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16th Ward Lindsay Wolfson et al. to Edward and Judith Symons at 2250 Mary St. Unit 111 for $250,000. Shari Tester to ALZ LLC at 2118 Merriman Way for $105,000. Kenia Mora to Gary and Jean Jurek at 2508 Mission St. for $148,000. Susan Matthews to...

THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE MT. OLIVER COUNCIL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE 905 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, COUNTY OF...

The South Side Athletic Association will conduct Baseball and Softball registrations for the 2008 season at the Arlington Recreation Center on February 14 and 26, and March 11. Registrations will also be conducted at the Ormsby Recreation Center on...

Story Time at the Knoxville Library will be on Thursdays throughout February at 10:30 a.m. This program is for children 2-6 years with an adult, and will develop children's language and listening skills while expanding their imaginations. For more...

Carnegie Museum of Art joins Citiparks in celebrating Black History Month with an information table and display of images by African American photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 6–8 p.m. The display is part of the...

Four South Pittsburgh residents earned diplomas from Clarion University on December 15, 2007. They are: From 15210: Shandia L. Booker, B.S. in Liberal Studies; Rikki E. Renkin, B.A. in History; and, Elizabeth L. White, B.S.B. in Accounting. From...

Amanda L. Juarin, a senior in the School of Education at Duquesne University, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall of 2007. Ms. Juarin is the daughter of Michael and Kimberly Juarin of Carrick....

Cameron Michael Stepanovich was born December 18, 2007 and weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. He was 21½ inches long. His parents are Dawn Schutzeus and Michael Stepanovich, Jr., and he has two sisters, Madison,...

Nancy J. Murray, of Bethel Park, has returned to ACHIEVA, serving as president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. Ms. Murray, who previously spent eight years at ACHIEVA, left in 2005 to serve as the...

Asserting that “much more still must be done to address the needs of all Pennsylvanians,” state Senator Jay Costa announced that he would seek re-election to another term in the state Senate. “District residents want solutions to health care,...

The Carrick Community Athletic Association will hold its annual sign-ups for Baseball and Softball for the 2008 season. Opening Day will be Saturday April 19. Registration for all Girls and Boys ages 4 to 18 years of age in 2008 will be held at...

The Pittsburgh Deaf Blind Lions Club is now meeting at UPMC South Side on the second Tuesday each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The meetings are held in conference rooms 1 and 2. Any one interested in attending or joining this Lions Club should call...

Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) will increase the maximum crisis benefit from $300 to $500. The LIHEAP CRISIS Program provides grants to low-income households during the cold weather season to assist families experiencing...

The Carrick Library is offering a program for new parents to learn the benefits of using sign language with their babies through stories and songs as a way to communicate before they can speak. An informal play session follows each presentation....

The Allegheny County Parks Department will accept applications for ball field permits from organized baseball, soccer and softball leagues from Wednesday, Feb. 6, through Wednesday, Feb. 20. Applications are available at park offices and online at...

The Pittsburgh Board of Education has released details of the district's vision for Year Two of Excel.9-12, The Plan for High School Excellence. Excel.9-12 is a multi-year plan focused on the redesign and restructure of the District's high schools...

In an effort to provide consistent availability, Debbie Koch RN, the parish nurse for Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium, will be holding designated office hours at two separate locations in the community. She will be available for appointments,...

District 3 Councilman Bruce A. Kraus has called a town meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Market House on 12th Street to gain public input concerning the development Landmark Property Development, LLC is proposing to build from 93...

District 3 Councilman Bruce A. Kraus has called a town meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Market House on 12th Street to gain public input concerning the development Landmark Property Development, LLC is proposing to build from 93...

The South Side Presbyterian Church welcomes all people to join in an informal Ash Wednesday prayer gathering at 12:15 p.m. on February 6. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m. and all are welcome. The church is at the corner of South 20th and Sarah...

Beginning this week, The South Pittsburgh Reporter will publish the Housing Court calendar for local District Magisterial Judges, whenever available. The information will also be posted and updated at www.sopghreporter.com. The information, if...

Prince of Peace Parish will host its annual commemoration of the feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Patrons Church Unity, at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Feb. 10 at St. Adalbert Church, 15th Street. The Parish Choir will lead participants in hymns...

It is the New Year - time to make resolutions or, how about a pledge instead of a resolution? A pledge to be a more environmentally friendly community oriented citizen. A pledge to take the time to keep your street, neighborhood, and city clean. A...

Work began last week at the intersection of Brookline Boulevard and Whited Street to complete the city's first-ever comprehensive traffic signal upgrade since 1940, converting all City operated traffic lights to energy-efficient Light Emitting...

Fire Station No. 24 at South 18th and Mary streets on the South Side will close for renovations for about four weeks beginning on February 15. During that time, Engine No. 24 will be stationed at Fire Station No. 4, at Forbes and Stevenson and Truck...