Riverview Ave. Closed, Cannabis Bill Details, Labor Day, and more

Rep. Emily Kinkead August 29, 2025 | 2:44 PM

In this update:

Veterans Assistance at My Office
Shielding Homeowners from Landslides
Recycling Collection Event

Free Car Seat Installation
Fighting Hunger at PNC Park
And so much more!

Office Closed for Labor Day

My office will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

As a state lawmaker, I will always stand on the side of working people and continue fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job, for ALL workers.

Give us a call at 412-321-553 or email RepKinkead@pahouse.net and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to help you however we can.

Riverview Avenue Closed Through November 7

Please be advised that now through November 7, Riverview Avenue in Riverview Park will be closed to vehicular traffic beyond the Observatory and Activities Building entrances to Locust Grove to allow for work to remediate areas of the park affected by landslides.

Access to Locust Grove and the remaining portion of the park loop will be from Mairdale Avenue. Accommodations have been made with CitiParks for the upcoming RiverBOO! Park 5K, providing pedestrian access during the race.

In the map above, the green areas will remain open, the yellow section will be converted to two-way traffic, maintaining access to Locust Grove, and the red area will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Get more information on the remediation project here.

My Bill to Shield Homeowners from Landslide Damages

“This is really just recognizing that the commercial insurance industry is not stepping up to cover these costs.”

As landslides and sinkholes continue to leave Pennsylvania property owners in financial ruin, impacted communities across the state continue to express the need for a proactive solution like H.B. 589, my legislation to create a landslide and sinkhole insurance program through the state.

When these natural disasters occur, as they often do here in Allegheny County, homeowners are often left footing the bill because there are no options to purchase landslide or sinkhole insurance. That’s why I’m proposing this safety net bill: to fill gaps in an area neglected by private insurers.

Read more about my bill here.

Learn About Cannabis Legalization

I have once again introduced bipartisan legislation (H.B. 20) to legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. My office has put together a new one-page explainer that breaks down what’s in the bill, now available on my website.

My office had a great time tabling at the Pittsburgh Cannabis Festival, sharing information and hearing from so many of you who want to see the state finally move on recreational cannabis.

Visit my website or contact my office to learn more about my bill to legalize adult-use cannabis.

Recycle Electronics and More

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is hosting a recycling collection event for e-waste, tires, and other materials typically not accepted for curbside recycling on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northgate High School. While registration for this event is free, there is a $5 participation fee for all attendees.

Registration is required to participate.

Get all the details and register here.

Upcoming Events

Hunger Action Month at PNC Park on September 3.

Schedule an appointment for the Ross/West View EMSA Blood Drive on September 9.

Get your car seat installed or inspected for free at Ross West View EMSA’s annual car seat event on Wednesday, September 10. Call 412-931-8200 or email cps@rwvems.org to register.

Check out a job fair on September 12 with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) as well as support programs they offer for immigrant workers.

The annual Capitol All-Stars Game (charity softball game to support the state’s charitable food network) is happening in Harrisburg on September 29.

Helping Veterans Access Resources

My office hosts officers from the American Legion and VFW on the first and third Thursdays of every month to help veterans get connected with all the benefits they are eligible for. If you know a veteran, have them contact my office to set up an appointment.

If you have any questions about the content in this email or need assistance with any state-related matter, my staff and I are here to help! Reach out at RepKinkead@pahouse.net or call 412-321-5523.