Sunday, May 5, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the ChartiersValley Patch: 1. DUI, Public Intoxication Arrests Reported in Bridgeville 2. Charges Withdrawn Against Men Accused of Stealing Beer Pitcher 3. Parents Again Arrested in Bridgeville Child Abuse Case 4. UPDATE: CV High School Evacuated Tuesday Morning 5. Bridgeville-Based Pediatrician Named Best in Pittsburgh Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The ChartiersValley Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. Hiring Part-Time Kitchen/Bus Help 2. Preschool Science 3. Robin Hood 4. "caBRAet" Premiere Performances 5. "BIOHAZARD" Premiere Performances (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own announcement. Or click here to publish a "Local Voices" blog post. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in our area.
Springtime has arrived, and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change, some scientists believe that the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Now, you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool seen above from Pollen.com shows which pollen allergens are high in the Bridgeville, Collier, Heidelberg and Scott areas today. Just type in your ZIP code to see what's in the air that might make you sneeze or make your eyes water. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the ChartiersValley Patch: 1. Arrests Follow Retail Thefts at Walmart, Lowe's 2. Bridgeville Man Sentenced in Molestation Case Involving Young Girl 3. CV Board Approves Resignations, New Hire in Athletic Department 4. Three Accused of Heidelberg Burglary Going to Trial 5. PA Primary 2013: Candidates for Chartiers Valley School Board Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The ChartiersValley Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. Golden Apple Award - Holy Child Catholic 2. South Fayette Foundation for Excellence Golf Classic 3. Summer Finale Party 4. Hewlett Anderson Concert @ the BPL 5. MEET THE LOCAL CANDIDATES (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own announcement. Or click here to publish a "Local …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property lists local organizations and businesses with money due them—and there might be some out there for you, too.
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property, including abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents and recovered stolen property. Most of this unclaimed property is owed to individual residents. (Read below to find out how to search for yourself or for a relative). However, there are a number of municipalities, school districts, fire and police departments, civic groups, and other organizations that also have money waiting for them. The state website identifies the property as either "under $100" or "over $100" and the source of the property. A quick (and by no means complete) search of the state's …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The ChartiersValley Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. Adopt-A-Highway 2. 7th Annual Imagine! Career Week Announced for April 22-26, 2013 3. Connecting People... Sharing Cultures 4. Open Mic & Craft Beer Swap 5. Summer Camp Registration! (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own announcement. Or click here to publish a "Local Voices" …
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the ChartiersValley Patch: 1. Four Cited After Fight in Bridgeville 2. Rumfish Grille Expected to Open Today 3. Arrests Follow Fight in Scott Township 4. Tools Stolen from Collier Business 5. Locally Filmed 'St. Quentin's' Premieres Saturday in Carnegie Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
Friday, April 19, 2013
The work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens.
While driving in the region, have you noticed the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's community gardens? These gardens, which are planted by volunteers each spring, including the ones in the Chartiers Valley area, have helped to beautify the region. According to the conservancy's website, corporate and organizational sponsorships and the work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and other organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens. Volunteers are needed to help with this spring's community flower garden planting. Groups, families and individuals interested in helping to plant neighborhood gardens should contact Lynn McGuire-Olzak at 412-586-2324 or at lolzak@…
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Washington Ave & Hope Hollow Rd, Carnegie, PA
Route 50 & Hope Hollow Road
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Lydia St & Chestnut St, Carnegie, PA
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Mansfield Blvd & Campbells Run Rd, Carnegie, PA
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Here's a list of some places to take items that should not be sent to landfills or placed at the curb.
Although Earth Day is officially April 22, it's not too early for residents of Bridgeville and Heidelberg boroughs and Collier and Scott townships to begin to look at ways to be more environmentally friendly. The following is a list of items, provided in part by the Allegheny County Health Department, that should not be in landfills and generally aren't collected through municipal recycling. Listed below those items are places at which those items can be disposed/recycled. Appliances Tube City, Collier Township Appliance Warehouse, South Side Local Goodwill Stores may also accept some small appliances. Automotive Oils PetroMax, Collier Batteries Batteries Plus, Castle Shannon Borough Pennsylvania Resources Council, South Side Batteries, …
