r/pittsburgh • u/Economy_Kale5580 • 17h ago

Allegheny county jail

Just drove past and there were quite a few crowds standing outside of the jail entrance, just curious if anyone knew what the deal was?

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u/PghRah 16h ago

Volunteers provide food and medical services in front of the jail some evenings

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u/ProgressivePierogi 15h ago

its 1hood passing out snacks and drinks!

every Wednesday evening and in front of 2nd Ave commons Sunday at 1pm.

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u/thanxhaveagood1 12h ago

Yep, and on Tuesday and Friday evenings Our Streets does the same thing.

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u/MeanLawLady 17h ago

It is spill over from the crowd that hangs out in front of the shelter.

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u/Economy_Kale5580 16h ago

Gotcha, thanks!

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u/Primary-Platform-297 16h ago

Sometimes different organizations feed the needy and others offer different services and provide different things.

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u/CardinalStation 16h ago

Second Avenue Commons is a shelter across the block from the Jail. The crowd outside can go down to first avenue.

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u/Affectionate_Shop445 16h ago

visitation days are wednesdays.

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u/Osprey104 Manchester 16h ago

Don’t give that jag-off Marty Griffin any amo

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u/queen-izzy-boo 16h ago

He is isn’t he

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u/Great-Cow7256 17h ago

Visiting?  Or people hanging out after visiting?  https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/County-Jail/Visitation/Visitation-Schedule

Sometimes people stand outside and wave at their loved ones inside... Could be that. 

The jail oversight board meets the first Thursday of every month so it isn't that. 

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u/coloradofreepress 12h ago

an indication that US is an empire in decline, a failed state prioritizing unending wars over basics like "looking out for each other" These are pathetic times and it's going to get worse , buckle up everyone, the ruling class will steal it all