
Ed Gainey
@gainey_ed
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Mayor of the City of @Pittsburgh. Building CommUnity Every Day. Enjoying what I have been given. He/Him
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined December 2014
It was a privilege to welcome @POTUS Joe Biden to @Pittsburgh to celebrate the working people who build America and the working class on this Labor Day.
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🏈🎉 12 years in the making—today the Homewood Bulldawgz play their FIRST game on the new Willie Stargell Field! Proud of this community and all who made the Homewood Park Improvement Project possible. Big things ahead! 🐾💪 #letsgetitdone #mayoredgainey #pittsburgh #homewoodpark
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MAYOR ED GAINEY’S STATEMENT ON CARRICK HIGH SCHOOL STABBING INCIDENT
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STATEMENT ON MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL NURSES VOTING TO UNIONIZE WITH SEIU HEALTHCARE PA
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Tonight was truly amazing as we closed out the 3rd annual City in the Streets in East Hills! (1/3)
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Good News! Pittsburgh sees one of nation's biggest homicide drops - Axios Pittsburgh.
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Homicides in Pittsburgh fell 37% in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2024.
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What an incredible evening across the City of Pittsburgh as we came together to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th! CommUnity! I was honored to visit neighborhoods including Larimer, the Hill District, and Homewood, connecting with residents and enjoying our city
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I’m proud to stand with Pittsburgh’s students and young leaders today—the future changemakers shaping our city. The Pittsburgh Comprehensive Plan isn’t just a document; it’s a roadmap to 2050 that belongs to you. Your voice in this process is essential. (1/3)
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I was deeply honored to receive the Gwendolyn J. Elliott Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Shyne Awards.This recognition means a great deal but what inspires me the most is sharing this with the incredible young people and fellow honorees who are shaping a brighter, city.
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Congratulations to Jacqueline Hill and the rest of the new NAACP Leadership on their installation ceremony. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿.
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It takes a CommUnity to build a neighborhood. Congratulations to Pastor Mike Smith and the Destiny family for the opening of the Destiny Dream Center.
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Even as a youth, she achieved remarkable accomplishments, earning awards like the Catapult Kidpreneur of the Year, Junior Achievement's 18 Under 18, the Shyne Award, and being honored at the 25 Under 25 event. (2/3)
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Today, I was proud to celebrate “Rising Star” TyLynn Gault—an uplifting and inspiring young entrepreneur. TyLynn is an amazing owner of The Chosen 1 Apparel and Chosen 1 Customs, and she is dedicated to empowering others through positive messages across Pittsburgh. (1/3)
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Today’s street naming honors Gus Kalaris, who brought joy, tradition & community to Pittsburgh’s North Side. For 50+ years, Gus & Yia Yia’s orange cart was a summer staple. His legacy lives on in every smile, story & stroll down West Ohio Street. #ThankYouGus
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Big news for Pittsburgh workers! 💼💪 Thanks to unanimous support from City Council, we’ve strengthened our Paid Sick Leave Act—so employees can now earn time off faster and accrue more of it. Together, we’re building a Pittsburgh where every worker is supported✊
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Today, we wrapped up the City of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth Celebration with WAMO Day — a day full of community, live music, special activities, and family fun. ❤️💚🖤
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Today we proudly recognize Juneteenth—a day of reflection, remembrance, and a celebration of freedom. On this day and every day we will celebrate our Black communities, recognizing the enduring contributions, resilience, and strength that have shaped not only our city & country
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CommUnity. I want to thank Orlana Darkins Drewery and the SHYNE Awards Staff for this tremendous honor. Thank you 🙏🏿.
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Today was a great day for the Mt. Washington community! Ream Pool will continue to be a place where generations come together, make memories, learn how to swim, and enjoy their summers safely. (1/2)
After being closed due to necessary repairs, Ream Pool is BACK! Today, we kicked off the return of Ream with a ribbon cutting.
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