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Articles from the July 3, 2012 edition

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 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    July 3, 2012

Pets, stolen packages, quality-of-life issues discussed at Zone 3

The June Zone 3 Public Safety Council meeting began with a reminder from crime prevention Officer Christine Luffey to make sure pets have plenty of water and are protected from the sun in extreme summer temperatures. She is currently filing charges...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    July 3, 2012

Beltzhoover residents consider ‘60s style protests over bus cuts

The proposed plan by Port Authority Transit (PAT) to eliminate the 44 Knoxville bus drew about 60 Beltzhoover residents opposed to the action to the Beulah Baptist Church on June 26. An upshot of the meeting was the scheduling of two additional...

 
 News    July 3, 2012

Annual St. Clair Village reunion coming up in July

St. Clair Village Homecoming Reunion weekend will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 13-15. Festivities will include: A "Get Together" for ages 30 and up on Friday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at CJ's, 2901-2911 Penn Avenue in the...

 
 News    July 3, 2012

Volunteers, vendors needed

Santa Maria Magdalena is gearing up for the annual San Rocco Italian Festival in Grandview Park. This year's date is August 12, from noon to 4 p.m. The event is a joint venture of Santa Maria Magdalena Church and Friends of Grandview Park. The day...

 
 News    July 3, 2012

No rubbish pickup in the city on Independence Day holiday

There will be no refuse, bulk waste or recycling collection in the City of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Residents whose pickup falls on Wednesday will be serviced on Thursday, July 5. This will continue through...

 
 News    July 3, 2012

South Side Market House opens after first phase of renovations

A ribbon cutting ceremony reopened the first floor of the South Side Market House, marking the completion of the first of three historic renovation phases that will bring the building to complete...

 
 Government    July 3, 2012

Historic review hearings

The Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh has scheduled the following hearings in the East Carson Street Historic District for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, following Internal Business beginning at 12:30 p.m. One Step Program, Amaris Whitaker,...

 
 News    July 3, 2012

Design Allies launches effort to spark community participation

Design Allies is a new initiative created to ignite citizen engagement and advocacy for their neighborhoods, city, and region. Design Allies, one of three core programs of the Design Center (formerly the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh),...

 
 Kids    July 3, 2012

Vacation Bible School at PCF in Mount Oliver

Pittsburgh Christian Fellowship in Mount Oliver will host Vacation Bible School for children from age 3 to fifth grade. Sonrise National Park Vacation Bible School will feature Bible stories, crafts, skits, games and songs from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.,...

 
 Real Estate    July 3, 2012

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 07-03-12

16th Ward   Brian Bannon to Jeffrey Arndt at 2421-2423 Carey Way for $217,000. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Bat Holdings 2 LLC at 800 Fisher St. for $7,850. Joseph Stephen Podrasky to William Barger III at 3103 Josephine St. for $166,400. Guy...

 
 Government    July 3, 2012

Upcoming Pittsburgh Zoning Board hearings

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings 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 128/12 on...

 
 Front Page    July 3, 2012

A tall order

Workers from Allegheny Crane Rentals raise one of the new COR-TEN steel light poles as part of a project by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association to light the 18th Street steps. The street...