The Mt. Oliver Borough Council’s January public business meeting featured the December report of the Mt. Oliver Fire Department (MOFD) along with a yearly wrap-up from the fire company. Attending the meeting were council members Amber McGough, Christina Reft, Nick Viglione, Aaron Graham, Lisa Pietrusza, and Brandon Taylor. Mayor JoAnna Taylor and Borough Manager Rick […]
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Mt. Oliver Borough January Public Business Meeting
The Mt. Oliver Borough Council‘s January public business meeting featured the December report of the Mt. Oliver Fire Department (MOFD) along with a yearly wrap-up from the fire company. Attending the meeting were council members Amber McGough, Christina Reft, Nick Viglione, Aaron Graham, Lisa Pietrusza, and Brandon Taylor. Mayor JoAnna Taylor and Borough Manager Rick […]
Former Mayor Frank Bernardini Disrupts Mt. Oliver Council Meeting
The November public business meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council included a presentation on recycling, the resignation of one borough employee, the hiring of another, and a profanity-laced outburst by a former mayor directed at a current council member. Council President Amber McGough and Mayor JoAnna Taylor participated in the meeting by telephone. Council […]
Mt. Oliver Council Considers New Meeting Guidelines
A request to eliminate parking from the both sides of the 100 block of Holzer Street in Mt. Oliver opened the May public meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council. Attending were council members Amber McGough, Christina Reft, Aaron Graham and Brandon Taylor. Absent were Nick Viglione, Lisa Pietrusza and Paul Doyle. Council President Amber […]
Mt. Oliver to Start Program to Cut Grass for Seniors
Mt. Oliver Borough will begin a pilot program for senior citizens, disabled and veterans to help with keeping the grass cut on their property. The program, as discussed at the May public meeting of the Borough Council, would benefit up to 20 owner-occupied residents of the borough on a first-come first-served basis. The pilot program, […]
Mt. Oliver Program to Honor Veterans Moves Forward with New Guidelines
After a series of fits and starts, the Mt. Oliver Borough Military Banner Program is poised to display photographs on banners on light poles in the business district. Prior to approving the guidelines, Councilmember Lisa Pietrusza expressed concerns that the community at large would be represented on the banners. She also wanted to be cautious […]
Animal Control Issues Considered by Mount Oliver Boro Council
Mt. Oliver Borough Council’s March public meeting began with a public hearing concerning dog attacks in the borough. Emilie Nottle requested the public hearing to advocate for stricter enforcement of leash laws in Mt. Oliver. “We shouldn’t have to be afraid to take our dog for a walk,” she said. Ms. Nottle testified she and […]
Councilman Bob Charland To Host Listening Tour
Bob Charland was officially sworn in as District 3’s City Councilman on January 8th. He succeeded longtime representative Bruce Kraus for the seat, primarily covering Southern Pittsburgh. Although Charland served under Kraus as Chief of Staff, he is kicking off his tenure with a listening tour. Citizens are invited to meet Councilman Charland at one […]
South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for reading our newspaper. It means a great deal to us that the stories we share bring us together. As the days collect into years, we celebrate community milestones. This time, it’s one of ours. The South Pittsburgh Reporter has changed hands for the first time generations. Our stalwart Writer, Editor, […]
The Pittsburgh Reporter
Founded in 1939, The Pittsburgh Reporter stands as the longest-running community newspaper in the City of Pittsburgh. Family-owned and operated, The Reporter has been a steadfast beacon of journalistic integrity and local advocacy, originating from the heart of South Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Over the decades, it has chronicled the city’s evolution, offering insightful, reliable news while […]