Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Let the games begin!
The Riverview Athletic Association kicked off spring baseball/softball season with a parade along Allegheny River Boulevard on Saturday. The teams marched from Verona to Riverside Park in Oakmont where the games began. Did you take photos? Share them with us by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab. __________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter . Don't forget to sign up for our dailyemail newsletter by clicking here.
Friday, April 19, 2013
The parade will be held Saturday morning.
Anyone traveling on Allegheny River Boulevard on Saturday morning should be aware of some restrictions. On Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m., the Riverview Athletic Association will be celebrating opening day of the spring baseball/softball season with a parade. The Little League teams will march on the boulevard from Verona Borough to Riverside Park. Motorists should take caution and be aware. __________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter . Don't forget to sign up for our dailyemail newsletter by clicking here.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Borough council is getting ready for road work this summer.
Now that spring is here, Oakmont Council is getting ready for road projects. Curb, road paving and brick reconstruction projects in the borough are expected to occur in the near future. Last week, council hired Joseph Palmieri Construction Inc. to replace curbs along Allegheny Avenue from College to California avenues for $23,500. Another firm submitted a lower bid of $18,185, but officials said Joseph Palmieri Construction was the lowest responsible bidder, due to mixed feedback about timeliness from references. Because the work affects traffic on one of the borough's main roads, Councilman Tim Favo said timeliness and following a schedule is important to the project. Officials also are working on preparing a list of roads to be paved …
Monday, April 1, 2013
If you have a few hours to spare, consider helping the community on Saturday.
The Verona Borough revitalization begins on Saturday with tree planting! The community is invited to help plant trees provided by TreeVitalize along Allegheny River Boulevard. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at www.paconserve.org/300 to volunteer or contact Bridget Seery at 724-977-8374 or turtlegirl7_@hotmail.com. Volunteers will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 Allegheny River Boulevard, to help plant 17 trees in pits along the business district. Work will occur from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to wear old clothes and boots. Coffee and lunch will be provided. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Crews will be working on tree removal as part of the borough's revitalization efforts.
If you're traveling through Verona on Sunday, be prepared for some delays. Allegheny River Boulevard will be closed to traffic on Sunday morning, March 24, weather permitting. Crews will be removing trees along the roadway between Center and South avenues as part of Verona Borough’s revitalization effort. As part of the borough's plans, new trees will be planted in the business district. However, existing trees must be removed. Allegheny River Boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Traffic will be detoured using East Railroad Avenue. Verona police will assist with control traffic. Motorists are advised to use caution, allow extra time and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. For more …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
This year’s PennDOT construction work will include $282 million worth of road and bridge improvement projects.
This year’s PennDOT construction work will include $282 million worth of road and bridge improvement projects that hit every corner of Allegheny County. About half of the money being spent on road projects in the county will be spent on bridge reconstruction. One of the most significant projects to begin this year, is the Hulton Bridge replacement in Oakmont and Harmar, according to PennDOT officials. PennDOT District 11 Executive Dan Cessna said during a press conference last week that the project is estimated to cost between $60 million and $80 million. He said the project would begin in August and is "certainly significant for this region." Hulton Bridge, which carries traffic over the Allegheny River between Oakmont and Harmar Township…
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 Deli & Specialty Steaks, located on Allegheny River Boulevard on Oakmont. This shop is located in the center of the Oakmont business district. The deli offers sandwiches, soups, salads and breads, as well as hand-cut steaks. Dan and Linda McCurdy opened the shop in 2009. Have you been here? Review this business on the Oakmont Deli & Specialty Steaks directory page. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
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.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Business district visitors can park for three hours instead of two.
Anyone who visits the business district in Oakmont can park on Allegheny River Boulevard for an extra hour. On Monday, Oakmont Council approved a three-hour parking limit on the boulevard. The parking limit used to be two hours. In November, officials agreed to implement a 60-day trial for the increased parking time in the business district. Councilman Tim Favo said the change received positive feedback. ____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Albert Biglan
4:52 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
The people that did the spring clean up and mulching did a great job and need to be commended. AL Biglan Riverfront St. more ›