Below is the Agenda of events for this week. 

RCT's first yard sale went well today and we are planning on doing this again.  Thank you to all those who came by to shop and support us.  And thank you to all those who donated items/money.  We are so glad to meet more people who care about Clairton and are willing to be involved.  May God bless this city and its people!

Well...Clairton is a little cleaner today...thanks to the volunteers who went around the city to pick up the litter.  It was a beautiful day to be outside and these people could have enjoyed this day in many other ways, but they chose to volunteer their time and labor to this cause.  

Thank you!

RCT's Yard/Garage Sale Saturday, September 28 from 9-3.

RCT has worked very hard all week long preparing for this Yard/Garage sale. 

We have lots of nice and interesting things priced to sell. 

You will not want to miss this!

1105 McPherson Ave.  Clairton 15025
(McPherson runs parallel to Worthington and is between 10th and 12th Street)

Saturday, Sept 28 is Clairton's Fall Cleanup from 8-12. 
Report to the city building to receive an assigned area to clean or clean up in your neighborhood.

RCT is working hard getting ready for the Yard Sale this Saturday.  Remember that this date is also the Fall Cleanup in Clairton.  So, help "clean up" our city and then stop by and "clean us out" at our sale!

See you all Saturday!   

Don't forget to go to Chick-fil-A in Pleasant Hills tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 25) between 5 pm and 8 pm for dinner.
Take a flyer/ticket with you to help support our library.  You can pick them up at Clairton Library or print one from the file below.
Your support is greatly appreciated!

Thank you again, Tom Kossum, for sharing your pictures from Clairton's CommUNITY Day celebration.
Hit play in the upper left corner of the picture and enjoy the slide show.

If your church or organization is having an event that you would like on this calendar, please contact us at [email protected]

Hi, 

 The City of Clairton's Fall Clean Up Day is set for September 28th. 

Once again, we ask the Residents, Churches and businesses to clean up around your areas/neighborhoods and/or come to City Hall for an assignment area. 

Details will follow. 

Please mark your Calendars. 

We need the help of the whole City to make this successful once again. 

Thanks, Kathy Tachoir

By Eric Slagle 
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Published: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, 1:06 a.m.
Updated 13 hours ago

A designated bicycle trail linking the Great Allegheny Passage in McKeesport with the Montour Trail in Clairton is about to get a more streamlined route and clearer markings in Glassport.

Glassport council on Tuesday approved rerouting the trail known as the Clairton Connector onto the borough's main business thoroughfare, Monongahela Avenue.

The trail has existed for years but it has utilized side streets that run parallel to the business district and require riders to cross Monongahela Avenue several times. The route is marked with signs inaccurately identifying it as the Steel Valley Trail.

“We are looking forward to rerouting it down the main street,” said Councilman Dave Kowalski, who believes the revised route can bring new business to the borough. “I'm just glad it's happening and people will have the chance to experience Glassport and visit our businesses.”

The Steel Valley Trail Council held a special meeting in the borough last month, attended by trail officials and community leaders from Glassport and Clairton.

Steel Valley Trail Council board member Jim Taggart, who attended the meeting and was at the council meeting, said the changes to the route will benefit the borough and trail users.

“It's a better route,” Taggart said. “It goes through the center of the community instead of the back roadways.”

Taggart said more signs and road markings indicating the presence of a dedicated bike route will improve safety for cyclists by signaling their presence to motorists.

Signage will be upgraded from the W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge to the Glassport Clairton Bridge.

The connector route will go from the Great Allegheny Passage trailhead in McKeesport to an access point for the Montour Trail along Route 837 near the Clairton Municipal Authority treatment plant.

Taggart said the action by council coincides with recent sign improvements along the Montour Trail. There is no firm deadline on when the new signs will be up for the connector route.

Solicitor Gary Matta said the board's approval of the changes is pending his final review of the agreement with the trail council.

Steel Valley Trail Council will provide signs and road stencils. Borough employees will do the stenciling.

The 46-mile Montour Trail runs from Moon township near Coraopolis to Clairton. The Great Allegheny Passage is a continuous 150-mile bike route that goes from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., passing through McKeesport. In Cumberland the trail connects with the C&O Towpath, which extends 184 miles into Washington.

Eric Slagle is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161, ext. 1966, or [email protected].

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CEDCC (Clairton's Resource Center) is offering a Free 10 week Excercise program + 10 Keys for Healthy Aging for those 50 years or older.

The classes are being held on Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks starting September 30th.  Time is from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

To register, call (412) 226-1587

Eligibility requirements are as follows:
* Age 50 years or older
* Have not had major surgery in the past 6 months
* Have not had a major cardiac event in the past 6 months


The CEDCC is located at 282 St Clair Avenue, Clairton, Pa  15025

NBC Sunday Night Football will be at Neil C. Brown Stadium Friday night to showcase the team with the longest winning streak in the nation and their fans, the Clairton Bears. Segments from the game with Monessen will be shown during Sunday night’s game between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. Come out to support Clairton and fill the stadium for Sunday Night Football.

We would like to thank all of you who have been involved with RCT - Rebuilding Clairton Together.
Please see the attached newsletter for RCT updates/progress.

Jennifer R. Vertullo | Daily News
Clairton Unity Group president Richard L. Ford III, treasurer Kathy Ulmer, vice president Wayde Killmeyer, secretary Joyce Hammons and CommUNITY Day chairwoman Rikell Ford demonstrate their logo by locking arms.

Clairtonians to get together for 8th CommUNITY Day

By Jennifer R. Vertullo
Staff Reporter, 412-664-9161 x1956

Published: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, 4:26 a.m.
Updated 17 hours ago

Clairton residents will celebrate unity and friendship in their neighborhoods for an eighth year with the aptly named CommUNITY Day.

The annual street fair-styled festival will be Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. along Waddell Avenue and on the practice field outside Clairton Education Center.

There will be free hot dogs and hamburgers, snacks and beverages and activities for all ages.

“It's a day of food, fun and fellowship,” said Councilman Richard L. Ford III, who is president of Clairton's Unity Group. “Most everything is free, and it's a wonderful day — a fun day for the whole community. Come out and meet your fellow residents.

”On the school field, Bear Country will be a kids' zone for games, crafts, temporary tattoos and other activities. Local churches and organizations will sell ethnic foods and homemade baked goods.

The day will feature free entertainment by local performers. Volunteers will staff a clothing giveaway. Agencies and churches will distribute information about regional social services. There will be blood pressure screenings and a blood drive.

“Join us as the Clairton community and our friends turn out to celebrate the beauty of our unity and diversity,” Unity Group secretary Joyce Hammons said. “This is all about the community, so we want the community to be out there with us.

”Organizers said they would love to see more participation by young families and a boost in volunteerism among young adults.

Deputy Mayor Kathy Tachoir, who chaired the first seven CommUNITY Days, has passed the baton to Rikell Ford, the councilman's daughter. Co-chair is Unity Group treasurer Kathy Ulmer.

Ford said she wants to be one of many young people stepping up to help their hometown.

“I want to be an example for young people in Clairton,” she said. “We need to be involved in our community, and people need to enjoy each other.

”The event committee includes Unity Group vice president Wayde Killmeyer, Jennifer Williams, Sister Mary Parks, Dorothy Ellis, Wilma Reaves, Mary Glover, city manager Howard Bednar and police Chief Rob Hoffman.

Jennifer R. Vertullo is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-664-9161 ext. 1956, or [email protected].