September Night Market One of Ten [ ] We Move Celebrations

August 29, 2016

In July, as part of his Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative, Mayor Bill Peduto announced the [ ] We Move series, an

“Ghost Bikes” Honor Cyclists with Beautiful Memorials

July 27, 2016

Residents of the city of Pittsburgh may have seen the beautiful white bikes stationed around the city, but not all

Green Infrastructure Projects in Schenley Park and Beyond Take Shape

July 25, 2016

By Sonia Panic If you picked up our latest Summer issue, you may have read about the city’s plan

Forbes Avenue Circuit Returns to Vintage Grand Prix

July 12, 2016

By Meghan Poisson-DeWitt The Pittsburgh Grand Prix, a favorite among locals and car enthusiast from across the country, is

Familiar Faces – Your SHUC Board Members

July 11, 2016

By Ray Baum, Board Member The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition and our community are fortunate to have so many

Pittsburgh’s Environmentally Conscious Mayors from Squirrel Hill

July 8, 2016

By Helen Wilson Vice-President, Squirrel Hill Historical Society Pittsburgh officially became a city on March 18, 1816, with the

Sixth Presbyterian Church Certified as a national Presbyterian Earth Care Congregation

July 7, 2016

By Nora Johnson Sixth Church, located at the corner of Forbes and Murray Avenues in the heart of

8 Tips for Maintaining Your Trees

July 6, 2016

Squirrel Hill boasts one of the largest planted tree canopies in the City of Pittsburgh. While the Citywide tree canopy

Rain Gardens are Beautiful and Hardworking

July 5, 2016

By Brenda Smith, Executive Director of Nine Mile Run Watershed Association All residents of Squirrel Hill live in

Pedestrian- Bicycle Improvements and the Environment in Squirrel Hill

July 1, 2016

Marshall Hershberg, Coordinator, SHUC Pedestrian-Bicycle Committee As many of you know, last year the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC)

Four Mile Run Watershed Green Infrastructure Plan Takes Shape

June 30, 2016

By Scott Roller and Erin Tobin, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Schenley Park and the neighborhoods that surround it are part

Squirrel Hill Resident to Receive Award for Tree Stewardship

June 29, 2016

By Linda Ryan When it comes to keeping city trees alive and well in Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods and five regional

Thread: Pittsburgh Startup Bets on Sustainability

June 28, 2016

By Mickey Gast We’re fortunate to be surrounded by a strong community of innovators and entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh. We’re

Squirrel Hill Locals Go Solar

June 27, 2016

Squirrel Hill folks are among the Smartest People! Tom Berna of Squirrel Hill was smart. He recognized both the

Frick Environmental Center Moves Into Final Construction Phase

June 24, 2016

By Scott Roller, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy On track to be one of the greenest buildings in the world! Falls Ravine

Squirrel Hill Chanukah Celebration!

Dec 30, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Squirrel Hill Community will host their annual Chanukah Celebration on Monday, December 30th beginning at 4:30pm, at the corner of Beacon Street and Murray Avenue. For the latest, visit the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh’s Events Page!

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Preserving, Improving, and Celebrating the Quality of Life in Squirrel Hill

For over fifty years, the Coalition has been an active and important link in the community. It has served as a sounding board for new ideas, as well as a “watchdog” in the areas of public safety, education, residential quality, the business district, and parks and open space. With its focus on the quality of life in the 14th Ward, SHUC continues to monitor activities and future developments in the community through a range of standing committees.

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