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CHANGES TO RECYCLING PICK-UPS Effective Monday, April 6, recycling materials will be collected on an every other week schedule. Recycling collections will resume on Monday, April 13 with every other week collections through May 15 or further. This change is implemented is for the protection and safety of City sanitation workers. Read more here: http://ow.ly/tAYE50z4N1g Friendly Reminder: Please make sure your trash is in a bin (bonus points for a lid) and recycling not in paper or plastic bags - they must go in a container to protect the wind from blowing litter around! Check out some of our #TrashyTuesday Instagram posts for inspiration. Residents can pick up City-issued recycling bins and lids at the Sanitation Convenience Centers. Centers are open Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 8pm http://ow.ly/NljP30qvv5j PA PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATES The Pennsylvania primary election has been moved to June 2, 2020.  M ail-in voting can be done with no excuses. Click the link below for more information! READ MORE CENSUS 2020 Imagine your future. The possibilities of tomorrow start with today. Complete the #2020Census online today at 2020CENSUS.GOV for the children in your community. Take a few minutes this week to complete the Census 2020 online for your household!  COMPLETE MY CENSUS SUPPORT E.M. STANTON Stanton Community Partners' "25 Days of Giving" continues for the students at E.M. Stanton Elementary School as they count down to their annual fundraiser, Spring into the Arts.  They hope to raise $20,000 by April 25 in order to secure funding for programming next school year. Donations start at $5! https://www.givinggrid.com/zcsmyb/ Silent auction: sita2020.givesmart.com  SOSNA BUSINESS SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 If you own or work for a small business in our area, we've put together some resources for you to take advantage of at this time including financial support and online resources. READ MORE OFFICE CLOSED Our office will be closed until further notice. If you have any concerns or questions, you can reach our Executive Director, Nicole via email at nicoleatsosna@gmail.com.

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