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Free oak seedlings 1 foot
by Benji Aluffie 19 May '25

19 May '25

Family had a bumper crop of seedlings this year. Have about 60 left. David Sent from my iPhone

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Smash and grab warning
by Sarah Nalitz 19 May '25

19 May '25

This morning I briefly parked on Sheridan while dropping my daughter off at school and during the few minutes that I was away from my car my window was smashed with a brick and my purse was taken. A police report was filed. Just wanted to give neighbors a heads up and a friendly reminder not to leave anything of value in your car. Best, Sarah Starr Elgin St.

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ASL, Korean, and Haitian Creole Interpreters Needed
by Lilly Abreu 19 May '25

19 May '25

Hello! We at Global Wordsmiths are looking for local interpreters. Some of the languages are ASL, Korean, and Haitian Creole. We offer competitive rates and free training. See details below and contact me if you or someone you know is interested (lilly(a)globalwordsmiths.com) Lilly Abreu (She/Her) [image: A button for name playback in email signature] <https://www.name-coach.com/lilly-abreu> Voice Adjunct Instructor Carnegie Mellon University

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Vote Yes tomorrow to keep Pgh's water public
by Highland Park Community Council 19 May '25

19 May '25

On tomorrow's ballot, Pittsburgh voters will be able to vote on three "Special Election Questions." *Question 2 *would change Pittsburgh's home rule charter to prevent water, sewer, and stormwater utilities that serve city residents from being privately owned. *The HPCC supports this initiative.* Under its current lease agreement with the city, Pittsburgh Water (PW) - a *public* utility - will be allowed to buy the city's water and stormwater systems for $1 this fall. Although PW officials have publicly committed not to privatize or sell the infrastructure, if this ballot measure doesn't pass, they would be allowed to do so in the future. The ballot initiative would prevent such a sale. It was passed unanimously by City Council, signed by the mayor, and has support from PW's board. The HPCC supports this initiative because when water systems are owned by the public, their main purpose is to serve the community by making sure water is clean, affordable, and accessible. When private companies take over water systems, their goal is to make a profit, which often leads to higher water bills, less public accountability, and fewer protections for the community. PW has a significant amount of infrastructure in Highland Park, and the City and the HPCC has been able to work with them to ensure that the interests of residents and park users are factored into decisions about installing and maintaining that infrastructure. If that infrastructure was privately owned, our ability to hold them accountable would be diminished. *Therefore, the HPCC supports this initiative to keep Pittsburgh's water public.* *To keep Pittsburgh's water infrastructure public, vote YES on question 2.* For more information on all three ballot initiatives voters will see tomorrow, visit this site. <https://www.lwvpgh.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=554754&module_id=540…> -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Selling: shed and backyard play set
by Sloane Davidson 19 May '25

19 May '25

Hi we’re changing over the backyard and selling a backyard play set (swings, slide, sand pit and fort and also a shed. Both are inground and in good condition. Contact if interested we can arrange time for you to come see them and organize the transfer. Sincerely, Sloane Sloane Davidson (work) Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor <https://www.helloneighbor.io/> (hobby) Travel Advisor, FORA (contact) 310.422.4895

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Sleeper Sofa
by David Lagnese 19 May '25

19 May '25

Hello HP Neighbors, We are re-decorating and have a sofa bed available. It’s in very good shape. No stains that I could find. Its @ 7’ long. Mattress is queen size. We offer it free to anyone who is willing and able to move it out. It’s heavy and on the second floor of our Heberton Street house. Best Regards, David David Lagnese david.lagnese(a)gmail.com

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Australian Shpherds Furever needs foster homes, please contact ASF directly so they can answer questions : courtesy post
by Susan Hudachek 18 May '25

18 May '25

ASF needs adopters and fosters all across the country. Pittsburgh area does have a representative. ASF can answer questions. PLEASEIf you have ever thought of being a foster, rescues need you now. ASF needs you now. Fostering is pretty easy most of the time; it's just another dog. And you CAN let them go. Really, you can. Or, if you absolutely can't, you can "foster fail." I've fostered a number of dogs. One I failed with (Cupid, the mini Aussie) but other than that I've been thrilled to see them find their families. Australian Shepherds Furever will pay for medical bills and necessary items (sometimes a crate, gear, etc. if it's something necessary and will go with the dog). You just pay for food and provide them with a home. We'll suit the dog to your experience and requirements (ex. safe with kids, likes other dogs), and if something comes up that needs attention, we'll help. I usually try and give my new or inexperienced fosters one of those bombroof dogs that is easy peasy. And we don't take dogs with serious behavioral issues or a known bite history. We have reps in many areas around the country, so wherever you are, if you want to foster, we need you. Truly, dogs are dying every day because rescues all over the country are overwhelmed and don't have space. The only cure for that is fosters. Pictured are two sweet herding mixes, sisters, who will be euthanized if they don't have a foster commitment by Wednesday. Sorry to be grim, but that's the reality. And it's the reality every. single. day. Please - if you have ever thought of fostering, do it now. If you can't, but know people that might, share the heck out of this. And if you'd like to apply, you can do so athttps://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/foster or by contacting the rescue of your choice.

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Free guppy fish
by Sloane Davidson 18 May '25

18 May '25

Hi! Our guppies had babies (twice!) and now we have baby fish to give away. They’re about a month old and doing well. If you are interested in anywhere between 1-5 free guppies please send me a note and you can come over in next week to get them. Sincerely, Sloane Sloane Davidson (work) Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor <https://www.helloneighbor.io/> (hobby) Travel Advisor, FORA (contact) 310.422.4895

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People's Supper - this Monday!
by Jaspar Leahy 18 May '25

18 May '25

Hello HP neighbor! You are invited to join us at the next *Highland Park People’s Supper <https://thepeoplessupper.org/>*! The purpose of this gathering is to "build trust and connection among people of different identities and perspectives". This dinner and conversation is not a space where we can necessarily *solve* the challenges or divides facing our community or country BUT it is somewhere where we hope each person can enter, feel a sense of welcome, feel able to be their authentic self, respect others’ beliefs even if they are different from their own, and engage in constructive, open-minded dialogue. Our next dinner will be this *Monday, May 19** from 6:30 – 8:30pm* in Highland Park (details to be shared upon RSVP - this is a wheelchair accessible location) and we invite you to bring a potluck dish to share. Please let us know if you can attend or if you have any questions, and if you are bringing any friends or neighbors. Warm regards, Jaspar

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Free California King Bedframe & Mattress w/ Mattress Protector
by Lillian Rafson 18 May '25

18 May '25

Moving and giving away a free California King wooden bedframe and mattress. The mattress has a protector on it! The bedframe has already been taken apart. Must be picked up by Monday evening!

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