Sto-Rox Neighborhood Health Council, Inc.’s Mobile Health Unit will be in the Hilltop United Methodist Church’s parking lot, located at 631 E. Warrington Avenue, Allentown, on Monday, Feb. 20. The Mobile Health Unit will offer free health screenings and information concerning the COVID-19 Moderna and Bivalent vaccines for adults from noon to 4 p.m. Blood […]
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Jail Reopens for Contactless Social Visits Regardless of Vaccination Status
The Allegheny County Jail has fully reopened for contactless social visits, regardless of the visitor’s or incarcerated individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status. “After consulting with our partners at the Health Department and Allegheny Health Network, we’re excited to move into this next phase of reopening,” Warden Orlando Harper said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all of […]
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Treasury Announces Transition to New Unemployment Compensation Prepaid Debit Card Provider
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has announced the beginning of a transition period to a new prepaid debit card provider for Unemployment Compensation (UC) and State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) claimants. Claimants of both programs are strongly encouraged to verify that they have their correct mailing address on file with the Department of Labor & Industry […]
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Sports Museum Adds Franco Harris Super Bowl Rings to Exhibit
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum – part of the Senator John Heinz History Center’s family of museums – will showcase four Super Bowl rings and a Pro Football Hall of Fame ring awarded to the late Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris. The rings will be featured in the Sports Museum’s Super Steelers exhibition as part […]
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Big Weekend Ahead as Yellow Jackets Face Bruins and Blazers
The Steel City Yellow Jackets have an important weekend coming up as the regular season starts to wind down. The defending American Basketball Association (ABA) champions were supposed to play this past Saturday against the DC Soul at home, but COVID canceled that contest (it isn’t certain if that game will be rescheduled). Now, the […]
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Policy Committee Addresses Neighborhood Nightlife Needs
State Rep. Jessica Benham hosted a PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing last week to discuss public safety and nightlife improvements, focusing on the South Side neighborhood. Testimonies were heard from residents, police, city officials, and local business owners in a packed room. “Those of us who live here understand the challenges we’ve faced, recently […]
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Fitzgerald Announces New Program to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has announced a new pilot program for landlords to be managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS), aimed at increasing the supply of available affordable housing units in the county. “An important component to ending homelessness in Allegheny County is ensuring that there is a continuous supply of affordable options […]
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Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Returns in County Parks
Allegheny County is again partnering with the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) to offer its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program in county parks. From February through November, the bin will be located in different county parks or central locations to allow residents a resource to recycle glass. “Over the past few years, many of our municipal […]
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Red Roses Floral Teams Up with South Side Kids Gifting Free Valentines to Local Kids
South Side Kids teamed up with Red Roses Floral on 12th and E Carson streets in South Side to spread love this Valentine’s Day to local children and families. Beginning Thursday, Feb 9, local children and their parents or caregivers can swing by Red Roses Floral at 1122 E. Carson Street and pick up their […]
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Goodwill Needs Donations of Gently Used Clothing, Household Items
The winter weather has had a negative impact on donations to Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania stores. As a result, the organization is making an urgent appeal to the public to donate gently used clothing, shoes, and housewares to the nearest Goodwill store or donation center. Without increased public donations, shelves will start to become empty, […]