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The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s Board of Commissioners Meetings The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on 12/17/20 to hold its 2021 monthly meetings on the following Thursdays in 2021. The meetings will be held via Zoom Teleconferencing. 2021 HACP Board Meeting Dates: Thursday, January … Continued

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