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16th Ward Patricia Koenig to Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC at 2007 Arlington Ave. and Julia St. for $12,000. Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Magdeline Vaughan and Fedner Capita at 2007 Arlington Ave. and Julia St. for $18,900. Kathleen Harris aka...

16th Ward Jennifer Tis et al. to Thomas and Frances Donahue at 2501 Larkins Way for $275,000. US Bank National Assn. trustee to Edwin Shepherd at 144 Rinne St. for $21,500. 17th Ward Edward Jones et al. to JMSW Enterprises LLC at 1921 Larkins Way for...

The October 6 meeting of the Knoxville 30th Ward Block Watch began with an overview of local crime by Crime Prevention Officer Christine Luffey and Commander Catherine McNeilly. Also in attendance was Ken Wolfe, representing city Councilman Bruce...

Muralist Carolyn Kelly and Curt Gettman, program manager for the Sprout Fund, dedicate “The Harvest Goddess, the mural Ms. Kelly painted on the side of the United American Savings Bank building at...

The view of the city from the park on Fort Hill and the adjacent ball field is breathtaking. However, the city-owned facility in the Arlington neighborhood is in need of a facelift, both short-term...

Re: Councilman Kraus is a big disappointment to me (South Pittsburgh Reporter, Tuesday, Oct. 7). I was very surprised to see something written that was anti-Kraus in "The Reporter." You always have nothing but praise for him, even when he doesn't...

Three bills have been introduced in City Council and referred to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation. Bills No. 222 and No. 721 of 2008 both contain proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code that revise and supplement sections...

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 196/08 at 9:40...

The following cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Magisterial District Judge Eugene Ricciardi's court at 10 a.m.: • Mark J. Baehr, 33 St. Thomas, 17th Ward, Continued, Codes 115.1, 302.4, 307.1 • Joan S. Shields, 423 Mountain, 16th...

The Allegheny County Health Department will hold a free immunization clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 7 p.m., for students from kindergarten through 12th grade to get vaccinations needed for school. The clinic, at the Health Department's...

Flu shots will be available at the Elder-ado Senior Center, 320 Brownsville Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. There is no cost for seniors with a Medicare health insurance card, which must be presented. Family and friends are welcome,...

Concord Presbyterian Church will hold a “Trunk or Treat” in the church parking lot on Friday, Oct. 31 during the Carrick community trick or treat event. Members and friends of the church will pass out treats to visitors and everyone is welcome....

As part of National Fire Prevention Week and in light of recent fatal house fires, the Allegheny County Health Department is reminding residents that every home should have a smoke alarm on every level. Free smoke alarms, including installation and...

The South Side community and all former students, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend the Phillips Elementary School's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Monday, Nov. 17. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. Those who would like...

Fourth and fifth grade students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 were treated to a special visit from children's author Linda Sue Park on Friday, Oct. 3. Ms. Park captured the children's attention with...

Duquesne University Chancellor John E. Murray, Jr. will receive the Halo Award at the annual dinner held by Angels' Place, Inc. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the IBEW Building, South Side. Dr. Murray will be recognized for his support of Angels' Place...

Navy Club Ship 720 will hold a fund raiser Oldies Dance at the Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 saw mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15227, on October 25 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser includes some refreshments plus snacks. Donation is $5. All proceeds will go...

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at noon. After the meeting the annual Chinese Auction will be held. Participants should bring their handmade or new items. Refreshments...

Phillips Park Community Center in Carrick will sponsor a “Haunted Gym” on October 17-19, 24-26 and 30 from 8-10 p.m. each night. In addition to the haunted gym there will be games, face painting, Chinese auction and concession...

Ormsby Recreation Center will sponsor a Ceramics course every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. There is a one time registration fee of $30 for those 18-55, and $25 for anyone over 55. Call 412-488-8306 for more information....

The 14th Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival will be from October 17-19 and 25 and 26 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington, PA. The festival opens to the public each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 200 decorated...

Saint John Vianney Church will sponsor an Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5-10 p.m. in the parish dining hall. Advance tickets are $12 or $15 at the door (adults 21 and older only). The menu features knockwurst, bratwurst, German mashed potatoes,...

Bon Air Civic Association will hold its next meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, from 7-9 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Bon Air Early Childhood Center (Bon Air Elementary School), 252 Fordyce Street. All neighborhood residents are welcome to att...

The next meeting of the Upper Knoxville Block Watch will be Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Knoxville Christian Church, 72 Knox Avenue at Charles Street. There will be a fellowship supper at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers...

Potter's House Fellowship Alliance will present the “Word in Season Conference” from October 15-18 at 430 Cathedral Avenue, Mount Oliver. There will be two days of spiritual impartation examining topics such as end time global ministry, the...