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Have Coffee with a Cop from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Black Forge Coffee House, 1206 Arlington Avenue, Allentown. See Page 8

Arlington

There will be a public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. with Citiparks Director Jim Griffin to present plans for the Arlington Spray Park at the Arlington Recreation Center, 2201 Salisbury Street. See Page 2

Allentown

The St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS) will present their plan to save the former St. George Church (now St. John Vianney) and preserve it as a Catholic worship space in the Allentown neighborhood at a community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Caligiuri Plaza, 803 Warrington Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15210. See Page 3

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The South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace, in collaboration with The Lighthouse Cathedral and Kingdom Life Fellowship Pittsburgh, will present Never Settle for Less, young mothers program. See Page 3

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By Tom Smith, South Pittsburgh Reporter Editor The cancelation of the St. Basil Parish Festival was the last straw for many Carrick residents and they came to the August meeting of the Carrick Overbrook Block Watch to hear a plan from Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak and Mayor William Peduto. The solution they offered was a public safety blitz focusing on blight and crime issues in the neighborhood. Residents would offer their input and the city would check 311 and 911 calls to identify the worst properties in the neighborhood. City departments would then target those properties over a six week period. Four weeks following the block watch meeting, Councilwoman Rudiak’s office called another community meeting to report on the progress. Nearly 150 neighborhood residents showed up on a hot and muggy evening to learn what had happened in the previous 28 days. “We can use this as a spark to ignite community change and community organization that can change Carrick for the better,” District 4 community relations manager Bethani Cameron said of the St. Basil Festival incident. Ms. Cameron facilitated the meeting while Councilwoman Rudiak was out of town for her mother’s funeral. The Carrick Blitz is being designed as a multifaceted strategy, bringing together not only police, but inspectors from the Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections (PLI, formerly Bureau of Building Inspections), Public Works, and the Allegheny County Health Department among others. Ms. Cameron said they want to focus proactively in Carrick, “because we’re not going to let go of this neighborhood.” Acknowledging the staffing problems the police department is having due to retirements and officers leaving, she said there is a large recruiting effort underway. But it takes time to train “a good police officer.” In the meantime, over the period of the next few weeks, the Office of Community Affairs, the Office of Councilwoman Rudiak and “every city department” including the police will be working together to organize the city resources needed to deal with specific problem addresses. “It’s exactly this kind of engagement that tells people that this is not the place to commit crime. This is not the place to go because this is where people care and where people are going to show up and say, ‘Not in my neighborhood, not on my block,’” Ms. Cameron continued. Office of Community Affairs Deputy Director Lex Janes next stepped up to explain what has been happening in the four weeks since the block watch meeting. The first action item was to establish working groups and task groups and decide who had to be involved to achieve the stated goal. Two Working Groups and one Reporting Group were formed. The Stakeholder Working Group included not only the mayContinued on Page 6

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Fresh Fridays, the free produce distribution on the Hilltop, will be on Friday, Sept. 11. Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and Carrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh produce from about 4 p.m. until supplies run out on Friday, Sept. 11. No pre-registration is required. The distributions will be held at St. John Vianney Church parking lot (inside the Food Pantry if the weather is bad), Allentown, off E. Warrington Avenue at Climax and Allen streets. Eligible households are those with household income at or below 150 percent of the poverContinued on Page 3

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Riders still may reach the scenic Mount Washington overlooks and the Shiloh Street business district even though the Monongahela Incline will be shut down during an improvement project starting today, September 8. The 40 Mount Washington bus route and special bus shuttles will provide frequent service while the Mon Incline is closed for about 12 weeks. “The closure will present challenges, however we also see this as an opportunity for guests to enhance their experience while visiting Mount Washington,” said Laura Guralnick, economic development director at the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. “We encourage people to take a short stroll down Grandview Avenue from the Duquesne Incline to the Shiloh Street business district to enjoy breathtaking views of Downtown.” Transit options during the closure include: • Shuttle service between the upper and lower Monongahela Incline stations, operating during the regularly scheduled incline service hours. • The Route 40 Mt. Washington bus route from Downtown, through the South Hills Junction to Mount Washington. • The G2 West Busway route that runs between Downtown and Carnegie, providing service to the lower Duquesne Incline South Shore West station at Carson Street. After riding up the Duquesne Continued on Page 2

