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The following Housing Court case is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Richard King's Courtroom: • James McBride, 108 W. Cherryhill Street., 29th Ward, Continued Code 302.4 All Housing Court cases are open...

Neighbors and friends of the Brashear Association are welcome to come and celebrate the season at Brashear's Holiday Open House. The annual event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street....

Nina Kellar, 5, from Stanton Heights came to Phillips K-5 to visit with Santa and enjoy Winterfest. Nina's mom is a teacher at Phillips. The family friendly evening included not only Santa and Mrs....

Brian Ripley, of Ripley and Sons Construction, touches up the paint on the 18th Street steps. The cleaning and painting of the steps is part of an Elm Street project to light up the...

The Warrington Avenue Farm Stand at the Allentown Senior Center has closed for the season. The Farm Stand, which offered wholesome and locally grown produce, was a partnership between the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the Mount Washington...

LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER 2012 BUDGET A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2012 FOR THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE BOROUGH SECRETARY, 150 BROWNSVILLE ROAD, MT. OLIVER, PA, 15210....

In response to Scott Kramer's letter (Why a NID is important, Nov. 15, 2011). In his letter, he states he doesn't want the residents to be pennywise and dollar foolish. The only ones that will benefit from the Neighborhood Improvement District are...

Just Harvest, the United Way of Allegheny County and the Money In Your Pocket Coalition need help this tax season to provide free tax preparation assistance for low-income individuals and families in Allegheny County. Over the past three years, 242...

16th Ward Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to RE 360 SS Partn. 11 L.P. at 2412 Berg St. for $21,250. Trucap REO Corp. to 360 SS Partn. 11 L.P. at Mission St. for $39,000. 17th Ward Jeffrey Sawyer to Black and Gold Properties LLC at 1811 Jane St. for...

This year's South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association annual Christmas party promises good food, friends and camaraderie. The party is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Avenue. Those planning to attend...

The Pittsburgh area Spring Redd Up dates will be Apr. 20, 21 and 22, coinciding with the Great PA Cleanup. Earth Day in 2012 is Sunday, Apr. 22. Boris Weinstein of Citizens Against Litter, coordinator of the event, said goals are ambitious: 250 commu...

Nearly 4,000 civic-minded individuals in counties across Pennsylvania gave back to their communities as volunteers who provided free tax services through the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for...

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 225/11 on...

I think it's great to have the ice rink at the South Side Works. However, when we went to check it out, we found it completely surrounded by a white plastic covering with Highmark all over it. You can't even stand outside and watch the skaters and...

The Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh has scheduled the following hearings in the East Carson Street Historic District for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, following Internal Business beginning at 12:30 p.m. 1611 East Carson Street, 17th Street...

The following proposed ordinances would be considered for adoption at the Regular Meeting of Council of the Mt. Oliver Borough on December 19, 2011, at 7:30 P.M. BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER ORDINANCE #924 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, COUNTY O...

"Snow Angels" are needed to help clear snow from sidewalks, steps and walkways for seniors and physically disabled city residents on the Hilltop. The city has@received@many applications from elderly and disabled residents in the neighborhoods of...

Members of the Henry Kaufmann Senior Center Low Vision Support Group celebrated with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their recent holiday party at the Henry Kaufmann Senior Center, 2201 Salisbury Street. The...