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16th Ward Marion Jurczyk to Wanda Stafford at 217 Clover St. for $56,000. Douglas Sparks to Mark Daniel and Jennifer Anne Mewshaw at 2250 Mary St. 107 for $258,000. 130 South 22nd Street Assoc. LLC to Terrance Talbot at 130 S 22nd St. Unit 1B for...

The first topic for Pittsburgh Police Commander Larry Ross at the Zone 3 Public Safety Council's September meeting was the anticipated splitting up of Zone 3 at the end of the year. "More likely than not, the new zone will be called Zone 6," he...

Judy Hackel, of the Allentown Community Development Corp., said she thinks she telephones the Zone Three police station to notify them of problems more than any other local resident does. Mrs. Hackel was one of a dozen residents who expressed...

After 18 years as president of the Knoxville 30th Ward Block Watch, Lucy Frankwitt announced she has resigned her post, effective this month. She cited the dwindling participation in the block watch by community residents as one of her reasons for st...

District Magisterial Judge Gene Ricciardi and Bruce Kraus paint over graffiti on a garage door in the South Side. The community leaders joined volunteers to paint over the graffiti in the 2300 block...

To borrow an often used expression on the South Side these days, it's better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. Late last week notices were posted on poles in the 1700 and 1800 blocks of East Carson Street by the City of Pittsburgh...

In regards to the article [about] Mt. Oliver getting grant money for a variety of our needs (Boro in line to receive state grants for community development, more, South Pittsburgh Reporter, Sept. 25), this is great. However, why can't they get a...

Elder-ado Senior Centers will be closed Monday, Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. Centers will reopen at the usual time on Tuesday....

A “Blessing of the Animals” will take place at Grace Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, in observance of St. Francis' Day. All are welcome to bring their pets, either caged or on leashes, to be blessed on the lawn. Grace Church is...

The Pilot Club of Pittsburgh will sponsor a “Fall for Fashion” show on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at Salvatore's. Fashions are by Cold Water Creek. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call Terri at 412-381-4989 or Marge at...

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled two public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents for Thursday, Oct. 4 in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 173/07...

The second annual Knoxville Junior High School Reunion will be Saturday, Nov. 24 from 5-11:30 p.m. at Duranti's Park Plaza Restaurant, 128 N. Craig Street, Oakland. The evening features a buffet dinner from 6-8 p.m. and a cash bar from 5-6 p.m. and...

The Multiple Sclerosis Service Society is selling Enjoy and Entertainment coupon books as a fundraising effort. The books are $25 and $20 respectively and are valid now through November 1, 2008. Payment can be made with a check or credit card, with...

Capt. Andrew Marsh of the Mount Oliver Fire Department is reminding all area residents that October 7-13 is Fire Prevention Week. The theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week is Practice Your Escape Plan. Capt. Marsh said all families should take...

Margaret and Don Born of Mount Oliver welcomed their ninth great grandchild, Heidi Nicole Miller, on July 6. She weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was born at Mercy Hospital at 2:08 a.m. She is the daughter of...

Penn State University has released its Summer 2007 Term Dean's List. Emily L. Wolfson, from Mount Washington, earned Dean's List honors at the University Park Campus. She was among the 1,431 full-time summer session students who achieved Dean's...

Four South Pittsburgh students were among the 2,306 students who recently graduated Penn State University. Those students, the campus they graduated from and their degree are: Jonathan R. Farrell, University Park, M S, Forest Resources; Jamil Bey,...

The Mount Oliver Fire Department recently welcomed new junior and probationary firefighters to the organization. Joining the MOFD as Junior Firefighters are: Ashley Gatts, Roy Grimm, Samantha O'Donnel and Anthony Shuey. New Probationary Firefighters...

Joseph and Judy Hackel of Allentown announce the engagement of their daughter Julia Hackel to Joshua Wiechmann, the son of Edward and Terry Wiechmann of Wilkinsburg. Julia is a 2002 graduate of...

Ride, run, walk, peddle or paddle to the region's first festival showcasing the use of “alternative transportation” – public transportation, car-sharing, alternative fuels and human-powered vehicles on Friday, Oct. 5. Sessions will be at...

On Thursday, Sept. 20 the Mount Oliver Recreation Association sponsored an afternoon with the Blond Elvis of Casne World for seniors of the borough. Seniors enjoyed several hours of entertainment and lunch at no charge. The show included not only...

A night-out for area ‘Fashionistas with a Purpose' was hosted last week at the elegantly eclectic, J. Verno Studio (at 3030 Jane Street), South Side. Proceeds from the Fourth Annual ‘Pittsburgh...

“The Gourmet Sampler – A Taste of the South Side,” the annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, South Side will be Friday, Oct. 5 from 7-9 p.m. “The Gourmet Sampler” features hors d'oeuvres from...

Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Orthodox Church will offer Ethnic Lunches on Fridays, October 5, 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fish and chips, shrimp basket and Hot Sausage Sandwiches are available for $5 and include French fries and cole slaw....

Saint Mary of the Mount Parish and Bishop Leonard-St. Mary of the Mount Academy will host an Ethnic Food and Fun Festival October 5, 6 and 7 at Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham Street, Mount Washington. The festival features American, German, Greek,...