P-G: Meetings will discuss new math curriculum in Mt. Lebanon schools

The elementary mathematics curriculum in Mt. Lebanon School District continues to raise concerns among some parents.

Those parents will have the opportunity to discuss the issue during the next few weeks at the elementary buildings.

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• www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/meetings-will-discuss-new-math-curriculum-in-mt-lebanon-schools-663114 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

P-G: Hundreds rally to beat cancer in Mt. Lebanon

Hundreds of people turned out Sunday night for the second annual "Knock Out Cancer!" event at the Galleria in Mt. Lebanon, including one famous housewife from Orange County, Calif.

"This is very much a big deal for me," said Gretchen Rossi, one of the stars of Bravo TV's reality show "The Real Housewives of Orange County," which recently began filming its eighth season. "This is a cause that's very near and dear to my heart."

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• www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/hundreds-rally-to-beat-cancer-in-mt-lebanon-661729 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

P-G: Property tax rate expected to drop in Mt. Lebanon

Mt. Lebanon property owners could pay less in real estate taxes next year if the recommended $29.6 million municipal operating budget is approved this winter.

Manager Stephen Feller said the municipality expects the tax rate will decrease from its current 5.43 mills to between 4.4 and 4.89 mills because of Allegheny County reassessments and state anti-windfall rules, which require governing bodies to lower millage rates to reflect higher overall property values.

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• www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/property-tax-rate-expected-to-drop-in-mt-lebanon-661197 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Change of Polling Place: High School Districts

Just a friendly reminder that the voting districts that normally vote at Mt. Lebanon High School have been moved to First Church of Christ, Scientist at 1100 Washington Road.