South Side Community Council

South Side Community Council Serving the South Side neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Think we can top last year, South Side?! 🏆🗑️A little throwback to the 2025 Garbage Olympics, when 100 South Side volunte...
09/12/2026

Think we can top last year, South Side?! 🏆🗑️

A little throwback to the 2025 Garbage Olympics, when 100 South Side volunteers came together to collect 241 bags of trash, 15 bulk items AND 3 tires! 💪

Now it’s time to do it again — and maybe even beat those numbers. 👀

Join us for the 10th Annual Garbage Olympics on Saturday, September 19 from 9–11 AM and help South Side Flats take on neighborhoods across Pittsburgh!

🍕 Please sign up ahead of time so we can order enough lunch for everyone! Scan the QR code on the next slide for details and registration.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxlszo58N9XCm8br2f56RxUe8U4ymDflEuBsvRxjMJMvBW6g/viewform

Let’s show them what South Side can do. 💙🧡

🍂 Join us for the SSCC Fall General Meeting!Come hear what’s happening in the South Side and be part of the conversation...
09/12/2026

🍂 Join us for the SSCC Fall General Meeting!

Come hear what’s happening in the South Side and be part of the conversation. 🧡💙

We’ll be joined by special guest Mayor Corey O’Connor, along with State Senator Jay Costa, State Representative Jessica Benham, Councilperson Bob Charland, and East Carson Street Business District Manager Susan Anderson.

📅 Monday, September 14
🚪 Doors open at 4:30 PM | Meeting at 5 PM
📍 South Side Market House

Registration is encouraged — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfypJEbYXHJ-HyWJe4APptknj6fE0asuAsVN6PEi-4kSrYZrA/viewform

We hope to see you there!

🗑️🏅 SAVE THE DATE, SOUTH SIDE!While we’re getting ready for a big weekend in the neighborhood, here’s another date to ge...
08/29/2026

🗑️🏅 SAVE THE DATE, SOUTH SIDE!

While we’re getting ready for a big weekend in the neighborhood, here’s another date to get on your calendar!

The 10th Annual Garbage Olympics are coming Saturday, September 19 — and South Side Flats is ready to compete! 💪

Join your neighbors and Duquesne University students for a city-wide cleanup as Pittsburgh neighborhoods go head-to-head to see who can pick up the most trash.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 9–11 AM
📍 Multiple South Side Flats meetup locations

Ready to join Team South Side? 🗑️💪
Register at the link in bio or scan the QR code on the flyer!

🥇 Let’s show Pittsburgh what the South Side can do!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxlszo58N9XCm8br2f56RxUe8U4ymDflEuBsvRxjMJMvBW6g/viewform

https://www.pghgo.org

City of Pittsburgh SouthSideCAN South Side Chamber of Commerce

🛍️ Treasure hunting is back on the South Side! 🎉Join us for the 6th Annual South Side Shop, Sip & Stroll: Yard Sale & Ma...
08/27/2026

🛍️ Treasure hunting is back on the South Side! 🎉

Join us for the 6th Annual South Side Shop, Sip & Stroll: Yard Sale & Market on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM–3 PM!

Spend the day exploring:
✨ Neighborhood yard sales throughout the South Side
🛍️ Central Market at Bedford Square & Esser Plaza
🏪 Local shops along East Carson Street
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food & drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids activities & family fun

Hunt for vintage treasures and unique finds, shop local, grab a bite and stroll the neighborhood!

📍 East Carson Street • Bedford Square • Esser Plaza
🗓️ Saturday, August 29
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

🏡 South Side residents & businesses: There’s still time to sign up and get your yard sale or business location on the event map!

Sign up + download the event map:
carsonstreetpgh.com/events

SHOP. SIP. STROLL. SUPPORT LOCAL. ❤️

🎒📚 It’s that time — back to school!SSCC was so happy to present Melissa Ott, 1st Grade teacher at Pittsburgh Phillips K-...
08/19/2026

🎒📚 It’s that time — back to school!

