A Squirrel’s Tale

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
Read More

“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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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)
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More
about SHUC

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.

Subscribe

Enter your email address to subscribe to our newsletter and receive notifications of new posts by email.

ERROR!

this is a test

THANK YOU!

this is a test

© 2024 Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy