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Mayor Luke Ravestahl talks with Janet Evans and her mother, Theresa Daschbach, about repairs that need done in the community while visiting the St. Clair AA/Senior Center during the National Night...

Mayor Ravenstahl (left) learned he and Caden Stahl shared more than a good time last Tuesday in Allentown when he found they both have the same birthday. Paige Rothhaar and her friend Adena Welsh...

The Allentown National Night Out Celebration drew hundreds of area residents, firefighters, police, paramedics and public officials for an evening out as friends....

While the president of UPMC South Side says the decision to close the hospital is final, local residents and elected officials at a recent public meeting made it clear they have just begun to fight to keep it open. UPMC's plan is to close the...

The Brentwood Library will sponsor a Trivia Night on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is open to everyone, and you don't have to be a trivia expert to participate. There will be refreshments and prizes. Call 412-882-5694 to register....

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Richard King's courtroom: David A. Jones, 118 Orchard Pl., 18th Ward, Code 105.1 Anita Sledge, 87 Beltzhoover, 18th Ward, Continued,...

By Catherine R. McNeilly, Commander Zone 3 At the District 4 "Council-on-the-Road" Town Hall meeting on July 31, I was stopped by one of our community members and asked about the impending move of Zone 3 Station from the South Side to Allentown. I re...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's announcement several weeks ago that he was going to move the Zone 3 Police Station two-thirds of a mile from Mary Street in the South Side to E. Warrington Avenue on the Hilltop has garnered the expected reactions. On the Hill...

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. The following cases will be...

Saint Joseph's High School (Mount Oliver) is planning a reunion for October 25 for anyone who attended from 1968 to 1973. For more information contact Deb Willig at 412-892-8577 or email stjoesreunion@yahoo.com....

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato has announced 11 collection sites throughout Allegheny County for “Gear for Grades,” an effort to collect and distribute school supplies to underprivileged and homeless children in the region.  ”We're...

The Hilltop Health Ministries is interested in restarting the “Walking in the Way” group that walked the trail on South Side a few years ago. The walkers followed a route that began at the South 18th Street entrance to the trail and went for as...

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Power of Work Awards sponsored annually by Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania to recognize employers who help people with special needs overcome barriers to employment. The deadline for nominations...

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 1720 Jane Street, South Side, will hold a summer festival consisting of ethnic foods, bake sale, games, a flea market and more from August 15-17. The festival will take place on: Friday, Aug. 15, 7...

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, a leading provider of capital for affordable homes and apartments in the Commonwealth, was created to help enhance the quality and supply of affordable homes and apartments for older adults, persons of modest...

The Carrick Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is planning a calendar of events for the rest of August. Those activities include: KinderPrep, for children entering Kindergarten Fall 2008, will be held on Tuesdays, August 12, 19 and 26 at 11...

Teens 13-18 years old that have an interest in art are welcome to bring a sample of their work to the Knoxville Library, 400 Brownsville Road, on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10-11 a.m. where professional artist Maria DeSimone-Prascak of Maria's Ideas...

The Mount Oliver Fire Dept. will hold public CPR classes on August 16 and 17. Classes will start at 10 a.m. The cost will be $10.00/person. Class size is limited. Contact Captain Andy Marsh and leave a voicemail at 412-670-4945 if planning to...

The Carrick CornFest returns to Phillips Park football field on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1-8 p.m. for a day full of family fun. The family friendly event will feature food, games, a used book sale, entertainment and activities for youth of all ages....

State Senator Jay Costa recently arranged for a grant to allow Carrick community organizations to purchase nine new rubbish containers for the business district. The Carrick Litter Patrol, with the permission of Carrick Community Council, placed...

The Brashear Association kicked summer into full gear with its Allentown Arts Camp at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The camp started on June 23 and went through July 18 and offered arts and history activities that engaged and educated the area youth,...

16th Ward Pittsburgh City to William Donnelly at 644 Becks Run Road for $1,500. Joshua Gross to Jeffrey and Mary Brettell at 2407 Jane St. for $135,000. James Johns et al. to John and Jean McCloskey at 138 S. 24th St. for $128,000. 17th Ward WKN LLC...

The Carrick CornFest returns to Phillips Park football field on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1-8 p.m. for a day full of family fun. The family friendly event will feature food, games, a used book sale, entertainment and activities for youth of all ages....

The South Side is going to get a few extra set of hands to help beautify the neighborhood on August 23. The South Side Community Council's Graffiti Watch will continue its efforts to prevent and remove graffiti on Saturday, Aug. 23 when they will...

Pilot Club of Pittsburgh member, Sherri Lynn Dunik of South Side presents a Buddy Bear to 14 year old Madison McGeehan. Looking on are members Terri Hegerle of Knoxville, Patti Rose Hartle of...