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Pittsburgh Cares Emerges as Clearinghouse for Clean Up Volunteers - August 27, 2009
Pittsburgh Cares has taken over coordination of volunteer assignments for all clean up efforts related to the Sept. 24-25 Pittsburgh Summit 2009. Downtown-based Pittsburgh Cares was founded in 1992 with a mission to create "a new way to volunteer" by offering a more user-friendly, flexible approach to volunteer service.
There are two main G-20 related clean-up days: Saturday, Sept. 12, and Friday, Sept. 25. Read more.
World Affairs Council Beefs Up Web Offerings, Plans Panel Discussion and Student Summit in Advance of International Conference - August 21, 2009
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, long an international affairs educator to students and the community at large, has stepped up its work in advance of The Pittsburgh Summit next month.
The nonprofit organization has launched a Pittsburgh Summit Web page rich in information about the gathering of leaders from 22 of the world's largest economies, who will meet Sept. 24-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. A week before the summit, the Council will also sponsor a panel discussion about the meeting in the context of current economic challenges, and a G-20 forum for high school students. Click here to read more.
Airport Open for Business During Summit, but Travelers Urged to Allow Extra Time, Check for Delays -
August 21, 2009
Pittsburgh International Airport will be open and operating during The Pittsburgh Summit next month, although travelers should allow extra time to get to the airport in the event of possible highway traffic delays.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which operates the commercial airport in Findlay and the general aviation airport in West Mifflin, said today that no information is yet available about possible disruptions in air traffic during the Sept. 24-25 conference. That information will be posted on at www.FlyPittsburgh.com as it becomes available. Read more.
September 1, 2009
The Show is Going On: Summit-Related Cultural, Educational Programming Focuses on Pittsburgh's Links to the World
August 26, 2009
Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership Welcomes Community to "Tell Your Story" with Personal Reflections on Regional Transformation
August 18, 2009
Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership provides latest contingency planning resources to businesses and residents
August 3, 2009
Phipps Conservatory Named Site of Pittsburgh G-20 Summit Welcome and Dinner
In an effort to help Pittsburgh "Welcome the World" on Sept. 24 and 25, many organizations in the region are hosting informative discussions and community volunteer events. Check out some of the events focusing on the G-20 Summit below.
Also, the G-20 Partners are organizing a series of clean-up activities in support of the G-20 events. Help Pittsurgh welcome the world and join them in the regional effort in the spirit of the United We Serve campaign launched by First Lady, Michelle Obama. Click here to learn more.
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