Kids of all ages are invited to make cool crafts on Monday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Branch of Carnegie Library, 400 Brownsville Road. The library will furnish supplies, kids should bring their creativity. Registration is required. Call 412-381-6543 to register, use the online form at carnegielibrary.org/clp_location/knoxville/ or stop by the library […]
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Councilman Bob Charland To Host Listening Tour
Bob Charland was officially sworn in as District 3’s City Councilman on January 8th. He succeeded longtime representative Bruce Kraus for the seat, primarily covering Southern Pittsburgh. Although Charland served under Kraus as Chief of Staff, he is kicking off his tenure with a listening tour. Citizens are invited to meet Councilman Charland at one […]
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South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for reading our newspaper. It means a great deal to us that the stories we share bring us together. As the days collect into years, we celebrate community milestones. This time, it’s one of ours. The South Pittsburgh Reporter has changed hands for the first time generations. Our stalwart Writer, Editor, […]
The Pittsburgh Reporter
Founded in 1939, The Pittsburgh Reporter stands as the longest-running community newspaper in the City of Pittsburgh. Family-owned and operated, The Reporter has been a steadfast beacon of journalistic integrity and local advocacy, originating from the heart of South Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Over the decades, it has chronicled the city’s evolution, offering insightful, reliable news while […]
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Former Brashear Center in South Side Sold
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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City OMI and CPRB Explain Their Offices to Zone 3 Council
Presentations on investigating complaints against public safety personnel kicked off the March 18 meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council held at the Knoxville Library. In the first presentation, Erin Bruni of the Office of Municipal Investigations (OMI), said OMI has three functions: residency checks for city employees; public safety background investigations; and citizen […]
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Zone 3 Community Crime Alerts for July 9–15
The following are the Part I crimes for the week of July 9–15, 2018. Duquesne Heights (1911) / Mt. Washington (1903, 1914, 1915, 1807) Stolen vehicle – Volk Rd. & Kearsarge St. – Between July 7 at 11:55 p.m. and July 8 at 11:30 a.m. – Victim reported a gray Nissan Sentra was stolen. However, […]
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Meeting Concerns Possibility of Hilltop Crime Prevention Program
Councilman Jeff Koch has scheduled a Weed and Seed meeting for members of Hilltop communities on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. at the Potters House Cathedral, 430 Cathedral Ave. Council District 3 residents including those from Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Knoxville and Mount Oliver-City are welcome to attend. At 7 p.m., immediately preceding the Weed and […]
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Area Scouts Raise $100,000 by Selling Popcorn
Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts set a new record for popcorn sales in their 2006 fundraising drive, selling more than $102,000. The amount was reported by Luella Broe, popcorn chairperson for the Steel City District, Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America. Council-wide, about $1 million was raised for Scouting. An awards celebration was […]
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Arlington Native Has Short Stories Published in Collection
The Wednesday Night Writing Group, four writers based in the Youngstown area, has just published its first short story collection. The 170-page volume, titled WNWG Presents, features 20 stories by authors Joseph E. Arrowsmith, K. W. Koocher, Anthony Marchionda Jr. and Lawrence Payne. Pittsburgh native K. W. Koocher was born in South Side Hospital and […]