November 01, 2018 |
By Bonnijean Cooney Adams | Posted in: Entertainment
The cast of McKeesport Little Theater's production of "Hair," which opens Friday. (David P. Adams photo special to Tube City Almanac)
If You Go: “Hair”
McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., (412) 673-1100
When: Nov. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Ticket information: www.mckeesportlittletheater.com or www.showclix.com
Most of the cast of McKeesport Little Theater’s production of “Hair” knew very little about the musical – except maybe a popular song or two – when they were offered their roles.
At the center of the original musical, co-written by Pittsburgh native Gerome Ragni and James Rado, were issues surrounding the war in Vietnam, with a country deeply divided about the conflict and what America’s role should be.
But after researching and rehearsing since September, cast members came to agree with director Edward Bostedo that issues presented in the rock musical when it premiered in 1967 remain relevant.
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October 31, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
(Illustration courtesy Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
Clairton, Duquesne and Liberty Borough will have Halloween parties and parades tonight, while Dravosburg and West Homestead will have costume contests.
Local and county officials also have posted trick-or-treating hours for many area communities. Residents who wish to participate should turn on their porch lights.
In Duquesne, residents are being invited to a “spook-tacular” night of fun. Children in costumes are invited to line up at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Duquesne Elementary School on South Fourth Street. Prizes will be awarded for best costume.
After the parade, join your friends and neighbors for free food and music in the Duquesne school gymnasium. Free trick or treat bags will be given out by the police department and free safety light sticks will be given from the McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service.
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October 30, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
White Oak Rotary Club is raffling off two tickets to 10 upcoming Pittsburgh Penguins home games in a benefit for programs sponsored by the club.
A spokesman said the tickets are in Row E, Section 201, of PPG Paints Arena, and chances on the drawing cost $20 each. Only 500 raffle chances will be sold and the winning number will be selected based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s 7 p.m. Dec. 23 drawing.
Proceeds will benefit the White Oak Rotary Club’s service projects and other charitable causes, the spokesman said.
For details or more information, call (412) 500-5314; visit the club’s website; or talk to a White Oak Rotary Club member.
October 30, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News
The Mon River Fleet will offer free influenza vaccinations from 12 to 3 p.m. Nov. 13, at Duquesne City Hall, 12 S. Second St., city officials said.
Residents ages 18 and over are invited to attend and get a flu shot on a first-come, first-serve basis. The opportunity is made possible by the McKeesport Hospital Foundation and UPMC.
October 29, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Five people were honored this month for upholding the “McKeesport Message” of “Respect, Dignity, Hope and Love.”
At McKeesport City Council’s regular meeting, proclamations were presented by Mayor Michael Cherepko to Rachael Richter, LuEthel Nesbit, Alison K. Piccolino, Jackie Flajnik and Stu Wilson. Biographies of the honorees follow.
Nominees for the next round of awards are due by Nov. 2, said Jennifer Vertullo, assistant to the mayor. For details, call (412) 675-5020, ext. 605, or email jen.vertullo@mckeesport-pa.gov.
Respect: Rachael Richter
Rachael Richter and Cherepko. (Special to Tube City Almanac)
Through Project HEART, the Human Services Center Corp. is reaching out to youth across the Mon Valley to teach lessons of health and wellness as they relate to self-care and self-respect, as well as health of the community as a whole.
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October 27, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
The North Versailles Twp. children’s Halloween party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the community center, 1401 Greensburg Ave., township Commissioner Tracy Yusko said on behalf of the parks and recreation department.
October 27, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
St. Angela Merici Parish, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" on Nov. 10 in the Father Drap Social Hall, a spokeswoman said.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a buffet meal and beverages. Horses can be purchased for $5 and race winners will receive $25.
A Chinese auction, 50/50, door prizes and other games of chance will be featured. For more information or tickets, visit the parish website at www.stangelamericiparish.org or call the parish office at (412) 672-9641.
October 25, 2018 |
By Lynne Glover | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
Introduced as a “speaker of truths, par excellence,” Angela Davis took the stage at Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport to a standing ovation.
The nearly packed house on Oct. 19 at Wunderley Gymnasium --- more than 1,000 people --- was a diverse, inter-racial crowd, ranging from toddlers to college students taking notes in old-fashioned notebooks to senior citizens with gray ponytails and beards.
Davis, a prominent 74-year-old political activist and academic, became well-known in the 1960s as a radical feminist and member of the Black Panther Party and the Communist Party USA. She was the keynote speaker for Greater Allegheny’s third Crossing Bridges Summit.
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October 22, 2018 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: North Versailles Twp. News
A missing child who was located after a search in May wrote a letter of apology to first responders from North Versailles Twp.
At the October meeting, township Commissioner Russell Saula read aloud from the letter sent to police and firefighters by Christopher Ramos, 8, who went missing for several hours in May, but was located safe in Wilmerding.
Ramos also sent police and firefighters cookies as a token of his gratitude, Saula said.
In other business, commissioners voted to accept a $25,000 grant for improvements to a restroom at West Wilmerding Park to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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October 21, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne city council members and city Manager Che Sayles recently attended the 46th annual Joint Conference of Townships, Boroughs and Authorities.
At council's Oct. 9 meeting, Councilwoman Fawn McDaniel reported that the event included sessions with themes such as "using 21st century technology to manage age old problems of local government," "ABC’s of communication" and "the changing role of the municipal solicitor."
The event was organized by the Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners.
In other business, council accepted the resignation of City Controller Jade Burleigh.
Mayor Nickole Nesby said recent health issues have prevented Burleigh from being able to fulfill the position.
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