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, […]
Memorial Day Services in South Side/Hilltop (2022)
This year, the South Side Hilltop Memorial Day Pilgrimage is once again being conducted on Monday, May 30. This long-standing community tradition begins at 8:00 a.m. at the boat launch in South Side Riverfront Park where a memorial wreath will be floated on the Monongahela River. As in the past, it will conclude at South […]
Ormsby Children’s Garden Opens for the Planting Season at Recreation Center
The Ormsby Children’s Garden at the Ormsby Recreation Center, 79 S 22nd Street, prepared for its first harvest season with a Grand Opening Celebration on May 5. Children from Citiparks Ormsby’s KidSMART Club kicked off the celebration helping local volunteers plant strawberries, popcorn, and blueberries in the garden. Joining the celebration were City Councilman Bruce […]
Brashear Awarded $1M State Grant for Expanding Community Center
The Brashear Association has received a $1 million grant award for the Hilltop Community Center project on Brownsville Road. “This is welcome news for Allegheny County,” said State Rep. Jessica Benham. “The funding allocation, awarded to the Brashear Association, will provide a great opportunity for our community. The services that Brashear provides supports our seniors, […]
May the Fourth Includes Repairs to Soft Drink Vending Machine, Donation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]