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The South Side is going to get a few extra set of hands to help beautify the neighborhood on August 22. As part of its Freshman Orientation Program, Duquesne University is once again teaming up with the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC); to...

Josette Fitzgibbons, Mainstreets/Elm Street coordinator for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, braved the construction zone along East Carson Street to speak at the South Side Chamber of Commerce's summer luncheon at Excuses Bar and...

Cleaning up the tree boxes along Sarah Street were volunteers YeonJung Yoo, DaeHyun, Toni Gorenc, Henry Gupla, Paul Lorincy, Dawn Lorincy, Dawn Lorincy and Denise Gupla. The volunteers gleaned,...

St.Pius X Byzantine Rite Church, 2336 Brownsville Road in Carrick will hold a Rummage Sale on Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature two buildings of clothing, housewares,furniture, small...

16th Ward Paul Knerr to US Bank NA trustee at 1400 Fernleaf St. for $1,792 by sheriff's deed. Derek Gutkowski to Courtney Colonna Pydyn at 229 Fernleaf St. for $47,000. Mary Capozzoli to James Lippert at 45 Sterling St. for $12,000. ILU Properties...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearing(s) 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 166/09 on...

I want to express what an impressive sight and politically reassuring phenomenon I witnessed over the weekend: an energized team of supporters of Franco "Dok" Harris – who is running for mayor – pounding the pavement, going door-to-door, talking...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Richard King's courtroom: • Jennie Gulich, 125 Cologne Street, 16th Ward, Codes 307.1, 302.4 • Alberta C. Broznick, 2718...

Those who have problems with any of the many forms of arthritis are eligible to attend the Arthritis Exercise Program offered by The Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium Parish Nurse Program. The exercises are approved and recommended by the...

Arlington Community Recreation Center, Fernleaf and Salisbury streets in Arlington, is registering for fall programs that will begin in September. Programs include: • Arts and Crafts for all ages • Board Games, Ping Pong and Pool for all ages...

The Planning Commission has initiated a Zoning Code Text amendment, proposing a supplement to the Parking Loading & Access section of the Zoning Code by adding bicycle parking design and location standards, a bicycle parking requirement for new...

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will present a series of backyard and worm composting classes where participants will learn how to compost their yard trimmings, leaves, and food scraps and receive a composting bin. Turn garden summer scraps into...

Robert N. Cardello Jr. and Francine Nitsche were married on August 8, 2009. Francine is the daughter of Joan Nitsche and is currently a student at the Kaplan Career Institute ICM. Robert is the son...

Parents can relieve themselves of the stress of finding a reliable babysitter and provide their kids a safe, fun, and educational outing on Saturday evenings starting this September at Parents' Night Out, a new program at Carnegie Science Center. On...

On October 3 the Pilot Club of Pittsburgh is preparing to join Pilots all over the world for the Brain Power Walk. Pilot Clubs will be walking to showcase the Brain Power of Pilot Clubs as they affect their local communities through service and...

Beltzhoover Life Beats Summer Concert will take place on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 4-7 p.m. in Upper McKinley Park. Opening Act is the Pentecostal Mass Choir featuring Curtis Lewis and friends; Main Act is Smooth Grooves featuring Stephanie Wellons....

There will be a South Side Graffiti Watch meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. Graffiti Watch will hold a Paint-Out on Saturday, Aug. 29. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at 2132 Sarah Street (22nd and...

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick is welcoming families to its Storytime Thursdays. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers six months to two years will enjoy music and movement that...

The Carrick Community Athletic Association will hold fall sign-ups at Volunteers Field on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Children ages 7-12 are eligible to play in the lea...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl hosted the winners of his "Six Burgh Reasons Why I©My Neighborhood" contest at a luncheon at Del's ‘80s Café, 1826 Brownsville Road in Carrick. The six lucky winners are: Joan Bellisario of Brighton Heights; Sherri Lynn...