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Duquesne University psychology students have been studying Mount Washington Park for one of their college courses recently. Two professors and 22 students taking the senior course "Psychology of Social Engagement" attended the Mount Washington Commun...

Councilman Bruce A. Kraus paints over graffiti on Carey Way during South Side's annual Spring Clean Up. Volunteers picked up litter and painted over graffiti during the fourth annual...

Crime prevention officer Christine Luffey kicked off the April 14 meeting of the 16th Ward Block Watch in Arlington with local crime statistics. In the past 30 days, there has been: two armed robbery, one armed person, business burglary, two...

Recently, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl sat down with The South Pittsburgh Reporter along with Director of Public Safety Michael Huss and Chief of Police Nate Harper to talk about the South Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Encompassing varied socio-economic...

District Judge Richard King and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl led the Opening Day Parade for the Carrick Community Athletic Association down Brownsville Road. The parade featured players from all the teams...

The 30th Ward Knoxville Block Watch will meet on Monday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Brownsville Road and Margaret Street. Guest speakers include: Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Councilman Bruce A. Kraus, District...

On Wednesday, April 23, in Pittsburgh Municipal Court, the following Housing Court cases will be heard at 9 a.m.: Marilyn Harlan, 1712-16 Larkins Way, 17th Ward, Continued on Codes 3303.4, 3306.9 and 307.1; and, Richard Sharp, 14 Zimmerman, 32nd...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled one public hearing of interest to South Pittsburgh residents for Thursday, May 8 at 8:50 a.m. in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone...

The Saint Clair AA Seniors will sponsor their annual Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring lots of great bargains. Lunch is also available. The center is at 2400 Spring Street. Call 412-432-7995 for more...

The Carrick Business Association will meet on Thursday, April 24 at Michael's Restaurant, 3052 Churchview Avenue. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $15. Call Sue Gleockl at 412-884-4932 for a reservation. The guest...

The Allentown CDC will feature positive aspects of the community at its April 24 Meeting, scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Allentown Senior Center, 631 E. Warrington Avenue. The meeting will have a full agenda with guest speakers including: State...

The University of Pittsburgh's McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine has been selected as one of the leaders of a national $85 million program to use the science of regenerative medicine to develop new treatments for wounded soldiers. A new...

City Theatre will present the contemporary sex farce A Marriage Minuet, written by David Wiltse and directed by Tracy Brigden, from May 1 – 25, 2008 on City Theatre's 272-seat Mainstage.  In A...

The Pittsburgh Iris and Daylily Society is getting ready for their annual iris show. Now in its 56th year, the juried cut flower show is sponsored by the American Iris Society and offers an opportunity to iris gardeners in the western Pennsylvania...

Silver Eye Center for Photography on the South Side will hold a series of intensive four-day workshops for teens 13 to 17 years old this summer: Getting Started with Digital Photography, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with a choice between: Session 1: Tues. -...

The Allegheny County Health Department has released higher income limits for its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program take effect on May 1. “WIC isn't just for families on public assistance. Eligibility is based on both...

The Teacher Excellence Center has announced the top 101 teachers to be honored at its fifth annual Celebration of Teaching. On Thursday, April 24 at the Carnegie Music Hall, 101 honorees will be recognized on stage at the Celebration of Teaching and...

Free health screenings are available monthly at the St. John Vianney Food Bank. The Spirit of Health Van, a collaborative effort between the Sisters of St. Francis, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and the Mercy Parish Nurse Program serves the...

Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium is participating in the PSO Community Partners Concert, designed “to give back to those who give so much to Pittsburgh.” All the associated costs are either donated or underwritten so that the price of the...

The Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium (HHMC) recently appointed a new executive director, Steve Hellner-Burris. Mr. Hellner-Burris brings significant expertise to HHMC with his experience in the non-profit arena. Most recently, he served as the...

Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History are calling all Red Hat Society Ladies to enter their chapter to win a ‘Birthday' Tea and Tour, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Red Hat Society and their philosophy that aging can be fun. One...

With all of the challenges consumers are facing in today's housing market, there is some good news. The loan limits for FHA products have been temporarily increased nationwide, which will allow more borrowers to experience the benefits and protectio...

The Knoxville Christian Church will hold its semi-annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The meal includes spaghetti dinner, salad, Italian bread, hot or cold drink and homemade dessert. The cost is $6.50 for...

The Allegheny County Health Department is encouraging families with children 8 to 18 years of age to take part in National Turnoff Week April 21 – 27 and limit their kids' time in front of a TV, video or computer screen. “Turnoff Week is an...

The Brashear Association hosted A Photographic Exhibit of Recent Works by Gabriel Szafranski on Wednesday, April 9. A graduate of the Brashear Association's Arts Apprenticeship Program and a lifelong...