Metropolitan Baptist Church celebrates 175th anniversary
The Metropolitan Baptist Church, which is located in Deutschtown, celebrates its 175th anniversary on Nov. 9.
The celebration took place at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Greentree.
In addition to the congregation, the party was attended by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and his wife, as well as clergy from surrounding areas.
Musical performances were put on by the Metropolitan Youth, as well as members of the Urban Impact performing arts program.
Westbound North Avenue traffic to be detoured through spring
A detour for westbound traffic along North Avenue between Arch Street and Cedar Avenue will be in place through spring of 2026 as the city works to upgrade the road’s traffic signals and pedestrian safety measures.
The detour will begin during the week of Dec. 1 and will be in effect Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the work is completed. Eastbound traffic is unaffected by the roadwork and will remain able to travel on the road.
The detour will utilize Cedar Avenue, East Ohio Street, East Commons, North Commons, West Commons, Ridge Avenue, West Ohio Street and Brighton Road.
The work will see the installation of upgraded traffic signals, including more visible signals, radar detection, pedestrian countdown timers and more. Other renovations include the installation of mid-block crossings, accessibility ramps, curb extensions/bumpouts and others.
For more information, visit engage.pittsburghpa.gov/north-avenue-signals-and-safety-project
Catholic elementary school replacing North Side Assumption Catholic Academy
A new Catholic elementary school is set to open in Brighton Heights in September 2026 on the campus of Christ Our Savior Parish.
The school’s opening was announced on Nov. 10. The school will be named Saint Cyril of Alexandria Academy and will replace the current North Side Assumption Catholic Academy.
The new academy will be operated by the Miraculous Medal Academies Foundation, which also operates South Hills Catholic Academy.
North Side Assumption Catholic Academy currently enrolls around 145 students, according to a press release accompanying the announcement. All of the students will be invited to enroll in Saint Cyril of Alexandria Academy.
The Foundation plans to make upgrades to the school’s facilities, according to the release, and expand scholarship opportunities for students.
Children’s Museum Sweater Drive accepting donations until Dec. 18
The Children’s Museum annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive began Nov. 13 and is continuing through Dec. 18 to collect new or gently-used sweaters for donation to those in need.
Interested donors can drop off sweaters in all sizes to the donation bin in front of the museum’s main entrance between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The museum is especially looking for children’s size sweaters for the drive.
