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Found holiday decorations in Oakland
Forbes Ave near Cathedral of Learning
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4 days
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Description
Found a tote of holiday decorations around 6:30 p.m. today in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. I was walking home from a class near the Cathedral of Learning on Forbes Avenue when I spotted a box on the curb outside a brownstone; inside were garlands, lights, a wreath, and a red velvet bow. They looked festive, as if someone was mid‑decorating and forgot to bring them inside. I’m posting here in case they belong to someone else and will leave them by the lamppost for now.
Approximate found location
Forbes Ave near Cathedral of Learning
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