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Competing in a game of corn hole at the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association's annual picnic were (from left) George Berry, 10, Pat Roncevich, Ryan Berry, 9, and Casey Morair, 10. This year the...

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 121/11 on Thursday...

Basketball Camp for kids ages 8-13 is planned for Arlington Recreation Center on August 1-4. The camp will take place each day from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center. Lunch, t-shirts and drinks will be provided. For more information, call the...

The Auxiliary of St. Paul of the Cross Monastery on the South Side Slopes will host a picnic on Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Monastery Garden following the 10 a.m. Liturgy. The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages, and "fun and friendship."...

Santa Maria Magdalena will again have the annual Festa San Rocco, on Sunday, Aug. 14 beginning at　2 p.m.　 The Festa San Rocco will begin with a procession, followed by the Healing Mass of St. Rocco with the Blessings of Holy Oil,...

The 50th reunion of the St. George High School Graduation Class of 1961 will be celebrated in September 2011. Class members should call the St. John Vianney Parish Office at 412-381-8300 for more details....

　South Side Community Council will recognize and commend a resident and/or business owner for their commitment and dedication to making the South Side a better place to live with the third annual Outstanding South Sider Award. The community...

Short-term lane closures on outbound (eastbound) East Carson Street on South Side will occur this week from July 20-22, weather permitting. Crews will be removing the existing traffic signal mast arm pole and installing a new one above the eastbound...

Applications are available for the city's third Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), a free 10-week course designed to educate residents about local government in the City of Pittsburgh. Beginning September 14, and ending November 16, participants will...

Neighborhood groups and residents throughout Pittsburgh City Council District 3 were recipients of the 2011 Civic Engagement Grant Program. The grant program, organized by intern Blake Plavchak, awarded five grants of $200 for community projects....

How do you trust a man to operate an upstanding business when he allows the property to deteriorate into an eyesore, and does not pay city or school taxes for three years? There are about 18 citations on the property dating from 2005 to 2010. The...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Thursday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Eugene Ricciardi's Courtroom: • W. Ronald McDermot, 437 St. Joseph Street, 16th Ward, Continued Codes 116.1, 307.1 • Jim Hawk,...

St. Basil Parish in Carrick will hold its annual Parish Homecoming Festival from Monday, July 26 through Saturday, July 31 in the church parking lot at 7 p.m. each evening. The festival will feature homemade food, a bake sale, bingo, games and...

16th Ward Terrance Talbot to Anthony Scarpo at 130 S. 22nd St. for $215,000. 17th Ward Clarence Edwards Quillin Jr. to Daniel and Danette Hunter at 148 Pius St. for $134,000. Amy Marie Joseph to Sarah Marien at 48 S. 17th St. for $160,000. 18th Ward...

Prince of Peace Parish will hold a Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31 at the Parish Center, 81 South 13th Street on South Side. In addition to shopping for "treasures" at the Flea Market, the kitchen will be open for business with a...

A+ Schools, Pittsburgh's community alliance for public education, is teaming up with six community partners to hold a series of neighborhood meetings in July and August to give residents the opportunity to weigh in on the massive budget cuts facing...

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, July 27 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at 12:30 p.m. State Rep. Harry Readshaw will be the guest speaker. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are...

Pittsburgh residents are being called on to help complete the City's inventory of war monuments and memorials. In addition to the city's current list of more than 90 war monuments, the City's Department of Public Works and City Planning is...

North Park Lake has filled to capacity and is now flowing over the spillway at the intersection of Babcock Boulevard and Pearce Mill Road. As a result, the dam's drainage culvert, which had been ensuring a continuous flow of water into Pine Creek,...

Brashear Association's Christmas in July Happy Hour and Toy Drive is slated for Wednesday, July 20, from 5-8 p.m. at the Double Wide Grill, 2339 East Carson Street. Christmas in July , presented by UPMC Mercy, features prizes, free appetizers and a...

The second of three Highmark Family Outdoor Festivals will be held Saturday, July 23 from noon–4 p.m. at McKinley Park near Beltzhoover. Highmark Family Outdoor Festivals are bringing free beginner-oriented outdoor recreation to local parks...

Those struggling to make their mortgage payments and need help consulting their lender might want to consider allowing NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania to help. NeighborWorks will hold several free Forclosure Workshops to help homeowners who may...

The State Grant deadline has been extended from May1 to August 1 for first-time and non-renewal Pennsylvania State Grant applicants planning to attend a community. Applicants must be attending a community college and satisfy all eligibility...

The third annual "Crusin' on the Hilltop" will take place on August 6 in the100-300 blocks of Brownsville Road beginning at noon. The annual event features classic cars, crafts, art and food. There are a few openings left for artists, crafts and...

Last Friday marked the 94th consecutive Serbian Day at historic Kennywood Park. The gathering has traditionally featured live Serbian music and dance groups from across the United States. Serbian Day is sponsored by the Serb National Federation, the...