Articles from the June 7, 2005 edition
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June 7, 2005 Hilltop parish will consolidate into St. John Vianney Church
Father Frank D. Almade, pastor of Saint John Vianney Parish in the Hilltop neighborhoods of South Pittsburgh , announced to parishioners at weekend Masses that Bishop Donald Wuerl accepted the parish's petition to consolidate into one church, Saint G...
Meetings June 7, 2005 School district will hold community meeting at Brashear HS
The Pittsburgh School District will hold a community meeting at Brashear High School on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to provide information and to seek feedback on creating a plan to realign schools and resources. “Our goal is to deliver a high...
Meetings June 7, 2005 16th Ward watch will meet at the St. Clair AA Hall
The 16th Ward Arlington Block will have their next meeting on Monday June 13 in the St. Clair AA Hall 2400 Spring St. at 7 p.m. All interested area residents are welcome to attend....
Meetings June 7, 2005 Weed and Seed director will speak at Knoxville block watch
The next meeting of the Upper Knoxville Block Watch will be Tuesday, June 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Canician Hall, Saint Canice Church, 210 Orchard Place. Guest speakers will be Dave Farley, Project Director of Operation Weed and Seed. Other invited...
Meetings June 7, 2005 Allentown task force welcomes new members to help on projects
The Allentown Main Street Task Force will meet on Wednesday, June 8, 6 p.m. at the Allentown Senior Center, 631 East Warrington Avenue. The task force has been working on several projects in Allentown including developing a new streetface for the...
Meetings June 7, 2005 Planning forum meets June 14
The next meeting of the South Side Planning Forum will be Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. There will be a presentation and updates on the LTV, Scenic Byway designation, and South Vo-Tech....
News June 7, 2005 Elm Street Project on Slopes agenda
The next phase of the Elm Street Project competition will be the focus of the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday, June 14. Consultants will present an analysis of the information gathered at last month's meeting along with...
News June 7, 2005 Carrick On Wheels Safety Day Saturday
On Saturday, June 11 (rain date June 18) from 10 a.m. to noon the 29th Ward Carrick Block Watch and Pittsburgh Police Bike Patrol Zone 2 will hold their annual Carrick On Wheels Safety Day at the Concord Presbyterian Church, 1907 Brownsville Road....
News June 7, 2005 Block party at S.S. Presbyterian Church
The South Side Presbyterian Church is holding a Summer Blessings Block Party to celebrate summer – and the public is invited. On Sunday, June 12 on S. 20th Street between Sarah and Larkins Way, all are welcome for an outdoor worship service at 11...
By David Assad Front Page June 7, 2005 City financial challenges outlined before Carrick Business Assoc.
Bill Fry, administrative assistant for Councilmen Gene Ricciardi, gave a power-point slide presentation at the Carrick Business Association meeting on May 26, spotlighting the financial challenges that continue to face the city. There is a constant...
By Jason Greiner Front Page June 7, 2005 South Side Chamber Website now on-line
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Front Page June 7, 2005 
Memorial Day Services
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Real Estate June 7, 2005 Real Estate Transactions for Issue of 6/14/05
BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} 16th Ward Land Holding LLC to Mist Properties LLC at 2816 Larkins Way for $63,000. Scott Winovich to Land Holding LLC at 2816 Larkins Way for $3,831 by sheriff's...
Opinion June 7, 2005 A lot of thought went into the consolidation of parish
BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} Recently, Bishop Donald Wuerl made a tough decision that will affect thousands of Catholics in the south Pittsburgh communities of Mount Oliver, Knoxville, Allentown,...
Government June 7, 2005 Two local hearing this week before Pgh. Zoning Board
Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled two public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents for Thursday, June 9 in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 100/05...
Health June 7, 2005 Red Cross selling first aid kits to be prepared for emergencies
American Red Cross first aid kits are now available for purchase at 150 Giant Eagle supermarkets. Proceeds from the kits, which will be available at special Red Cross displays near the health and beauty care department, will benefit the local...
News June 7, 2005 Goodwill planning annual auto auction in North Huntingdon on Sat., July 9
Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh will hold its seventh annual summer auto auction on Saturday, July 9 at its North Huntingdon auction site located off Route 30 on Billot Avenue. This auction is open to the public. Vehicle preview and registration...
Entertainment June 7, 2005 Pittsburgh Symphony will sponsor a Summer Strings Camp for youngsters
The season of summer camps has arrived, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will offer the Summer Strings Camp starting Monday, June 27 and continuing through June 30. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at Heinz Hall. The program, in...
News June 7, 2005 Strawberry Festival in Dormont
Pastor Jerry Broschart and the Dormont Presbyterian Church family welcome the public to enjoy delicious desserts and a taste of “everything strawberry” at the church's upcoming Strawberry Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11. The...
Entertainment June 7, 2005 City Theatre extends runs of Underpants and Catechism
Due to strong ticket sales City Theatre has extended both of its current productions. The Underpants has been extended through June 19. The extension performance schedule is Thurs. and Fri. June 16 and 17 at 8 pm; Sat. June 18 at 5:30 and 9 p.m.;...
Entertainment June 7, 2005 Veronica's Veil Players presenting a mystery/comedy this weekend
Veronica's Veil Players will present the audience participation mystery/comedy “You Have the Right to Remain Dead” by Pat Cook at 2 p.m. on June 10-12 at the Veronica's Veil Auditorium, 44 Pius Street, South Side. You've just settled down in a...
News June 7, 2005 Carrick library will offer AARP driver program
The Carrick Library will host the AARP Driver Safety Program on Wednesday and Thursday, June 28 and 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. This is a two-day class that teaches defensive driving to those 50 years and older. Most insurance companies...
News June 7, 2005 South Side library offering summer programs for children during June
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-South Side is hosting several upcoming programs for children. Preschool storytime takes place on Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are welcome to come to read stories, sing songs and make a craft during...
News June 7, 2005 Red Cross is looking for more than a few volunteers
The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It is with the help of volunteers that the Red Cross is able to successfully...
News June 7, 2005 Here's your chance to slide into a big vat of gelatin
This could be your last chance to slide into a big vat of gooey gelatin in front of hundreds of people – so don't miss out! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 15th Annual Pittsburgh Gelatin Slide slides into Downtown Friday, June 24. Participants...