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Articles from the July 17, 2012 edition

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 News    July 17, 2012

Prince of Peace Flea Market

The Prince of Peace Flea Market will be held on Saturday, July 21 from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Center, 81 S. 13th Street, South Side. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Saturday's menu...

 
 Government    July 17, 2012

Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m. in Magisterial District Judge James Motznik's Courtroom: • Patsy and Paula Scalo, 89 Wyoming Street, 19th Ward, Code 105.1. • Janet Patricia Hollis and Joyce Sus...

 
 Kids    July 17, 2012

Cops and Kids Summer Camp is free week-long camp for kids

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police's (PBP) Cops and Kids Summer Camp is a free week-long camp designed to provide over 100 youth of the City of Pittsburgh with the opportunity to learn about law enforcement and teamwork, form friendships, and have a pos...

 
 Kids    July 17, 2012

Sabers sign ups on July weekends

South Side Sabers Youth Football Organization sign-ups are every weekend in July from 1-3 p.m. at Quarry Field. Football and Cheer camps will be held during practice season. The Sabers will be purchasing new equipment for the football players and uni...

 
 Front Page    July 17, 2012

Single lane alternating traffic begins on Becks Run Road

Pennsylvania American Water and its contractor, Kokosing Construction Company, is limiting traffic to one single alternating lane along Becks Run Road, between Agnew and Wagner streets. The closure is scheduled to be completed by the evening rush...

 
 Public Safety    July 17, 2012

Police looking for the one that got away

Last week, on Wednesday, July 11, two PNC Bank branches on East Carson Street were held up. The first robbery took place just after 9 a.m. when police were called to the PNC branch in the 2600 block...

 
 News    July 17, 2012

Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community hosting free showing of E.T. on Wed.

The Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community is hosting a free outdoor movie night on its patio on Wednesday, July 18. Beginning at 7 p.m., fresh popcorn and cold drinks will be served at no charge. At 8 p.m., they will begin screening the Steven Spielberg...

 
 News    July 17, 2012

Birmingham AARP meets on July 25

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, July 25 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are always welcome....

 
 Real Estate    July 17, 2012

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 07-17-12

16th Ward Mary St. Properties LLC to Michael Styamatelos and Michael Michna III at 2908 Mary St. for $330,000. Mark Andreen et al. to Steel Hall Properties LLC at 2321 Sarah St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $48,555). Glenn U...

 
 Front Page    July 17, 2012

Local opportunity for public input on council district recommended changes

At the June meeting of the Reapportionment Advisory Committee (RAC) of Pittsburgh City Council, recommended changes to City Council districts were unanimously approved for the purpose of presentation at public meetings and to seek community input....

 
 Front Page    July 17, 2012

Picnicing on the Slopes

State Representative Harry Readshaw stopped by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association's annual summer picnic at Quarry Field. The picnic featured hamburgers and hot dogs and a good time for...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    July 17, 2012

Communities Against Crime block watch topic

A call for residents to attend the "Communities Against Crime" event of July 25 was one of the topics at the July 9 meeting of the Carrick/Overbrook block watch. The gathering is designed to show community support in the face of drug dealing and othe...

 
 Government    July 17, 2012

Upcoming hearings before the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board

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 121/12 on...

 
 News    July 17, 2012

St. Basil Parish festival

Saint Basil Parish will host its annual festival for six nights from 7-10 p.m. on July 23-28 on the parish grounds, 1735 Brownsville Road. This year's festival will include children's and adult games, refreshments, a bake sale, Chinese auction, flea...