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South Side fire destroys historic building, Welcome Center, shop and six apartments
A devastating four-alarm fire in South Side resulted in the collapse of a historic 150-year-old building that housed six apartments, J's Master Barbershop and the South Side Welcome Center. The South...
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S.S. Forum discusses fire, Zone commander and Esser plaza lights
Reflections on the fiery demise of a historic South Side building the prior day headlined the Feb. 9 Zoom meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Other highlights included introduction of the new...
A message from the South Side Chamber of Commerce
As neighbors looked from their windows and many heard on the news, the beautifully restored 150-year-old building that hosted the South Side Welcome Center, J's Master Barbershop, and six residential...
Considering running for District 7 the Pittsburgh School Board seat?
After serving two terms Pittsburgh Public School Board Director for District 7 Cindy Falls has decided not to run again. The district includes all or part of the South Pittsburgh neighborhoods of: Allentown, Arlington, Bon Air, Carrick, East...
PED decline will reduce Carson St. Clean Team
Updates on the PED/Clean Team, the 4th Division Public Works campus, and more were the focus at the South Side Planning Forum meeting. The Zoom video conference was held on Jan. 12. In the PED update, city nighttime economy coordinator Allison...
South Side Clean Team to remain through the winter
Updates filled the light agenda of the Dec. 8 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. In the PED update, city Councilman Bruce Kraus said revenue each weekend "descends a little bit more." The PED i...
Man shot on South Side Flats
Pittsburgh Police responding to a Shotspotter alert in the 1500 block of Bingham Street of South Side Flats on Monday found a male gunshot victim in the 1400 block of E Carson Street. The victim ran...
South Side could see a multi-modal hub for transportation soon
The guest presenter at the Nov. 10 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum was policy analyst Tosh Chambers of the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI). He discussed MOVE412/Mobility Hub, a multi-modal transportation strategy....
Plans outlined for SouthSide Works at South Side council DAM meeting
The fourth virtual development activities meeting (DAM) of the South Side Community Council (SSCC) featured presentations on three proposed South Side projects. The Zoom video conference was held on Oct. 22. The projects are the town square...
PED collections are down, but keep up with E. Carson costs
Updates on the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED), the PennDOT construction project, and local development activities meetings (DAM) were the prime topics of the Oct. 13 monthly meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. The meeting was...
South Side Community Council outlines changes, elects new board members
The fall general meeting of the South Side Community Council (SSCC) featured board elections; an overview of the changes planned for SouthSide Works; reorganization of the SSCC; updates on the Carson...
City, URA contribute $100K toward improvements of Esser Park in S. Side
The City of Pittsburgh and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) are investing $100,000 for improvements to Esser's Plaza in South Side as part of the URA's Neighborhood Initiatives Fund...
ForgingPGH aims to create a shared vision throughout Pittsburgh
The launch of a citywide comprehensive planning process, and an update on the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED), were the main focus of the Sept. 8 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. The meeting was held as a Zoom video...
Zone 3 council hears from Black Women, impact of COVID-19
Liz Style, president of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC), began the Aug. 17 meeting stating this has been a "year of confusion, fear, and uncertainty, and have survived it all. But 2020 is...
UPMC puts plans for S.S. hospital building on hold
Updates on COVID-19's local impact was the focus of the combined July-August meeting of the South Side Planning Forum on July 28. The meeting was held as a Zoom video conference. It began with an...
City relaxes permit fees, looks for ways businesses can return
Permit fees for outdoor dining have been waived in the city as most of southwestern Pennsylvania entered Governor Tom Wolf’s “green phase” for reopening businesses on June 5. Fees for sidewalk retail permits have also been waived. “We are...
Crime is 'unusual' on the S.S. Slopes, revenue down in PED
The city is facing a $122 million shortfall in its operating budget due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent closures, city Councilman Bruce Kraus announced during the May 12 virtual general...
2020 Pittsburgh Paving Program gets under way
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is excited to announce the 2020 Paving Season. Street resurfacing work is scheduled all over the City. This year the City is investing nearly $15.7 million in the street resurfacing...
Community updated at South Side Planning Forum meeting
A city update by Councilman Bruce Kraus and city nighttime economy coordinator Allison Harnden kicked off the March 10 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Block by Block, or the Clean Team retained to keep the E. Carson St. corridor maintained,...
Grandma's Dog Daycare receives 2020 Best of Pittsburgh Award
Grandma's Dog Daycare, 431 Cabot Way in South Side Flats, has been selected for the 2020 Best of Pittsburgh Award in the Dog Daycare category by the Pittsburgh Award Program. Grandma's has been in business since March 2011. Each year, the Pittsburgh...
Public hearing for change in zoning for Esser Plaza
Legislation has been introduced in Pittsburgh City Council (Council Bill 2019-2418) to change the zoning designation of 1200 East Carson, Esser Plaza, in South Side Flats from LNC, Local Neighborhood...
Zone 3 Council reviews and looks toward the future
The February 17 regular business meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) featured elections, crime report, and the 2020 meeting schedule. It began with guest speaker Anthony Kobak, a new senior planner with the Strategic Planning...
U.S. Census recruiting census takes in South Pittsburgh neighborhoods
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill local positions as census takers in the community. Locally, the Census is paying up to $23.50 per hour and offers flexible hours, weekly pay and paid training. Census recruiting events will take place at...
PED funds being used for cleaning, banners, Saint Patrick's Day
The February 11 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum began with updates on the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED), or the enforcement of South Side Flats parking meters from 6 p.m. - Pmidnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The revenue...
Commander gives insight into truck traffic in the Slopes
The Jan. 14 general meeting of the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) began with a Zone 3 police update by Commander Karen Dixon. “The Flats’ crime drives the reports,” she said of all of the activity in the Flats. A problem in...
