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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 85/18 on...

The Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh has scheduled the following hearing in the East Carson Street Historic District for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, following Internal Business beginning at 12:30 p.m. 1700 E. Carson Street, David...

Friends of McKinley Park will hold a Kick-Off Meeting on March 28, 6 p.m. at the Delmont Shelter House, 600 Delmont Avenue. Those interested in becoming more involved with the advocacy and planning efforts surrounding McKinley Park are welcome to...

St. Paul of the Cross Monastery, 148 Monastery Avenue, Holy Week services continue this week with Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place Wednesday, March 28, 6-7 p.m. The Pascal Triduum is scheduled for: Holy Thursday, March 29 at 9 a.m.,...

The South Side Presbyterian Church welcomes all to special worship events this week. On Thursday, March 29, all are welcome to a Last Supper Remembrance Dinner at 7 p.m., with informal worship and the sharing of the Lord’s Supper at the dinner...

Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community will host Easter activities this weekend. On Good Friday, April 30 at 7 p.m. they will host Barabbas Re-imagined in the main hall. Come experience the good of Good Friday through the eyes of Barabbas as he...

A new garbage pick-up day is the primary news Mt. Oliver Council wanted to convey at its March 19 meeting. Starting March 20, the garbage was picked up on Tuesdays instead of Mondays. Residents received flyers and other mailings about the change....

The March 19 meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council featured an update on the 20th annual “Biscuits Bingo” fundraiser for local animal organizations held on March 3 and presented by the Pittsburgh Police. Officials in attendance at the...

Here in the City of Pittsburgh mid-March marks the conclusion of the cold winter months and the welcome beginning of the spring season— for many it also means the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the nationally famous Pittsburgh St....

The tragedy of Flint, Michigan’s drinking water fiasco is a stark reminder of the threat that lead in drinking water continues to pose today. To make matters worse, there’s growing data showing elevated levels of lead at the place where some of...

Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work have announced the opening of the application period for the Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program and called on area employers to inspire the next generation of talent by...

A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Butler Family will take place on April 15 at Sullivan Hall from 4-7 p.m. On February 25, the Butler Family and fur babies were devastated by the landslide on Mt. Washington. They had a brief time to gather...

Registration for the 2018 Great American Cleanup of PA is open. This annual event ends on May 31. During this period, registered events can get free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests from PennDOT district offices, as supplies last. Events can be...

On Saturday, April 7 from 2-6 p.m., the Pittsburgh chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will hold a free brake light repair clinic, “Gimme A Brake (Light),” in the Hilltop United Methodist Church parking lot for anyone in need of a...

GCU Lodge 28 based out of St. John the Baptist, 1720 Jane Street, South Side, will hold a Norwex party matching funds fundraiser on Sunday, April 15 beginning at noon. Norwex products improve your health, your home and the environment by provide...

The Concord Presbyterian Church will hold a Flea Market in conjunction with the Carrick Business Association’s Shred It event on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  In addition to the Flea Market, the church will host a Bake Sale and have...

Anticipating all the trash left along our roadways, waterways and parks after the thaw? Whether intentionally put there or blown from trash cans, dumpsters, shopping carts or cars, every community has pockets of unsightly trash. Keep Pennsylvania...

Seventy-one percent of households living in poverty in the Pittsburgh metro area are headed by single mothers with young children. The Knoxville Community Council (KCC) welcomes all on April 5 to join the Women and Girls Foundation to discover new...