Monday, December 31, 2012
Patch gives you a rundown of local openings and closings for New Year's.
Safran's Market – Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 and open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. Giant Eagle – Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 and open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Rite Aid - Open normal hours 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Pharmacy hours are normal from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. Sewickley Public Library – Library closes early at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 and closed Tuesday, Jan. 1. Sewickley Valley YMCA - Recreational Hours 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. During holiday hours of operation baby-sitting will be closed. The warm water pool will be open for Family Swim from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
If you got a new smart phone this holiday season, be sure to add these apps to help make life a little easier while you're on the go around town.
A smartphone makes a great gift for yourself or for someone else. But receiving a smartphone is a bit like buying a pet: the fun parts also come with some work and some adjustments. Downloading apps that make life easier and incorporate local information is like training a puppy. It results in less hassle and more fun. The major difference between a smartphone and your computer is that it’s tough to see the whole Internet on that little screen. Apps are simply ways of displaying something you usually do on your computer’s web browser, but in a simpler and more elegant way that makes sense on a little screen. Each app is represented by a small square icon that you touch once to launch its features and functions, whether it be GPS navigation…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Need to run some last-minute errands? Forgot to grab someone a gift? Patch gives you a rundown of local openings and closings for the holiday.
Safran's Market – Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 and closed Tuesday, Dec. 25. Giant Eagle and GetGo – Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 and closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Rite Aid - Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, with pharmacy hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, with pharmacy hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sewickley Public Library – Closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25. Sewickley Valley YMCA - Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 and closed Tuesday, Dec. 25. Post Offices – Open Monday, Dec. 24 and closed Tuesday, Dec. 25. State Stores - Open Monday, Dec. 24 and closed Tuesday, Dec. 25. District Judge Office - Open Monday, Dec. 24 and closed Tuesday, Dec. 25. Quaker Valley School …
If the holidays leave you with little time to shop for gifts, stop by one these Sewickley-area restaurants to pick up last-minute gift certificates.
Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the 12th day of Christmas. With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting. Here are five restaurants to pick up gift certificates, an idea that requires little stress and can be bought locally. Besides, who doesn't like to eat out? Go to East Coast Sandwiches and get more bang for your …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
If the holidays leave you with little time to shop for gifts, try these stores in Sewickley for great last-minute gift ideas.
Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the 11th day of Christmas. With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are usually chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting. Here are some ideas for easy gifts that can be bought locally and require little stress: Tell us: What are some of your own last-minute gift ideas? Share in the comments below. "Like" us on Facebook | Follow…
Wondering what traffic is like around Sewickley or the Sewickley Bridge? Here's your answer.
Sewickley residents heading out for last minute Christmas shopping won't be alone. As part of our mission to make your life ridiculously easy, click on "view larger map" (right underneath the map) for a live, interactive look at traffic conditions right now. Color Codes The maps are constantly updated, so check back anytime of the day (or night for you procrastinators) to get the latest traffic conditions around the mall. Not going across the Sewickley Bridge? You can drag the map to your location then zoom in for a closer look at the traffic at your desired destination. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook
Friday, December 21, 2012
What's Christmas without toys? Check out these local stores for unique and educational play things.
Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the 10th day of Christmas. What's Christmas without toys? Whatever you do, don't waste gas driving out to the large box stores just to fight the holiday crowds. There are plenty of great finds in town when it comes to toys. Local toy stores Party Ants and Fun Buy the Pound have a large selection of quality, educational and unique toys waiting for you to choose from. Party Ants At Party Ants, sisters Robin and Ding Hays will help you find the right gift for the child on your list. Located at 424 Broad St., the toy and party …
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Books make great holiday gifts and Penguin Bookshop has plenty of best sellers to help you choose an award-winning gift.
Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the ninth day of Christmas. Reading truly offers many options. From science fiction and nonfiction to animal stories and adventures, Penguin Bookshop, 420 Beaver St., has it all. With Penguin's selection, you'll find what you need for everyone on your list, even that hard-to-buy for person or that one who seems to have read just about everything. In addition to books, there are also notebooks, games, puzzles and educational toys, not to mention an option to have it all gift wrapped. Click on their website for all Penguin …
Do you give or get gift cards? Do you remember to use them?
Many Sewickley-area residents will undoubtedly give or receive gift cards this holiday season. So how much of that money will go unspent? According to Business News Daily, just 75-percent of consumers will spend all the money on their gift cards this year. 85-percent of the U.S. population will give gift cards, with sales projected to pass the $110 billion mark, according to a survey by the advisory company CEB TowerGroup. So what's the grand total of unspent gift card money? Leave your best guess in the comments section below. "Like" us on Facebook | Follow us Twitter
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Give the gift of travel this season. Hyde Travel Service, one of the oldest businesses in Sewickley, is celebrating 50 years this month and has packages available to get you anywhere, anytime.
Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the eighth day of Christmas. If there is a person on your list who loves to travel, Hyde Travel Service, 634 Beaver St., Sewickley can help you chose the right travel package. For 19 years, owner Linda Hedin has worked the family business, for awhile with her dad and now on her own. Her family has operated the Hyde Travel Service in Sewickley since 1962. On Dec. 2, the Hyde office marked 50 years of doing business in the borough. Hedin has traveled all over the world and has first-hand knowledge on what to suggest and what you…
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Larissa Dudkiewicz
1:12 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
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