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Mon Incline work Continued from Page 1 Incline, riders can take the Route 40 to the nearby Shiloh Street business district. “As with any major project, the Mon Incline closure will disrupt service, but Port Authority wants to remind riders that they have other transit options,” Port Authority CEO Ellen McLean said. “There are convenient ways for dai-

ly commuters and visitors to get to Mt. Washington to enjoy everything the community has to offer.” Since its opening on May 28, 1870, the Mon Incline has transported millions of passengers while giving riders access to some of the most beautiful views of Pittsburgh. To restore this historic landmark, Port Authority will make replacements to rail and safety cables, and refurbish the incline cars and stations.

South Pittsburgh Real Estate Transactions 16th Ward Eric Billings to Yifan Ning at 2307 Sarah St. for $252,000. 17th Ward Estate of Alice Louise Bruder to 1831 Arlington Green LLC at 1825 Arlington Ave. for $40,000. Elizabeth Chebra to Jack Becraft at 2009 Gregory St. for $146,750. Norman Schnurr to Burgh Brothers LLC at 23 S. 12th St. for $115,000. Daniel Pietragallo III to Taylor Spence at 126 S. 20th St. for $208,000. 18th Ward Sharon Conley to Craig Aldinger at 341 Bailey Ave. for $197,500. 19th Ward Alliance Real Estate Investments to Peter Bruner at 244 Albert St. for $40,000. Neal Griebling to Lucas and Dominick Parker at 821 Grandview Ave. for $170,000. John Allwood to West Allen Capital 8 LLC at 458 Hallock St. for $62,000. CitiMortage Inc. to P & M Homes LLC at 248 Shaler St. for $43,100. Leonard Mazefsky to John Waldron trustee at 419 Wyola St. for $459,000. 29th Ward Carla Church to US Bank NA trustee at 2372 Almont Ave. for $1,870 by sheriff’s deed. Eric Kraemer trustee to Matthew Hastie at 262 Cedarcove St. for $34,500. Laura Briggs to Bayview Loan Servicing LLC at 1724 Mt. Joseph St. for $3,353 by sheriff’s deed. 30th Ward Christopher Miller to Tamarah Copeland and Shaun Beasley at 321 McKinley St. for $69,000. Mt. Oliver Joseph Joyce to Travis Ricker and Trina Gladkova at 204 Onyx St. for $48,000. Estate of Thomas Hood to Dennis and Michelle Doas at 260 Strassburger Way for $32,000. Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880.

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Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 189/15 on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9:20 a.m. is the appeal of Lawrence J. Titchworth, owner and applicant, for 100 Secane Avenue in the 18th Ward (Zoning District R1D-H). Applicant requests continued use of existing two-story structure as two-family dwelling. Special Exception: 921.02.A.4: Change from one nonconforming use to another is a Special Exception. Past Cases and Decisions: Zoning Board of Adjustment 46 of 2001, appeal granted to occupy one of two dwelling units in existing two-story structure with a one-car detached garage in front yard as a personal care home for a maxium of four clients. Notes: Certificate of Occupancy dated 1985, permitted occupancy “Two-family dwelling with a one-car detached garage.”; Certificate of Cccupancy 81348, dated 5/22/2001, permitted occupancy “Two-story one-family dwelling and personal care home for up to four clients, with a one-car detached garage.” Zone case 192/15 on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9:50 a.m. is the appeal of Frank B. Fuhrer, owner, and Shamrock Building Services Inc., applicant, for 3100 E. Carson Street in the 16th Ward (Zoning District GI). Applicant requests 104.55 sq. ft. wall mounted business ID sign on northerly front of two-story warehouse structure. Variance: 919.03.M.6.(a), Maximum 80 sq. ft. in sign face area permitted and 104.55 sq. ft. requested. Notes: Certificate of Occupancy 14-SGN-00198, dated 2/3/15, permitted occupancy “One 79.55 sq. ft. internally illuminated flat wall business ID sign on northerly front of one and two-story wholesales structure.” Zone case 224/15 on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10:10 a.m. is the appeal of Donald Decker, owner and applicant, for 336 Bailey Avenue in the 18th Ward (Zoning District R1D-H). Applicant requests one compact car parking pad at front of singlefamily dwelling. Variance: 903.03.D.2: Minimum 15’ front setback required and 0’ requested; Minimum 5’ interior side setback required and 0’ requested. For more information on the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment, go to: http://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/boards/zoning-board.

