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City Releases Series of Tools to Help Residents Plan Pittsburgh’s Future
City Releases Series of Tools to Help Residents Plan Pittsburgh’s Future

Mayor Ed Gainey’s office and Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning released a series of new tools last month that will help residents plan for Pittsburgh’s future.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 10, 2025Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan, Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh Department of City Planning
Pittsburgh Parks Rank in Top 15 Nationally for Accessibility, Other Factors
Pittsburgh Parks Rank in Top 15 Nationally for Accessibility, Other Factors

The Trust for Public Land recently compared Pittsburgh’s parks to other major U.S. cities in five categories and found that an overwhelming majority of the city’s residents live near a park.

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News, FamiliesNathan DukeJune 10, 2025Pittsburgh parks, Trust for Public Land
State Survey Asks Women About Experiences Accessing Healthcare
State Survey Asks Women About Experiences Accessing Healthcare

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women is asking for women to take part in a survey on their healthcare needs in the state.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 9, 2025PA women's healthcare, Josh Shapiro, Advisory Commission on Women, pregnancy care, birth control, mental health services
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Black Families and Youth Mental Health
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Black Families and Youth Mental Health

The Child Mind Institute recently released resources centered around mental health issues relating to Black families and youth as part of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJune 9, 2025Black mental health issues, Mental Health Awareness Month, Child Mind Institute
Schenley Park Skating Rink Open for Summer
Schenley Park Skating Rink Open for Summer

The Schenley Park Skating Rink is now open four days a week through the end of August for the city’s roller-skating community.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeJune 9, 2025roller skating, Schenley Park Skating Rink
OCDEL Shares Keynote Speeches, Other Resources from Conference
OCDEL Shares Keynote Speeches, Other Resources from Conference

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has shared resources from its recent conference for those who were not able to attend.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeJune 4, 2025OCDEL, trauma-sensitive approaches, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Three Rivers Festival to Host Musical Performances, Activities, and Artist Market
Three Rivers Festival to Host Musical Performances, Activities, and Artist Market

The Three Rivers Arts Festival will bring four days of free art and music to Pittsburgh’s cultural district in early June.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeJune 3, 2025Three Rivers Arts Festival, Suzanne Vega, Lisa Loeb, Souls of Mischief, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, Cautious Clay, Rell Z the Genius
Kidsburgh Provides Advice on How to Talk to Children About Big Emotions
Kidsburgh Provides Advice on How to Talk to Children About Big Emotions

Children often have big emotions or feelings and the challenge can sometimes be getting them to say how they’re feeling. 

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 3, 2025children's big emotions, Allegheny Health Network, Mental Health Awareness Month, Kidsburgh, emotional vocabulary
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Trust Family Series of Performances
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Trust Family Series of Performances

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host its Trust Family Series of seven performances that will run from September through April.

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News, FamiliesNathan DukeJune 2, 2025Dog Man the Musical, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Robot Song, Hare & Tortoise, The Great Race, Dinosaur World Live, Omnium Circus I'm Possible, The 4th Witch
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

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Wood Street

Monday–Friday:
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Visit the Satellite Locations page for those hours.

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 downtown office and satellites are open for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. At this time, appointments are strongly preferred.

Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and safety.

Virtual after hours personal interviews and provider orientations also are available on an as-needed basis.

ELRC Region 5 currently offers evening phone hours on the first and third Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

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