October 26, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Dravosburg Community Archives will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Amity Presbyterian Church, 400 Euclid Ave., a spokeswoman said.
All proceeds will benefit the borough's 115th anniversary celebration, to be held in 2018.
Tickets for ages 13 and over are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets for children ages 5 to 12 are $5, and children age 4 and under eat for free.
The meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, a beverage and dessert.
Tickets are on sale now at American Legion Post 380 in Dravosburg and at the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, or call (412) 469-2710.
Take-out orders will be available and there also will be a 50/50 and a raffle on the day of the dinner.
October 26, 2017 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
TW: Sexual assault, domestic violence
A former McKeesport and Monongahela resident who was released from federal prison after seven years violated the terms of his parole by committing new crimes, federal prosecutors said.
Now, Santana Wygant, 40, faces another three years in prison, plus an additional five years of supervised release.
Wygant was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer in Pittsburgh, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Soo C. Song.
Fischer imposed the maximum sentence allowed, Song said.
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October 26, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | 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
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October 25, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Above: Blues guitarist and vocalist Melinda Colaizzi performs during the 13th annual Voices Carry benefit concert. The Oct. 3 event raised $158,358 for McKeesport-based Auberle. (Photo courtesy Auberle.)
This year's Voices Carry concert raised $158,358 for McKeesport-based Auberle, breaking previous records, the social-services agency for children and families has announced.
More than 500 people attended the Oct. 3 concert at Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Side, including 47 dedicated volunteers, said Deb Hilton, marketing, communications and events manager.
The 13th annual Voices Carry featured vocal performances by Donnie Iris, Jeff Jimerson, Scott Blasey of the Clarks, Chris Higbee and Chris Jamison, a newcomer who made it to the semi-finals on NBC-TV's talent show "The Voice" and is now working at WBZZ-FM (100.7).
WDVE-FM (102.5) radio personality Randy Baumann served as emcee.
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October 25, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Route 837 from Pittsburgh into West Homestead will be closed tonight and Thursday night so that crews can repair broken concrete and remove shielding around the Glenwood Bridge interchange, a spokesperson said.
The closures will occur Oct. 25 and 26, weather permitting, between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., said the district spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation.
The southbound portion of 837 will be closed at Becks Run Road to all vehicles except emergency vehicles.
The posted detour will include the Hot Metal Bridge, Second Avenue, Irvine Street and the Glenwood Bridge. Delays are possible.
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October 25, 2017 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements
Conflict of Interest Note: The writer of this story has a conflict of interest. See editor's note.
Two upcoming events --- in Turtle Creek and Homestead --- will help people who need health insurance to sign up.
The first is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Human Services Center Corp., 519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek.
The second is from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mon Valley Initiative, 305 E. 8th Ave., Homestead.
Both events will include "health care navigators" from the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, who will help customers understand their options for purchasing insurance on the marketplace.
“Given all the recent upheaval regarding the Affordable Care Act, questions have arisen about health care coverage, who is eligible and how individuals that need access to care can sign up,” said state Sen. Jim Brewster, whose offce is organizing the Turtle Creek event. “These are critical questions that deserve accurate answers.”
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October 24, 2017 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Commentary-Editorial
The following is an editorial expressing an individual's opinion. 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.
(Anthony Bourdain talks with Pittsburghers at Kelly's Bar & Grill in East Liberty. Photo courtesy CNN.)
Whatever else Anthony Bourdain's hour-long exploration of Pittsburgh proved this week, it demonstrated that one fact about the region remains as true as it ever has been:
We are notoriously thin-skinned and hyper-sensitive to even the slightest criticism.
Make fun of New Jersey, and will its residents complain? Ah, fuggedaboutit.
Go ahead and knock Chicago. It rolls right off of the city's big shoulders.
But say anything even slightly negative about Pittsburgh, and we erupt in a blast of black-and-gold fury. (Topped with french fries.)
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October 24, 2017 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements
If you love to bake, LifeSpan could use your help this holiday season.
Diane L. Pawlowski, agency support manager for the non-profit senior service organization, says they're hoping to send "sweet holiday wishes" to people who receive meals on wheels in the Mon-Yough area.
She says most of us can remember "the wonderful smell" of homemade cookies around the holidays.
"Many of our participants miss this holiday tradition," Pawlowski says, because unfortunately, "they can no longer bake their own cookies."
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October 23, 2017 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News, White Oak News
(Compiled by Cami DiBattista and Jason Togyer)
Local communities, including McKeesport, Duquesne and White Oak, have posted their Halloween activity schedules.
McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko invites children 12 and younger to take part in the city’s annual Halloween Parade and Party in Renziehausen Park on Saturday (Oct. 28). Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Tennis Courts and the parade travels to the Jacob Woll Pavilion for an indoor party featuring seasonal crafts, storytime and hot dog lunch. This event is co-sponsored by the Carnegie Library of McKeesport.
Trick or treat hours in the city are 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
White Oak also will have trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
In addition, White Oak's "Truck-or-Treat" will take place on Saturday (Oct. 28) at the White Oak American Legion,, 2813 Capitol St. The event will include a parade and after party, where attendees are invited to explore a variety of service vehicles such as fire trucks, tow trucks, garbage trucks and ambulances.
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October 21, 2017 |
By Josh Rizzo | Posted in: Sports
Serra Catholic goalkeeper Teddy Almeter slides to try and block a shot by a teammate Thursday at East Allegheny High School. The Eagles open the WPIAL Class A playoffs against Springdale today at North Allegheny. (Photo by Josh Rizzo, special to Tube City Almanac)
When things go wrong, the Serra Catholic boys' soccer team tries to find the right attack.
The Eagles (9-7-1, 7-5) think that's the proper mindset for this afternoon, when they take on seventh-seeded Springdale (12-4-1) in the first round of the Class A playoffs. Game time at North Allegheny is 1 p.m.
The 10th-seeded Serra High team didn’t point to a signature victory as a point of confidence. Heading into the playoffs, the Eagles are ecstatic about a scoreless draw that capped a 1-4-1 slide to end the regular season.
Serra Catholic stayed together on Oct. 17 on the road and tied a Keystone Oaks’ team, which finished 12-5-1 and is headed to the WPIAL Class AA postseason.
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