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 […]
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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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Mount Residents Learn More About Proposed Grandview Condos
Mike Moidel, project manager, C. J. Betters Enterprises, has attended neighborhood meetings to gain input and to hear concerns about the company’s proposed plans to build a condominium complex on six lots on the 1600 block of Grandview Avenue. The project was the only agenda item discussed at the forum session of the Mount Washington […]
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Rob Frank Decides to Run for State Democratic Committee
Rob Frank, 37, of Mt. Washington has announced his candidacy for State Democratic Committee in the 42nd Senatorial District (areas represented by State Senator Wayne Fontana). Mr. Frank currently serves as president of the South End Active Democrats. Most recently, he served as volunteer coordinator for the Young Voter Alliance, an organization that was recognized […]
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Contenders for District 3 Seat Explain Their Positions in Arlington
The turnout was small for last week’s Arlington Civic Council meeting—perhaps the smallest of the 2005-06 year for the organization. The council meets at the Henry Kaufman Center on Salisbury Street the first Monday of the month from September through May. Still, the Jan. 2 meeting was important: It brought together four of the nine […]