Friday, May 17, 2013
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 …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Low temperatures will hover at just about freezing.
Call it winter's last gasp. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh says there's a good chance of frost Sunday and Monday night in the area. If you've recently planted summer flowers, you will need to cover them, or if they are in pots, bring them inside. Here's a closer look at the detailed forecast:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Fans are invited to the Annihilate the Islanders rally in downtown Pittsburgh.
Allegheny County officials are planning an Annihilate the Islanders rally before the Pittsburgh Penguins' first playoff game Wednesday, May 1. The rally begins at noon in the Allegheny Courthouse courtyard and includes giveaways from the Penguins and Turner's Dairy and an appearance from Iceburgh. Val Porter from WDVE will host the event and the Kardasz Brothers will perform live music. The best-of-seven playoff series against the New York Islanders begins at 7:30 p.m. at Consol Energy Center. The Pens won the regular-season series with the Islanders, 4-1. Share your Penguins pride. Upload photos of your Pens gear in the media box above. How do you think the Pens will do in the playoffs this year? Tell us in the comments below. …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Here are some detour details if you're traveling on the parkway over the next few weekends.
Get ready to experience some delays on the Parkway East for the next two weekends. The outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the parkway will be closed during the next two weekends, April 19 to 22 and April 26 to 29. The closures will begin earlier than usual—from 10 p.m. on Friday through 6 a.m. on Monday. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. The posted detour will require eastbound traffic to form a single lane exiting at the Squirrel Hill/Homestead interchange (Exit 74). Significant delays should be expected and alternate routes considered. The inbound (westbound) tunnel will remain open while the outbound tunnel is closed, although short-term inbound traffic stoppages may occur for equipment access and material removal. To…
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Christian-based ministry began in Forest Hills and is led by two Verona and Oakmont residents.
When Gina Stropkaj of Verona heard about a group called the Joyful Twirlers, she was ecstatic. "I couldn't believe there was a Christian organization doing something fun for girls," she said. "Baton twirling was something I did when I was younger, so I thought it would be something great that we could do together." The group, a Christian-based baton ministry, has been in existence for 13 years. Founded by Jessica Nigra of Forest Hills, the group began meeting and practicing at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. For the last two years, Stropkaj has been acting as the group's director, and Oakmont resident Loretta Worsham has been acting as the assistant director of the group. The ministry now meets and practices at Penn Hills Alliance Church…
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tunnel closure will begin on Friday.
The outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel will be closed this weekend, April 5-8, and significant delays should be expected and alternate routes considered. The closure will begin 11 p.m. on Friday, April 5, through 6 a.m. on Monday, April 8. Crews will begin work postponed from this past weekend to remove the outbound tunnel ceiling and continue rehabilitation and preservation work on the outbound bridge over Commercial Street. When overall work is completed, vertical clearance in the eastbound tunnel will increase from 13 feet, 6 inches to 14 feet, 9 inches. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. The posted detour will require eastbound traffic to form a single lane exiting at the Squirrel Hill/Homestead interchange (Exit 74). The…
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Congratulations to these local students.
The following local students were named to the dean's list at their colleges for the fall 2012 semester: MESSIAH COLLEGE Christopher Boggess of Plum was named to the dean's list for the 2012 fall semester at Messiah College. Boggess is a sophomore majoring in English with teaching certification. HARDING UNIVERSITY Jonathan Andrew of Plum was named to Harding University dean's list. He is a freshman. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY The following students have been named to the dean's list at Chatham University: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at Clemson University: CLARION UNIVERSITY Area students were named to the Clarion University dean's list: PENN STATE ERIE, THE BEHREND COLLEGE The following area …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Or does it act more as a business? And what about the other major nonprofits in the area?
In a June 2012 "Taxpayer Alert," Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner questioned the fairness of nonprofits that have expanded their roles beyond the traditional definition of a charitable organization, but still maintain tax-exempt status. "In these challenging financial times, it is our duty and responsibility to address the questions raised by a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling and determine if properties are used for a truly charitable purpose," Wagner said in the report. "While exemptions are justified for clearly charitable organizations such as churches, soup kitchens and many others, some are plainly unfair." A 2012 state Supreme Court decision has given local governments a tool to challenge the loopholes in a five-…
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Sophie Belch will receive $1,200 for admission to a Luminari camp.
Sophie Belch, a student at Riverview High School, has been named one of the 2013 Luminari Award Scholars. She will receive an award of $1,200 for admission to Luminari's "I Want to Be an Ambassador!" camp. Luminari, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization, chose awardees based on merit. Students who demonstrated motivation, open-mindedness and the willingness to pursue inspiration with "out of the box" activities. Each student also must excel both personally and academically at their respective school. The "I Want to be an Ambassador!" camp will be held in Pittsburgh from June 18 to 26. Congratulations, Sophie! _____________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by …
Even though it may not feel like spring ...
For more than 20 years, Rita's has been giving away free Italian ice to customers on the first day of spring. Despite being in the 30s, this year is no different! Stop by a Rita's between noon and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, to get your free Italian ice. The closest locations to the Plum-Oakmont area are: Plum/Monroeville—1717 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville. Penn Hills—11833 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Fox Chapel Plaza—1175 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. For more locations, click here. Rita's gave away more than 1.2 million cups of Italian ice in 10 hours nationwide last year. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
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5:39 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The poll is incomplete. There should be a box that allows you to vote for "no, it acts more like a business than a charity, but it is ultimately in the regions best interest to leave them alone." I'd pick that one. more ›