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The reconstruction of West Fifth Avenue doesn't include replacement or repairs to the rusty railings between the Jerome Avenue Bridge and Rebecca Street.

Mayor James Brewster says work on the ornamental steel railings was not part of the state's $1 million grant to repair the half-mile stretch of road.

Installed in the 1930s to match the Jerome Avenue Bridge, the railings were last painted more than a decade ago by a crew of part-time summer workers working in the administration of the late Mayor Joe Bendel.

Since then, the railings have become rust-streaked and scabby. There was no money this year to hire part-time summer help to do any maintenance or clean-up work around the city, Brewster says.

And there are jurisdictional questions involved --- while that short section of West Fifth Avenue is a state-owned and maintained road, the railings are part of the bridge, which is owned by Allegheny County. However, Brewster says, city officials are "investigating" whether the public works department can clean and paint the railings.

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McKeesportBands.com Launches: A new website launched by the owners of the Viking Lounge on Versailles Avenue will round up opportunities to see live music in the city.

McKeesportBands.com debuted over the weekend, says Dan Carr, who with his wife purchased the bar and restaurant two years ago.

A local landmark, the Viking has hosted such dignitaries as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. It was recently expanded to incorporate the former home of Breitinger's Flowers.

The McKeesportBands website lists concerts at the Viking Lounge, the Renziehausen Park bandshell and the McKees Point Marina.

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Marina Concert Series Set: Meanwhile, the city has announced its lineup for the summer concert series at the marina.

The season begins this Saturday with the Smooth Groove Band, says Ray Dougherty, marina manager, and continues with live music scheduled on eight other Saturdays. All shows start at 8 p.m., he says.

• June 19: The Tube City Dukes with special guest Eugene Morgan


• July 10: Tim Scott Band


• July 24: The McKees Point Marina "Christmas in July" Party featuring Tres Lads


• August 7: Six on the Beach


• August 14: Marina Poker Run (band to be announced)


• August 21: The Tube City Dukes


• September 4: The Tube City Dukes with special guest Guitar Zack


• September 13: Smooth Groove

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Grandview Flea Market Planned: Grandview Task Force will hold its first annual flea market and craft sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19.

Located at the Beulah Park United Methodist Church at the corner of Grandview and Grover streets, sellers are being asked to bring their own tables. The flea market will include a 50-50 drawing, hoagie sale and bake sale.

For more information, email grandviewforce@gmail.com.

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