February 25, 2019 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: White Oak News
Two homes slated for demolition by White Oak Borough have been granted temporary reprieves as their owners make improvements.
At a public hearing before February's council meeting, owners of properties at 1828 California Ave. and 608 Osborne St. were granted additional extensions to obtain their occupancy permits.
The extensions came at the recommendation of at the recommendation of borough Code Enforcement Officer Brian Dinkfelt, who said that each of those properties have been considerably improved since being recommended for demolition in August.
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February 22, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Parkview Community Federal Credit Union will hold its 84th annual meeting at 10 a.m. March 16 in the cafeteria at Serra Catholic High School, 200 Hershey Drive, a spokesperson said.
All members and their guests are invited to attend. RSVPs are requested.
The meeting also will include an election of candidates to the board of directors. There will be one vacant position on the board and all members are invited to attend. A letter of intent must be received in writing at the credit union office, 2100 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport 15132, no later than March 2.
For more information, call (412) 678-9564.
February 21, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: North Versailles Twp. News
A raccoon captured near the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Westbury Road in North Versailles Twp. has tested positive for rabies, the Allegheny County Health Department said.
The animal was brought to a health department facility earlier this week.
It is the fourth rabid animal --- and third rabid raccoon --- reported in Allegheny County so far this year.
County residents are being reminded to always avoid stray and wild animals, even if they appear healthy, to avoid exposure to rabies, a spokesman said. If an animal is acting strangely and appears to be infected, he said, call your animal control officer, local police or the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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February 21, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The Mon Yough Fire Defence Council will be holding it's regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Feb 27, a spokesman said. The meeting will be held at Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1, 1800 Romine Ave., Port Vue. All members are encouraged to attend.
The fire defense council represents fire, rescue and EMS companies from Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington and Fayette counties.
February 21, 2019 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
A McKeesport Area High School student has urged the school board to investigate programs to combat gun violence, substance abuse and what he referred to as “emotional regression” issues negatively impacting students.
Nearly two dozen students were on hand at January's school board meeting as Alex Dalton pitched his ideas to the school directors.
Dalton told the board about programs like Me2We that focus on supporting students struggling with mental health and other stressful issues. He also discussed a proposed student solution center, where students could get help “from peer mediators and learn about coping mechanisms, to better deal with emotional distress in a safe environment.”
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February 21, 2019 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
Three McKeesport Area High School students have been awarded scholarships to Seton Hill University in Greensburg to pursue degrees in science, math or technology.
The awards to Terayah Parris, Myah Roka and Emily Filotei from the Girls of STEM program were announced at the Jan. 23 school board meeting.
Each student will receive $20,000 per academic year, district officials said. Filotei was presented with a certificate of recognition from Holtzman. Parris and Roka did not attend the meeting.
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February 14, 2019 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Commentary-Editorial
(Tube City Almanac photo)
The following is a commentary. Opinions expressed in editorials and commentaries are those of their authors, and are not those of Tube City Community Media Inc., its board of directors, volunteers, contributors or donors. Responsible replies are welcome.
I was asked to speak on Monday at the dedication of the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation. Here's a slightly edited version of what I said:
I think like most things around here, it’s going to be a while before we stop calling this “The Daily News Building,” because the paper was such an important part of our lives for 131 years.
And any institution that lasts 131 years was clearly was doing a lot of things right.
Of course, the name Tube City Center has nothing to do with Tube City Online. We took our name, and this building takes its name, “Tube City,” from McKeesport’s heritage as a place for innovations in the steel industry --- specifically, in the manufacture of steel pipes and tubes, a tradition which is being maintained today by Dura-Bond, and up at CP Industries in Christy Park.
I hope this building’s reopening and rebirth is going to kick off some new innovations in McKeesport --- in digital media, in technology, in communications, and in entrepreneurship.
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February 14, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Diane Richard (above right), host of the online series "Let's Talk," and cinematographer Carl Truss will present this Saturday's Black History Month program at McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center.
The program, titled "The Wall That Heals: Bringing Love to Our Valley of Tears," begins at 1 p.m. at the heritage center, 1832 Arboretum Drive in Renziehausen Park. Admission is free for members and $2 for non-members, a spokesperson said.
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February 13, 2019 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
The reopening of the former Daily News Building as the "Tube City Center for Business and Innovation" is a signal that McKeesport officials want to direct their focus to revitalizing the city's Downtown area.
"We have development coming in at all different corners of town --- in Christy Park, on East Fifth Avenue, and RIDC is going to be out with a big announcement within the next 30 days," McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko said at Monday's ribbon cutting ceremony. "Up and down the Walnut Street corridor, we have new businesses and construction."
One part of the city hasn't seen that level of activity: Downtown. "That's the part of town we're here about today," Cherepko said.
More than 300 residents and business owners packed the lobby of the former Daily News Building at the corner of Lysle Boulevard and Walnut Street for the ceremony, hosted by Cherepko and state Sen. Jim Brewster.
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February 13, 2019 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
(Tube City Almanac photo)
The People's Building --- a landmark 1906 office building in McKeesport's Downtown that has fallen into disrepair --- will be in the hands of the city's Redevelopment Authority in the near future.
At Monday's grand opening for the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation, Mayor Michael Cherepko confirmed rumors that the building, which has been up for sale for more than a year and is currently condemned, is about to be sold.
"Very soon that is going to be in the hands of the Redevelopment Authority and that will be in the hands of a developer as well," Cherepko said. "We have someone very interested."
The potential developer is rumored to be a McKeesport business owner who has successfully rehabilitated other properties in the city. Sources contacted by the Almanac declined to confirm or deny the speculation publicly.
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