January 27, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22, 2020. (File photo courtesy U.S. National Institutes of Health)
The Allegheny County Health Department has opened additional vaccination appointments for individuals 65 years of age and older, beginning Feb. 9 and continuing through Feb. 13.
A spokesman said the vaccination site, located at the DoubleTree Hotel near the Monroeville Mall, is in “great demand” and that appointments are required.
The health department also continues to vaccinate eligible healthcare workers and people who are returning for the second shot in the vaccination series.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
White Oak’s Heritage Hill Pool is expected to open this year.
The pool didn’t open in 2020, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that lifeguards could not be trained and necessary repairs could not be completed.
The city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County also did not open their pools last year.
Councilwoman Julie Opferman said last week that although pool season is still months away, it’s on council’s radar.
However, she said, Heritage Hill Pool will implement a new system of pricing and passes this year.
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December 17, 2020 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements
In an era where we’re being bombarded every day on our telephones by scams and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by hoaxes and propaganda, access to information is more important than ever.
This year was a very difficult one for everyone. At Tube City Community Media, we lost one of our best correspondents due to a family emergency, while another had to give up writing for us because of her daytime work obligations. That left us unable to cover some communities with the depth they deserve, and we're sorry about that.
But we’ve persisted and we are working to recruit several new writers — two of them have already had bylines recently and we’re looking forward to more of their good work.
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December 14, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
West Newton Library, 124 N. Water St., is holding a used book sale, a spokesperson said.
Visitors to the library can fill a bag for $5 during regular business hours, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
All books have been sanitized and held for three days prior to being placed on sale, the spokesperson said.
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December 14, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
Traffic restrictions are expected in Wilmerding beginning Thursday (Dec. 17) and continuing through Dec. 22, said a spokesperson for the Allegheny County Department of Public Works.
Crews from Mackin Engineering Co. and Sofis Rigging Co. will be inspecting the Patton Street Bridge and traffic on Wall Avenue and Avenue U will be subject to temporary restrictions, said the spokesperson.
Flaggers will be in place to direct drivers and motorists are urged to use caution while work is taking place, the spokesperson said.
December 14, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
Foster Road in White Oak is scheduled to close today for repairs, weather permitting, a district spokesman for the state Department of Transportation announced. The closure is expected to last through Dec. 24.
Crews need to repair damage caused by a slide on Foster Road between the two intersections with Carmella Drive, a PennDOT spokesman said.
The posted detour includes State Street, Lincoln Way and Crooked Run Road.
December 06, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, Crime and Police News
The McKeesport police annual fund drive is underway.
A spokesman said the donations are used to purchase non-budgeted items and equipment used by officers while serving McKeesport and Dravosburg, which is patrolled by city police under a contract with the borough.
Donations are strictly voluntary, a spokesman said.
“The items purchased from these donations are used on a daily basis by our police department,” he said. “Several of these items would not have been purchased if it were not for the generosity of the local businesses and private citizens of both McKeesport and Dravosburg.”
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December 04, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The ramp from the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge to East Fifth Avenue, northbound, will remain closed through Dec. 11, the state Department of Transportation has announced.
A spokesman for PennDOT District 11 said the extended closure is necessary so that crews from Michael Facchiano Contracting of Mt. Lebanon can complete their work repairing joints and concrete.
The original schedule had projected the ramp could re-open last week.
The posted detour uses Bowman Avenue, East Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard and Route 30 back to Fifth Avenue in East McKeesport.
December 01, 2020 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center has canceled its planned church tour and cookie walk due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases.
A spokesperson said the event, planned for Dec. 12, was scrapped after the Allegheny County Health Department advised residents to stay at home and avoid unnecessary social activities and travel.
The heritage center also will not be participating in this week’s Festival of Trees.
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November 23, 2020 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church is taking orders now for a fish fry Dec. 4.
Spokeswoman Dorothy Ikach said all orders must be placed in advance. The deadline is Wednesday (Nov. 25). No sales will be made on the day of the event.
The fish fry comes on the heels of the church’s recent “Small Taste of Serbia” takeout event, Ikach said.
The menu includes hand-breaded haddock on a hard roll. A la carte items include halushki (sauteed cabbage and noodles), Spanish rice, French fries, sauerkraut and bean soup, apple strudel, and palachinke (cheese filled crepes).
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