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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Urgent Call for Pet Food Donations at Animal Friends
Animal Friends‘ Chow Wagon Pet Food Bank is facing an urgent need for pet food donations as demand is critically high. In January alone, Animal Friends’ Chow Wagon assisted 2,360 pet owners with over 13,500 pounds of free, nutritious pet food. To continue supporting the needs of the community, Animal Friends is asking for support […]
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Pittsburgh Sets Up Youth Safety Advisory Board, Names Members
Mayor Ed Gainey and Council President Theresa Kail-Smith have named the members of the new Advisory Committee for Youth and Family Resource Centers in their effort to tackle youth violence in Pittsburgh. The nine-member committee will be tasked with finding ways to utilize existing city assets to launch resource centers that serve as safe places […]
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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 […]
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Yellow Jackets Improve to 13-2 with Tough Wins Over Bruins and Blazers
The Steel City Yellow Jackets were victorious in both of their games this past weekend, but neither one of the contests were easy wins. The American Basketball Association (ABA) defending National Champions traveled to Ohio on Saturday and overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Bruins, 109-107. The deciding basket in that game was Timothy […]
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City Theatre Present Karen Zacarías’s Comedy ‘Native Gardens’
City Theatre has announced its fourth production for the 2022/2023 season: Karen Zacarías’s ‘Native Gardens,’ directed by Marc Masterson, running from March 11 to April 2 on the City Theatre Main Stage. “We’re thrilled to bring Karen Zacarías’s play to our stage,” said Director Marc Masterson. “We’re celebrating spring with this delightful home-grown cast in […]
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New Childcare Center Opens in Former Brashear Center
February’s South Side Planning Forum meeting included updates on the former Brashear Center building, the East Carson Street Parking Enhancement District, and the resignation of the interim chair. Members of the staff of the Little Explorers Learning Academy were on hand to give a brief overview of the childcare facility located in the former Brashear […]