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Crime prevention officer Christine Luffey kicked off the April 13 meeting of the 16th Ward Block Watch in Arlington with local crime statistics, such as seven criminal mischief, one harassment, one PFA (protection from abuse) order, and four drug...

Details of "Cruisin' on the Hilltop," was one of the stories to emerge from the April 20 meeting of Mount Oliver Council. The event, which includes a sidewalk sale, informational booths, car cruises, and oldies band will be held on Sat., July 25,...

Harry Wolfe is assisted in cleaning up a lot on Manton Way in Allentown from Liz and Mark Moir. Mr. Wolfe, has chaired the clean up effort in the neighborhood for several years for the Allentown...

16th Ward Advanced Rental Properties Inc. to Phillip and Christine Mettille at 404 Mountain St. for $59,900. Phyllis Stewart to Jayson Reagan at 513 Walde St. for $6,500. Howard Walas to William Maglieri at 2925 Zaruba St. for $30,000. 17th Ward...

Something new jumped out at me this morning on my daily, five-mile Brownsville Road run through Carrick: litter barrels! Brand new, built-to-last, and sorely needed litter barrels stand in testament to the growing pride and environmental awareness...

Comparing my recent colonoscopy experience　at UPMC South Side to two earlier colonoscopies at UPMC Presbyterian, for my money　UPMC South Side was superior. For certain procedures there is something to be said for a smaller, friendly...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearing(s) 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 084/09 on...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, at 1:00 p.m. in District Magisterial Judge Charles McLaughlin's courtroom: • Joe and Anthony Mastrainene, 11 Lelia Street, 19th Ward, Continued Codes 304.12, 307.1, 304.2,...

 UPMC and Baldwin EMS welcome the public at “Understanding Your Health Insurance: Health Care Options are Changing…Are You Ready?,” a free education program. The program will be held twice: on Wednesday, May 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the...

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,...

The Mount Oliver Recreation Association will treat Mount Oliver Borough senior citizens to a light luncheon and entertainment on Thursday, May 7. The luncheon and show by “Legends” will take place at Casne World (former VFW Post 456), 325 Hays...

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) will host a return trip to the Allegheny River for its annual River Sojourn on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Open to WPC members as well as the general public, this popular event provides an...

A free Senior Celebration in the Park presented by the Allegheny County Executive Office will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Park Fairgrounds. The day will include prizes and giveaways, free lunch and snacks, and morning refreshments...

The 2009 Summer Senior Games will be held from June1-12 at various sites throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. The Summer Senior Games are open to individuals ages 60 and older who reside in Allegheny County. Age divisions for the games are as foll...

City explorers joined Urban Hike on Saturday to see some of the Hilltop neighborhoods up close. The hikers started in Mount Oliver at the clocktower and continued on through parts of Knoxville,...

The Allentown Community Development Corp. will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 631 E. Warrington Ave. At this meeting, members of the Board of Directors will be elected. There will also be...

The Carrick Community Council will be holding a meet the candidates' night on May 13, at 7p.m. at the Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK-5 gymnasium at 17 W Cherryhill Street, Carrick. Candidates for the City of Pittsburgh Mayor as well as the candidates...

There will be a citywide Public Safety meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at the Risen Lord Church Education Center, 3250 California Avenue. The agenda will include: Mayor Luke Ravenstahl providing city updates; Maria Bethel from the Mayor's...

Those interested in discovering a branch of their family tree can come to the Carrick Library on Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 a.m.-noon to learn how to begin their search. Marilyn Holt, head of the Pennsylvania Department at Carnegie Library of...

South Side Community Council (SSCC) is looking for Outstanding South Siders. The council would like to recognize those individuals living and working in South Side whose efforts have enhanced the quality of life in the community and they are seeking...

Getting a jump on cleaning up were Kimberly Austin (5) and Angel Austin (2). The pair starting working in the parking lot during registration....

The Carrick Litter Patrol's annual Redd Up was a success over the weekend with volunteers coming out to clean up the neighborhood. After registering, volunteers were divided up into smaller groups...

The South Side Rotary Club is planning a afternoon of fun for the residents of Carson Towers. One Tuesday, May 12, the Rotary will treat the residents of Carson Towers to lunch, games, gifts and more....

On Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the eighth annual Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival will be celebrated in South Side's Riverfront Park. The festival, formerly held in September, is moving to May to correspond with the celebration of Asian...

South Side Presbyterian Church will hold its Spring Rummage and Food Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will offer a variety of household items, clothing, coats, shoes, toys, furniture, books, jewelry and more. Also, homemade...