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The Hilltop Alliance’s Housing Plan Advisory Committee has selected Fourth Economy & Maynes Associates Architects, LLC as consultants for a comprehensive Five-Year Housing Strategy for Allentown and Beltzhoover. The study will be looking at the...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from...

A presentation on the trash education initiative of the Outreach Committee of the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) was the focus of the May 14 meeting. Committee member Betty Kripp said a year-and-a-half ago, Rev. Don Ware asked...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from 4:3...

The Hilltop Alliance and A+ Schools will hold a Pittsburgh School Board Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Elder-ado, Inc., Knoxville Center, 320 Brownsville Road. Cindy Falls, school board candidate for District 7 will be...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12. No...

For Hilltop kids who once had no idea how to turn on a computer, building a touch-screen computer kiosk from scratch seemed like an impossible dream. But 15 kids from Pittsburgh’s Hilltop Computer...

The resignations of two council members, and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy, is the lead story from the March 18 Mount Oliver council meeting. Council member John Smith, Sr., and...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. No...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. No...

The Hilltop Alliance, in partnership with Dollar Bank, will hold a free Home Buying Workshop for Hilltop residents—and those interested in living in the Hilltop. The Home Buying Workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at the Allentown...

Upcoming events such as a Mayoral Candidates Night, Spring Redd Up, and Fresh Fridays were among the topics at the Jan. 24 meeting of the Mt. Oliver City/St. Clair Block Watch. The meeting was held in the Saint John Vianney parish center before about...

Area residents may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. No pre-registra...

The Hilltop Alliance Green Toolbox final plan presentation and action planning session is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. at the Knoxville Elder-ado, 320 Brownsville Road. After months of data gathering, discussions, community input and planning...

South met east last week, to share information and confer on ways to organize advocacy and improve neighborhood safety, appearance and quality of life. Representatives from five different South...

Area resident may qualify for free produce to be distributed on the Hilltop in the coming months. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210 and 15211 zip codes plus Carrick residents in 15227 can pick up fresh produce from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on...

New officers were installed at the October meeting of the Board of Directors of The Brashear Association. The South Pittsburgh community service agency will continue to be led by President Jennifer H. Jeffers, a South Side resident, who is employed...

In a first, the Hilltop Alliance (HA) brought together representatives from member organizations for an evening of sharing, networking and even a little bragging. The evening began with a performance...

The Mount Oliver City of Pittsburgh/St. Clair Block Watch didn’t stick to its usual routine last week. Though its bi-monthly agenda typically spotlights guest speakers from local government, law...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Chief of Police Nate Harper joined with the Allentown Community Development Corp. in announcing and celebrating the completion of the latest phase of the Allentown Business...

The first round of Pittsburgh Neighborhood Renaissance Fund (NRF) grants included projects slated for South Pittsburgh Hilltop neighborhoods. Almost $275,000 was awarded to a dozen community organizations, including three on the Hilltop for their...

The election of four new members to the Carrick Community Council’s (CCC) board of directors was a highlight of the Nov. 14 meeting. The four members are: Brandon Dilla, William Cordes, Sharon Alberts, and Jessica Hallahan. Their terms expire on...

Beltzhoover Civic Association is hosting a Lunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warrington Recreation Center, 329 E. Warrington Avenue. There will be free photos with Santa courtesy of Lifetouch Portrait Studios....

Fresh Fridays volunteers prepare to distribute thousands of pounds of vegetables and fruits to families who qualify on the Hilltop. Nearly 250 individuals were served during the November...