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Pennsylvania residents should be on guard against tax scams promoted by individuals trying to persuade them to file false tax returns. These scams have, in many cases, targeted elderly taxpayers in the Midwest but have since spread nationwide...

Ruthann Omer (left), president of the Hilltop Economic Development Corp., and Pastor Chris DeMark (right), HEDC board member, presented a Special Recognition Award to Zachary Longo at the "Crusin' on...

The annual Community Cornfest, with Carrick and Overbrook joining together again, will be held at Carrick's Phillips Park on Saturday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Join friends and neighbors for a late summer day of free entertainment and games for...

Now that nearly 11,000 petitions have been submitted to Pittsburgh City Council, Our Library, Our Future continues to gain momentum as community members across the city find ways to voice their support and spread the word about the need to provide...

Cookie Yoder (left) receives the HEDC's Annual President's Award for her service as past treasurer of the organization. Presenting the award was HEDC President Ruthann Omer. Ms. Yoder served as the...

　 The Allegheny County Health Department is reminding county residents unintentional firearm deaths, especially involving children, can be prevented by taking simple precautions. Health officials offer the following tips to prevent gun...

Rachelle Ogun (left), Hilltop Economic Development Corp. secretary, and Ruthann Omer, president of the HEDC, presented a token of appreciation to Stephanie Cipriani (right center), vice president and...

Volunteers are needed at the food pantries operated by The Brashear Association in two South Pittsburgh communities. The pantries are at the Henry Kaufmann Neighborhood, 2201 Salisbury Street in Arlington, and at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah...

The South Side will get a few extra set of hands to help beautify the neighborhood on August 20 during the annual Duquesne University's Freshman Orientation cleanup. As part of its Freshman Orientation Program, Duquesne University is again teaming...

Tom Plietz, past president of the HEDC, accepts an Award of Appreciation from the organization from the current president, Ruthann Omer. Mr. Plietz received the award for his leadership of the HEDC...

16th Ward Pittsburgh City to John Planitzer at 2514 Burham St. for $2,000. Patricia Pfoertner to RHO Enterprises LLC at 2309 Larkins Way for $66,000. Megan Ross Trainer to Patricia Quolke and Stephen Ayer at 2826 Larkins Way for $140,000. Joseph...

Birmingham AARP #2757 will have a picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at noon. The picnic is for members only and a ticket is needed to attend....

The Allegheny County Health Department is conducting its annual raccoon rabies vaccine baiting program this week. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and part of a multi-state effort to eradicate raccoon rabies, is in its...

The four Allegheny County Pool facilities will begin the winding down of the 2011 swimming. Boyce, North, Settlers Cabin and North Parks will be closed Monday-Friday, August 22-26 and August 29-September 2. The pools will be open weekends on August...