Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Allegheny County has compiled important information about Sewickley and other neighboring municipalities.
Do you know what state senatorial district you live in? Who your county council representative is? Or have you ever given thought to the geography of Sewickley and the communities surrounding it? Allegheny County's website has a municipality map that provides vital information for Sewickley—and other municipalities. Just click on the map and a community profile pops up with information such as school district and municipal millage rates, the name of the police chief and fire department information. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Catch up on the top news stories you may have missed this week.
Here are the top five stories this week: Sewickley Restaurant Reopens with New Name, Fresh Look Sewickley Police Handle Theft Reports at YMCA Just Listed: New Homes For Sale in Sewickley Area Did Yinz See This? Pittsburgh: The Movie Quaker Valley Selling Equipment, Furnishings with Online Auction
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Columbia Gas also plans asphalt repairs on Centennial Avenue from Academy Avenue to Grove Street.
Walnut Street will be closed at the end of the month from Route 65 while crews with Columbia Gas perform work in the area. Sewickley Manager Kevin Flannery said Columbia Gas will need a section of the Walnut Street to be closed beginning May 28 to May 31 while conducting work on Walnut. The closing will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Frederick Avenue and Route 65, he said. The street will be open as usual otherwise. Signs will be posted advising motorists of the closure. Borough police will also be working a traffic detail during work hours. The Port Authority of Allegheny County, Valley Ambulance, Quaker Valley School District, Allegheny County 911, and the Cochran Hose Fire Department will be notified. In addition, Columbia …
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The primary threat would be from damaging wind gusts.
There is a small chance that thunderstorms may become severe Wednesday afternoon in the Sewickley area, according to a hazardous outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. "The primary threat would be from damaging wind gusts, but large hail is also possible," the statement says. Here is a more detailed look at the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday: Lightning, hail, wind damage, we want to see your weather photos. Be sure to upload them to the media box above. Then come back and see the photos your neighbors uploaded.
Sarah Heres is the lone candidate for one seat in Region 2, which represents Sewickley.
Sarah Heres is the only incumbent member of the Quaker Valley School Board seeking re-election. A Sewickley resident, Heres has served on the school board for five and a half years and on the Sewickley Public Library board of directors for three years. Heres graduated from Boston University with a bachelor of science in Business Administration. She is currently a "community volunteer" with years of experience as an active volunteer with local non-profits, including Quaker Valley, The Laughlin Center, and The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, as well as chairwoman of the Cancer & Blood Disorder Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. Her past work experience includes professional fund raiser in higher education, college…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
The fourth annual Pet Parade is open to all people, pets, groups and organizations with celebrity judges. The event includes a 5K, numerous pet-related and animal-themed vendor booths, food, family activities, non-profit organizations, grooming and professional services, and pet adoption and foster organizations. Learn more here. The Child Health Association of Sewickley is having its second, biennial Golf Outing on Monday, May 13 at the Allegheny Country Club. The outing will honor Jim and Carolyn Bouchard with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the "Investing in Every Child Capital Campaign" to renovate the Sewickley Valley YMCA child care facility. The day begins at 9 a.m. with tennis. followed by a luncheon featuring Clint Hurdle, …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Catch up on the top news stories you may have missed this week.
Here are the top five stories this week: Soaring High: Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Ready to Open in Leetsdale Leetsdale Man Taken to Hospital After Tree Falls on Him Pittsburgh Marathon Photos and Winners Help Wanted: Jobs Available Around Sewickley Leetsdale Resident, Duquesne Professor Gets Recognition as Outstanding Educator
Friday, May 10, 2013
More than 30 booths will take part in the Sewickley tradition, which features plants and gardening accessories, all supplied by local garden clubs.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Big Bang Comics has a bunch of free comics to celebrate this Saturday, May 4. Find other related deals throughout the business district on this day devoted to comic book heroes--and villains.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Officers from several local departments, including Sewickley, Leetsdale and Edgeworth, will take part in the operations.
The West Hills DUI Task Force will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and/or roving DUI patrols during the weekend of May 3 through 5. The task force includes officers from Sewickley, Leetsdale and Edgeworth. Officers from Avalon, Bellevue and Carnegie boroughs; and Robinson, Crescent, Moon, Findlay, Kennedy, North Fayette, Ohio and Stowe townships will also be taking part in these operations. In April, the task force made eight arrests for driving under the influence and other charges—and issued 15 citations and 43 warnings. Want to know how much alcohol you can consume safely? Click here. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories here.
