December 07, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
Symphanique and her mom (not shown) Shalawrae Shogan of McKeesport visit with Santa Claus during the opening on Thursday night of McKeesport's 33rd annual Festival of Trees. (All photos: Vickie Babyak, special to Tube City Almanac)
With blustery weather designed to put dreams of a snowy Christmas into everyone's bones, McKeesport's 33rd annual Festival of Trees opened Thursday at Jacob Woll Pavilion.
The annual celebration of the holidays --- and of the creativity of more than 90 local groups and churches who have created hand-decorated ornaments for their Christmas trees --- is open from 12 noon to 9 p.m., now through Monday.
Admission is $2 for adults. Children age 12 and under are admitted free with one canned good for a needy family.
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December 06, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
Above, Peyton Estochin, 6, of Christy Park helps McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko press the button to light the city's Christmas tree in Kennedy Park, Downtown, on Wednesday night.
Estochin, a student at Praise Christian Academy in North Versailles Twp., opened a sweet tea stand in her neighborhood in August and raised $700 to support the McKeesport police K-9 unit, which includes four canines and their handler/officers.
Estochin has hopes of being a police officer and K-9 handler some day.
(Photos special to Tube City Almanac)
December 04, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Port Vue will hold its Christmas parade and light-up night on Friday, a borough spokesperson announced.
The event was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 but was rescheduled due to rainy weather.
The parade will line up at 5:45 p.m. at the parking lot of American Legion Post 447, corner of Romine Avenue and Gumbert Street. Santa Claus will arrive via Vigilant Hose Co. fire truck at 6 p.m. and the parade will proceed down to Port Vue Municipal Fields, next to the municipal building.
Lighting of the borough holiday tree and Christmas caroling will then be held at the pavilion at the park.
November 28, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
The snow may be flying, but the leaves are still dropping, leaving (you see what we did there?) a Tube City Almanac reader to wonder what he should do with them.
A spokeswoman says McKeesport residents who have leaves that need to be picked up may call the city's public works department at (412) 675-5020, ext. 631, to arrange a collection.
The leaves should be in piles along the curb --- or the edge of the property --- to be swept up. Leaves can also be placed in bags for pick up.
No other debris or trash should be mixed in with the leaves, including branches. However, branches can be picked up separately.
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November 27, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
McKeesport Unit of the NAACP will hold its annual holiday party from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Common Ground Building (former YWCA), 410 Ninth Ave., a spokeswoman said. For more information, email buffy0185@aol.com.
November 23, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
A $170,500 state grant will help restore and repair portions of the Great Allegheny Passage that travel through Elizabeth Twp. and Lincoln Borough.
The grant was made by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Regional Trail Corp., a spokesperson said. It will pay for rehabilitation of 9.8 miles of the hiking-biking trail between the Buena Vista section of the township and a portion of the trail that bypasses the Dura-Bond plant in Liberty Borough.
The project includes installation of new access gates, improvements for people using wheelchairs, new signage and other repairs.
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November 23, 2018 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
Inspired by a growing trend in Western Pennsylvania, North Versailles Twp. commissioners agreed to participate in the Military Banner Tribute Program.
Commission Vice President Sam Juliano and Commissioner George Thompson said the banners will be displayed along Route 30 and other roads.
“It’s a nice honor," Thompson said. "Bethel Park, for example, has over 100 of them on their streets.” The banners will be paid for by families of service members and will be on display from Memorial Day to Veterans Day, according to township manager Patricia Logo.
Dravosburg, East Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Port Vue also have participated in the troop banners program.
For more information, visit www.troopbanners.com.
November 21, 2018 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
East Allegheny Marching Band will hold a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus on the morning of Dec. 15 at the North Versailles Twp. community center, 1401 Greensburg Ave.
On behalf of the parks and recreation department, township Commissioner Tracy Yusko said that other upcoming events include the North Versailles Twp. Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 21.
The township will hold a contest to choose the "best decorated house," beginning on Dec. 1, with judging on Dec. 14. To nominate your own house or someone else's, call the township office at (412) 823-6602.
Home Depot gift cards will be presented to the winners at the Christmas party, Yusko said.
November 16, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Representatives from Duquesne Light and state Rep. Austin Davis will be available Nov. 27 to answer questions about assistance for people who have trouble paying their heating bills over the winter.
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave.
“These are important programs that I want people in my district to know about,” Davis said. “No one – especially not our children or elderly neighbors – should have to go cold this winter, and no family should have to choose between buying food and paying their heating bill.”
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November 16, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News, White Oak News
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Duquesne, McKeesport and White Oak are all getting ready for the Christmas season.
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Duquesne’s annual "Tis the Season" celebration is slated for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25.
Festivities will begin in Duquesne City Park and conclude with a community celebration in city hall. Local youth will perform in the city’s annual pageant, which includes a live nativity scene.
After the pageant, children may visit with Santa, and everyone can share refreshments and community camaraderie.
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