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, …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Looking for work? Here are some local job opportunities in our area.
Are you looking for work? Check out these four local job opportunities. Front Office Assistant (Scott Township) MedExpress is looking for a part-time front office assistant to be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff. Patient Access Registration Representative (Mt. Lebanon) St. Clair Hospital seeks a patient access registration representative (emergency department) to perform all registration functions and processes supporting Patient Access Services, including conducting patient interviews, preregistration/registration, collecting and verifying demographic and financial data, accurately entering system required information, completing the financial clearance process…
40.394438
-80.066158
1984 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
MedExpress
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40.376499
-80.06742
St. Clair Hospital
1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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1796257
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40.309839
-80.130355
2 Park Dr, Lawrence, PA
Equipment & Controls, Inc.
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Friday, April 12, 2013
PennDOT is delaying the construction work on Banksville Road in Dormont until next week.
PennDOT is delaying the construction work on Banksville Road in Dormont until next week. The work was scheduled to begin Thursday morning and continue through Monday, but rain showers in the Pittsburgh area pushed construction back a few days. Construction is now expected to begin Monday and continue until Wednesday night. Crews plan to install crosswalk markings at various intersections and pave Helen Street at the intersection with Banksville Road. The northbound lanes of Banksville Road will be restricted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The southbound lanes will be under construction from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the three days of work. PennDOT is asking motorists to be aware of changing traffic patterns during their commutes. The construction is…
40.39926
-80.04468
3210 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Friday, April 5, 2013
Construction crews are making big progress on The Fresh Market grocery store planed for Route 19 in Mt. Lebanon.
Construction crews are making big progress on The Fresh Market grocery store planed for the corner of Washington and Connor roads 19 in Mt. Lebanon. The building’s structure is up and crews are now working to finishing the exterior. Demolition crews razed the old Roth Carpet in January to make way for the new grocery store. The Fresh Market grocery store offers “an old-style butcher shop and fish market, bakery, produce and floral stands.” A company spokeswoman said a lease has been signed for the location, but an opening date still is unknown. According to The Fresh Market website, the store would convey an atmosphere of an old world European market with an old-style butcher shop and fish market, bakery, produce and floral stands, and …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Drivers traveling through Mt. Lebanon should expect delays.
Short-term lane closures on Cochran Road in Mt. Lebanon will occur on Wednesday, April 3, weather permitting, according to PennDOT. Restrictions will occur as needed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday between Beverly Road and Washington Road. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect possible delays. Crews will be performing drilling operations needed as part of a future improvement project on Cochran Road. Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter
Friday, March 29, 2013
The Bikram Yoga, which has numerous hot yoga franchises around the country, will be the first one in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.
A Bikram Yoga is planned for Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. The hot yoga center, which has numerous franchise locations around the country, will be the first one in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Ignacio Filippini, who lives in Peters Township and plans to move to Mt. Lebanon, said he hopes to open his new business in June. After graduating from the Bikram Yoga College of India a few years ago, he’s worked full-time as a yoga instructor at 15 studios in the United States and Canada. He hopes to pass on what he’s learned to people of all fitness levels. “They taught me how to work with people of all different physical and mental abilities and how to optimize the Bikram practice for each individual’s specific needs,” Filippini said of his …
40.38002
-80.04486
704 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Monday, March 25, 2013
The A.B. Charles Hobby Shop in Mt. Lebanon will be closing this weekend in preparation to its move to Peters Township.
The A.B. Charles Hobby Shop in Mt. Lebanon will be closing this weekend in preparation to its move to Peters Township, according to the Observer-Reporter. The familiar barn store on McFarland Road, near the end of Banksville Road, will close at 6 p.m. Saturday. The owner Scott Charles, of Upper St. Clair, told the newspaper that Peters is now the "Cranberry of the South Hills" and expects store traffic to improve with the new location on Route 19, in a space where Century Sports once existed. A.B Charles has been in Mt. Lebanon since 2006. Before that, the shop was located on Route 19 in Dormont for 61 years. Hours at the new store will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and, likely, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, according to the …
Looking for work? Here are some local job opportunities in our area.
Are you looking for work? Check out these five local job opportunities. 1. Heavy Equipment Sales Representatives Anderson Equipment Company has immediate openings for heavy equipment sales representatives and trainees in its Collier Township office. The candidate will grow territory sales and rentals by understanding customer needs and identifying sales opportunities; increase market share by examining previous territory equipment sales activity and soliciting new customers; maximize gross margins on deals by working with the customer and company support departments to develop the optimal customer solution; and ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining ongoing relationships with customers and resolving issues in a timely manner. Learn …
40.41046
-80.084078
326 Mansfield Blvd, Carnegie, PA
CarHop Auto Sales & Finance
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40.36614
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Sears Outlet
1051 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
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828406
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40.365027
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Anderson Equipment Company
580 Mayer St, Bridgeville, PA
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828505
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Here is a list of resources, events and services in honor of the Jewish observance.
It's almost time to break out the matzo. Passover arrives on March 25 this year, when Jews across the world will come together to retell the Exodus story over four cups of wine (or grape juice for those who can't indulge), and of course, a large, festive feast. Passover Traditions As the story goes, during their flight from slavery, the Jews did not have enough time for their dough to rise, resulting in a flaky cracker that is eaten instead of bread for a full week during Passover. The diet changes go beyond bread, however, and depend on family tradition. As a general rule, just look for the "Kosher for Passover" label, which, thankfully, spreads to more products year after year. Prior to the observance, Jews clean their homes and get rid …
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-80.084404
1160 Washington Ave, Carnegie, PA
Bottom Dollar Food
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40.366483
-80.106301
Giant Eagle
1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
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828356
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Schwan Food Company
7081 Clubview Dr, Bridgeville, PA
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828477
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40.374792
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1250 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Temple Emanuel of South Hills
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Jewish Community Center
345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Beth El Congregation of South Hills
1900 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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1796235
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40.392509
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Giant Eagle
1717 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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1796252
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40.35401
-80.050182
1630 Washington Rd, Upper St Clair, PA
Trader Joe's
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Bottom Dollar
1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
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40.397072
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Bottom Dollar
1160 Washington Ave, Carnegie, PA
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Here's a look inside five homes for sale in Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township that are having open houses on Sunday, March 17, 2013!
Like the Chartiers Valley Patch Facebook page or sign up for our Daily E-mail Newsletter Here's a look inside five homes for sale in Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township that are having open houses on Sunday, March 17, 2013! You can search all of the Open Houses in the South Hills of Pittsburgh by going to AOL’s Real Estate page. There are listings of all the homes for sale by checking out our Chartiers Valley Patch Real Estate page. If you know of a great home on the market (maybe you’re selling it!), feel free to add it in the comment section below. To add photos or video of homes for sale, simply click the "Upload Photos and Video" button on this article. In the meantime, take a peek at the interior of some of these homes by clicking the …
Jason
4:18 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Despite the location and number of grocery stores in the area, those of us who appreciate natural, organic and healthy food are really looking forward to having another option. We can't wait for the store to open! more ›