April 10, 2019 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements, Politics & Elections
Pennsylvania's Primary Election is May 21.
Tube City Community Media Inc. doesn't endorse candidates or knowingly accept political advertising, but we again will make available this space as a free, public outlet for local political candidates.
Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any candidate for a municipal (city, borough or township mayor, commissioner, council, etc.) or school board office in the McKeesport Area, Duquesne, East Allegheny, South Allegheny or West Mifflin Area school districts may submit a candidate profile for publication.
Deadline is Tuesday, May 7.
Profiles received after the deadline will be published at the editor's option, time permitting.
Please email your submission to tubecitytiger@gmail.com, or drop it off labeled "Tube City Online" or "Tube City Almanac" in the lobby of 409 Walnut St., McKeesport, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. You also may write to Tube City Almanac, P.O. Box 94, McKeesport, PA 15134.
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April 09, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News, White Oak News
(Photo courtesy Carnegie Library of McKeesport via Facebook.)
Carnegie Library of McKeesport has scheduled a full slate of events during National Library Week. All events are free and open to the public.
At 10 a.m. Tuesday, the library's main branch, 1507 Library Ave., will screen the 2018 feature film "On the Basis of Sex," a biographical drama starring Felicity Jones as a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg arguing the early cases of her career as a lawyer.
The movie also stars Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates.
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April 02, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News
Crews from A. Folino Construction of Oakmont began work Tuesday to repair and repave Homestead-Duquesne Road in West Mifflin.
The $2 million project is expected to continue through August, a county spokesman said.
The work will include repairs to concrete and drainage systems to approximately 1.1 miles of road between Homeville Road in West Mifflin and Grant Avenue in Duquesne.
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April 02, 2019 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
North Versailles Twp. will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast for children, including an egg-decorating contest, on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the community center, 1401 Greensburg Ave.
Pre-registration is requested. RSVP to the Parks and Recreation department at (412) 823-6602, extension 104.
March 27, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Mon Yough Fire Defense Council will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 tonight (March 27) at the Lincoln Borough Volunteer Fire Company hall on Liberty Way, a spokesman said. All member companies are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments to follow.
March 21, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Rostraver Sportsmen's & Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, Belle Vernon, will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 15, a spokesman said. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, call (724) 984-6611 or email rostraversportsmen@yahoo.com.
March 21, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Two local coin clubs have scheduled their April meetings, a spokesman announced.
The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 8 p.m. April 9 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month's program to be announced. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded.
The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will be held at 2 p.m. April 21 at 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced.
Applications are now being accepted for membership in both clubs. For additional information on either organization, call (724) 984-6611.
March 18, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
DJs Candy and Mike will spin the tunes on March 30 and April 27 when American Legion Gen. Smedley D. Butler Post 701 in White Oak holds its next oldies dances.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and music continues until 11 p.m., a spokesman said. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit veterans' programs.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
March 13, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
(Photo courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art)
Artist Vanessa German is the next speaker in the "Crossing Bridges Summit" series hosted by Penn State Greater Allegheny.
German is a sculptor, painter, writer, activist, performer and poet who lives in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood. In December, she received the $200,000 Don Tyson Prize from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas. The prize, funded by the heirs to the Tyson Foods fortune, recognizes outstanding achievement by American artists.
German will speak at 7 p.m. April 5 in the Wunderley Gymnasium on the McKeesport campus. General admission and student tickets are free, a spokesman said, but an RSVP is required for both events.
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March 01, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
DJs Candy and Mike will spin the tunes on March 9 and 30 when American Legion Gen. Smedley D. Butler Post 701 in White Oak holds its next oldies dances.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and music continues until 11 p.m., a spokesman said. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit veterans' programs.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
