The Brashear Center on Sarah Street in South Side has been a fixture in the community since it opened in 1955. The center was a hub for youth and adult activities, including English language classes for immigrants, sewing classes, and telescope-making activities. At various times in its history, you could learn to dance, how to […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]