Sunday, February 17, 2013
Lots of Plum-Oakmont area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
This week's local business spotlight is the Oaks Theater, located on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont. Since it opened in 1938, the Oaks Theater has been a staple of the community's business district. The theater shows a unique mix of new releases, foreign films and cult classics, and hosts a number of events that cater to community members. The theater was voted Best Place to Go for Family Entertainment in the Patch 2012 Readers Choice contest. What's the last movie you saw at the Oaks? Review this business on the Oaks Theater directory listing. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Lots of Plum-Oakmont area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
This week's local business spotlight is Oakmont Floral & Design, located on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont. Oakmont Floral & Design opened in 1925, and offer beautiful floral arrangements and specialty gifts. The floral shop was a close runner-up for Best Florist in the 2012 Patch Readers' Choice contest, and its classic floral arrangements have been featured in articles on Plum-Oakmont Patch. The shop also participates in Small Business Weekend each year. Have you been there? Review this shop on the Oakmont Floral & Design directory listing. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Several Oakmont businesses will be offering special deals this weekend!
As you think about holiday shopping this year, why not take a stroll down Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont? The Oakmont Chamber of Commerce and several Oakmont businesses are participating in Small Business Weekend—running Friday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Nov. 25—in an effort to encourage the community to shop locally. Participating stores will be offering special promotions and services for many of your gift-giving needs. Store hours in Oakmont are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Participating stores are: Visit www.oakmont-pa.com for more information. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The event aims to empower and educate small business owners.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Small business owners all over the county—including those in Plum, Oakmont and Verona—are invited to attend the second-annual Small Business Works seminar on Monday, May 21. The event will be held at 9 a.m. at the Kingsley Association located at 6435 Frankstown Ave. in East Liberty. The event aims to empower and educate small business owners and is hosted by Building Bridges for Business, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and their impact and importance have been evident in this tight economy,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “Programs like the …
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ryan Quinn hopes his "superb owl" commercial will be chosen by Doritos to air during the big game.
What began as a joke with one fan’s Super Bowl party invitation has turned into a television commercial that might be used by Doritos. Ryan Quinn, a 2006 Chartiers Valley graduate, wrote and directed a 30-second video that he hopes will be chosen by Doritos as a Super Bowl ad. It begins with the party’s host wondering why all of his guests are bringing owls to his apartment, only to realize he made an unfortunate typo on the invitations: Each guest was invited to a SUPERB OWL Party. *CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE COMMERCIAL* Quinn, who lives in Scott Township and runs a small film company, sent out similar invitations last year, but decided this year to turn it into a humorous commercial. Countless people have submitted videos, which Doritos …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The actor who played 'Randy Parker' gives viewers a play-by-play of a Christmas classic.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Black Friday shoppers descended on malls everywhere yesterday, but in Dormont, a different venue was getting all the attention. The Hollywood Theater hosted Ian Petrella, who played “Randy Parker” in the classic Christmas film “A Christmas Story.” Petrella said he enjoys touring smaller towns, and has had the best audience responses in the midwest and eastern parts of the country because those towns seem similar to the movie setting. It’s always fun to meet the people who helped make the film such a success, he said. “It’s interesting because we went, we made (the movie), and kind of nothing came of it after that,” Petrella said. “It’s kind of like summer camp, the way I remember it. It’s a bizarre thing to go through sometimes.” Hollywood…
Friday, November 25, 2011
Are shopping during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, both or neither? Tell us!
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Vote!
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, so show some love to your favorite local small business.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Tons of shoppers will be headed to local businesses in Plum, Oakmont and Verona tomorrow for Small Business Saturday deals. Small Business Saturday, conceived by American Express to help spotlight the efforts of local small businesses, encourages shoppers not to bypass Main Street for the mega-mall. The Oakmont Chamber of Commerce started celebrating Small Business Weekend today, Nov. 25. The event runs through Sunday. Plum-Oakmont Patch would love to hear which small businesses you can't live without in the area. Tell us in the comments which independently owned business is a must for shoppers this weekend and during the holiday season.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
This holiday weekend includes many shopping specials and festivities! Here are ten events to keep in mind when you plan your weekend.
Welcome to the Plum-Oakmont Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Elaborate Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Where/When: Comfort Inn: Pittsburgh East, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday Why Go: The Comfort Inn: Pittsburgh East is hosting an Elaborate Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet! There will be three seating times: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. The buffet includes a Chef's Carving Station with prime rib, ham and turkey breast; a soup and salad station; eight entree choices and …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Oakmont businesses will be holding sales and offering deals Friday through Sunday.
Anyone who wants to shop locally for the holidays has a lot of options in the Oakmont business district. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Small Business Weekend, and encouraging people to shop at local stores and restaurants. The events brochure highlights free parking, fewer crowds and more personalized attention for shoppers because businesses are owned by individuals. Stores and restaurants each will be offering special sales and deals for customers. Store hours in Oakmont are Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Participating stores are:
alicia kraynick
4:54 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013
We too enjoy Oakmont Theater and go frequently on our days off from work...very comfortable and clean! Jerry and Alicia Kraynick more ›