SSCC was so happy to present Melissa Ott, 1st Grade teacher at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, with backpacks and school supplies donated by members of our South Side community!

A huge thank you to everyone who donated online or stopped by our collection site at South Side Market. 💙

We’re also proud to share that SSCC donated $2,500 to Falcon Familia for 2026 school supplies. Falcon Familia is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the students, families and staff of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5.

Special thanks to Katelyn Sitar, Chair of SSCC’s Community Engagement Committee, Gianna Donati, and the South Side Market team for helping make this drive a success!

Wishing all of our Phillips students, teachers and families a fantastic school year! ✏️🍎🎒

https://www.pghschools.org/schools/k-5/phillips

Falcon Familia

🌸 Help East Carson bloom!We’re raising funds to bring 35 beautiful flower baskets to East Carson Street in 2026. Each ba...
08/10/2026

🌸 Help East Carson bloom!

We’re raising funds to bring 35 beautiful flower baskets to East Carson Street in 2026. Each basket is $415, but every donation — big or small — helps bring more color and beauty to South Side.

🌼 Donate through the link in our bio
🌼 Can’t donate? Please share and help us spread the word!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-east-carson-bloom-support-beautification

Thank you for supporting a brighter, more welcoming South Side. 💙🧡

🛍️ South Side Shop, Sip & Stroll is back!Save the date for the 6th Annual Shop, Sip & Stroll Yard Sale & Market on Satur...
08/10/2026

🛍️ South Side Shop, Sip & Stroll is back!

Save the date for the 6th Annual Shop, Sip & Stroll Yard Sale & Market on Saturday, August 29th from 10AM–3PM!

Yard sales throughout the neighborhood + local vendors, live music, food, drinks & plenty of fun along East Carson Street. 🌟

More details to come — mark your calendars!

🌸 Help East Carson Bloom! 🌸Every summer, the flower baskets along East Carson Street help make our business district bri...
08/05/2026

🌸 Help East Carson Bloom! 🌸

Every summer, the flower baskets along East Carson Street help make our business district brighter, more welcoming, and more beautiful for everyone.

This year, we’re hoping to raise support for 35 flower baskets at $415 each to bring the 2026 East Carson Street Beautification Project to life. Every donation—large or small—helps.

Thank you for supporting this community effort. And if you’re able, we’d be so grateful if you could share this fundraiser to help us reach more people. 🌼

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-east-carson-bloom-support-beautification

Link in bio

🌱🍅 A fun way to wrap up Ormsby Summer Camp!The Ormsby Summer Camp kids celebrated their last week of camp by making fres...
08/05/2026

🌱🍅 A fun way to wrap up Ormsby Summer Camp!

The Ormsby Summer Camp kids celebrated their last week of camp by making fresh salsa using vegetables they helped grow in the garden! 🌽🫑🍅

Throughout the summer, campers spent time each week with dedicated South Side Community Council volunteers learning how to plant, grow, harvest, and enjoy fresh vegetables from the garden. It was a fun, hands-on experience that taught valuable gardening and healthy eating skills.

The Ormsby Children’s Community Garden is a collaborative effort between City Parks, South Side Kids, and the South Side Community Council, and it continues to grow thanks to the support of our amazing volunteers.

🌿 Interested in volunteering in the garden? We’d love to have you! Please contact Kathleen Petrillo at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer a memorable one for our campers! 💚

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🌙 Join us for South Side Block Watch’s National Night Out!Come meet your neighbors, connect with community organizations...
08/01/2026

🌙 Join us for South Side Block Watch’s National Night Out!

Come meet your neighbors, connect with community organizations, enjoy co****le, story time, and activities for kids. You’ll also hear updates from the Department of Public Safety, Zone 3 Police, and the South Side Community Council about ongoing efforts to keep our neighborhood safe and welcoming.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Ormsby Park (79 S. 22nd Street)

🥗 A community potluck will be part of the evening—feel free to bring a dish to share if you’d like!

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