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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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PWSA Raises Income Threshold for Financial Assistance
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) raised the income threshold for customer assistance programs on February 1, in line with the release of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines. PWSA customers interested in these programs or who may be eligible are encouraged to take the first step to financial relief – visit pgh2o.com/CAP to […]