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A call for residents to attend the April 22 Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing to voice their views on Diesel nightclub's proposal to erect a rooftop deck concluded the last of three meetings on the issue called by District 3 Councilman Bruce Kraus....

A Beltzhoover/Knoxville town meeting hosted by State Rep. Jake Wheatley, Jr., attracted about 50 residents, and speakers state Sen. Wayne Fontana and District 3 Councilman Bruce Kraus. The meeting at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church was held in conjunction...

Fire and ice have totally destroyed the Neville Ice Arena on 21st Street on South Side. The abandoned ice skating rink collapsed in February under the weight of snow and was engulfed in flames early...

17th Ward Carolyn Shiring to Audrey Fleming at 22 Mt. Oliver St. for $19,103. 18th Ward Estate of Charles Beckman to Choudhry Real Estate LLC at 800 E. Warrington Ave. for $140,000. Estate of William Baker to Veterans Administration at 108 Kenova...

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 080/10 on...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Thursday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Gene Ricciardi's courtroom: • Theresa Elizabeth and John Joseph Dabecco, 120 S. 24th Street, 16th Ward, Code 304.13.1 • David...

The next luncheon meeting of the Mount Oliver Area Chamber of Commerce (MOACC) will take place on Wednesday, April 21 beginning at noon in the second floor conference room of the Knoxville Elder-ado Center, 320 Brownsville Road. Topic for discussion...

Pennsylvania Resources Council has begun a new round of backyard and worm composting classes in the Pittsburgh area. In the composting classes, participants will learn how to compost yard trimmings, leaves, and food scraps and receive a composting...

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Carrick is celebrating National Library Week on Sat., April 17, with two programs for children of all ages. Children of all ages are invited to Dora Day. Join them as they go on a Dora adventure with books, games...

The Birmingham Foundation would like to include summer program information for the Summer Fun in the South 2010 guide to youth and teen programs in South Pittsburgh to be published in early May. The deadline for information to be included is April...

Carrick's Spring Redd-up is Saturday, May 1, in conjunction with Earth Day and the City's Redd-up program. It's that time of year again, to clean up the neighborhoods from the winter litter and the perfect chance to find the trash that gets blown...

With only weeks to go, 227 communities and groups in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and Westmoreland counties say they will participate in the Spring Redd Up in April and May. Most cleanups will take place on April 17 and April 23-24-25....

A Bake Sale and more will be taking place at the Elder-ado Knoxville Center, 320 Brownsville Road, on Wed., April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to fresh baked goods, there will be grilled hot dogs, kielbasa, and a variety of other...

Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 Brownsville Road, will host a Flea Market on Sat., April 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individual tables can be purchased for $10 by contacting the Church Office at 412-381-9215. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available...

The first public meetings for PRESERVEPGH, the city's cultural heritage planning effort, will inform interested residents about the planning effort and gather information on the cultural and historic resources in the community and the ways they are...

Last week, the Pittsburgh Police Bureau Narcotics Unit completed an investigation culminating in a search warrant and arrests in Mount Oliver. In the investigation, a search warrant was executed in the 300 block of Quincy Street with the assistance...

Members of the Cop ‘n' Kids and Steeler Basketball teams included: Kids Team: Coach Tim Pail, Davonte Parker, Robert Fields, Aaron Smith, Mike Talton, Matt Stupi, Billy King, Ryan Roeper, Shawn...

Steeler quarterback Dennis Dixon goes up to block a shot during the 14th annual Cops ‘n' Kids vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers basketball game. This year's game featured Steelers Charlie Batch, Deshea...