City of Pittsburgh Public Safety officials addressed neighborhood concerns at the South Side Community Council’s (SSCC) recent biannual public meeting via Zoom. SSCC President Barbara Rudiak began the presentation by introducing City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt and Zone 3 Commander John Fisher. Questions were prepared by council members and submitted in advance […]
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Fresh Fridays Distribution Scheduled for April 8
Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, a free produce distribution through the Hilltop Alliance, will continue with a distribution on April 8. The Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, the Hilltop Alliance’s free produce distribution, will again pass out pre-boxed food on Friday, April 8 on Allen Street at the St. John Vianney Church parking lot in […]
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Animal Control Issues Considered by Mount Oliver Boro Council
Mt. Oliver Borough Council’s March public meeting began with a public hearing concerning dog attacks in the borough. Emilie Nottle requested the public hearing to advocate for stricter enforcement of leash laws in Mt. Oliver. “We shouldn’t have to be afraid to take our dog for a walk,” she said. Ms. Nottle testified she and […]
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Power of Work Award Goes to South Side Business
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced the winners of its 2022 Power of Work Awards, which honors businesses that are opening their doors and improving the lives of people with disabilities and/or other challenges by offering them work or work-related experiences. Selected from more than 60 nominees, the winners are: Fudge Farm – Fudge Farm is […]
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Community Groups Work to Deploy Laptops to Families in Need
As schools and workplaces in Allegheny County issued stay-at-home and remote work directives, families without computers and internet access felt the squeeze. Local nonprofits such as Circles Greater Pittsburgh, Hazelwood Initiative, Wesley Family Services, and the Center of Life began to reach out for computers. Meanwhile, Neighborhood Allies‘ 2020 initiative to develop four Digital Inclusion […]
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CLP – Mt. Washington Reopens After $4M Renovation and Expansion
Residents are invited to tour the newly renovated CLP – Mt. Washington during a timed ticketed event on Saturday, Jan. 23. After a much-anticipated year-long renovation project that added 46 percent more space to the building, CLP –Mt. Washington reopened for contactless curbside and walk-up service. Located at 315 Grandview Avenue overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh, the […]
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St. Paul of the Cross Monastery Church Reopens After Renovations
A little over two years ago, in July 2018, the future of St. Paul of the Cross Monastery and Church was cloudy at best. The Passionist community of about a dozen priests heard a presentation at a house meeting from a New York firm outlining how the Church could be used as a museum, a […]
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South Side Slopes ‘Trekkers’ Create Winning Step Quotes
“Living in Pittsburgh means learning to love the steps.” That’s the quote Mt. Lebanon resident Stephen Brookes entered in a contest organized by Steppin Stanzas, a poetry project celebrating city steps, at the 18th Annual Pittsburgh StepTrek recently. Steppin Stanzas gathered quotes and awarded prizes as part of its ongoing project to reach out into […]
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Chief McLay Addresses Photo Controversy in Carrick
Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay says he regrets not communicating better to his staff after he was photographed with a sign stating, “I Resolve to Challenge Racism at Work: #EndWhiteSilence.” The photo went viral on the Internet and drew the ire of the police union president, who said it gave the impression that Mr. McLay […]
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Grandview Traffic Problems to Garner Extra Police Attention
Public safety, in particular traffic along Grandview Avenue, was an emotional issue for Mount Washington residents at the July community forum of the Mount Washington Community Development Corp. District 2 Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith opened the discussion by saying she has had complaints about the traffic and has arranged a meeting with the Traffic 21 Institute […]