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Articles from the June 30, 2009 edition

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 By Al Lowe    Front Page    June 30, 2009

Mount Washington hotel/condo project developer moving forward with plans

Architect Luke Desmone had promised Mount Washington Community Development Corporation members that he would keep them updated regarding any changes in his proposed project that is designed to replace the former Edge restaurant adjacent to the Mon...

 
 Front Page    June 30, 2009

While others think that there are more dogs than kids in S.S.

On the outside looking in last week at Armstrong Field were Heather White and her three-year-old Rottweiler, Tank, after the city posted signs saying pet owners could no longer exercise their dogs in the park. "My son is 17 now when he was five,"...

 
 Front Page    June 30, 2009

Some feel that Armstrong Park should be left for the kids to play

On any afternoon this summer you can find Mary Aul among the mothers, grandmothers, kids and grandkids at Armstrong Park on 12th Street in South Side. "People don't think there are kids in the park, but there are," she said. "It's a shame the city...

 
 Front Page    June 30, 2009

Owners on the fence about where dogs should run

Tank, a three year old Rottweiler with a bum hip, was left on the outside looking in when the city posted signs to keep dogs out of Armstrong Park. The signs barely lasted four days before someone...

 
 Government    June 30, 2009

Pgh. Zoning Board hearings

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 127/09 on...

 
 News    June 30, 2009

House passes bill to protect children from unsafe toys

 State Rep. Chelsa Wagner, D-Allegheny, said legislation she co-sponsored that would strengthen Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws by targeting unsafe toys and other children's products passed the state House.  Ms. Wagner said the...

 
 Kids    June 30, 2009

Kids Crawl events coming to Downtown

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host children and their families throughout the downtown Pittsburgh area at the Summer Kids Crawl Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer Kids Crawl Events:  SPACE 812 Liberty Avenue SMOKE AND...

 
 Real Estate    June 30, 2009

Real Estate transactions for issue of 6/30/09

16th Ward Estate of Stephen Nash to Elaine Townsend at 2408 Charcot St. for $23,000. Thomas Bailey to HSBC Bank USA NA trustee at 2411 Salisbury St. for $1,551 by sheriff's deed. Curtis Biondich to Ryan and Amy Gavatorta at 2705 Sarah St. for...

 
 Kids    June 30, 2009

Vacation Bible School at S. S. Presbyterian Church

All children ages 6 through 16 years are welcome to join the Co-Creators Summer Week Vacation Bible School at the South Side Presbyterian Church from July 6-10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. This year's theme is: "Camp E.D.G.E. = Experience and...

 
 Health    June 30, 2009

Pilot Club offers Brainminders programs on brain-related disorders

Pilot International's exclusive Public Service campaign, BrainMinders™ is focused on providing brain injury prevention education to the general public, children, caregivers and professionals in the community. The BrainMinder Buddies™ youth educat...

 
 Entertainment    June 30, 2009

Carnegie Museum of Art will display contest winners' photographs

In honor of the 101st birthday of the great chronicler of African American life in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Art will pair classic photographs by Charles "Teenie" Harris with 50 prize-winning snapshots by children living in Pittsburgh neighborho...

 
 News    June 30, 2009

Archimandrite Melchisedek installed as the seventh Bishop of Pittsburgh

The Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, Orthodox Church in America held Divine Services for the consecration and installation of Archimandrite Melchisedek (Pleska) as the Seventh...

 
 News    June 30, 2009

Allegheny County mibsters finish strong at National Championships

Penelope Bauer, age 12 of Friendship, was named girls national runner-up at the 86th National Marbles Tournament in Wildwood, N.J. Penelope was defeated by Whitney Lapic, age 13 of Berks County, Pa., who was crowned the girls national champion....

 
 Health    June 30, 2009

Older Pennsylvanians and individuals with disabilities face many challenges

As Pennsylvanians enjoy the warm summer weather, planning for emergencies may be far from our minds. But, in reality, emergencies can happen year-round and the importance of advanced planning cannot be taken lightly since knowing how to react is the...

 
 Kids    June 30, 2009

Puppeteer will perform at S.S. Library

Puppet shows and puppet activities are planned for children throughout the summer at the South Side Library. Two recent performances of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, performed by the Carnegie...

 
 By Al Lowe    News    June 30, 2009

Hospital official discusses changes coming this week for UPMC So. Side

Change is tough. "There's the economy and the status of the state budget. It didn't make sense to have two full-blown hospitals so close to each other. I know this is a sensitive issue. This is your hospital and this is your community," said a guest...