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Familiar faces shared the limelight with fresh faces at the May meeting of the Carrick/Overbrook Block Watch (CBW), where the group hosted presentations by two well-known public servants and welcomed...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced late last week the City’s Department of Public Works will pave another 40 miles of city streets this year, and added that the 2013 Paving Plan is now available online. All six DPW divisions, representing the entire c...

Programs for people of all ages continue at CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street. Book Buzz : A Book Discussion With a Twist is slated for Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. They’ll will be discussing the graphic novel, Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest...

Applications are available for the city’s fall 2013 Love Your Block grant award program. The block revitalization program gives up to 30 local non-profit organizations $1,000 in the form of a Home Depot gift card to purchase supplies and equipment...

The American Red Cross will hold a zombie-themed blood drive at the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community on Friday, May 31 from 2-7 p.m. Those who want to schedule an appointment in advance are encouraged to call 412-481-4010 or register online at...

The Market House Senior Center, back into its original home, the newly renovated Market House on 12th and Bingham streets is planning a fun filled May calendar full of trips, classes, parties and other activities. They are reopening their Ceramics...

Beltzhoover’s first community flea market is set for Saturday, June 22. Hilltop residents are welcome to display and sell their goods as well as meet and greet with others in the community. If interested in vending on June 22, call Kelli Organ at...

Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) hosted state and local officials and dignitaries on Friday, May 17 to mark the completion of major improvements to the Hays Mine Treatment Plant and Becks Run Pumping Station. The upgrades are part of the company’s...

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. recently launched two pipeline improvement projects in South Pittsburgh totaling $1.9 million. The company will replace more than 6,800 feet of existing steel pipe with state-of-the-art plastic pipe within the city...

The Internal Revenue Service has released additional details about the closures planned for May 24, June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30, 2013. Due to the current budget situation, including the sequester, all IRS operations will be closed on those...

It will be All South Side All Day on Saturday, May 18 as The Brashear Association sponsors South Side Volunteer Day on the South Side Slopes. Working with its partners, Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, and S...

Join the Allentown Pop-up Library staff, volunteers with AmeriCorps KEYS, the Brashear Association and community members as they clean-up the Allentown Community Garden on Wednesday, June 5. They will be at the corner of Industry Street and...

The Emmaus 2013 Ken Wagner Award for Outstanding Service has been awarded to Sister Mary Jean Petrarca of the Sisters of Charity. The award is given annually to someone who has shown by their actions...

The St. John Vianney Parish Spring Brunch will take place on Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Parish Center Dining Room, enter via the ramp at the back of the parking lot. Tickets are available from St. John Vianney Parish Center, 823...

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced his newest mentoring campaign, Promise Coaches, will host a “Super Saturday” training session on Saturday, May 18 to provide residents the opportunity to become a greater positive influence in the lives of others....

State Rep. Erin Molchany, D-Allegheny, issued the following statement touting strong, statewide support for Pennsylvania non-discrimination legislation. “In 64 of 67 Pennsylvania counties, a person can be fired from a job, evicted, and denied a...

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 Beltzhoover Civic Association’s Feed the Community Campaign continues on Friday, May 17 with a free chicken dinner for all Hilltop residents. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at the Warrington Recreation Center, 329 Warrington Avenue,...

Join the Carrick/Overbrook Block Watch for the Second Annual Communities Against Crime Block Party along Brownsville Road from Churchview Avenue to Owendale Avenue. Communities Against Crime will be held on Tuesday, July 30th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Volunteers are welcome to join in with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) in planting flowers at the community garden at Margaret St. and Brownsville Rd. on Sat. May 11 at 9 a.m....