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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Spokane to release illustrated zine on civic engagement at April 17th Lilac City Live event
Apr. 4—It's not uncommon for people to express at Spokane City Council meetings that they wish it was easier to understand how the city's government works and how to get civically engaged with their elected representatives. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of Spokane's neighborhood council system, the city will release a zine explaining city government and describing the different ways residents can get involved. Written by the city's Office of Neighborhood Services, the niche publication will launch at the April 17th Lilac City Live, the public library system's quarterly "late night talk show," which will be focused on the city's neighborhoods. The event, starting 8 p.m. at the downtown library, will also feature live music, refreshments and interviews with Mayor Lisa Brown, neighborhood services Program Manager Pollyanna Birge and Annica Eagle, dubbed "Spokane's punmaster" by The Inlander in 2018. "We have a really unique form of citizen government here in Spokane that a lot of cities don't have through the neighborhood councils and the Community Assembly," said city spokeswoman Erin Hut. "This zine is a really great way for folks to understand how an ordinance becomes a law, or how to contact your council member — just the basic civics that people don't get through school anymore." The zine was illustrated by Spokane artist Madison Merica, who was selected through a competitive process and will also speak at the Lilac City Live event. Merica also recently illustrated the Inlander's 2025 The Best Of edition. The publication is funded entirely by a $10,000 grant from Avista and other local businesses, according to Hut.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City program to provide free lawn care services to elderly, veteran, disabled Pittsburgh residents
The City of Pittsburgh has announced the start up of 'City Cuts,' a new initiative that will provide free lawn care services to elderly, veteran, and disabled residents. The program, led by the Office of Neighborhood Services, is aimed to improve the appearance of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods and elevate the quality of life for some of the most vulnerable community members, according to a release from the city. 'City Cuts is about more than just lawn care; it's about uplifting our communities,' said Mayor Ed Gainey. 'By providing free lawn care to those who need it most, we're making Pittsburgh a more beautiful, vibrant place while improving the lives of our seniors, veterans, and disabled residents. This program is a critical part of our commitment to fostering a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.' The service will be provided twice a month, weather permitting, from summer through early mid-fall. Applicants must reside in the City of Pittsburgh limits, own the property or be responsible for the grass cutting of the property, lack social or financial means to cut their own lawns, and meet one or more of the follow qualifications: Be 62 years or older Be a veteran Have a disability that prohibits you from cutting grass Low income 150% below Federal Poverty Guideline Service is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The website said the city is not yet taking applications from residents but will be open around the end of March or beginning of April. Vendors that are interested in participating can now apply. Vendors will be required to attend one of two pre-application meetings on March 7 or March 21, as well as an orientation session in mid-April to be eligible for the program. Lawn care services will begin on May 15th and run through October 15th. If you want to learn more about the City Cuts program or are interested to apply as a vendor, click here. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
