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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Trash on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

New initiative to educate students and solve trash problem in Oakland

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

Lizabeth Gray, Neighborhood Quality Consultant of Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC), describes herself as “the queen of trash.”  “It drives me crazy,” Gray said. “I’m...

In this Sept. 9, 2017 photo, a rat looks for food in a trash can on the corner of Otis PIace NW and Georgia Avenue NW in the Park View neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Trash, mice in South Oakland present challenges for residents

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 7, 2023

When Katie Nagy and her roommates found a mouse residing in the kitchen of their South Oakland apartment last week, they felt struck by fear. Unsure how to proceed, the group armed themselves with pots...

Wednesday’s Oakwatch meeting over Zoom.

OPDC holds event to discuss trash in Oakland

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held an Oakwatch meeting called “Let’s Talk: Trash” on Wednesday over Zoom to discuss the current trash problem residents face. These problems include high volumes of trash on the streets and inefficient trash collection.
Bates Street in South Oakland.

Opinion | South Oakland could be beautiful if we just tried

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • August 20, 2019
It’s understandable — walk along a South O avenue and you’ll notice a plethora of overflowing trash cans and unmowed lawns.
One’s trash is another’s treasure: Exhibit litters The Warhol with abstract, neon dumpsters

One’s trash is another’s treasure: Exhibit litters The Warhol with abstract, neon dumpsters

By Brady Langmann / Staff Writer • July 7, 2015

Not all artists start off with a brush and canvas — for Pittsburgh artist Elizabeth Rudnick, the 1990s version of Microsoft Paint was enough to get started.“At six, I was tying up my parents’ computer...

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