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Upcoming borough events like “Crank it at the Clock” and “Redd-Up Day” were discussed at the Oct. 15 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. The meeting began with Mayor James Cassidy recommending...

When the Pittsburgh Parking Authority recently changed out the single-space meters to new multi-space meters in South Side there was one group of parkers left with fewer spaces in the neighborhood. Bicycle riders who often would lock their bikes to...

The following Housing Court case is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 1:15 p.m. in Magisterial District Judge James Motznik’s Courtroom: • Chris Malar, 124 Prospect Street, 19th Ward, Codes 302.4, 307.1. • Nicholas G. Hages, 216 Shiloh Stree...

Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearing 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 213/12 on...

A Salute the Troops 21 and over event will take place at The Lit Club on November 9, from 8 p.m.-midnight. Those attending are asked to bring an item (toiletries, magazines, snacks etc.) to send to the troops still serving overseas and/or a donation...

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue at noon. There will be Oktoberfest and refreshments will be served for a donation....

16th Ward Donald Hartman to PB Property Development Inc. at 983 Becks Run Road for $27,500. Norman McHolme trustee to Norman and Molly McHolme at 2110 Merriman Way for $200,000. 17th Ward Estate of Carol Krauss to John and Jean McCloskey at 8...

Come to the Carrick Branch of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Protect & Prevent a free health information series presented by Beth Simon, DrPH, MSM, RN and Linda Roberts, DrPH, MSN, RN from the UPMC Cancer Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.....

Join the Allentown Community Development Corp. on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Allentown Senior Center, 631 E. Warrington Avenue to hear about plans to put a new community center in the neighborhood. Kristee Cammack and Averill Pippens from A Giving...

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community on Monday, Oct. 29 from 2-7 p.m. “Because it will be so close to Halloween we decided to have some fun and give it a vampire theme,” said Michael Holohan,...

Residents who need an absentee ballot for the upcoming November 6 election must apply before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Absentee ballots are available to registered voters who will be absent from their municipality on November 6 or those who cannot...

The South Side Presbyterian Church is welcoming adults to join in a six-evening study and support group on “Three Simple Rules,” a book by Rueben P. Job. Starting October 24, the group will meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. with the leadership...

The South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace, in conjunction with Lighthouse Cathedral, will sponsor its 3rd Annual “Dare to Dream” Youth Conference on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Lighthouse Cathedral - 810 Fisher Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Keynote...

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will host the annual Joint Pittsburgh Lutheran United Ministries (PLUM) Reformation Day service on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. for all churches of PLUM and neighboring churches. They will again have a combined...

Santa Maria Magdalena, 185 Knox Avenue, Knoxville, will be holding several events in the coming weeks. Santa Maria Magdalena will celebrate the traditional Christ the King Feast with an opening Mass on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. followed with...

St. Peter’s Brentwood Fall Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s Fall Sale is featuring homemade soups by the quart, a holiday flea market and a used book sale. The church is at 4048 Brownsville Road. For more...

The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office (MSO) will be at the Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Saw Mill Run Blvd., on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The MSO will provide free services to help veterans claim their benefits. The...

The City of Pittsburgh’s official Halloween trick-or-treating hours are on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website to download a printable Halloween safety guide which includes activity...

Mount Oliver Borough is again sponsoring Crank it at the Clock at the Mount Oliver Clocktower at 4 p.m. after the borough’s Trick or Treat from 2 to 4 p.m. on October 27. The family friendly event will feature food, fun and games “for the young...

The Arlington Safe Halloween event scheduled for October 26 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the venue. Representatives from the Arlington Civic Council and the Arlington Gym apologized for any inconvenience and look forward to...