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The Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center reports that the Veterans Administration is setting new rules for Vietnam Veterans with diabetes. For more information call toll free at 1-800-442-6815 or 724-837-7988. The center serving...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and the New Year than during any other time of the year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons. There are simple steps to...

Jo Ann Salopek's picture will never appear on a Wheaties box, but to the hundreds of South Siders whose lives she touched during nearly 40 years of community concern, she was a true champion. Mrs....

According to the National Fire Protection Association, four out of seven home fires occur during the months of December, January and February, and using candles and overloading electrical circuits cause about half of these fires. The American Red...

Achieva recently hosted the 2004 Volunteer Awards of Excellence at the Sheraton, Station Square. The awards honor individuals, families, groups and organizations whose efforts improve the lives of people with disabilities. The recipients of this...

Hair Designs by Karen Greb, was the winner of the South Side Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Window Decorating Contest.  The East Carson Street hair stylist competed with almost 30 other businesses...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-South Side will have the following upcoming programs in December: Preschool storytime occurs on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are welcome to come and read stories, sing songs and make a craft during...

The South Side Co-Creators Youth Club will present the Nativity story in their Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Side Presbyterian Church. The public is welcome to join family and friends in Christmas carols and...

Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church will hold its annual Christmas Food Sale on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. Available will be holubky (stuffed cabbage), halusky (cabbage with...

BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} 16th Ward Chase Manhattan Bank trustee to James Clark at 2804 Arlington Ave. for $7,500. Imagine Development Group Ltd. to Rebecca Ryan at 307 Rothman St. for $6,700....

BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} Senior citizens in Allegheny County will benefit from a new campaign being launched to bring much-needed attention to the critical issue of elder abuse. This...

Mary Lou Simon (above with microphone), president of the Arlington Civic Council, thanks the Board of Directors including Michele Balcer, Bobbie Stiefvater, Mike Carter, Jerry Alex, Mary Ann Alex, Al...

Gathering for a “team” photo were members of the Board of Directors of the 29th Ward Carrick Block Watch. The crime prevention organizations met at Larry's Road House for their annual Christmas...

The city Zoning Board of Adjustment, a quasi-judicial board, heard arguments pro and con for a proposed multi-suite residential facility on Sidney Street Dec. 9. The Board hearing took place at the Civic Building on Ross Street, Downtown. The...

Theresa White (left) and JoAnn Herman lead the 29th Ward Carrick Block Watch it a rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas (complete with all the hand motions) at the organization's annual Christmas...