December 20, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
In observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, Allegheny County offices will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, a spokesperson said.
All county offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. The Department of Court Records, including the Marriage License & Passport Office, also will be closed on Dec. 27.
All other offices will return to regular business hours on Dec. 27.
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December 11, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Mary, Mother of God Parish will host a Cookie Walk from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Corpus Christi Social Hall, 803 Market St., McKeesport, a spokeswoman said.
Attendees can grab a cup of hot chocolate, stroll cookie lane and select a from a wide variety of homemade treats. A dozen cookies cost $7. Kids can decorate their own sugar cookie and visit with Santa Claus.
For more information, email suz.litzinger@gmail.com.
December 07, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
An illustration depicts the kinds of improvements that Port Authority is envisioning for the Route 837 corridor. This view depicts what an improved bus shelter might look like near Kennywood in West Mifflin. (Illustration courtesy Port Authority of Allegheny County)
Allegheny County’s transit authority will hold two public information sessions today (Dec. 7) to discuss a slate of proposed improvements to the corridor between McKeesport and Homestead.
The online-only events begin at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. today. To register, visit PortAuthority.org/HomesteadToMcKeesport or call (412) 566-5184.
A spokesperson for Port Authority of Allegheny County said the agency is considering transit and pedestrian upgrades between the Homestead Grays Bridge and the McKeesport Transportation Center “that will improve safety, accessibility, operations and efficiency.”
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December 06, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Carnegie Library of McKeesport will hold its annual Christmas party from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the main library, 1507 Library Ave., said Vincent D’Alesio, library director.
The location is a change from the previously announced party at the Palisades. “There are many who simply cannot get transportation to Downtown, so we feel that having the party in our own building will encourage more participation,” D’Alesio said. “Same event, same time, new place.”
The event includes pizza, games, music and treat bags. Cost is $5 per family (up to four people) and $1 for each additional person, due upon registration. Partygoers must register in person by Dec. 13.
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December 05, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
West Newton Public Library, 124 North Water St., is seeking donations of used, newer hardcover and paperback books for its fill-a-bag sale.
Manager Robin Matty said all books are checked to make sure the library does not need them for its shelves first.
At this time, the library is not seeking cookbooks, children’s books or non-fiction books. Used books are sold for $5 per bag. Hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (724) 633-0798.
December 03, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
The borough of White Oak has a number of events coming up this Christmas season:
Holiday Home Decorating Contest: White Oak is holding its second Christmas decorating contest this year through Dec. 12. Interested residents can enter the contest by emailing their name, address, phone number and three photos to michelle@woboro.com. Prizes will be awarded for four different categories – Best Traditional, Clark Griswold, Buddy the Elf, and Kids Choice.
Winners will be announced at the Gingerbread House contest on Dec. 19.
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December 02, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News
Volunteers were making last-minute adjustments to their trees on Wednesday afternoon at Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. McKeesport’s 36th annual Festival of Trees continues through Monday. Hours are 12 noon to 9 p.m. (Tube City Almanac photo)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park with the opening of McKeesport’s 36th annual Festival of Trees.
Doors will be open daily, through Monday, from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
The official opening tonight will include the arrival of Santa Claus on a McKeesport fire truck at 6:15 p.m., plus a tree-lighting ceremony featuring the Salute to Santa Parade 2021 Princess Saniya Rivers of the LaRosa Youth Club and Queen Kaitlyn Majewski of McKeesport Little Theater.
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November 30, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News
The Garden Club of McKeesport will welcome visitors — and potential members — during its annual Holiday Sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the club house, next to the Rose Garden at Renziehausen Park. The hours overlap part of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees, which opens Thursday at the nearby Jacob Woll Pavilion.
“We have live wreaths, swags, kissing balls and a lot of Christmas crafts that the members make,” says club member Cindy Medved of White Oak. “There will be dried flowers and a bake sale as well.”
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November 29, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News
Scaled-down structure at the McKeesport Model Railroad Club was inspired by the city’s Jerome Avenue Bridge. The club is holding its annual open house Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19. (Sarah Turnbull photo for Tube City Almanac)
Bob Balawajder of the McKeesport Model Railroad Club remembers when trains would pass through downtown McKeesport every day.
“I’ve been part of the club for 38 years. I’ve always been interested in trains. I used to go shopping downtown with my mother and we would watch the trains go by,” Balawajder said.
The club, located at 2209 Walnut St., kicked off its Holiday Open House Nov. 27. The open house features a 2,200-square-foot layout depicting the Mon Valley in the mid-20th century. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19.
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November 23, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Workers from the Allegheny County facilities management team erect a Christmas tree outside the courthouse on Nov. 10. The tree is actually made up of 32 smaller trees, a spokesperson said. (Official Allegheny County photo via Facebook)
The McKeesport Area High School Orchestra and Jazz Band will kick off the 53rd annual Holiday Music Program at the Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh, a spokeswoman announced.
The student groups will perform on the Grand Staircase in the courthouse beginning at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 30.
McKeesport’s Serra Catholic High School band and choir will perform Dec. 15. All concerts are free and open to the public.
“We are thrilled to see this annual tradition return to the Courthouse after a year’s hiatus,” said Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County executive.
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