Squirrel Hill Tree Care

August 7, 2020

On Thursday, August 6, SHUC had its first tree care day of the year, tending the trees along Forbes between Murray and Shady.

Public Meeting: Chatham University’s Proposed Institutional Master Plan

July 29, 2020

Help determine the future development of Chatham University at a public review of their proposed Institutional Master Plan at 6pm on Tuesday, August 4.

Virtual Treasure Awards Dinner Wednesday, November 18, 2020

July 28, 2020

Purchase tickets for our Virtual Treasure Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30-7:15pm! [Note: Due to ever-changing circumstances with

Valmont Slow Street

July 27, 2020

The City of Pittsburgh has officially designated Valmont Street as a Neighborhood Slow Street! This means that non-residential car traffic is discouraged and that pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles can all share the road.

NEXTransit

July 23, 2020

Port Authority of Allegheny County is seeking public input about the future of transit in our region as part of

Construction Begins at O’Connor’s Corner

July 23, 2020

Construction has begun on the O'Connor's Corner parklet at Murray and Phillips! The parklet honors the late Mayor Bob O'Connor and is due to be completed by the end of 2020.

Kindness is Contagious: Amy Mann

July 22, 2020

Amy is a local designer and community partner who has been volunteering continuously throughout the pandemic.

Teen Programming During the Pandemic

July 21, 2020

It can be difficult to find meaningful activities for teens during the pandemic. Here are a few great options:TeenBloc’s Summer

Getting to Squirrel Hill Without a Car

July 21, 2020

Squirrel Hill is easy to access without a car! Below are some inexpensive and environmentally friendly ways to get to

Kindness is Contagious: Harry Clark

July 17, 2020

Dr. Harry Clark, the founding principal of CAPA, is a renowned jazz trumpeter with leadership positions in a number of arts organizations.

Child Care Resources during COVID-19

July 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has made childcare more difficult to find, which can present a barrier to finding and maintaining employment

Pittsburgh Releases New Bike(+) Plan

June 30, 2020

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) has released its new Bike(+) Plan!DOMI uses the term “Bike(+)”

June 2020 Litter Patrol Photos

June 30, 2020

On June 28, we held our first ever Socially Distant Litter Patrol event, in partnership with Moishe House Pittsburgh! Volunteers

Classic Lines’ Anti-Racist Reading Guide

June 25, 2020

Our beloved local bookstore, Classic Lines, has released an anti-racist reading list (reprinted below). To support one of our local

Kindness is Contagious: Naomi Johnson

June 23, 2020

Naomi is assistant director at our local Sunburst School of Music, an excellent vocalist, and a kind, thoughtful mother of three.

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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