂 The District 5 Office will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28, and we will not be holding Office Hours on Friday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We will be back with our regular hours on 12/1.
Image alt text: Drawing of a turkey, leaves, and a pumpkin. Background is mauve with stylized white lace etchings, and color palate features pastels. In the bottom right corner on a sparkly pink pumpkin are the words “Happy Thanksgiving” in black cursive font. Image by Linnaea Mallette accessed at https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=462041&picture=happy-thanksgiving-pink-pastel-art and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Looking for a career in clean energy, green infrastructure, or urban forestry? 🌱💡Apply for a $3500 green career training scholarship by November 30th: buff.ly/bAp1LFX
Image alt text: flyer for Dream.org’s “Find your Green Job”. Relevant info includes “Job Matching, Job Training Scholarships”, and "Paid Gigs” and QR code goes go this assessment link: do.dream.org/GreenReady
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Light up Night returns to Downtown and the North Shore this Saturday, November 22! Tree lightings begin at 5 p.m. and culminate with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook. 🎄🎇 More info: buff.ly/vNUuSld
Image alt text: Photograph of a large Christmas tree before an ice rink in Downtown Pittsburgh. Photo accessed at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pittsburgh_Light-up_Night_%286369660317%29.jpg and used here via CC By 2.0 Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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This Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Propel Hazelwood (5401 Glenwood Ave), come celebrate the unique traditions of the Hazelwood, Greenfield, and Squirrel Hill at the Holiday Mingle. From 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy music, crafts, games, and more at this free, festive event. 🎶 ❄️ Register here:
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Image alt text: flyer for the Holiday Mingle, Wednesday, November 19. Image features a pink, white and blue background with small illustrations of snowflakes throughout. At the top of the image is a circular insignia featuring a drawing of a squirrel, a tree, and the city skyline that reads “Partnership - Greenfield - Hazelwood - Squirrel Hill”.
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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This Saturday, November 15th at 11 a.m., join Dr. Tracey Reed at the Center of Life (161 Hazelwood Ave) to give feedback on Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan, which could change feeder patterns citywide. Register: bit.ly/traceyreedno... and learn more: buff.ly/WiW0zxD
Image alt text: promotional image for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan, featuring an image of Dr. Tracey Reed. Flyer reads “Pittsburgh Public Schools Future-Ready Implementation Plan Feedback Session with Dr. Tracey Reed, School Board Director, District 5.” Relevant info includes date/time (Saturday, November 15th 11am-12:30pm), location (161 Hazelwood Avenue) and registration link: bit.ly/traceyreednov15
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Our October newsletter has dropped, featuring important updates on SNAP resources, riverfront rezoning, and the Pittsburgh Vision Zero summit. 🍅 🥔 Read it here: buff.ly/D2UBCCM
Image alt text: produce section of a grocery store, showing colorful vegetables and fruits.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, for Veteran’s Day. We’ll be back with our regular hours on November 12. 🇺🇲
Image promoting Veterans’ Day. The stylized words “Thank You Veterans” are centered and bordered by flowers, in black ink, against a red, white, and blue (American flag) background. Image accessed at https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=390860&picture=veterans-day-poster and used here via CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Pittsburgh Police will once again be hand-delivering meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Pittsburgh!

District 5 residents should register by November 15 with Officer Wright at Zone 4: 412-937-3051 or email [email protected]
Flyer with the following information: Are you or someone you know in need of a meal this Thanksgiving? 🦃 Pittsburgh Police will once again be hand-delivering meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Pittsburgh! The deadline to request a meal is Saturday, November 15. MUST BE A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT TO REGISTER. District 5 residents should register with Officer Wright at Zone 4: 412-937-3051 or email thanksgivingmeal@pittsburghpa.gov
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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PennDOT has announced that the long-term closure of Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Nine Mile Run Trail will begin Monday, November 17, weather permitting. Find more details and detour information at PennDOT’s website: www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Closure Begins November 17
Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Trail Closure Begins November 17
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Today, we remember the eleven worshippers who were killed in an antisemitic attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. May their memories be a blessing, and may we stand united against antisemitism, white supremacy, and hatred in all its forms.
