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Articles from the October 18, 2011 edition

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 Meetings    October 18, 2011

Zone 3 council meets Wed.

The next meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council will be held in South Side at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m....

 
 News    October 18, 2011

Holiday craft, flea market this Saturday

The South Side Presbyterian Church will hold a Holiday Craft and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. People from around the Pittsburgh area are bringing a variety of treasures, including Holiday items and handmade crafts, as well...

 
 Kids    October 18, 2011

Halloween fun, safety guide featured on city website

The City of Pittsburgh's official Halloween trick-or-treating hours will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 31. City residents are encouraged to visit the city's new, user-friendly website that features a free and fun safety guide designed to...

 
 Kids    October 18, 2011

Halloween celebration with a party, crafts and baked sale

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville Library will offer a Halloween celebration for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m. Professional storyteller Alan Irvine will share some spine-tingling (but not too scary) stories for the whole...

 
 Kids    October 18, 2011

Common sense will help keep kids safe on Halloween

Halloween is approaching quickly, and families will soon be decorating their homes, carving pumpkins, shopping for costumes and planning trick-or-treat outings. While it is fun to be scared of ghosts and ghouls on Halloween, everyone wants to enjoy a...

 
 Meetings    October 18, 2011

Upper Knoxville block watch meets

The Upper Knoxville Block Watch will host a meeting concerning neighborhood needs and concerns on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Christian Church, 72 Knox Avenue at 100 block of Charles St. Guest speakers include: a Pittsburgh Police...

 
 News    October 18, 2011

Ethnic dinner at St. Pius X on Oct. 22

St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church, 2336 Brownsville Rd, Carrick, is holding its annual Ethnic Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2-8 p.m. Menu includes pierogies, stuffed cabbage, haluska, kolbassi, and baked goods. Items can be purchased ala...

 
 News    October 18, 2011

Annual Christmas arts and crafts show coming up in Washington

The 17th Annual Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Christmas Festival, rated the No. 1 Christmas Show in Pennsylvania will take place over the weekends from October 21-30. The Christmas Festival is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Washington...

 
 Meetings    October 18, 2011

Block watch meets Oct. 19 in Bon Air

Bon Air Block Watch meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m, at the Gazebo, Conniston and Calle streets.@ Block@Captains are needed. All residents welcome....

 
 Real Estate    October 18, 2011

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 10-18-11

16th Ward John Calhoun to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. at 2412 Berg St. for $1,908 by sheriff's deed. BEG 1 LLC to Fourier First Properties LLC at 2600 Josephine St. for $111,000. Marie Elash to Terri Butler at 2310 Larkins Way for $173,000....

 
 Government    October 18, 2011

Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 1:00 p.m. in District Magisterial Judge James Motznik's Courtroom: • Lisa and Michael Joseph, 204 Merrimac Street, 19th Ward, Codes 302.4, 307.1 • Mark C. Urick, 479...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    October 18, 2011

South Siders have questions about improvement district

Who should foot the bill for South Siders' wish list of services like more after-dark security, better parking management, and sidewalk cleaning — property owners, City of Pittsburgh, bar patrons,...

 
 By Margaret Smyka    Front Page    October 18, 2011

Planning forum questions Duquesne officials about shuttle bus running through South Side

The Duquesne University South Side shuttle was the subject of the sole presentation at the Oct. 11 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum, featuring university representatives Michelle Castro and Denise Iuzzolino. The stated purpose of the...

 
 Meetings    October 18, 2011

Public meeting to discuss possible Mount dog park

A public meeting to discuss the feasibility of building an unleashed dog park near Mount Washington's Olympia Park is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Mount Washington Senior Center across the street from Foodland. "I want to hear from...