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Pittsburgh Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Allentown on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 1. Zone 3 Officers responded to the 700 block of Excelsior Street just after 1:30 p.m. where they found a 41 year old woman lying in the street with multiple stab wounds. According to police, the victim ran outside and collapsed after being stabbed inside of a home. Paramedics transported the woman to a local hospital where she was in critical condition. The suspect, Leroy Kent, 48, of Knoxville, fled the scene. He was taken into custody shortly after in South Side. After his capture, he was

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:00 a.m. in Magisterial District Judge Eugene Ricciardi’s Courtroom: • William Craig, 65 Barry Street, 16th Ward, Codes 307.1, 302.4. • Evon Davenport, 2224 Street, 16th Ward, Codes 307.1, 302.4. • Mustafa Erbilen, 500 Walde Street, 16th Ward, Code 307.1. • Frank Kicielinski, 227 Rinne Street, 16th Ward, Codes 307.1, 302.8. • Laurie Killian, 2709 Oakley Way, 16th Ward, Codes 302.4. • Thomas Sapolio, 418 Fisher Street, 16th Ward, Continued Code 307.1. • 15th and Sarah Associates LLC, 109 S.15th Street, 17th Ward, Continued Code 302.3. • Holzer Kalakos and Yates LLC, 65 Pius Street, 17th Ward, Codes 302.4, 307.1. • Deanna and Paul Sidney Porter Jr., S.13th Street, 17th Ward, Code 302.3. • Maxime Talbot, 81 S.15th Street, 17th Ward, Continued Code 302.3. All Housing Court cases are open to the public. Judge King’s office (Mt. Oliver Borough and Pittsburgh Wards 18, 29, 30 and 32) is located at 2213 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Judge Ricciardi’s office (Pittsburgh Wards 4, 16 and 17) is in the Maul Building at 1700 E. Carson Street, third floor on South Side. Pittsburgh Municipal Court is at 660 First Avenue.

Lower Beltzhoover Block Watch will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 30 The monthly meeting of the Lower Beltzhoover Block Watch will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 29 Sylvania Ave. in the Community Room. The meeting is not limit-

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Team Kim preparing for Cancer Society’s Making Strides walk South Sider Kim Wagle’s Team Kim is in full force gearing up for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides in Breast Cancer walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at Highmark Stadium at Station Square on South Side. Team Kim was formed in 2013 and has been the top Team Participant both in 2013 and 2014 – raising $6,000 alone last year. Kim’s purpose for fund-

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Ruth Byrd-Smith, director of the Allegheny County Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Department (MWDBE), and David Pinkosky of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) announced the department’s annual Open House will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Two Chatham Center, Suite 400, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. “At our annual Open House, we provide worthwhile information to minority and women owned businesses and offer an opportunity for them to network with government contacts, prime contractors and their fellow business

owners,” said Director ByrdSmith. “The Open House also gives our staff an opportunity to meet the firms we work with every day. We look forward to this time every year.” Professionals from businesses that are MWDBE certified, or that do business with the county are invited to participate, as are corporations, government agencies, diversity staffs, public officials, and non-profits that work with small businesses, business organizations and trade associations. The two- hour event will include opening remarks by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, a presentation by representatives from Dollar Bank providing tips on how

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The Mt. Oliver City/St. Clair Block Watch will meet on Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at the Ormsby Avenue Cafe, 402 Ormsby Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. The agenda will include: locating a permanent meet-

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derelict property owners. Councilman Bruce Kraus and Zone 3 Officer Christine Luffey have been invited to attend. The Ormsby Avenue Cafe will be open during the meeting with a limited food and drink menu.