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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This Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m., join First Tee Pittsburgh and Councilmembers Strassburger and Warwick at the JCC to discuss ideas for renovating the Bob O’Connor Golf Course! ⛳ This annual SHUC meeting will also tackle public safety, community issues, and more.
Image alt text: flyer for First Tee Pittsburgh’s community conversation about a vision for renovating the Bob O'Connor Golf Course. Relevant info includes date (October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.) and location (JCC Katz Auditorium in the Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15217). Style of the font is a dark grey, with an illustration in white of a hand holding a sign with the words “You’re Invited”. Image alt text: flyer promoting SHUC’s Annual October Board Meeting. Relevant info includes date (October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.) and location (JCC Katz Auditorium in the Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15217). At the bottom, small font indicates to contact “info@shuc.org” for any questions. Style features dark green writing, and dark blue green background, with orange and dark green framing the bottom and top edges, to portray a folded paper style.
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Join the Pittsburgh Park Rangers on Sunday, November 9 for the Neill Log House Harvest Festival! Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic cabin’s restoration with demonstrations, food, games, and more! 🍂🏚️ Learn more about the Neill Log House: buff.ly/PYLVOPh
Image alt text: flyer for the Neill Log House Harvest Festival. At the top of flyer is a photo of the Neill Log House; beneath in orange letters is the header “Harvest Festival”. Beneath is relevant info: Sunday, November 9, from 11 AM to 3 PM, and to the right are small photos framed in orange: one is of apples, another of a demonstration. Flyer is decorated with drawings of fall leaves and a pumpkin. QR code goes to this link: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Park-Facilities/The-Neill-Log-House
October 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Last winter, we heard from many snowed-in residents who couldn’t get to work, school, doctor’s appointments, etc. because of road conditions. Especially in District 5’s outermost neighborhoods like Lincoln Place and New Homestead, it often took multiple days before streets were salted or plowed.
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Heads up, Hazelwood: Pittsburgh Water will be performing overnight maintenance tonight around 11PM, related to a hydrant project on S. Neville St. About 1,800 customers (in the green area of the attached image) may experience lower water pressure overnight. Work should be complete before 7 AM 💧
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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After celebrating Pittsburgh’s strength this summer, City leaders are moving into the next phase of our Comprehensive Plan. Join on October 22 and 23, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Energy Innovation Center, and help guide our City’s future. Register and learn more: buff.ly/Q54MjDR
Image alt text: Flyer for workshops on October 22 (5:00-7:30 PM) and October 23 (5:00-7:30PM) at the Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. QR code goes to this link: https://pgh2050.com/upcomingevents
October 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Join the Zone 4 Public Safety Council this Thursday, 10/16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center to discuss police response to critical events, featuring expertise from Pittsburgh’s Office of Community Health & Safety. Learn more: buff.ly/s1eg46V
Image alt text: flyer promoting the Zone 4 Public Safety Council’s meeting at the Jewish Community Center (5738 Forbes Avenue) on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Event details “Police Response to Critical Events”, and “Presentation by the Bureau of Police, Peer Member Assistance Program, and the Office of Community Health & Safety.and the flyer includes a facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Zone4PublicSafety/
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reflect on the diverse history and profound resilience of Indigenous Communities across the region and nation, on whose land we live and work. 🌏 🌄
Image alt text: Photo of festive attire celebrating Native American culture. Creative Commons photo available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:College_of_DuPage_Celebrates_Native_American_Culture_2020_54.jpg
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The 31st Annual Buddy Walk will be held at the Hazelwood Green next Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all proceeds helping fund advocacy for people with Down syndrome. Join a team today:
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Image alt text: photo of a billboard for the Pittsburgh Buddy Walk event. Relevant info includes: Oct. 18th 11-2PM, Hazelwood Green”. Heading at the top reads “Come Walk With Us!” above “www.dsapgh.org” and on the right-hand side is a photo of five children standing together and smiling.
October 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, 50 new images have been added to Age Friendly Pittsburgh’s Photo Bank! Captured by leading local photographers, these images show life as we actually live it: alongside our neighbors and loved ones of all ages. See for yourself here: buff.ly/6Lmn9uy
Image alt text: photo of an elderly couple standing on a sidewalk in Downtown Pittsburgh on a sunny day.
October 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM