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How To Get Free Plumbing Repairs in Pittsburgh

Francesca Dabecco
Francesca Dabecco
Posted on October 5
You could qualify for plumbing assistance from PWSA. (Melissa Ross / Getty)

You could qualify for plumbing assistance from PWSA. (Melissa Ross / Getty)

Welcome to your Hey Pittsburgh bulletin board: A virtual space to share volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, workshops, and other ways to help your neighbors.

🚰 How To Get Free Plumbing Repairs

Drinking water costs keep rising, and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has a new pilot program to help low-income customers pay for plumber services. The PWSA also gives a $35 discount per month to low-income customers and can provide up to $300 in additional hardship assistance per year.

  • Is this you? Find info at www.pgh2o.com/CAP, email cares@pgh2o.com, or call 412-255-2457.

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Send Some Scares

Dust the cobwebs off of your quill! Maude Paperwing Gallery in Millvale is hosting a Halloween Card Exchange. Sign up by Oct. 10 to give and receive some snail-mailed tricks and treats this season.

🐕 Black Tie & Tails Unleashed

Throughout October, Animal Friends is distributing resources for pets and their people on the road, then hosting a celebration on Nov. 3 at Rockwell Park. Support the cause with an evening of great food, beverages, and four-legged friends.

Last year’s winner in Pittsburgh’s gingerbread contest was “UP on the Housetop” by Blackhawk High School. (City of Pittsburgh)

Last year’s winner in Pittsburgh’s gingerbread contest was “UP on the Housetop” by Blackhawk High School. (City of Pittsburgh)

🎄 Enter Pgh’s Annual Gingerbread Contest

Do you have a sweet talent? Registration is up for the 21st annual City of Pittsburgh Gingerbread House Competition at the City-County Building. The opening ceremony will be on Nov. 17; entries will remain on display for Light Up Night on November 18 and through early January. Sign up here!

🚲 Have a Say in This Strip District Bike Lane

One of DOMI’s new project proposals is a Smallman Street bike lane. You can submit your comments on BikePGH’s Strip District Mobility Open House Engage Page.

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