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Articles from the April 3, 2012 edition

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 News    April 3, 2012

Vendor, craft show in Carrick

St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church in Carrick is holding its annual Vendor, Craft and Flea Market Sale on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale day includes an Ethnic Food and Baked Goods Sale. Take-outs are available. A representative...

 
 By Al Lowe    Front Page    April 3, 2012

St. John Vianney Food Bank volunteers helping out in the Hilltop neighborhoods

Mary Fleisner, director of the St. John Vianney Food Bank, is a retired Port Authority bus driver, so she knows how to work efficiently and to help a lot of people. The food bank is open noon to 2...

 
 Front Page    April 3, 2012

Have a fun activity for kids this summer, tell the Birmingham Foundation

Organizations with programs for youth and teens in the South Pittsburgh area can include their program information in Summer Fun in the South 2012. The Birmingham Foundation would like to include your information for a Summer Fun in the South 2012...

 
 Real Estate    April 3, 2012

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 04-03-12

 16th Ward Stephen Jacobs to John Siters Jr. at 203 Dengler St. for $3,000. ATL Holdings LLC to Lashawn Hall at 527 Otillia St. for $6,000. David Cahill Jr. to Spring Street Rentals L.P. at 2333 Spring St. for $22,500. 17th Ward   Helen Nowicki to...

 
 Government    April 3, 2012

Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Thursday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. in Magisterial District Judge Richard King's Courtroom: • Joseph Lejeune, 1935 Westmont Avenue, 29th Ward, Continued Codes 704.2, 307.1, 304.8, 304.7, 304.6,...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    April 3, 2012

Public Allies Pittsburgh beginning three service projects in South Side

Three team service projects aimed at enhancing the quality-of-life on South Side are about to take root, with the hope they will bear fruit for years to come. The projects are being undertaken by three teams from Public Allies Pittsburgh: "Economic...

 
 Service News    April 3, 2012

Courtney Vaughn

Navy Seaman Courtney N. Vaughn, daughter of Debra A. and Roland A. Oddera of Pittsburgh, Pa., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Vaughn completed a variety of...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

PHC recruiting AmeriCorps members

The Pittsburgh Health Corps (PHC), a local affiliate of the national AmeriCorps community service program, is recruiting new members for 2012-2013. PHC is seeking 18 enthusiastic, service-oriented individuals for assignment to one of its partner...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Spring schedule for food safety certification courses

The Allegheny County Health Department is offering its spring schedule of food protection certification courses for food industry workers. The two-day course will be offered April 20 and 27 at West Penn Hospital in Friendship; May 1 and 8 at Clarion...

 
 Kids    April 3, 2012

Sign-ups underway for So. Hills Heat Track Club

Sign-ups for the South Hills Heat Track Club are now underway. South Hills Heat Track Club is a team for local boys and girls to compete in Junior Olympic track and  field competitions locally and nationally, sanctioned by USA Track & Field. Cost...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Hispanic chamber scholarship

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering students who are Hispanic/Latino or of Hispanic/Latino descent scholarships for the 2012-2013 scholastic year. To be eligible to apply to the program, the student must: • B...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Upcoming at the Carrick branch library

The Carrick Branch Library will have a variety of events taking place during April. The After-School Art Club for school-age children in grades 1-6 takes place every Thursday in April at 3:30. Kids can drop by the library after school and get...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

It's all happening at the Knoxville branch library this spring

CLP- Knoxville has new hours and new programs, they are now open Mondays and Tuesdays, 10-7 and Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5. April and ongoing programs include: Laptop Lending Program. CLP-Knoxville now has laptops available for use inside the...

 
 Kids    April 3, 2012

Third annual ‘Big Hunt' on Saturday

On Saturday, April 7 LifeStone Church will be hosting its 3rd Annual Community "Big Hunt"- featuring a 7,000 plus Egg Hunt, free food, a bounce house, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. This event is open to the entire...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Annual Spring Clean Up in South Side April 14

Duquesne University will be holding its Annual Spring Clean Up on Saturday April 14. Check in will start at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 18th and East Carson streets. The clean-up will conclude between 12:30 and 1 p.m. with a free "taste of the...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Santa Maria Easter services

Santa Maria Magdalena will offer Holy Week services this week Chrism Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. with  Archbishop Vellone, Metropolitan of The North American Old Roman Catholic Church. Holy Thursday, Mass of the Last Supper,...

 
 Kids    April 3, 2012

Marbles clinics coming to S. Side

The Allegheny County Parks Department's 2012 marbles program is now taking place with clinics and competitions taking place through May 30 at various locations throughout Allegheny County. The complete schedule is available at www...

 
 News    April 3, 2012

Two ‘Love Your Block' grant recipients in South Pittsburgh

Two South Pittsburgh groups are among the 10 recipients who will receive funding through his ServePGH initiative's "Love Your Block" (LYB) grant program. The block revitalization program provides an opportunity for local volunteers and residents to p...

 
 Public Safety    April 3, 2012

Knoxville man arrested on drug related charges

A Knoxville man was one of a trio of suspects arrested on drug related charges in Beechview on Friday, March 30. Pittsburgh narcotics detectives were investigating drug related activities in...