Sunday, September 9, 2012
Auxiliary police by-laws, alcohol use at Riverside Park and more were discussed at last week's council meeting.
Here's a roundup of items discussed at the Sept. 4 Oakmont Council work session. Auxiliary Police By-Laws Oakmont Council is working on drafting by-laws for the borough auxiliary police force. Officials discussed adding a section to the rules indicating that members of the auxiliary police force follow a chain of command—the borough police chief, mayor and council—when there is a problem, and that they are not to consume alcohol before reporting to duty. They also agreed that members—all are volunteers—must be Oakmont residents. Officials said opening membership up to Verona residents might be a possibility in the future. Oakmont solicitor Robert Shoop must look over the rules before they are officially approved by council. Alcohol in the…
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Festivities begin Friday, July 20, and end Sunday, July 22. Are you going?
Boaters and locals can cruise over to the Oakmont Yacht Club for a weekend of river fun at its annual regatta this weekend. From July 20 to 22, Oakmont Yacht Club will celebrate its 110th-annual Regatta. On Friday, the regatta will kick off with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and dessert event, and live entertainment at 8 p.m. This is a pre-paid event, so those interested in attending should contact the club. There are more than 12 hours of events on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. with breakfast inside the yacht club and a fishing contest for kids. A volleyball tournament begins at 11 a.m., and the flag raising ceremony begins at noon. The rest of the day includes a kid's corner, canoe chug, golf, paddle boarding, a boater's scavenger hunt, an “anything…
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Upload your Fourth of July photos of fireworks, cookouts, parades and other family events right onto this article!
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Whether it’s fireworks, parades, community gatherings or backyard barbeques, there are plenty of things happening on the Fourth of July. We at Patch want you to show us how you’re spending Independence Day with family or friends. Upload your photos and videos of fireworks, cookouts, poolside lounging or other family events to this article. Just click on the “Upload Photos and Videos” tab at the top and bottom of this story. We might even feature YOUR photos and videos on the main Patch page!
Zambelli Fireworks offered Patch these safety tips.
Fireworks are an integral part of Fourth of July celebrations all over the country. As you prepare for your own holiday celebrations, here are some safety tips from the professionals at Zambelli Fireworks. Keep in mind—only hand, ground sparklers and other novelty fireworks are allowed to be purchased or used without a permit in Pennsylvania. Leave the rest to the Zambellis. Cherry bombs, M-80s, M-100s and silver salutes are all illegal. Tampering with fireworks or trying to create your own without the required permission and knowledge is also illegal. Always make sure you purchase fireworks from a dealer approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. These vendors are regulated and can provide legal and safe entertainment for …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Zambelli family dazzles Pittsburgh with their pyrotechnics, including a show in Oakmont on Wednesday.
Zambelli fireworks have lit up the Pittsburgh skyline—and the Plum-Oakmont skies—for years. Whether it was shooting fireworks off the United Steel Workers building, creating excitement at Beaver County BOOM! or diverting us at the Steelers games—whatever the occasion, they’ve been the center of our celebrations. But they aren’t just Pennsylvania’s little secret. In fact, over 800 skies will be illuminated by Zambelli Fireworks this Fourth of July season. The New Castle-based company started out small in the 1800s as the hobby of Antonio Zambelli, an Italian immigrant, who wrote down his recipes for fireworks in a little black book and worked in the steel mills by day. He shared his passion for his art with his sons who passed their …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Some fun Fourth of July activities in our area and nearby.
Fourth of July is just around the corner, so it's time to celebrate with cookouts and fireworks. Here's a quick look at some of the events going on nearby: Over the weekend New Kensington—The City of New Kensington will be hosting a block party and fireworks on Saturday, June 30. The block party begins at 5 p.m. on Fourth Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets. There will be games, food, music and rides until it gets dark. Then, the fireworks begin! Three Rivers Regatta—The 2012 EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta begins in downtown Pittsburgh on June 30 and runs through July 4. There are plenty of activities and events to enjoy with the family. For a detailed look, visit www.threeriversregatta.net. Pyrotecnico's "Flashes of Freedom" …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Plum Council adopted the new ordinance, which implements a fine to those who don't obey, last week.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The festival promises a day of fireworks and family fun during Memorial Day weekend.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Pyrotecnico’s inaugural pyrotechnics and fireworks festival, PryoFest, will light up the skies on Saturday, May 26, at Hartwood Acres in Hampton Township. Headquartered in New Castle, Pyrotecnico is a family-owned fireworks and special effects company that has been designing award-winning shows for more than 120 years. In partnership with the Allegheny County Parks Department, CBS Radio and Lamar Advertising, PyroFest promises to be a fun-filled, daylong community event for all ages. “Fireworks are the international symbol of celebration and what better way to commemorate the Memorial Day weekend than a day of unique and innovative pyrotechnics and fireworks entertainment,” said Stephen Vitale, president and CEO of Pyrotecnico. America’s …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Festival features local artists, fireworks and children’s activities.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Pyrotopia—the First Annual Festival of Fire Arts will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight this Saturday at The Historic Pump House & Water Tower. Located at 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall, at Pittsburgh’s Waterfront, the one-day event is free and open to the public. As the East Coast’s first-ever festival dedicated to fire arts, Pyrotopia will present fire’s diversity of use by artists and celebrate humankind’s primal fascination with fire. Pyrotopia will entertain, enchant and introduce attendees to the use of fire, as well as electricity and light, as artistic media by showcasing artists employing these elements in many ways. Festival installations and performers will include: • Flaming Simon, a fire-driven version of the electronic game…
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Despite a few rain showers, many people went to watch the fireworks.
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