California University of Pennsylvania is honored for efforts to register, educate and turn out student voters

California University of Pennsylvania has been named a 2021-2022 Voter Friendly Campus for its efforts to empower students to participate in the political process. The designation comes from the nonpartisan Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project (CVP) and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Community College of Allegheny County Theatre Professor and Department Head George Jaber has distinguished himself in his long career as an educator as well as a supporter of the film industry in the Pittsburgh region. His efforts will be recognized on May 12, when Steeltown Entertainment Project will honor Jaber with its Legacy Award at the 2021 Elly Awards Virtual Gala. Each year, Steeltown honors Pittsburgh film education and industry “heroes” with the annual Elly Awards. In the past, the organization has honored filmmakers, supporters, pioneers and innovators such as George Romero, Steve Tolin, Kim Moses and Joanne Rogers as well as institutions such as the Fred Rogers Company. 

C.R.O.W.N. of West Newton (Community Revitalization of West Newton) is sponsoring a Patriotic Concert at Vine Street Park on May 30 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The concert will feature a 45-minute performance from Cathi Rhodes as ‘Patsy Cline’ to honor all veterans followed by other entertainers.

There will be Food Trucks for dining. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket for outside events. We will be following COVID-19 guidelines.   For more information and updates please follow us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/crownofwestnewton. Read more...

Jefferson United Presbyterian Church will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM. This will be an indoor flea market with household goods, clothes, and misc. items. Please be advised per CDC guidelines: safe distancing must be practiced, and masks must be worn by all. Jefferson United Presbyterian Church is located at 716 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills. For more information or questions, call 412-653-4797.