New Board Members Named to Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce

The group has announced a restructuring of its membership policy and bylaws.

The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce has restructured its bylaws and governing board.  The organization has also launched a new membership policy. Beginning on May 1, all businesses in Sewickley will be considered for membership in the organization.  Membership fees will not be a part of the organization's structure, according to a news release from the chamber. Instead, businesses will pay entrance fees for various chamber events and activities.  The group began restructuring its bylaws and reviewing its governance and financial structure in June 2011.  New board members for the chamber are Alexis Comunale, owner of the Jewel Thief in Sewickley; Cora DeLoia, owner of Spoiled Chics Boutique; Kate Weiss Duncan, general manager of the …

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Sewickley Easter Events: Easter Bunny, Breakfasts and Egg Hunts

Hop on over to these upcoming Easter events.

Several Easter events are planned in the Sewickley area this month, including a basket hunt, Easter bunny breakfasts and a swimming Eggs-travaganza.   Sewickley Hills Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt When/Where: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Sewickley Hills Municipal Building, 349 Magee Road. Children of all ages can enjoy breakfast, crafts, games and an egg hunt at the seventh annual event. Bags will be provided for the egg hunt, no baskets please. Be sure to bring a camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Admission: $5 for adults (or $6 for adults who don't pre-register) and $3 for children 12 and under. Pre-register by Wednesday, March 20, by calling 412-741-4891 or email sewickleyhillsborough@comcast.net.   St. James …

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January Thaw: Temps Warm Up This Week in Sewickley Area

Tired of the cold? You're in luck this week!

It's been quite frigid since 2012 began, but things are expected to wam up this week. Expect above-freezing temps—in the upper 30s and 40s—to sweep through the area. Here's a look at the extended forecast for the Sewickley Valley from the National Weather Service: -- Like Sewickley Patch on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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New Year's in the Sewickley Valley: What's Open, What's Closed

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 …

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Where in the Patch?

Where in the Patch?

Do you know this local landmark?

So how well do you know the Sewickley area? Take a close look at the photo. Where have you seen this place before? Be the first to tell us in the comments. -- "Like" us on Facebook | Follow us Twitter 

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Larissa Dudkiewicz

10:11 am on Friday, December 28, 2012

Both are correct Gail. Fair Oaks Fire Hall in Leet Township :-)   more ›

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning; Up to Seven Inches of Snow Predicted for Sewickley Valley

The storm is expected to produce the first significant snowfall of the season and to snarl ground and air travel plans. Stay home if you can, and check your flight status before heading to Pittsburgh International Airport.

The National Weather Service in Moon Township has issued a winter storm warning for a wide portion of Western Pennsylvania, including Sewickley, Leetsdale and neighboring communities, effective from 5 a.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday. Between four to seven inches of snow are expected to accumulate throughout the day, with heavy snow occurring mid-Wednesday morning through the afternoon. At Pittsburgh International Airport  spokeswoman JoAnn Jenny said runways have been cleared of snow at the airport, though dozens of arriving flights have been cancelled.  "At this point our runways are clear," Jenny said. "But we have had a number of cancellations. We always recommend that people check their flights before coming to the airport."  …

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National Weather Service Issues Frost Advisory for Pittsburgh Area

Advisory is in effect overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

The fall season has just begun, and there is clearly a chill in the air. The national weather service has issued a frost advisory for much of the Pittsburgh area, including the Sewickley Valley from 2-9 a.m. Monday. "Colder air will continue to pour into the region on Sunday with clearing skies and lighter winds expected Sunday night," the weather service advisory stated. "This should allow temperatures to fall into the 30's across a vast swath of the region. Widespread frost is expected in portions of eastern Ohio where conditions are likely to be the coldest, while areas of frost are likely to string out in portions of Western Pennsylvania and the northern West Virginia panhandle as well by early Monday morning." If you have sensitive …

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Readers' Choice Reminder: Vote for the Best of the Valley by Aug. 17

We're compiling a list of the local favorites. Be sure to cast your vote.

Voting Closed in Readers' Choice 2012

Click on the categories below and vote for your favorites.

There is a lot to celebrate about our town: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses. But who do you think is the best in the Sewickley Valley?  Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in each one of the categories below. (Click on the links under each category and vote in the poll attached to each article.) Cast your vote by Aug.17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business or professional gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. Food & Drink  Best Fries Best Wings Best Happy Hour Best Romantic Restaurant Best Bakery    Health & Beauty  Best Day Spa Best Hair Salon Best Dermatologist Best Dentist Best Eye Doctor Best Pediatrician   Shopping Best Antique Shop …

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'Amazing Parks Race' Sends Teams on a Fast-Paced Adventure

About 100 people participated Saturday in the inaugural competition.

Juliette Churchill had a secret weapon Saturday to help her team of six perform well in Fern Hollow Nature Center’s first Amazing Parks Race. Her bracelet. “What's really good luck is the magic cupcake bracelet,” her father Chris Churchill of Aleppo confirmed, pointing out the pink bracelet on his 5-year-old daughter's wrist. The Churchill’s team, “Crazy Town,” was one of 18 teams that participated in the inaugural "Amazing Parks Race," the Sewickley-area's own twist to the popular CBS reality show.  Officials said about 100 people joined the race, a competition that had teams racing to 10 different parks around the Sewickley Valley. The race ended at Fern Hollow with ice cream and an awards ceremony. Sam Capezzuto, director of the nature …

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