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16th Ward Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Reca L.P. at 518 Kohne St. for $2,063. Estate of Frederick Lester Moore to New Horizons Investment Group LLC at 435 Parkwood Road for $4,900 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $35,845) by...

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. AT 150 BROWNSVILLE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLANIA, THE OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH OF MT OLIVER, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, WILL ACT ON AN ORDINANCE (OF WHICH THIS NOTICE IS THE...

I am writing to you regarding my photograph which appeared in the Reporter on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The caption of that photo states that I am the founder of the Mt. Oliver City/St. Clair Village Border Block Watch. This is incorrect. I discussed...

I've been reading The Reporter—the newspaper or on the web— for about a month. I like it. It is loaded with information about the neighborhoods I've been working with in my capacities with Citizens Against Litter and the Clean Pittsburgh...

Concord Presbyterian Church will host its annual Strawberry Festival on Tuesday, June 3 from 4-7 p.m. In addition to cake, ice cream and strawberries for $3 the church will serve drinks, hot dogs, chili dogs, kielbasa and kraut at reasonable prices....

On Friday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will be at the American Serbian Club taking claims and assisting veterans. There will also be an information seminar from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with information...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the upcoming hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. On Thursday, May 15, at 8:50 a.m.,...

Vacation Bible School will be offered at Grace Episcopal Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 30 through July 4. Parents with children from 4 to 10 years of age should register them by Monday, June 23. There is no charge. Grace...

The 2008 Pittsburgh Senior Games, sponsored annually by Citiparks SeniorInterests, will be held from June 1-16 at various sites throughout the area. Age divisions for competing are 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and older. Events include...

The South Side Presbyterian Church Preschool, “A Caring Place to Grow,” is now accepting registrations for the fall and upcoming 2008-09 school year. The morning preschool is for children 3 and 4 years old; children who will turn 3 by December 1...

The House of Representatives last week passed a bill authored by state Rep. Don Walko, D-Allegheny, that would update Pennsylvania's limits on how much non-profit organizations can earn from bingo games. “This legislation would modernize the way...

SCORE Pittsburgh will offer a “Small Business Basics” workshop on Saturday, May 31 at their new location, DeVry University, second floor, 210 Sixth Avenue, Downtown. The workshop, presented by working professionals, helps new businesses get off...

The Mount Washington Senior Center welcomes those 60 and older whose birthday is in the month of May to celebrate with them at a special lunch on Friday, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. To RSVP call Elaine at 412-488-8405. The center is at 122 Virginia...

The Class of 1958 from South High and South Vocational High Schools will be held June 17 at the Polish Falcons Nest 8, 60 South 18th Street, and June 18 at the Sokol Club, 2900 Carson St. Contact Anne (Visnich) Rost at ger994@aol.com or 713-436-3482...

Homeowners in school districts throughout Pennsylvania found out last week estimates of how much their property tax bills will be lowered next year courtesy of the more than $612 million in state gaming revenues, state Senator Jay Costa...

The next meeting of the Mount Oliver City/Saint Clair Village Border Block Watch will be Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker for the meeting will be State Representative Jake Wheatley. The meeting will be at Potter's House Cathedral...

Beltzhoover Neighborhood Council will present a Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 1 p.m. at the McKinley Park Shelter House. This is neighborhood residents' opportunity to meet and ask questions of: Pittsburgh Police Chief...

South Side Community Council will hold an Open Meeting for all South Side residents on Monday May 19, 7 p.m. at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. Topics to be discussed include the Good Neighbor Agreement being proposed for South Side...

The New Rotary Club of South Side will offer a Membership Mixer on Thursday, May 29 from 5-7 p.m. at Mario's, 16th and Carson streets. There will be a cash bar featuring discounted drinks and free appetizers....

There will be a Beltzhoover Family Picnic Day at Kennywood Park on Thursday, June 19. Ride All Day Tickets will be on sale for $19 at Carrick High School on May 29 from 10:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.; Grandview School on June 3 at 8 a.m.; and, Arlington...

It's been said thousands, if not millions, of times. To get to New York City's Carnegie Hall, you must "practice, practice, practice." For the Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, it took 42 years of...

State Representative Harry Readshaw, left, presents Arthur Butler, Elder-ado board president and co-founder, with a $10,000 check from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and...

State Senator Jay Costa, Jr., left, presents Arthur Butler with a $10,000 check from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development to help with operational costs...

Ron Tuttle, center, a volunteer at the Carrick Elder-ado, was presented with the center's Fifth Annual Lifetime Service Award. Assistant Director Virginia Murray (left), and Center Director Mary...

The Mount Oliver Recreation Association will honor Edward Woessner in celebration of his 100th birthday with a light luncheon and entertainment at Casne World on Thursday, May 22 from noon to 2 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Mr. Woessner, a resident of...