ADVERTISING

FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex
(including gender identity and sexual orientation)
• Family Status
• Disability

That includes renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

For more information about Fair Housing Act protections in the city of McKeesport, call 412-675-5020, ext. 635. (6/16/2023-6/16/2024)

ADVERTISING

"Tube City Online" and "The Tube City Almanac" are trademarks of Tube City Community Media Inc. registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Mon-Yough area news, views and announcements, powered by volunteers, local writers and your donations! A service of Tube City Community Media Inc., a non-profit based in McKeesport, Pa. Contents © Tube City Community Media Inc.

No content may be reproduced in whole or part in any digital or print publication without express permission, except that short excerpts may be used with attribution in commentary or for critical purposes. To donate, click here.

Older Archives

(Advertisement)

Tube City Community Media Inc. is seeking freelance writers to help cover city council, news and feature stories in McKeesport, Duquesne, White Oak and the neighboring communities. High school and college students seeking work experience are encouraged to apply; we are willing to work with students who need credit toward class assignments. Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples and the name of a reference (an employer, supervisor, teacher, etc. -- not a relative) to tubecitytiger@gmail.com.

To place your ad, email tubecitytiger@gmail.com.
Ads start at $1 per day, minimum seven days.

Local Police, UPMC McKeesport to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
October 26, 2017
Posted in: Announcements

Local police departments as well as UPMC McKeesport hospital are participating in the 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

The event is designed to remove unused prescription pills, capsules and patches from medicine cabinets, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.

UPMC McKeesport hospital will collect unused drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday (Oct. 27) in the first-floor lounge of the Crawford Building.

These other Mon-Yough area sites will collect unused drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 28) in the following locations:

Allegheny County Police Department, Wilmerding Station, 315 Station St., Wilmerding
Clairton Police Department, at Rite-Aid Pharmacy, 623 St. Clair Ave., Clairton
East Pittsburgh Police Department, at Lanigan Funeral Home, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh
North Huntingdon Twp. Police Department, 11279 Center Hwy., North Huntingdon Twp.
Pleasant Hills Police Department, 410 E. Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills
West Mifflin Police Department lobby, 1020 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin

According to the DEA, unused prescriptions --- particularly for painkillers --- are "highly susceptible" to "diversionm, misuse and abuse." The DEA says that a majority of abused prescription drugs "are obtained from family and friends."

In addition, according to the DEA, flushing unused prescriptions down the drain can harm water quality and the environment.

The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles, a spokesperson said. The service is free and anonymous and no questions will be asked.

On the last National Take-Back Day held April 29, Americans turned in 900,000 pounds of prescription drugs at almost 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners.

Overall, in its 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds—more than 4,050 tons—of pills, the spokesman said.

Originally published October 26, 2017.

In other news:
"Record-Breaking Conce…" || "Former Mon Valley Man…"