Get ready to Be Bold… and Get Cold for one of Pittsburgh’s coolest winter traditions — the Special Olympics Polar Plunge! Join thousands of brave plungers as we take the icy leap to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania, raising critical funds for year-round sports, health, and leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities across our region. 📍 Event Location: Acrisure Stadium (100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh)

📅 Dates: Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Time: Registration opens at 9AM (Plunges begin late morning) You’ll be plunging into pools set up outside the stadium (not the river!)—with music, energy, costumes, and a whole lot of community spirit. Whether you’re diving in, donating, or cheering people on, every dollar helps create opportunities and confidence for Special Olympics athletes right here in Western PA. Want in? Start a team, join a team, or donate today.

✅ Register + details: YinzPlunge.com

❤️ Support Team iHeart: give.specialolympicspa.org/iheart2026 Grab your friends, bring your courage, and let’s do something unforgettable for an incredible cause.

Pittsburgh is in a moment right now—big questions, big expectations, and a whole lot of people wondering what comes next. Because no matter what neighborhood you call home… you feel it. In the streets you drive every day. The bills you pay every month. The safety you think about when your kids walk out the door. The growth you want to believe in… without getting priced out of the city you love. And at the center of it all is leadership.

Today, we’re sitting down with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor—talking about priorities, plans, and the pressure that comes with running a city that’s proud, passionate, and always watching.

We’ll cover the issues that matter most: public safety, infrastructure, housing, jobs, city services… and what his administration wants to tackle first.

Patients critically need the gift of your blood donation at the 9th Annual 94.5 3WS Holiday Blood Drive! The drive is Monday, December 29 from 10 to 6 at a new location: McCandless Corporate Center. Donors will receive a $15 Donor Rewards gift card and a mystery gift – AND – they’ll receive a slice from Caliente Pizza and Draft House, a chance to win $500 cash, and more. Patients critically need the gift of your blood donation, so please press 1 to schedule now. Or, visit vitalant.org/3WS or call 877.25.VITAL.

The Vitalant Pittsburgh (North Hills) donation center is located at 9365 McKnight Road, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, in a separate building next to Outback Steakhouse. There is free parking on the premises.

The North Hills donation center serves donors in McCandless, Franklin Park, Ingomar, Wexford and surrounding communities. It is open 7 days a week (alternating Sundays).

Blood donation in Pittsburgh, PA, is safe and easy to do, and it can transform the lives of others. Thousands of people in the U.S. need blood transfusions every day. Help meet this need by giving blood near you at a Vitalant blood center today. Schedule an appointment to give back to your community in a meaningful way!

All blood donation types are collected at this donation location: whole blood, platelets, plasma and Power Red (double red).  Appointments must be made for apheresis (double reds, platelets, plasma). Holiday hours may vary.  

https://tinyurl.com/VitalantPittsburgh

Our mission is simple - we provide a one-stop "hub" for our community.

Here you'll find access to a variety of resources: a library with computers and internet access, support services such as a food pantry and counseling center, and enriching youth programs. Through the efforts of our volunteers and the support of our neighbors in West View, we are striving to give our patrons a place where they can enjoy themselves, enrich their lives, and find help when they need it.

https://www.westviewhub.org/

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc. provides a way for families to stay close to their children receiving medical care, and is committed to helping the families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. https://rmhcpgh-mgtn.org/

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Western Pennsylvania Chapter is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Through research, education, advocacy, and community programs, AFSP WPA works to raise awareness, support survivors of loss, and build a culture that prioritizes mental health and prevention.

From school programs to the annual “Out of the Darkness Walk” in Pittsburgh, the chapter connects families, volunteers, and professionals across the region with one shared mission — to stop suicide and bring light to the darkness of loss.

Literacy Takes Flight: The Library has long been at the forefront of closing literacy gaps in Pittsburgh. In 2025, we are excited to offer a unique collection of programs and experiences designed to make reading fun, joyful and accessible for all.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) offers extensive literacy programs for all ages, including Pittsburgh Ready Workshops for parents/educators, Early Learning BLAST for young children, the AI-powered Amira Reading Tutor for K-5 students, and community-wide initiatives like the Children's Literacy Summit to foster literacy and reading readiness. CLP also provides resources for parents, special interest groups, and accessibility services, all aimed at empowering a community of readers.

Dollar Energy Fund’s mission is to improve the quality of life for households experiencing hardships by providing utility assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.

A member of the Partners For Quality family of agencies, Citizen Care has been committed to providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism since 1975.

Citizen Care 50th Anniversary GalaWednesday evening, November 5 Heinz History Center Food… music…dancing…historical presentations… toasting the past, present & future.Citizen Care PA . org -or- PFQ . org for information and tickets.