Articles from the March 15, 2011 edition
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March 15, 2011 Did you get it right?
Let me correct some information you may have got recently about a drug bust at Carrick High School. The school was not in lockdown. I know because I was at the school when this was going on. I went in and out of the school about three times. I saw...
News March 15, 2011 Produce To People site changed
The Produce To People Program, normally operated monthly by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank out of the South Side Market House has been moved to the UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center (former UPMC South Side Hospital) at 2000 Mary...
By Al Lowe Front Page March 15, 2011 School chief visits Carrick council
The new superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools has been paying surprise visits to the various schools under her charge. And, on occasion, superintendent Dr. Linda Lane is taken by surprise herself. She spoke at a meeting of the Carrick...
Meetings March 15, 2011 S.S. Community Council to host District 3 candidates
South Side Community Council will hold an open meeting on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. Guest speakers will be the candidates for district 3 City Council seat: Bruce Kraus, Jason Phillips, Gavin Robb and Jeffrey...
By Margaret Smyka Front Page March 15, 2011 
Social club developers to talk to community
Zoning Board wants input from South Side residents Vigorous questioning greeted members of a development group seeking to open an after-hours "social club" at 2214 East Carson St. in the vacant...
Kids March 15, 2011 Art and poetry project, fashion show planned for Knoxville Branch Library
Children in kindergarten through fifth grades are welcome to attend the Family Study Buddies Program at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville, with a parent or adult caregiver, where they will gain skills and knowledge to improve their...
Entertainment March 15, 2011 South Sider pens memoir of life in peacetime Marine Corps
Long-time South Side resident C.A. (Chuck) Peters recently published "I Never Had to Duck (Adventures in the Peacetime Marine Corps)," a memoir telling the captivating story of his ardent, lifelong love of and "undistinguished" service in the United...
Meetings March 15, 2011 Presentation on meditation at the South Side Library
A free public presentation on meditation will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - South Side, 2205 East Carson Street Discussion will include the book "Modern Buddhism" by Geshe Kelsang...
Meetings March 15, 2011 Mt. Oliver City Block Watch
The Mt. Oliver City Block Watch will meet on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Potter's House Multi-Education Center, 430 Cathedral Street. All interested area residents are welcome to attend....
Meetings March 15, 2011 Community input needed for potential new Hilltop library
Pittsburgh's Hilltop residents are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions about a potential new Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location during a community meeting on Saturday, March 19 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Temple Baptist Church, 743...
Real Estate March 15, 2011 Real Estate Transactions for issue of 03-15-11
16th Ward US Bank NA trustee to Spring Street Rentals L.P. at 115 Cologne St. for $19,900. Estate of Helen Lauterbach to Yemurai Mukorombindo at 416 Fisher St. for $40,000. 17th Ward Estate of Martha Michael to Gregg 21st L.P. at 1500 Bingham St....
News March 15, 2011 Lenten Journey program
Prince of Peace Parish in South Side will host a "Lenten Journey Through Word and Song" on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in Saint Peter Church, 28th and Sarah streets. Featured speaker will be Father Eugene Lauer who will be joined by the Parish Choirs...
News March 15, 2011 Blessing of the Animals this Sunday at SSPC
The South Side Presbyterian Church welcomes all to a special "Blessing of the Animals" during its worship service on Sunday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Worshippers are welcome to bring their pets to be prayed for with blessings in the church. All animals...
News March 15, 2011 Nobles Lane closed from Rt. 51 to Parkfield this week
Allegheny County Public Works has closed Nobles Lane between Saw Mill Run Boulevard (Route 51) and Parkfield Street in the City of Pittsburgh to traffic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday, March 18. The closure is necessary while...
News March 15, 2011 Vendors needed
Vendors are needed for Friends of Grandview Park's Community Day in the park on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 4 p.m. The day will feature arts and crafts, food, music, cars and more. For more information email: grandviewparkfriends...
Opinion March 15, 2011 Do I have this right?
Okay, let's see if I got this right? The Schwartz Market served the community for 83 years by providing a wonderful grocery store where you could, literally, buy anything from soup to nuts. You needed it, they had it. A huge bonus of having the...
Opinion March 15, 2011 Affordable housing for all
I hope when deciding what to do in the South Side, they take under consideration there are elderly that would like to live on the South Side when they are old. My mom, who worked for a living did not qualify for low income housing and therefore...
News March 15, 2011 Alliance elects new board officers
The Hilltop Alliance Board of Directors recently elected the following officers: Melvin C. Pollard, Mount Oliver City Block Watch, president; Phyllis B. Bianculli, Carrick Community Council, vice-president: Billie Michener, Hilltop Economic...
News March 15, 2011 Public hearings on restaurant rating system on March 16, 30
The Allegheny County Board of Health has scheduled two public hearings this month to accept comments on proposed changes to the Health Department's food safety regulation, including a new system for rating restaurants. The hearings will be held on...