Sunday, November 11, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals in honor of Veterans Day.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in and around Sewickley, taken from themilitarywallet.com — check with their site for the latest deals. Free cultural places: Pittsburgh Zoo: All current and former military members will receive free admission and $1 discounts for up to two guests. The Fort Pitt Museum: Special activities and free admission for active and retired servicemen and women on Saturday and Sunday. Museum visitors can make thank-you cards that will be shipped to hospitalized veterans. Free food: Store discounts: Two important notes:
Saturday, November 10, 2012
We want to showcase your photos, videos and stories.
Did you or a loved one serve our country during World War II, Korea, Vietnam or more recent engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan? If so, Patch wants to see your photos and videos and to share your story. Got pictures or stories about service members in your family or circle of loved ones? We'd love to share them as well. Simply upload your photos by clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image. We will be honored to feature them on Veterans Day. Be sure to add a caption telling us about the veteran in the photo and the service member's story. Thank you for your contributions and for your service. -- Keeping up with news in the Sewickley Patch is easy—simply sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here, like …
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Family and friends can view the greetings for free.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Comcast Corp. is offering Troop Greetings On Demand for the eighth consecutive year at no additional cost to its Xfinity TV customers through the end of January 2012. Troop Greetings On Demand delivers special holiday greetings from military personnel stationed overseas to their loved ones back home to watch as often as they wish. The greetings are now accessible under the “Get Local” folder in Comcast’s signature On Demand menu. The greetings are available online at http://xfinity.comcast.net/video/playlist/Comcast/2174078353/. “This special time of year is about family, friends and good will in the community, and we are proud to use our On Demand technology to bring holiday greetings from our troops overseas to their loved ones back …
