In brief: Baldwin Community Day, traffic restrictions and more in the South Hills

Baldwin Community Day

Baldwin Community is back on June 3. The day kicks off at noon with the Baldwin Mile. Age groups are 6 and under and under 13-14. The Baldwin Kiwanis will hold a craft show in the borough building from 1-5:30 p.m. and the Baldwin Women’s Club will take over the space from 6-8 p.m. with bingo. Performances throughout the day inlcude Bhutanese dancers, magician TJ Hill, a talent show and the band Artistree. The day ends with a fireworks display. In addition, there will be a petting zoo, log cabin tours from the Historical Society, duck pond, kids crafts and a variety of food and drink options. Members of the Baldwin Police Department will take turns in the dunk dank from noon-7 p.m. Proceeds from the dunk tank will go to the Sluganski Scholarship Fund, which will be presented to a Baldwin-Whitehall senior who is pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Traffic restrictions

Lane restrictions are possible on State Route 51 as crews construct two bridges for the Mon/Fayette Expressway in Jefferson Hills. Single-lane restrictions on Route 51 could happen both northbound and southbound between Worthington Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard throughout construction. Crews will be utilizing the single-lane closure only as needed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. until construction is completed in the area, which is expected to be October 2026. For more information about the PTC’s Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project’s southern section, visit paturnpikemonfayette.com.

Chat with the Chief

Head to Whitehall Public Library’s community room at 10 a.m. June 1 for a cozy coffee chat with Whitehall Police Chief Jason Gagorik. In the two-part program, Gagorik will provide a history of the borough’s police department followed by a chance for real talk about any questions or concerns you have about your neighborhood and safety. The event is free and registration is avilable online at whitehallpubliclibrary.org.