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Mount Oliver Borough Council's November meeting began mundane enough with routine business including the accepting of Councilwoman Sara Kudasick's resignation from council, the condition of roads in the borough and public hearings. The meeting turned...

The November meeting of the Mount Oliver Borough Council began with the council accepting the resignation of Sara Kudasick from the council. Council has 30 days from accepting the resignation to appoint someone to fill Ms. Kudasick's unexpired term....

Jason Eminhizer, chair of the South Side Chamber of Commerce's student recognition committee presents Student of the Month certificates to Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 students Taina Zegarra and Giovanna...

Ormsby Recreation Center, 22nd and Sidney streets in South Side, is offering a variety of programs for youth and adults this fall and winter. The Sister Circle is for girls ages 11-15 to come and discuss issues from education to girls' talk. They...

Father Victor Cianca is opening the chapel in the rectory at 93 Craighead St. on the Mount and Hilltop for Holy Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, Nov. 21, for The Feast of Christ the King, Mass at 1 p.m. followed by private...

Aileen Wilson of Beltzhoover was recently named the Outstanding Volunteer in Senior Service by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Allegheny County. Ms. Wilson and others received their awards at RSVP's 38th annual awards luncheon at t...

Grace Church will kick-off weekly soup suppers on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. "Soup ‘n' ‘At" will serve a hearty and healthy meal, consisting of a different homemade soup each week and a variety of fresh breads, just in time for the arrival...

Cathasaigh will be performing her Christmas Tour on Friday, Dec, 3 at the Oasis Coffee Center, 1912 Brownsville Road, Carrick. The last three years she has been voted Pittsburgh's No. 1 acoustic solo performer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; and they will...

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 8:30 a.m. in Pittsburgh Municipal Court: • Daniel Murrer, 2671-2673 Brownsville Road, 17th Ward, Code 115.1 • Kenneth Helbig, 2611 Brownsville Road, 29th Ward,...

"Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, is now accepting applications from individuals and families who need help paying their heat bills this winter," State Sen. Jay Costa said. "It's important that people...

Joshua Development Corporation, in partnership with ACTION-Housing and Allegheny County Department of Economic Development is sponsoring an information/registration session for Hilltop Residents to weatherize their homes. Approved contractors...

Michael L. Bertha, son of Ron and Pam Bertha of Springfield, VA, and grandson of Miriam C. Bertha formerly of Mount Oliver, has graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point. Michael received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and was...

Concord Presbyterian Church, 1907 Brownsville Road in Carrick, will hold a Christmas Breakfast and Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission to the sale is free; breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children. The meal will...

Stewart Avenue Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2810 Brownsville Road, will be selling Christmas Cookies by the pound. Church youth will be selling cookies on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. till noon. Mix and match favorites and buy them by the pound....

Applications are being accepted for the 2011 - 2012 classes of Leadership Pittsburgh's Leadership Pittsburgh and Leadership Development Initiative programs. Regional businesses and organizations are encouraged to identify and nominate interested and...

St. John Vianney Christian Women's Guild will host a Luncheon Card Party on Saturday, Nov. 27 from noon to 3:00 p.m. doors open at 11:00 a.m. lunch will be served at noon. The luncheon will be in the St. John Vianney Parish Center Dining Room, 823...

The Arlington Civic Council will host its annual Children's Christmas Party on December 12 at 1 p.m. at the Henry Kaufmann Center, 2201 Salisbury St. The event will include lunch, crafts, a visit and gift from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families are...

The Arlington Civic Council will host its 37th Annual Adult Christmas Dinner on Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Henry Kaufmann Center, 2201 Salisbury Street. The menu will consist of ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pineapple bread pudding,...

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. If you want to make your breakfast even more important, join the American Red Cross for a fundraising breakfast and support the Holiday Giving Campaign. The local American Red Cross...

16th Ward Estate of Steve Bombara to Gary Geiger at 2730 Shelly St. for $48,000. 17th Ward Jeffrey Sawyer to Benjamin and Jessica Jacobs at 1811 Jane St. for $204,000. 18th Ward Dorothy Rosleck to BAK Enterprises LLC at 724 Ceres Way for $3,000....

Strong Women, Strong Girls has expanded its mentoring program from two locations to five in South Pittsburgh. The program works to create cycles of mutual empowerment between college women and elementary school girls, through an innovative after...

PLACE— MUNICIPAL BUILDING 150 BROWNSVILLE ROAD MT. OLIVER, PA 15210 DATE— WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 2010 TIME— 6:30 P.M. CASE #01-10— REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR CONVERTING A SINGLE FAMILY HOME R-1, INTO A TWO UNIT FACILITY R-2 AT 106...

I, Billie Michener, councilwoman of the Borough of Mount Oliver, hereby publicly apologize to the community residents who attended the monthly meeting of the Mount Oliver Borough Council on Monday, Nov. 15. The accusations against me are wholly...

There will be a Holiday Party for children ages 10 and under on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Care Connection, 1630 Arlington Avenue. Children, accompanied by a Mount Oliver adult resident, will receive a free photo with Mr....

A joint effort by Folino's Restaurant, Tom's Diner, South Side Rotary Club, Hot Metal Faith Community, and Zone 3 police officers wants to ensure that no resident of South Side and the surrounding communities goes without Thanksgiving dinner. Free,...