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Fish Fry Benefits South Side Kids

Skip cooking dinner and enjoy a fish sandwich while supporting the South Side Kids community group on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Cupka’s Cafe 2, 2314 East Carson St. From 4:00 to 7:00 pm, children attending will enjoy a special puppet-making craft with South Side’s resident puppeteer Ms. Renee, a family-friendly dance party, and can […]

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Pittsburgh Seek Musical Artists and Vendors for Special Events

The CitiParks Office of Special Events invites musicians, entertainers, and food vendors to complete an interest form for the 2023 summer events season. Local bands, orchestras, and other musical artists are encouraged to complete the online musician call form to express interest in performing in approximately two-hour concerts at city-sponsored events. The vendor call form […]

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Fitzgerald Announces $50M Commitment to Violence Reduction Initiatives

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has announced the county will commit $50 million over the next five years to a comprehensive and well-coordinated public health approach to community violence reduction. “We are extremely fortunate in this region to have so many different organizations and entities engaged and active when there is a need, and addressing violence […]

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ACHD Immunization Clinic Launches Online Scheduling Option

The Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD) Immunization Clinic has introduced a new online self-scheduling option for patients. The clinic is now using MyChart, which allows users to schedule titer checks, travel consultations, and immunization appointments. MyChart is a free app and online tool used locally by Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and its providers. Patients can […]

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Senator Fontana Elected Chairman of PHEAA Board of Directors

State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) has been unanimously elected as chairman of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Created in 1963 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, PHEAA is one of the nation’s leading student aid organizations. It serves millions of students and thousands of schools through its loan […]

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Inbound Armstrong Tunnel to Close for Rehabilitation Work on March 4

The inbound Armstrong Tunnel will close starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 4. Additionally, the right lane for inbound traffic on Second Avenue will close at the road’s intersection with the Armstrong Tunnel. The traffic restrictions are required for a $13.1 million Armstrong Tunnel rehabilitation project. Cars will be detoured using Second Avenue, Ross […]