WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MONROEVILLE
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE MONROEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Friends of Monroeville Public Library will be hosting a Trivia Night Challenge at the library on Saturday , Sept . 15 , from 7 to 9 p . m . Teams can be two to six people , so gather a group of friends for a rousing night of information you never thought you ’ d need ! Tickets are $ 20 ( including prizes as well as snacks ) and go on sale on Saturday , Sept . 1 , at the Monroeville Public Library . For more information , email Diane Lindsey at hadlindsey @ verizon . net .
JOE CHIODA HOSTS GOSPEL VARIETY PROGRAM
If you enjoy the singing style of the Statler Brothers and the Oak Ridge Boys , you ’ ll want to tune in to the 28- year “ Streets of Gold ” Southern Gospel Variety Program , with host Joe Chioda . He is a 1965 graduate of Gateway High School and a longtime resident of Monroeville . The program is on AM 620 and FM 92.3 , 94.1 , and 102.1 each Sunday at 5 p . m . Call 412.372.0110 for more information .
M & J WILKOW AND ALTO MAKE MAJOR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD IMPROVING MIRACLE MILE
M & J Wilkow and Alto Real Estate Funds , parent owners of Miracle Mile , have committed more than half a million dollars toward improving the complex ’ s exterior storefronts within the last several months . Located in one of the area ’ s most populated suburbs , the upgrades to Miracle Mile are intended to enhance the center ’ s appearance and provide a safer , more convenient shopping experience for visitors .
Improvements began in late 2017 with an expected completion date of late summer . Key upgrades include :
• A newly paved road stretching from Panera to PNC Bank with new drainage grates , fresh line striping and new traffic control signage .
• New contemporary black awnings .
• New LED lighting under the awnings along the storefronts and throughout the parking lot area to make the complex more accessible through the evening hours .
• New tenant signage prominently featured throughout the center .
• New roof for Office Max .
M & J Wilkow purchased Miracle Mile in September 2017 as part of a joint venture with Alto . According to Senior Vice President of M & J Wilkow , Marty Sweeney , this is the first installment of several renovations planned for Miracle Mile over the next few years .
“ Our plan is to provide incremental enhancements over time to update the overall look and feel of the property ,” Sweeney says . “ Monroeville is a bustling area with lots of potential for future growth , but it ’ s in need of a strong , modern retail destination . We ’ re confident Miracle Mile can help fill that void .”
Miracle Mile is currently 98.5 percent leased , with a mix of national soft-goods retailers , a market-leading fitness center , and restaurants . For more information on new tenants or upgrades , visit miraclemileshoppingcenter . com . About Miracle Mile Originally built in 1954 , Miracle Mile Shopping Center is a 299,818-squarefoot , 98.5-percent-leased , market-leading retail center located in Monroeville . The property is home to more than 34 national retailers including LA Fitness , Marshalls , Old Navy and DSW .
JOIN THE PENNSYLVANIA PORCELAIN ARTISTS FOR A FALL SHOW
The Pennsylvania Porcelain Artists club is having a show Oct . 6 , at the Monroeville Firehall No . 4 . There will be china on display and hand-painted china for sale , as well as supplies of all kinds . The Pittsburgh Porcelain Artists group meets the first Thursday of the month at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville . This local club is trying to keep a dying art alive .
NAZARETH COLLEGE AND CAREER PREP GRADUATES FIRST SENIOR CLASS
This spring marked a milestone for Nazareth College and Career Prep High School , which celebrated the graduation of its very first senior class on June 7 . Founded in 2014 , the independent , Catholic high school uses creative strategies to bridge the education-toemployment skills gap for students of all backgrounds .
The 47 students of Nazareth Prep ’ s class of 2018 have had a unique high school experience . Starting freshman year , they spent one full day per week gaining work experience at internships . Over the past four years , the list of Pittsburgh businesses and organizations that participate in the program has grown to more than 100 and includes major employers such as UPMC , PNC Bank and Allegheny General Hospital .
The students also participated in hands-on learning at a variety of Network Campus partners , from the Citizen Science Lab to the Manchester Craftsmen ’ s Guild , and they consulted with members of Pittsburgh communities as they tackled real-world problems in project-based courses .
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