The City of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Works advises that there will be no refuse, bulk waste or recycling collection on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in observance of Christmas or on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in observance of New Year's Day.

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The Pittsburgh Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant. Applications for the Spring 2013 Session are due by January 25, 2013.

Planning a visit downtown during the holidays?  Please take a moment to view the Parking Authority's instructional video on how to operate the new Pay-by-License Plate multi-space meters.

The Citiparks outdoor rink is now open and offering a variety of skating sessions, lessons and special events throughout the winter.

NOTE:  The following is for City Employees Only
Each year, the City of Pittsburgh joins forces with United Way of Allegheny County to mobilize our community around a single goal; to improve lives by addressing critical community needs.  Participating in the United Way’s annual campaign provides the City employees the opportunity to share in this vision and improve lives in the community in which we work and live. If you have not pledged in the past, please consider joining us for the 2013 campaign!   Pledge forms were distributed with the November 30, 2012 paychecks.  Please return your form to your Department Coordinator by December 28, 2012. 

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl presents the City of Pittsburgh's 2013 Budget and Five Year Plan.