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New event will take hikers across Emerald View Park trails Thousands of travelers cross over, tunnel through or wind around Mount Washington every day. On September 20, traversing Pittsburgh’s most dramatic cliff will get a bit more leisurely. The WALKATOP urban hiking adventure, with UPMC Mercy as the event’s presenting sponsor, is a first-of-itskind self-guided tour of some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the United States. Join the fun on Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon within the 257-acre Emerald View Park for the inaugural WALKATOP event. From incline to incline and around the backside of a

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Improvements will be made this fall to the exterior of USS Requin, the Cold War-era submarine moored at Carnegie Science Center. The submarine will be closed starting Sept. 14. While the actual duration of the project is weather-dependent, USS Requin will re-open in time for the holidays and will be open daily – weather permitting -through Jan. 3, 2016. Work will include clearing away peeling paint, preparing the surface, and giving the submarine a fresh coat of paint. The actual painting is anticipated to begin in October. Restoring Requin’s exterior coatings will not only improve the vessel’s appearance, it will also serve as a protec-

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tive measure, helping to shield it from corrosion. “Our USS Requin submarine is a true national treasure,” said Ron Baillie, codirector of Carnegie Science Center. “It’s been an honor to have this ship as part of our offerings since the science center opened here in 1991. In fact, the submarine arrived 25 years ago this week – on September 4, 1990 -- and opened to the public before the building opened.” “Each year, about 155,000 visitors tour Requin,” said Ann Metzger, the Science Center’s other co-director. “We expect large crowds during the visit of the LST ship on the North Shore, and during the United States Submariners Convention next week. The Requin is a source of inspiration and fascination to all generations.” Funding for the restoration was made possible through a grant by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County and the Commonwealth Financing Authority, as well as through a donation from Al Neupaver of Wabtec Corporation. Pittsburgh’s hometown paint company, PPG PAINTS™, donated high performance coatings used to refresh the exterior of Requin. “PPG is thrilled to partner with Carnegie Science Center to help preserve Requin for future generations of visitors,” said Diane Kappas, vice president, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings, Americas. “For many years, the submarine has served as a significant place of learning and exploration in our hometown, and now its history can continue to live on with the help of a fresh coat of PPG paint.” The submarine will continue to be open for tours until mid-September, with daily hours from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Though the Science Center is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the submarine will also be open from 10 a.m. – 4:30

p.m. with tickets available at the submarine along the North Shore river walk. When the submarine is closed for restoration, visitors are encouraged to take a virtual tour of the submarine via video in the Science Center’s River View Café. A self-guided tour of USS Requin illustrates how 80 men used their expertise, humor, and sheer ingenuity to carve out a rough and adventurous life during Requin’s lengthy defense and scientific missions, some of which are still classified to this day. State-of-the-art and battle ready when she set out just days before the end of World War II, USS Requin holds the distinction of being the Navy’s first Radar Picket submarine.

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Saturday, Sept. 26

Doors Open 5:30 pm • Food Served 6:15 pm • Races 7 pm

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Sept. 11 Service at Sancta Maria Sancta Maria Magdalena, Western Orthodox Church will hold an Inter-Christian Prayer Service in memory of 911 on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in South Side Cemetery at the cannon. All Christian pastors and their congregation are welcome. For more information call 412-586-5621

and developing a safe plan based upon a review of risk.” Advance registration is $20 from through September 19; and admission on September 20 is $25 at checkin. Children age 10 and under are free. Check-in site is at the parking lot on Grandview Avenue across from the Duquesne Incline. Advance tickets are available on line at showclix.com/ event/WALKATOP

