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Mount Washington's system of parks is considered to be wonderful, "a jewel in Pittsburgh's crown," by neighborhood residents, but - it has a lousy name. There are plans to rename the Grandview Scenic Byway Park to something shorter and more...

The Salvation Army's proposed new, two-story building with expanded retail store and Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program was the sole presentation at the April 14 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Details on the estimated $4 million...

City Councilman Bruce Kraus (top) and South Side Local Development Co. executive director Rick Belloli paint a section of wall inbetween the train tracks and East Carson Street near 4th Street. The...

16th Ward Diana Trageser aka Torres to Southside Properties LLC at 330 Dengler St. for $5,000. Citimortgage Inc. to Eugene and Anna Mae Knight at 425 Ormsby Ave. for $10,000. Kelly Hilpert aka Auel to National City Bank at 1062 Parkwood Road for...

Could the dead speak, the vets would probably feel honored (Pigeons, memorial don't mix, April 14). Life is going on, and they had their time on earth. Earth belongs to those now alive. And no, it is not a health hazard. Inform yourself, Violet....

With the move of the Zone Three Police Station from 1725 Mary Street on the South Side Flats (where it has been housed since 1962) to Warrington and Arlington avenues in Allentown finalized this week (the grand opening is set for Friday, May 1st @...

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 071/09 on...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Eugene Ricciardi's courtroom: • Gerald J. Rooney, 2638 S. 18th Street, 17th Ward, Continued Codes 307.1, 302.4, 304.6, 304.7 •...

City Theatre will present the world premiere of Speak American, written and directed by Eric Simonson, on the mainstage from May 7 – 31. The theatre commissioned Speak American in honor of the Pittsburgh 250. Speak American is set in 1904 Pittsburg...

The next Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium sponsored “Woman to Woman” program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday May 1. The meeting will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 Brownsville Road in Mt. Oliver. Debbie Koch RN, parish nurse,...

There will be a free bus trip to the WWII National Memorial for WWII veterans on Tuesday, May 19. Buses will leave at 6 a.m. and return at approximately 9 p.m. from Coraopolis, Ross Park, Monroeville, Greentree and Beaver. The trip includes boxed...

Lauren Zola, a sixth grader at Pittsburgh South Brook Middle School, has been awarded the Carson Scholarship for the second consecutive year. The scholarship is to four-year college or university of her choosing. The selection process consisted of...

Angela Szymczak and Nilesh Badheka were married on April 18 at the LeBam Decor in Atlanta, GA. Parents of the bride are Joseph and Adrian Szymczak of South Side. The groom's parents are Urmila and...

The Arlington Recreation Center is holding ongoing sign ups for summer ball. Parents can sign up their 3-6 year olds for Rookie Ball at the center. In addition, registration for Summer Basketball Camp for ages 7-12, is now underway. For more...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's new Web site for kids, www.carnegielibrary .org/kids, is providing an exciting way for children to learn and have fun. Drawing on the expertise of staff members from the Library's Information Technology,...

Navy Club Ship 720 will hold its April meeting at the Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15227 on April 22 at 1900 hrs. (7 p.m.) to discuss business for the betterment of all Veterans. All Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has created a new low-interest loan program geared toward small business expansion and creation. Focusing on high-tech companies, The Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Fund will provide up to $200,000 for growing businesses and young...

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is getting ready for SummerFood, a free breakfast, lunch and recreation program for economically disadvantaged children 18 years of age and under. The program runs from June 15 to August 21....

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Carrick will host an afternoon of jazz with the Pitt Jazz Trio featuring Ben Pattak (drums), Anthony Joseph (bass) and Jim Holman (keys) on Saturday, April 25 from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come in, relax and...

Urban Hike is kicking off its 2009 season with a walk on the Hilltop. They will be walking through parts of Allentown, Beltzhoover, Knoxville and Mount Oliver Borough on April 25 beginning at 11 a.m. Hikers will meet under the clock at the...

Champs of the Market House Dek Hockey League in the 7-9 year olds division. Members of the team include: (front, from left) Christian Caparelli, Logan Kohnfelder, Sean Ignasky and Anthony Englert;...

Pittsburgh community members from several groups filled a bus last week, at 5907 Penn Avenue in front of the ACORN office, to meet with Beaver County Residents about their health care concerns in today's economy. The ACORN Bus trips are touring...

There will be a Community Safety Forum with Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates on Tuesday, April 28, 7-8:30 p.m., hosted by the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue at E. Liberty Blvd. Moderator for the evening will be Tene Croom, director of...

There will be a “Last Call Mixer” at Town Tavern, 2009 E. Carson Street, on Saturday, April 25, from 7-11 p.m. to benefit Beltzhoover Community Days. A $5 donation includes free food and drink specials. Music by DJ E....

South Side Community Council will present “Green -N-At,” a panel discussion about what can be done to keep the neighborhood beautiful on Monday, April 7, 7 p.m. at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. The panel will include: Lisa Ceoffe,...