Saturday, May 18, 2013
The conference is designed to empower and connect local moms.
The first ever Mom Con—a conference to inspire, empower and connect Pittsburgh moms—is being held May 23 at the Doubletree Hotel in Green Tree. Sponsored by Macaroni Kid and Just Between Friends, the event will feature program content from acclaimed speakers and experts on issues facing moms today—parenting, work-life balance and wellness—as well as shopping, pampering and networking opportunities. The inspiration for The Mom Con came after Natalie Kovacic, a co-founder of the conference, attended a conference for women entrepreneurs in October. “I realized, there have been so many events for women and entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh, but none of them really addressed the issues that affect mothers, especially mothers who want to do some kind …
Check here frequently for news and opinions on the second-round series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' journey to a possible fourth Stanley Cup title and second in the past five years began with an NHL playoffs game on May 1 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Now, the Penguins need 12 more postseason wins this year in order to raise the cup, including four against their second-round opponent—the Ottawa Senators. Second-Round Schedule Tuesday, May 14 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 17 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Sunday, May 19 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Wednesday, May 22 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Friday, May 24 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh - 7:30 p.m. (if necessary) (TV: NBC Sports Network) Sunday, May 26 - …
Friday, May 17, 2013
The $600 million jackpot is the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Want to try your luck at Powerball? All you need is one $2 lottery ticket to play. The Powerball jackpot was boosted to $600 million, or a $376.9 million cash prize for the Saturday, May 18, drawing after none of the tickets sold Wednesday matched the winning numbers. The multi-state mega-lottery had rolled to a $475 million value after Wednesday's drawing, but increased by $75 million Thursday afternoon as a result of strong ticket sales, according to thePennsylvania Lottery. The $550 million jackpot is the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The largest was won last Nov. 28, 2012, when a $587.5 million jackpot was shared by two tickets sold in Arizona and Missouri. Tickets for the next Powerball drawing will be available until …
The tunnel will remain open Memorial Day weekend.
The outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the Parkway East (I-376) will be closed this weekend, May 17-20. The tunnel will remain open in both directions during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 24-27, according to PennDOT. The closing will occur from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 17, through 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20 so that crews can begin the replacement of concrete bridge slabs inside the tunnel and continue to remove the tunnel ceiling. When overall work is completed, vertical clearance in the eastbound tunnel will increase from 13 feet-6 inches to 14 feet-9 inches. Additional improvement activities include foundation work for the sign structure of the Over Height Truck Detection System, electrical work and concrete …
Here are the Oakmont police reports for May 1 to 13.
A Penn Hills man has been charged with forgery after being accused of trying to get a fake prescription filled at an Oakmont pharmacy. Oakmont police charged Ronell S. Gray, 25, of Penn Hills with forgery, possession of a controlled substance and prohibited acts. He is accused of trying to fill a fake prescription at the Medicine Shoppe in Oakmont in April. The following incidents also were reported to the Oakmont Police Department: Gun Teens recovered a rusted handgun in a sock at a creek in Dark Hollow Park on May 11. Criminal Mischief A Sixth Street resident reported his vehicle was vandalized on May 11. A Woodland Avenue resident reported that a garage door was tampered with on May 9. The light that illuminated the American flag at …
Tell us which candidates you're backing in the May 21 primary.
There are four four-year terms up for grabs on both the Plum Borough and Riverview school boards this year. And with the May 21 primary election about a week away, we want to know: Who are you voting for? And why? Tell your neighbors in the comments section below who the most qualified people are. The following candidates will appear on the ballot: Plum Borough School Board All candidates have cross-filed on the Republican and Democratic tickets. They are Dawn Lynn Check, Jim Rogers, Michelle Stepnick and incumbents Salvatore Collella, Kevin Dowdell and Andrew Drake. Riverview School Board Incumbents Arlene Loeffler, Theodora Tompa, Lisa Ashbaugh and John Hackworth all have cross-filed. Melissa Botta Havran is seeking the Republican …
Whether they are in the city or country, there are places near home where you can find fresh produce—or get seedlings to grow your own.
To every thing there is a season—and we are in the season of planting. Despite the frost warnings this week, May is the time when many plants take root. And not far behind are the early harvests. There are a number of local farms that provide a variety of seedings and sprouts, produce and other products as the growing season progresses. Some are urban farms, some out in the country. (Check out the video at right of Garden Dreams Urban Farm in Wilkinsburg.) According to the LocalHarvest.org website, most produce in the U.S. is picked four to seven days before being placed on supermarket shelves, and is shipped for an average of 1,500 miles before being sold. Fortunately, in the x Patch area, there are a number of farms in the region where …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Firefighters from several area fire companies fought a house fire in Plum Borough on Thursday evening.
Fire crews fought a house fire on Stonehaven Court in Plum Borough, Thursday. The call came in at about 6 p.m. and the fire burned through the home's roof. As of 7:10 p.m., smoke was still coming from the house but the fire seemed to be controlled. Renton fire Chief Jason Davis said crews arrived to find the home's roof "fully involved." Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire and got it under control. "The building is still standing, which is rare for this type," he said. "The guys did an excellent job." Davis said the house sustained severe water and smoke damage. Though a cause has not been determined, officials think it might have started with a pool heater on the side of the house. In addition to the Plum firefighters from …
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Americans may be living longer, but our retirement plans aren’t keeping up. Which means people are living longer with smaller bank accounts. But Marlene Konkoly will retire at age 50. How did she do it? She contributes a whopping 45 percent of the gross annual income she earns as a procurement officer for an automotive finance company to her retirement—all while owning a home and remaining debt-free. Konkoly is actually well ahead of the retirement savings curve compared to many of her fellow Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, fewer than half of Americans even know how much money they would need to retire. And nearly a third of employees who had access to a defined contribution plan such as a 401(k) did not participate …
Frank Thompson is retiring at the end of the school year.
The Riverview School District will need a new business manager come July. Frank Thompson, the current business manager, will be retiring at the end of the school year. Thompson has been with Riverview for 13-and-a-half years and has worked in public schools for 35. The business manager position has been posted on the district website. Click here for more information. Officials are hoping to fill the position by July. Letters of interest, resumes, letters of recommendation, transcripts and clearances must be sent before May 24. Materials should be sent to Linda Tamburro, Secretary to the Superintendent, Riverview School District, 701 Tenth St., Oakmont, PA 15139 or ltamburro@rsd.k12.pa.us. Lynn Black, Director of Student Achievement, and …
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