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** Two years, zero ‘no’ votes on Pittsburgh Water board as rate hike looms ([link removed])
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While Pittsburgh Water navigated $870 million in decisions, its board almost never voiced dissent, heard the details in private and rarely received live public comment.
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures ([link removed]) welcomes Beth Macy to Pittsburgh on Dec. 8 for the next Ten Evenings lecture of the season! Join us at Carnegie Music Hall for Macy’s lecture on her outstanding new book, "Paper Girl."[link removed]
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** Council debates Pittsburgh’s $6 million 2050 Comprehensive Plan ([link removed])
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On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, come hear the Pittsburgh Girls Choir sing music that evokes the spirit of Austen’s world. Join us at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 ([link removed]) at Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Would you like to join the PGC? Register to attend our Open Rehearsal Day ([link removed]) on Jan. 20!
** IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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🛹 Pittsburgh’s second downtown features spots for chance encounters and intentional community. ([link removed])
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** MORE NEWS
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Pittsburgh and Western Pa. electric rates increasing Dec. 1 ([link removed]) . Here's what to do if you can't pay. (WESA)
Pennsylvania’s home repair program left out of state budget ([link removed]) , despite high demand (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call ‘mutual aid’ ([link removed]) (Associated Press)
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