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The Brashear Association responded to increased community needs during the holiday season with a team effort that gathered resources from the entire South Pittsburgh community and the region. According to Brashear's executive director, Hugh Brannan,...

All smiles Christmas morning at Emmaus were (from left) Emmaus staff member Tahnee Lewis, residents Debbie Crighton and Carla Broerman, Pilot Sherri Lynn Dunik, resident Patty Taylor and staff member...

District 3 Councilman Bruce Kraus has disbursed his district's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation to more than 30 organizations throughout his district and parts of the city. "We focused largely on food banks this year," the councilm...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Richard King's courtroom: • Daryn Scott Mikus, 2361 Glenbury, 32nd Ward, Codes 307.1, 302.4, 301.3 • Anthony and Sandra Zekas, 439...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone Case 001/09 on...

According to the U.S. Constitution, only one thing is required for the inauguration of a president — the oath of office: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to...

On Thursday, Jan. 8, 13, 22 and 29 the South Side Library will offer Preschool Storytime at 1:30 p.m. for ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Activities include stories, crafts, games and more. Chess Classes for Kids will be Saturday, Jan. 10, 17 and 24 at...

The Pilot Club of Pittsburgh is collecting scholarship applications for the Pilot International Foundation which sponsors three scholarship programs. The PIF/Lifeline Scholarship, The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship, and The Pilot...

Those with symptoms of arthritis pain and stiffness or have any of the many forms of arthritis are eligible to attend the Arthritis Exercise Program offered by The Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium Parish Nurse Program. These exercises are...

Traffic patterns will change for motorists traveling on State Route 837 North through the Rankin Bridge project beginning Jan. 5.  The Rankin Bridge underpass on the Whitaker side will be closed for reconstruction. All traffic heading toward...

Parents and families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools can attend one of the district's Financial Aid Nights to learn about the types of federal and state aid available for education after high school. On December 5, 2007, the district announced a $10...

 As medical sponsor of the 2009 Dick's Sporting Goods/Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Sports Medicine will host the first of three free training seminars for marathon participants. “Getting Started: Marathon Training and Preparation,” will be held at...

Concord and Roosevelt students in grades 4 and 5 will play a friendly, competitive basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Carrick High School gym. The girls will compete at 10 a.m. and the boys will play at noon. The event is open to all...

During the winter season Elder-ado Centers will be open if possible. However, closings or delays during severe weather will be broadcast on Channel 11 during the 5-7 a.m. morning news. Members can also call Executive Director Steve Hutter at the...

The City of Pittsburgh has planted more than 700 trees throughout the city during the fall planting season. More than 150 trees were planted in the business districts alone, including 40 in the downtown business district.  Urban Forester Lisa...

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Homicide Squad is investigating an overnight stabbing that occurred at the Matrix Nightclub located at 7 Station Square Drive on December 29. At approximately 12:45 a.m., a Pittsburgh police officer, who was working...

Zone 3 officers responding to a call at 1:35 a.m. in the 400 block of Moore Avenue in Knoxville for a male shot on December 29, 2008, found a 30 year old black male on his knees outside of the driver's side of a Yellow Cab with gunshot wounds to the...

City Councilman Bruce A. Kraus and Representative Harry Readshaw will present the outcome of their December 8 meeting with UPMC president Jeffrey Romoff regarding the proposed closing of UPMC South Side at a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14...