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Carrick blitz update Continued from Page 1 or, Councilwoman Rudiak and Chief Operations Officer Guy Costa, but also the Chief of Police and Zone 3 commander, the directors of the departments of Law, Finance, Public Works and Permits, Licenses and Inspections. In addition to the managers of the offices of Innovation and Performance and Community Affairs and additional city staff members. From the neighborhood, Trish Hatfield, acting president of the Carrick Community Council; Carol Anthony, chair of the Carrick Overbrook Block Watch; Donna Williams, secretary of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council; and, Jim Tolland, block watch captain, were asked to participate. The Data Working Group was the “engine behind this” Mr. Janes said because the blitz was going to be a data driven program. They would take a look at the 311 and 911 calls, compile the data with the number and type of calls and cross reference it with input from community members. “The Department of Innovation and Performance, they can do analytics on crime data and 311 data to really target the properties that are the worst and the most impactful to go after the properties,” he said. The group was populated largely with members of the Department of Innovation and Performance along with police, PLI, Community Affairs and District 4 staff members. The Community Reporting Group consists of the neighborhood members from the Stakeholder Working Group along with Councilwoman Rudiak and her staff members, Mr. Janes and Grant Gittlen from the Office of Community Affairs and Zone 3 Commander Karen Dixon. He said this was the first meeting of the Community Reporting Group and along with the block watch meeting it would be a way to keep Carrick residents informed. Since the first discussion of the blitz plan by Mayor Peduto on August 3, The Stakeholder Working Group has met twice, the Data Working Group once and that night being the first meeting of the Community Reporting Group. Mr. Janes said the plan has been broken up into three phases: Data Collection, Data Analysis and Decision Making. The Data Collection phase gathered the addresses of community reported crime and blighted properties along with the city 311 and 911 data. In the analysis phase, the Department of Innovation and Performance created a database of the reported properties and crimes and created a

series of maps. Several maps showed where the community reported problem properties were, in addition to a “heat map” illustrating where the areas with high crime were in relation to the community reported properties and a third map with building inspection and public works issues. The heat map showed most of Carrick had low crime with only portions showing as problem areas. The police also went out and did a visual assessment of the problem properties reported by the community. Mr. Janes said the three maps when overlaid showed some of the properties pointed out by neighborhood members were also the same properties with 911 and 311 complaints and would be targeted. In the decision making phase, the Data Working Group decided the best way to prioritize the target properties was to focus on the ones with the highest number of reported and unresolved issues. “If you can address the top dozen or so properties that can really make an impact,” he said. “When you look at the data and see that there might be a dozen properties with over twenty-some violations called in, but after that there’s a very steep drop off. The vast majority of addresses we look at had one incident of a 911 or 311 call.” To strike at the worst properties causing the most aches and pains to the neighborhood, the city will be sending out teams. Those teams could be made of police paired with building inspectors, public works or Health Department workers according to the violations and the reported problems. Ms. Cameron said they are working on a “report card” for the reported problem properties so they will be able to report back to the community where they started and what the results of the blitz on the properties. “We have everything that we need right now,” Commander Dixon said. “We’re going to start working on our problems and I really can’t get into what they are. We will give you a report card as we achieve our goal.” Ms. Cameron explained that by city code, PLI must give property owners 30 days to fix a violation. “We’re going to be starting off with the things that need more notification first, to get them the notification,” she said. They will also be working with the local District Judge to make sure he is aware of the blitz. The next report is scheduled for the September 8 Carrick Overbrook Block Watch meeting, 7 p.m. at the Concord K-5 School, 2350 Brownsville Road.

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BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER ZONING HEARING PLACE— Mt. Oliver Municipal Building 150 Brownsville Road Mt. Oliver, PA 15210 DATE— Wednesday, September 23, 2015 TIME— 7:00 p.m. CASE #01-15— Request Variance for due to Time Limitations for conditional use to Revert an R-1 to an R-2 Residential Zoning District At 222 Giffin Avenue, Mt. Oliver, PA 15210

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WINDOW/GUTTER CLEANING — Residential, Commercial, average home outside $25, free estimates, references. Fully insured. 412-461-6268, cell 412606-1697. 10/20

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To satisfy STORExpress’ Lien on the following storage lots, the contents of the person’s leased space shall be sold at public auction on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Only cash/credit cards will be accepted for payment.

