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Cub Scout Pack 1123 is now meeting at Knoxville United Church, corner of Knox Avenue and Jucunda Street. They meet Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. Any boy from age 6 to 11 who is interested can either stop by or contact Jim Donahoe at...

Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 Brownsville Road, will be hosting a worship service on Wednesday, Nov. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend....

Area students were among those graduating from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania at the end of summer semester classes Those with local affiliations receiving degrees included: Larry E. Bartlebaugh, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Stephanie M....

The Allegheny County Health Department is reminding WIC families that checks for the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program must be used before they expire November 30. “We encourage families to take full advantage of the program and use...

On the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 25, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community from noon-6pm. “Five million people will require blood transfusions this year,” said Michael Holohan, director...

Following input from residents, the City of Pittsburgh has completed an initial inventory of war memorials, which currently totals more than 120 monuments. “Making sure that our city's war memorials are preserved and cared for is one small way...

In regard to a recent letter mailed to South Side residents by a Mr. Murrer: I commend his diligence in forwarding a recent and important article by The South Pittsburgh Reporter (South Siders have questions about improvement district, Oct. 18,...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 8:30 a.m. in Pittsburgh Municipal Court: • Raymond Blaze Lambing, 521 Industry Street, 18th Ward, Code 110.1 The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday,...

Join Santa for lunch at the Mount Oliver Fire Hall on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids 10 years and under are welcome to come for lunch, crafts and a special surprise from Santa. Tickets are $6 per person and available on Tuesdays, Thursdays...

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 will host South Side Winterfest on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. The evening of family fun includes: a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for pictures with Santa; Rudolph the...

 The Holiday Calendar for Zion Christian Church, 2019 Brownsville Road, will be as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 15 - “Passion of the Christ' Youth Group at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 - Thanksgiving Dinner with Bhutanese at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 - Combined...

The city has launched the latest servePGH initiative geared toward engaging neighborhood volunteers to take an active stance against litter. Called the “Redd Up Zone” initiative, the City's Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide supplies...

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) will implement a seven percent rate increase for the 2012 calendar year which equates to an increase of $1.60 a month for customers. Beginning January 1, ALCOSAN's sewer rates will increase 28 cents...

North Park and South Park ice rinks are now open, weather permitting. The 2011-2012 ice skating season will run through mid-March 2012. Both free and paid skating lessons are offered throughout the season to residents ages five and older. The North...

A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at the Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Avenue. The following churches will be participating in the service: St. Basil, St. Pius, Redeemer, Zion Christian and...

16th Ward Tony Griego to Moss Clark at 1411 Eleanor St. for $60,000. Paul Cwikla et al. to Jaison Eckenrode at 3131 Josephine St. for $69,500. Sandra Reiber aka Rieber to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. at 135 Rinne St. for $1,914 by sheriff's...

Mount Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5111 honored those who are now serving in the armed forces and those who have served in the past at a ceremony outside of the Duquesne Incline on...

A proposed rooftop deck on a restaurant and sports bar, the NID and LTV steering committees' updates, were the focus of the Nov. 8 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Brothers Frank and Brian Vetere, of the Carson City Saloon, 1401 East Carson...

Santa Maria Magdalena NAORCC, will be celebrating the Feast of Christ the King on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Guest celebrant will be Archbishop Chris Hernendaz. Also takeing place that night is the ordination of Robert Schneider of Grandview Ave....

St. John Vianney Christian Women's Guild will sponsor a Luncheon Card Party on Saturday, Nov. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. $12 per person.The Luncheon Card Party will take place at St. John Vianney (Former...

The next Zone Three Public Safety Meeting will be held in Arlington on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.at the St. Clair AA, 2400 Spring Street at the corner of Eleanor and Spring streets. Those attending are asked to be prompt. The meeting will start on...

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 213/11 on...

Concord Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas Breakfast and Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission to the sale is free. Breakfast is $5 per adult and $2 per child. The meal will include pancakes, eggs, sausage and more...

South Side artist Ron Lynn presented a portrait painting to Jackie Evancho and her family at her October 16 concert. Jackie and her family were delighted with the painting according to Pittsburgh...