Articles from the January 15, 2008 edition
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Real Estate 
January 15, 2008 Real Estate Transactions for Issue of 1/22/08
16th Ward Eric Grieb to Shawn Fay Jr. at 2112 Carey Way for $137,500. Estate of Helen Triko to Triko Enterprises Inc. at 2214 E. Carson St. for $168,300. Estate of David Schanck to Novastar Mortgage Inc. at 1413 Eleanor St. for $4,258 by sheriff's...
By Margaret Smyka Front Page January 15, 2008 URA chief wants more accountability, customer service from city government
A visit from Pat Ford, executive director of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, highlighted the Jan. 8 meeting of the South Sides Slopes Neighborhood Association. Mr. Ford also oversees City Planning and the Bureau of Building...
By David Assad Front Page January 15, 2008 
Borough council swears in members, Jim Cassidy remains council president
Two new Mount Oliver council members and one incumbent were sworn into office Jan. 7 by District Magisterial Judge Richard King as the borough legislators rang in the new year with their bi-annual...
By Margaret Smyka Front Page January 15, 2008 Forum will have input into any sale of vacant South Vo-Tech building
Details on a role by the South Side Planning Forum in the bidding process on the sale of the South Vo-Tech building highlighted the Jan. 8 meeting. Richard Fellers, the Pittsburgh Public Schools' chief operations officer, said the minimum acceptable...
News January 15, 2008 Elder-ados closed for MLK Day
Elder-ado Senior Centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Centers reopen on Tuesday at the usual time....
Meetings January 15, 2008 AARP meeting next week
Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at 12:30 p.m. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are always...
Meetings January 15, 2008 MWCDC community forum
The next Mount Washington Community Development Corporation will be Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. The meeting is at the Mount Washington Senior Center, 122 Virginia Avenue....
Meetings January 15, 2008 Mt. O./City watch meets
The next meeting of the Mount Oliver City/Saint Clair Block Watch will be Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at Potter's House Cathedral, Multi-Education Center, also known as Saint Joseph Convent. The community is in...
Meetings January 15, 2008 Police commander slated to speak at Allentown meeting
Zone 3 Police Commander Larry Ross will be the featured speaker at the January 31 meeting of the Allentown Community Development Corp. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement of the the St. John Vianney Parish Center, 839 Climax Street. The...
Kids January 15, 2008 Family story and craft hour planned for S.S. Library
Family Story and Craft Hour returns at the South Side Library on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. National Popcorn Day is celebrated this month and our program will be dedicated to all things popcorn. Take part in a popcorn relay, hear some poppin'...
Health January 15, 2008 Inside walking program beginning on the Hilltop
An inside walking program is being sponsored by Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium. The group will meet on Mondays at 6 p.m., beginning January 21. The program will involve walking exercises to Leslie Sansone DVD's based on her “Walk the Walk”...
News January 15, 2008 School district to hold Financial Aid Nights
Pittsburgh Public Schools will host Financial Aid Nights across the District throughout the months of January and February. Parents and students of the Pittsburgh Public Schools will have an opportunity to learn about the types of federal and state a...
Government January 15, 2008 Two hearings of local interest before Pittsburgh Zoning Board
Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled two public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents for Thursday, Jan. 17 in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case...
News January 15, 2008 
SSSNA receives $3,000 from PNC for communication efforts
The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) has received a $3,000 grant from PNC Bank and the PNC Foundation to fund costs of the newsletter and website that the organization uses to...
News January 15, 2008 Party and play at City Theatre will benefit South Side community groups
On Wednesday, January 23 at City Theatre, all proceeds from the pre-show reception and performance of the romantic comedy The 13th of Paris will be donated to a variety of South Side organizations. The fundraiser is made possible by City at Your...
By Margaret Smyka News January 15, 2008 Mayor Ravenstahl touts accomplisments at final community forum
The tenth and final neighborhood forum conducted by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl also garnered the largest turnout, he said. The gathering on Jan. 9 at St. Mark's Church in Brookline drew about 150 residents from Banksville, Beechview, Bon Air, Brookline,...
Government January 15, 2008 Proposed Ordinance 902
THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE MT. OLIVER COUNCIL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE 902 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, COUNTY OF...
Government January 15, 2008 Proposed Ordinance 893
BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE 893 PLACE - MUNICIPAL BUILDING 150 BROWNSVILLE ROAD MT. OLIVER, PA. 15210 DATE - THURSDAY, JAN. 31, 2008 TIME - 6:30 P.M. CASE #01-08 - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO BUILD AN ADDITION IN REAR OF PROPERTY AND...
Government January 15, 2008 Proposed Ordinance 903
THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE MT. OLIVER COUNCIL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE 903 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, COUNTY OF...