Wednesday, December 26, 2012
If the snow can't keep you at home, read and heed these reminders from Pennsylvania State Police in Moon before getting behind the wheel.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Cindi Lash
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Not letting the snow keep you cooped up at home? Planning a driving trip today or before the New Year? Pennsylvania State Police in Moon Township offer these tips and suggestions for safe highway travel during this holiday week, when traffic traditionally is heavier than usual: Troopers also remind motorists who are involved in a fender-bender crash to merge safely to the right berm, exchange information there and proceed to their destinations. If a vehicle cannot be driven or someone requires medical attention after a crash, please dial “911” for assistance. _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
From "Home Alone" to "Christmas Vacation" to "A Christmas Story," which of these comedies is your all time favorite holiday movie?
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- Richard Cook
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
You probably know the lines by heart to some of these Christmas comedies and classics. So which is your favorite? We've posted the trailers to Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Scrooged, Elf, A Christmas Story and It's A Wonderful Life. Check them out, then tell us what Christmas move is your all-time favorite by adding it in the comments box below!
Monday, December 24, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Richard Cook
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Monday, December 24, 2012
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Do you prefer to say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays?" Find out how Americans responded in a new poll.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? When it comes to season’s greetings, a new poll shows the majority of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” The survey from Rasmussen Reports finds that 68 percent of the people polled prefer the traditional “Merry Christmas” while just 23 percent like "Happy Holidays," which can cover a variety of occasions. It doesn’t end there. When it comes to holiday signs, a whopping 70 percent of shoppers polled said they prefer to be greeted with “Merry Christmas” in stores rather than the more neutral Happy Holidays, according to a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. The so-called “War on Christmas” has been a hot topic for years, with some saying “Merry Christmas” excludes non-…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Santa Claus is visiting the good little boys and girls of Heidelberg, Bridgeville, Rennerdale, Glendale and South Fayette this weekend! Find out when he's coming to your neighborhood.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Mike Jones
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Do you have photos of your little boy or girl with Santa? Upload the photo to this story and we’ll feature it on Chartiers Valley Patch! Santa Claus is coming to town on a fire truck this weekend! He’ll be making his rounds to greet the good little boys and girls in several neighborhoods around the South Hills over the next few days. Santa’s first visit is to Heidelberg on Friday night, before visiting Rennerdale, Glendale and South Fayette early Saturday morning. He’ll finish his tour of the area with a trip to Bridgeville on Sunday afternoon. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter Heidelberg – Dec. 21 – 6 p.m. Glendale – Dec. 22 – 9 a.m. Rennerdale – Dec. 22 10 a.m. Fairview – Dec. 22 - …
Some snow is expected in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service in Moon.
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- Jenna Staul
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hopes may be dashed for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas in Pittsburgh this year. Weather forecasters say no Yuletide snow is on the way. Meteorologist John Darnley, of the National Weather Service in Moon Township, said a storm front moving in through the Midwest is expected to arrive in western Pennsylvania on Christmas Day. Snow isn't on the forecast for the day, but rain is a possibility, he said. "We might actually see some snow Friday night into Saturday morning," Darnley said. "Maybe one to two inches." Darnley said temperatures will cool off on Sunday and Monday, just as a large storm front moving from the middle of the country makes its way to Western Pennsylvania. On Christmas Day, temperatures will pick up, remaining at…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The mother and son were selected as the winners for the contest and will receive two tickets to see ‘The Nutcracker” at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre this month.
A family from Scott Township was selected as the winners for Chartiers Valley Patch’s ‘Nutcracker Tradition’ contest. Eric Barr posted a photo of his son, Jared, with a large nutcracker at the Sweet Shoppe & Nut House in Collier Towns Square. Jared and his mother, Marion, will go to see a performance of ‘The Nutcracker” at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre later this month. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production features more than 210 costumes, 190 performers—including more than 150 students ages 7 and older—and turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh-themed set design. We also had a great photo submitted by Colleen Mutschler with Connor “saluting his favorite nutcracker” at the same Collier Township candy store. Thanks to everyone who participated…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Chartiers Valley Middle School orchestra played Christmas carols at the Allegheny County Courthouse on Monday morning. Watch YouTube videos of their performance!
Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter The Chartiers Valley Middle School orchestra played Christmas carols at the Allegheny County Courthouse. The ensemble played several songs Monday morning in the courthouse’s Grand Staircase. The group is one of many schools to play for the 45th annual Holiday Choral Program in Pittsburgh. Participating schools are making donations of filled stockings to The Holiday Project, a program that has provided holiday gifts to children and youth who receive services through the Allegheny County human services system since the late 1960s. Click the videos above to watch short clips of the orchestra playing music inside the courthouse. Do you have photos of the …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Check out who in the Chartiers Valley area was selected as the local winner of our 'Deck the House' contest!
Who has the best “decked” house in Chartiers Valley? This home uploaded by Annemarie D. with its white lights, reindeer and Santa Claus has the best holiday spirit in Bridgeville, Collier, Heidelberg and Scott Township! We had tons of national entries in this year’s Deck the House contest and in our quest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in the country, we’ve seen everything from a life-size Santa to holiday lights so bright they could blind the neighbors. We loved showcasing everyone’s holiday spirit, but Deck the House isn’t over yet. We’re still looking for the one home so spectacularly decorated that it could be the national grand prize winner of our contest. We will choose 24 finalists from all our entries across the …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Children can visit with Santa, eat breakfast and make an ornament Sunday at the fire hall.
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- Mike Jones
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Bower Hill firefighters are planning a “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday. The annual breakfast will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the department’s fire hall on Vanadium Road in Scott Township. Children can visit with Santa and enjoy pancakes and sausage or cereal for breakfast. There will also be a “Santa's Workshop” for the children to make an ornament. Each child will get a stocking with candy and a picture with Santa. Admission for the breakfast is free. Go to the Bower hill Volunteer Fire Department’s website for more information about the event. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
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Robyn
9:58 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
my favorite is A Christmas Carol - the version with George C Scott as Scrooge is fantastic! more ›