Public Announcements

2019 Road Paving Program

The Borough will be milling and paving several streets and alleys this year starting the week of October 21, 2019. ADA ramps will also be installed at intersections impacted by paving. You can view the entire 2019 road paving plan here.

Leadership Lessons from Columbine and Beyond

Leadership Lessons from Columbine and Beyond will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 5:30pm, at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Auditorium 300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218.

An introduction to violence in America's schools, with Officer Fred Livingston, and featuring Frank De Angelis, retired principal of Columbine High School. For more information, please see the Official Flyer.

Flu Shot Clinic

Edgewood Borough will be holding a free flu shot clinic, Tuesday, October 15, from 4-8pm at the Edgewood Borough Building, 2 Race Street. You may enter directly into the Fire Department garage, where the clinic will take place. Vaccines are available on a first come first serve basis for residents 18 year of age or older through the generosity of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, & UPMC Health Plan & Eastern Area Prehospital Services. Influenza (Flu) vaccines contain the H1N1 vaccine. For questions please email office@edgewoodboro.com, or call 412-242-4824.

Fall Fest

Saturday, October 26 at 6pm

Edgewood will be hosting Fall Fest at Koenig Field. Come down for this free, family event, featuring snacks, crafts, and of course hayrides around the neighborhood by the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department!

Trick-or-Treat

Trick-or-Treat will be from 6-8 on Thursday, October 31.

Safety tips: Make sure children can see through costumes, and that they can be seen, with reflective tape or glow sticks. Stay on sidewalks, in well-lit areas, with parents/in groups, and check all treats before eating.

Shade Tree Committee Vacancies

The borough’s Shade Tree Committee is seeking new committee members.

If interested, please submit a letter of interest to
Edgewood Borough Shade Tree Committee
2 Race Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

This committee generally meets once monthly and is tasked with preserving the borough’s tree canopy.

EVFD Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Please join the Edgewood VFD in the fight to extinguish breast cancer! The Edgewood VFD will be selling t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Shirts are $18* and donations are also always welcome! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition to help fund programs providing breast cancer education and outreach, support for diagnosed women, and research initiatives. We will be accepting orders and donations until the first Wednesday in October (Oct 2). Shirts can be delivered to the Edgewood Borough Building for pickup, or if you aren't in the area they can be shipped directly to your home. They will be delivered mid-October.

Thank you for your support!

*XXL $20.50, 3XL $21.50, 4XL $22.50

Please use the following link to order shirts: www.customink.com

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park will be taking a break during the colder months. Please check back in the Spring for more information on the next session.

Tai Chi Fall Session – meet at the Koenig Field House

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park, one of our popular fitness offerings for adults in Edgewood. All classes will meet at the Field House at Koenig Field at 301 Greendale Avenue, Edgewood PA 15218, and have the option to move outside when weather permits.

Jon Wilson leads this open class Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm September 2 through December 30, 2019.

No pre-registration is needed for the fall session. Drop-in fee for individual classes is $15, or purchase a 5-pack of classes for $60 or a 10-pack for $100. Class packs can be used for any session throughout the summer. Packs expire on December 30, 2019. Payment is made directly to Jon Wilson at the time of the class.

Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to complete your registration form if you are new to the class. This class is for adults 18 and over.

Be sure to wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. If you have any questions, contact Abigail at office@edgewoodboro.com or 412-242-4824 We hope you'll enjoy this peaceful time to center yourself!

About the Instructor: Jon is the Assistant Instructor at Steel Dragon Martial Arts in Lawrenceville. He also teaches an after-school Kung Fu program at Reserve Primary School in Shaler, as well as ongoing Tai Chi classes at Shepherd Wellness in Bloomfield, and the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine in Shadyside. He trains and teaches in several different styles of Kung Fu including: Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan, Ying Jow Kuen, and Xing-Yi Quan. In 2012, he became the Senior Disciple of Chris Young under the Yin Cheng Gong Fa lineage.

Part Time Police Officers Wanted

The Edgewood Borough Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Part Time Police Office.
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Edgewood Borough named a Banner Community

The Allegheny County League of Municipalities again named Edgewood Borough a Banner Community. This award, given to 65 municipalities across Allegheny County, signifies a commitment to professional development, financial management, and community engagement by staff and elected officials. Read the full press release here.

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald praised municipalities for their hard work and dedication to effective public service.
Read the full press release here.

Street Tree Trimming

Nelson Tree Service, working on behalf of Duquesne Light, will be trimming street trees around the Borough over the next few weeks. This tree pruning work ensures reliable electric distribution to homes and businesses. Please obey all posted work zone signs for your safety.

Belgian Block for Sale

Edgewood Borough has Belgian Blocks available for purchase by Borough residents. Click here for an order form. Blocks are available for pick up only. Fill out the order form and return it to the Borough Office at 2 Race Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, and DPW will contact you to set up a time for pickup.