Got Allergies? Find Out the Pollen Count in the Sewickley Area Today

Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in Sewickley and surrounding communities today.

Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before.  Now you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool from Pollen.com above shows which pollen allergens are high in Sewickley and surrounding communities today. "Like" us on Facebook | Follow us Twitter |

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Lyrid Meteor Shower, Coyotes, Hazmat Investigation Among Week's Top Stories

Catch up on the top news stories you may have missed this week.

Here are the top five stories this week: Lyrid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak: Best Time and Place to Watch in the Sewickley Valley New Homes For Sale in Sewickley Area Coyote Spotted in Vicinity of Quaker Heights UPDATE: HazMat Team Investigates Strange Odor in Leetsdale Police: Intoxicated Bellevue Man Breaks into Sewickley Heights Home

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Sewickley 2013 Spring Gallery Walk: Paintings, Photography, Sculptures and More

Opening receptions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, followed by an extended opening to galleries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Sewickley's annual 2013 Spring Gallery Walk is on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 with opening receptions from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The gallery openings extend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. St. James Parish —200 Walnut St. "St. James Frames" presents more than 10 artists' works on display including paintings, photographs and sculpture in the St. James Gathering Space. Included are works by an artist in physical rehabilitation and several young artists of the parish. Available for sale will be a 2014 calendar and stationary representing the artistic efforts of the children of St. James School. Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. in the church’s gathering space on Walnut Street.  Refreshments will be served. Art will be open for …

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Sewickley Volunteers Still Needed to Participate in Cancer Research Study

There are 32 individuals enrolled in Sewickley, but at least 100 are needed.

As it celebrates 100 years, the American Cancer Society is looking for more Sewickley residents to help in the fight against cancer by joining a historic research study.  “By joining this study, people can literally help us save lives, giving future generations more time with families and friends, more memories, more celebrations, and more birthdays,” said Sharon Stalter, Health Initiatives representative. “As the official sponsor of birthdays, celebrating our own 100th birthday in 2013, we can think of no more valuable contribution to the cancer fight.” The American Cancer Society recently held its Sewickley kickoff for the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), a nationwide study to help researchers better understand the genetic, …

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Take a Look: New Homes For Sale in the Sewickley Area

Find homes for sale in Quaker Valley School District on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Patch 101: How to Post Your Events to Sewickley Patch

This tutorial is for anyone who wants to publicize their event using Sewickley Patch's free calendar and announcements page.

Earth Day Events Planned in the Sewickley Valley

Here's how you can get involved in the community.

In honor of Earth Day, various organizations are sponsoring events and activities in the community. Here's how you can get involved:   Leetsdale Borough Leetsdale will host its cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20. Gloves and bags will be provided. Meet at the Leetsdale Borough building.   Moon Township Moon Township will host a litter cleanup from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Meet at the Moon Township Municipal Building.   Findlay Township Findlay Township and North Fayette Township will host "Community Clean Up" from 9 to noon Saturday, April 20. The event begins at the Findlay Township Activity Center's lower level, 310 Main Street Imperial. For more information, or to volunteer yourself or your group, contact Darlene …

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Sewickley Boutique Owner Expands with New Store in Mt. Lebanon

Kathryn Richardson opened Rosewood in Sewickley last year. The Sewickley store has been doing well, and she’s now working to build her South Hills location.

A Sewickley boutique owner has expanded her unique clothing boutique to a second location in her hometown. Kathryn Richardson, who grew up in Mt. Lebanon, opened Rosewood in Sewickley in March 2011, and opened her second location on Washington Road in her hometown last August. Richardson said she settled on the Mt. Lebanon storefront because the location is a “happy medium” between several communities—including Dormont, Brookline, Scott Township and Upper St. Clair—which are home to many young professionals, her target demographic. “We opened a boutique in Sewickley in 2011, and after being there for a year and a half we saw that this is something Pittsburgh doesn’t have a lot of, especially in the suburbs,” Richardson said. There are …

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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expires for Allegheny County

The watch was in effect until 11 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Moon issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Allegheny County until 11 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, according to the statement. Wednesday's forecast in the Sewickley area includes a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon, and a high near 70. Upload any weather photos you take Tuesday night to our media box to the right. 

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