200 South 22nd St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Auction at 10:00 am • Preview at 9:00 am Chris Addis........................5N213 John E. Anderson Sr..........4N116 POA for Douglas & Louise Audrey Anderson............... 4S010 William Azikiwe................5N104 Rachel Bodnar....................3N123 Lori Bower......................... 6S141 Leanne Broadnax............... 5S115 Darrell Caldwell.................4N233 Alexis Carrion....................6N139 Randy Chambers................ 3E212 Erica L. Cook..................... 4E040 Joseph P. Downie............... 6S325 Almy Egan......................... 4E025 Leo H. Evans......................3N221 Leo Evans........................... 3S302 Danielle Grisham...............2N109 Kimmie Givens.................. 3S113 Clarence Grant................... 2S403 Stephaney Greene..............5N141 Jamaule Hall....................... 2E803 Rosalind Houston............... 6S201 John S. Husack................... 5S305 Mollie M. Jackson.............. 4S310 Rodney A. James...............4N224 Shana Johns........................2N113 Michele R. Johnson............ 3E101 Marybeth Kelly.................. 5E301 Pamela Ligons....................5N112 Local Pgh........................... 4S012 Jeff Rose Local Pgh........................... 4S107 Jeff Rose

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Goodwill needs volunteer tutors to help adults learn to read, improve math skills, prepare for GED testing, and learn English as a second language. Goodwill’s greatest current need is for tutors at its South Side classroom location, however there is also a need at five other locations – downtown Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, McKeesport, McKees Rocks, and North Side. Goodwill offers morning, afternoon and evening adult education classes. “About 13 percent of the adult population in Allegheny County is illiterate,” said

Jen Hemme, tutoring program administrator at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. “We need more tutors to teach Goodwill’s education programs that help people learn the skills they need to improve their quality of life.” Volunteer tutors must have a Bachelor’s degree and ability to pass child abuse and criminal background checks.” A minimum of three hours per week is required, with a oneyear commitment. “We’re looking for giv-

ing people who enjoy using their time and talents to help others,” Ms. Hemme said. “Goodwill tutors work with instructors and other volunteers who genuinely care about the progress of each student.” For more information about tutoring opportunities with the Goodwill Literacy Initiative, visit: www.goodwillswpa.org/Volunteer-Tutors, or contact Jen Hemme at 412632-1855 or tutor@goodwillswpa.org.

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Have Coffee with a Cop from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Black Forge Coffee House, 1206 Arlington Avenue, Allentown. Zone 3 police are inviting area residents to pull up a chair, grab some coffee and get to know the local police officers. They want people to tell them about their neighborhoods, ask questions and share their concerns.

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Flea market on Mt. Washington The residents of the South Hill Retirement Residence will hold a Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1-7 p.m. in the lower parking lot of the building, 125 Ruth Street, Mt. Washington. Everyone is welcome to come and browse for bargains.

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South Side residents can once again enjoy catching up with old neighbors and getting to know new ones at the Third Annual South Side Block Party on September 19 from 3 p.m. to dusk on 13th Street between Carson and Sarah streets. There will be live music by The Bessemers and The Pressure and fun and games for both children and adults. South Siders should bring their own drinks, a chair and a dish to share. Last year’s party was attended by 150 residents and, organizers expect this year’s block party will draw at least

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. For additional information, call the North Park County Police Station at 724-935-1901 or South Park County Police Station at 412835-5650. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center police will also be collecting unwanted drugs at UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Clinic, 2000 Mary Street, South Side in the Main Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public may locate additional collection sites by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the “Got Drugs?” graphic, and entering their zip code or county, city and state. Collection sites can also be identified by calling 1-800-882-9539.

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polluting our waters. Rates of prescription drug abuse are alarmingly high – over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, including the home medicine cabinet, and often without their knowledge. Take-back events, such as the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative, is the safest and most responsible way to dispose of unwanted and expired medicines to protect your family and to protect our waters. Since its inception in 2010, the effort has safely and properly disposed of 4.8 million pounds, or 2,411 tons, of prescription drugs. The Allegheny County Police have participated in each

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about the potential for abuse of these medications. The oneday event will provide residents with no-cost, anonymous collection. No liquid medications or needles will be accepted. All collected medications will be disposed of safely and properly. Medicines in the home are a leading cause of accidental poisoning and flushed or trashed medicines can end up

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Drive in McCandless Township, as well as the South Park County Police Station, on Buffalo Drive between Corrigan Drive and Farmshow Drive in South Park Township. This is the 10th year the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has been scheduled. The event provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public

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The Allegheny County Police Department are participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. The department will collect unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs and other medications at two locations: at the North Park County Police Station, 700 West Ridge

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