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We are looking for a talk-show host or hostess to conduct a weekly, half-hour show that would be offered as a podcast, and broadcast over WEDO (810).
This show would consist of interviews with newsmakers and elected officials in the McKeesport, East Allegheny, South Allegheny and Norwin areas. The host or hostess should be prepared to keep his or her opinions neutral. For this project, we are looking for a friendly, laid-back, informational show, not a controversial one.
Previous radio experience --- such as college radio experience --- would be helpful but is not necessary. More than one person (co-hosts) can be involved. We will handle the technical aspects and help connect the host or hosts with the newsmakers.
The applicant should have a clear speaking voice and be able to hear via headphones or telephone, with or without assistance. Access to reliable transportation would be helpful, because some travel may be required.
The applicant should be dependable and trustworthy. References will be requested.
This is a good chance to build podcasting or digital media experience and help the community. There is no salary at this time, but we will reimburse expenses. There is no minimum age requirement, though minors should have permission from a parent or guardian.
If you are interested, please email me at tubecitytiger@gmail.com.
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Get ready for Halloween! The city of McKeesport is holding a "zombie walk" for youth and young adults ages 13 to 18 at 7 p.m. Friday, October 25 in Renziehausen Park.
Events begin at the Jacob Woll Pavilion, where teens will see a mad scientist doing experiments. Then they'll learn to do the "thriller" dance and enjoy refreshments.
(UPDATE: Because of expected inclement weather, all activities for Friday's teen event have been moved indoors to the main pavilion, said Annette James, assistant to Mayor Mike Cherepko.)
It's all free for kids ages 13 to 18 and sponsored by McKeesport Little Theater, McKeesport Area High School and McKeesport Recreation Commission.
A costume parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Renzie's tennis courts. The parade is sponsored by Carnegie Library of McKeesport and McKeesport Recreation Commission.
The city has set "trick or treat" hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
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The Mon Valley will once again kick off the Christmas season with McKeesport's annual "Salute to Santa" parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.
The parade --- arguably the largest in Western Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh --- will take place along Fifth Avenue between the McKees Point Marina and City Hall.
Groups, colorguards and marching bands from throughout the area are being invited to participate, said Annette James, assistant to city Mayor Michael Cherepko. To register as a participant or get more information, call James at (412) 675-5020, extension 605, or email annette.james@mckeesport-pa.gov.
(Tube City Almanac file photo by John Barna)
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Tube City Community Media Inc. has announced that it will not seek a low-power FM radio station license in McKeesport.
Instead, the non-profit organization that operates the Tube City Online website will look for ways to work with McKeesport-licensed WEDO (810 AM) radio on bringing community public-affairs coverage to the region.
The Federal Communications Commission is currently accepting applications for low-power FM radio stations. These stations must be operated by non-profit community groups and may not carry commercial announcements such as advertising.
The decision follows a board meeting in August at which six of Tube City's eight board members expressed ambivalence about creating a new non-profit, non-commercial radio station.
Following the meeting, an article in Daily News asked community groups or residents if they were interested in low-power FM radio, also known as LPFM. Only one person contacted Tube City; they were not from the McKeesport area.
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Tube City Community Media Inc. is working with WEDO (810) radio to bring community calendar announcements and public-service announcements to the radio station's airwaves.
The partnership follows this summer's decision by WEDO to carry portions of Tube City's coverage of the 2013 International Village festival.
Tube City volunteers will be providing fully-produced 30 and 60-second audio announcements for WEDO to use. In addition, Tube City will soon be providing WEDO listeners with "McKeesport History Minutes" in cooperation with the non-profit McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center.
Founded in 1947 and independently owned and operated by 810 Inc., WEDO is a sunrise-to-sunset AM station, licensed to McKeesport, whose 810 AM signal serves the Greater Pittsburgh area. Its studios are located in White Oak and its 1,000-watt transmitter is located in North Versailles Twp.
There is no charge for community organizations that want to participate. To get an announcement recorded for broadcast on WEDO, please email details about your group or event to tubecitytiger at gmail dot com, or write to Tube City Online, P.O. Box 94, McKeesport 15134. Include contact information. Sorry: No commercial announcements will be accepted.
If you would like to help by lending your voice and helping to record announcements, please email tubecitytiger at gmail dot com or call (412) 614-9659.
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Serra Catholic High School will hold an open house at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 for prospective students and their parents.
A spokeswoman said faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about the school, educational opportunities and extracurricular programs, including athletics, the performing arts and clubs.
Located at 200 Hershey Drive in the city's Haler Heights neighborhood, the school, founded in 1961, was recognized last year as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the United States by the Cardinal Newman Society.
For more information, call Lorraine Lyons, admissions director, at (412) 751-2020, ext. 134, or email lyonsl@serrahs.org.
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The Trafford Veterans' Memorial Bridge Dedication Committee and the state Department of Transportation will dedicate a new bridge at 11 a.m. Oct. 26.
"We are planning a memorable event to signify this historic moment for Trafford," said Larry George, head of the bridge dedication committee.
The bridge, which carries Route 130 over Turtle Creek from Allegheny to Westmoreland counties, serves as the gateway into Trafford's business district. Mosites Construction Company was the general contractor on the $11 million project, which began in April 2012 with the demolition of the former bridge.
The former bridge, which was constructed in 1964, had become deficient and as a result was weight restricted. "The new bridge which is being completed more than one month ahead of schedule will be safer and more driver-friendly, featuring a wider and more open intersection on the business district side, as well as Trafford's first permanent traffic signal," said Joseph Szczur, district executive for PennDOT.
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McKeesport Art Group welcomes local artist Ann McCartney at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 for a demonstration of how to paint from photos.
Her demonstration will include how to choose the best part of the photo and make it read on the canvas, how to lay out a subject, and how to get the colors that you want from the photo to your canvas.
The meeting is in the art room of McKeesport Area High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd., and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
McCartney has been actively painting for nearly two decades, beginning in the Tidewater region of Virginia, concentrating on seascapes and the wide variety of bird life and sailboats along the Atlantic shore.
She was an active member of the Chesapeake Bay Artists Association and participated in numerous juried art shows, including the Chesapeake Bay Academy, Norfolk Academy Halizo Show and the Virginia Beach Contemporary Art Center's "New Wave Show," where she was named one of the "Top 100 local artists" in the Tidewater Region.
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This just in: Pittsburgh Pirates' coaches took the team out for pizza and ice cream following last night's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, telling players, "You did your best."
Each player then received a small plastic trophy and a wallet-size photo of themselves in uniform.
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A history of the city's former Firth-Sterling Steel Co. will be presented at McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 as part of the group's annual Founder's Day celebration, a spokeswoman said.
Heritage Center board member Dan Piesik will present "A Story of Firth Sterling," focusing on that company's unique business and its contributions to manufacturing, and to the growth of the city.
The event will be held at the Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, Renziehausen Park. It is free and open to the public. Call (412) 678-1832 for more information.
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A walking tour of the history and monuments of Renziehausen Park will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, by McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, a spokeswoman said.
The tour will begin in the lobby of the Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, and will last approximately one hour. It is a tour through the park, and does cut across fields, so please wear appropriate footwear.
This tour is free and open to the public, though it will be cancelled in the event of rain. Call (412) 678-1832 for more information.
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