Last week, ahead of the May the Fourth celebration, Pepsi came to Pittsburgh Fire Station 27 with a delivery fit for sci-fi and cola fans everywhere. To celebrate unapologetic fans who travel far and wide to visit the iconic Pepsi vending machine outside of Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Station 27, a relic of the 1999 sci-fi […]
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Citiparks Senior Centers Have Reopened for Lunch Service
After more than two years, hot, in-person, congregate lunch service has returned to Citiparks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers. “Supporting our seniors is integral to building a welcoming, thriving, and safe Pittsburgh,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “Citiparks’ hot, in-person lunch program provides free, fresh, and healthy meals while offering an opportunity for our seniors to […]
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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 […]
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Zone 3 Safety Council Discusses Gun Violence Prevention
The April 28 monthly meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) began with the report of Ian Reynolds of the city’s Safer Together. He said leaving guns unattended in cars can be very dangerous. Windows can be broken into to access the guns, he said. “Please don’t leave guns in vehicles,” he said. […]
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POGOH Bikeshare Replaces Healthy Ride, Will Offer Pedal Bikes, E-assist Bikes in City
Bike Share Pittsburgh celebrates the launch of Pittsburgh’s new bikeshare program: POGOH. POGOH replaces the Healthy Ride bikeshare system and offers 38 stations, 172 traditional pedal bikes, and 173 e-assist bikes across the city. People can start signing up and using the all-new bikeshare system by downloading the PBSC App. One significant difference between Healthy […]
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South Side Cheer Zone Rocked the Pittsburgh Marathon in Spite of Weather
South Side cheered the marathoners. The May 1 South Side Cheer Zone was entertaining and lively in spite of the cold, rainy weather during the 14th Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. The Pittsburgh Guitars Occasionals Band rocked at the corner of S. 11th and East Carson streets along with DJ Phil Sauter, South Side resident. […]
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Rental Registration Requirement Begins at the End of May
The city’s new rental registration program headlined the April 12 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Sarah Kinter, Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), said the city’s new rental registration program begins on May 29, 2022. Current rental units will have until Dec. 31, 2022, to register. The program will allow city officials […]
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Public Safety a Priority for Police in South Side Going into the Summer
City of Pittsburgh Public Safety officials addressed neighborhood concerns at the South Side Community Council’s (SSCC) recent biannual public meeting via Zoom. SSCC President Barbara Rudiak began the presentation by introducing City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt and Zone 3 Commander John Fisher. Questions were prepared by council members and submitted in advance […]
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South Side will be a ‘Cheer Zone’ for the 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon May 1
The 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh P3R Marathon races will be back on the April 30-May 1 weekend. Participants have a variety of competitive race distances to choose from, including the full marathon, half marathon, five-person relay, 5K, kids marathon (one-mile run), toddler trot, and pet walk. They also have challenges, a back half marathon, […]
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Fresh Fridays Distribution Scheduled for April 8
Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, a free produce distribution through the Hilltop Alliance, will continue with a distribution on April 8. The Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, the Hilltop Alliance’s free produce distribution, will again pass out pre-boxed food on Friday, April 8 on Allen Street at the St. John Vianney Church parking lot in […]