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Birmingham AARP # 2757 will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at 12:30 p.m....

The Christian Women's Guild of Saint John Vianney Parish will sponsor "It's a Burgh Thing" at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the Parish Center Dining Room. The celebration of all things Pittsburgh will include an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring some...

World War II veterans can register for a free one-day bus trip to the WWII National Memorial in Washington, D.C. scheduled for October 6. The buses will leave at 6 a.m. and return at approximately 9 a.m. A box lunch and dinner will be provided. A...

On Saturday, Aug. 29, the South Side Sabers welcomed the Carlynton Cougars to Quarry Field to start the 2009 season. The Twerps (7-8 year olds) started off the day defeating the Cougars 26-18. The Termites (9 year olds) battled but eventually lost...

According to Allegheny County Health Department officials, the federally-funded Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental food program will offer participating families more healthy food options starting in October. In addition to the foods...

Neighbors, friends and family will gather at Michael's Restaurant on September 15 to celebrate Elizabeth Kuader's 100th birthday. Elizabeth Sitler McLane Crouse was born September 17, 1909 in Alliance, Stark County, Ohio to Arthur James McLane and...

The Friends of the Carrick Library will hold a Fall Book Sale at the Carrick Branch, 1811 Brownsville Road next to St. Basil Church) from Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 19. Adult and children's non-fiction and fiction books in both...

Fall kicks off at the South Side Library with a "Wii are Family" Game Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Families with children ages 3-11 are welcome to come for a little friendly competition. The day will start with a variety of...

St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 400 Orchard Place will hold its Annual Women's Day Celebration with the Theme: Women of God Purpose for Obedience and Excellence, 1 Corinthians 12:31 September 13. Evangelist Dawn Jones-King, St. Paul...

Business owners and residents are being urged to welcome visitors to the region by flying U.S. flags or those of other G-20 nations. Thousands of people are expected to visit Southwestern Pennsylvania in the weeks leading up to the Pittsburgh Summit...

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

Guitarist Ron Lynn will be at the Coffee House at the South Side Presbyterian Church on Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Also a singer and songwriter, Mr. Lynn is a South Sider with a heartfelt voice and diverse guitar style. He is listed in the...

City Councilman Bruce Kraus and Animal Friends have partnered to bring free and low-cost spay/neuter services to the City of Pittsburgh. The partnership will kick off on Friday, Sept. 11, when Animal Friends' veterinary team brings Animal Friends'...

The Carrick Litter Patrol (CLP) is asking for help for a G-20 Redd Up on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20. Mayor Ravenstahl has proclaimed September "Pittsburgh G-20 Month." He's asking all city residents to help make Pittsburgh look its...

As a proud American, I believe in the democratic system, freedom of speech, and the press.. Each of us matter and our voices should be heard. I support everyone's right to stand behind the political figure they trust and support. As a resident of...

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 168/09 on...

The following Housing Court case is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Gene Ricciardi's courtroom: • Albert A. Moran, 713 Fisher Street, 16th Ward, Continued Codes 307.1, 302.4, 304.6 The following...

16th Ward Lamar Central Outdoor LLC to Anthony Arnold at Becks Run Road for $10,000. 130 South 22nd Street Assoc. LLC to Ryan Terdle at 130 S 22nd St. Unit 1C for $198,000. Christopher Brann to American International Relocation Soluti at 2905 Sarah...

The Greater Beltzhoover Interagency Network has postponed its annual "Meet the Principals," night where principals from area schools will be present to speak about new things happening in area schools for the 2009-2010 academic school year. The...

The September 9 town hall meeting at Keystone Oaks High School with several local legislators and a member of the White House Team of State Legislators for Health Reform has been postponed. The new date will be announced when available. Local...

The Carrick Community Council is holding a public meeting on September 9, 7 p.m. at Pittsburgh Concord K-5,　2350 Brownsville Road. The　results of the Carrick Goes Gardening competition will be announced. Area residents are welcome to...

State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, is again sponsoring a free Community Appreciation Day for residents of the 19th Legislative District. The seventh annual celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kennard Field, at...

The Third Annual South Side Community Council Pie Sale is now under way. The council is offering large fruit pies for $10 each. The pies, available in pumpkin, apple, cherry and peach, come frozen and ready for holiday baking. To order the pies,...

Those interested in purchasing a new home might want to consider joining the homebuyers' club on the Hilltop. The club, sponsored by PNC Foundation and presented by Nazareth Housing Services, is a free five-week course, where potential buyers will...

Elder-ado's Knoxville Center is interested in sponsoring a Farmers' Market stand in Mount Oliver, but they need help to accomplish the goal. The stand would offer locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables provided by the Greater Pittsburgh Community...