(Questions or comments on this story? Go here and talk about it ! ) Pittsburgh has just joined the growing list of cities that has decided to use surveillance cameras as a method for fighting and deterring crime. In an announcement on March 27, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced that the first of the c...

QUESTION; Unfortunately, we expect my Mother to pass away shortly. At this time she is still conscious and aware of things. If my Mother transferred all of her assets to me and my siblings, could we avoid probate? (My Father is deceased). ANSWER; Assuming you did transfer all of Mom’s assets and did...

           The Allegheny Commons Park is the mainstay of many Northside residents, and the Mexican War Streets Society recently pledged $5,000 a year for five years to assist with an initiative to improve the park. The “Five for Five Program” is part of the Allegheny Commons initiative, which looks ...

On March 11, Pittsburgh’s City Council voted to make the Workingmen Savings Bank building, also known to many as the ARC House, a historic structure. The building located at 808 East Ohio Street, has been vacant for some time now, and the historic nomination went through over the objections of the d...

Spring is just around the corner, along with my FAVORITE day of the year: “March 4” (say it out loud, and you’ll “get” what I love about it. If you don’t, call me and we’ll talk).  Are you moving ahead and making steady progress on your goals for the year? Do the SYSTEMS you have in place make good ...

QUESTION; My son was convicted of a felony a few years ago.  He is now living with my husband and me and my husband has firearms in the house.  I understand that there is a federal law that says a felon who is found in possession of a firearm faces a mandatory 5 year prison term.  Should my husband ...

    Columbus School in the 40’s was a kindergarten to sixth grade school.    Mr. Kirschbaumer was the principal, Miss Ferguson was the dreaded sixth grade teacher and her friend, Miss Elliott, was the kindly science teacher, and Miss Urbanic  taught  gym.    I don’t know if they call it gym today or...

The Penn Brewery will be sticking around for the next five years – at least. In an agreement reached late February and announced in a press conference on Feb. 28, the Penn Brewery had agreed to a new five-year lease and an option to renew for five more. Len Caric, the president and CEO of Penn Brewe...

Vera Dereskavich has been going to St. Michaels All Angels Lutheran Church for more than 70 years, and for her the place is filled with fond memories. She remembers a bustling hub of activity, with everything from girl scouts and weddings, to neighborhood events. For more than 120 years, the Church ...