patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Monroeville

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Ways to Go Greener in Forest Hills-Regent Square Area

Here's a list of some places to take items that should not be sent to landfills or placed at the curb.

Although Earth Day is officially April 22, it's not too early for residents of Regent Square and Forest Hills, Swissvale, Edgewood and Wilkinsburg boroughs to begin to look at ways to be more environmentally friendly. The following is a list of items, provided in part by the Allegheny County Health Department, that should not be in landfills and generally aren't collected through municipal recycling. Listed below those items are places at which those items can be disposed/recycled. Appliances Gulf Trading and Transport, Braddock Borough Local Goodwill Stores may also accept some small appliances. Automotive Oils Call the Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Hotline at 1-800-346-4242 for information about used oil recycling …

In this Article:

Giant Eagle, Giant Eagle, Forest Hills Borough, and 2 more ›

Nina Wolf

7:56 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013

We accept plastic and paper bags at Animal Nature as well, and use them around the store as well as to pack up items for our customers. We do not purchase bags for the store - we feel there are more than enough bags out there already, and don't want to contribute more. So bring us your bags anytime! We are at 7610 Forbes Ave, in the same building as Almas and Park Pizza and Cream, just around the…   more ›

Monday, April 15, 2013

Hiring: Job Listings in, Near Forest Hills, Regent Square

Here are some local job listings.

Here are some of the latest job openings in and near the Forest Hills-Regent Square area. To see more information on each job, click on the links below. Rehabilitation Aide (Forest Hills Borough) UPMC seeks a casual part-time rehabilitation aide for its Centers for Rehab Services location in Forest Hills. The hired person will be responsible for assisting therapists in the treatment of patients. Superintendent (Wilkinsburg Borough School District) The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking applications for the superintendent position of the Wilkinsburgh Borough School District. The superintendent will be responsible for providing leadership in developing and maintaining comprehensive educational programs and services that advance the …

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Hiring: Job Listings in, Near Forest Hills, Regent Square

Here are some local job listings.

Here are some of the latest job openings in and near the Forest Hills-Regent Square area. To see more information on each job, click on the links below. Dietary Aide (Wilkinsburg Borough) LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh is seeking applications for a dietary aide position in Wilkinsburg. The dietary aide is responsible for assembling patient meal trays according to dietary orders, as well as the setup, breakdown and sanitation of food and non-food items for patient meal services. She or he also prepares food items for patients, employees and visitors, including catering functions, and prepares and delivers snacks on a daily basis. Cashier at Giant Eagle (Squirrel Hill South) A part-time cashier is needed at the Giant Eagle on Murray Avenue…

Friday, March 22, 2013

Parkway East Overhead Sign Inspections to Occur Saturday in Churchill

Motorists should be aware of these additional parkway restrictions.

Motorists traveling inbound on the parkway will experience some restrictions Saturday. Overhead sign safety inspections on the inbound Parkway East (westbound I-376) in Churchill will occur on Saturday morning, March 23, weather permitting. Work requiring intermittent single-lane closures and traffic shifts will occur from 6 a.m. to noon on the inbound Parkway East between the Monroeville/Route 22 (Exit 80) and Churchill (Exit 79B) interchanges. Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Rigging Company will conduct the work. Motorists should use caution, allow extra time and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. ________________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter . | Sign up for our daily email …

Observing Passover in Forest Hills-Regent Square Area: What You Need to Know

Here is a list of resources, events and services in honor of the Jewish observance.

It's almost time to break out the matzo. Passover arrives on March 25 this year, when Jews across the world will come together to retell the Exodus story over four cups of wine (or grape juice for those who can't indulge), and of course, a large, festive feast. Passover Traditions As the story goes, during their flight from slavery, the Jews did not have enough time for their dough to rise, resulting in a flaky cracker that is eaten instead of bread for a full week during Passover. The diet changes go beyond bread, however, and depend on family tradition. As a general rule, just look for the "Kosher for Passover" label, which, thankfully, spreads to more products year after year. Prior to the observance, Jews clean their homes and get rid …

In this Article:

Jewish Community Center (in Chartiers Valley Patch), Giant Eagle, and ALDI

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive in 2012 North Braddock Shooting

Carl Henderson is taken into custody in Monroeville on Tuesday.

Carl Henderson, 18, of North Braddock has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force on charges of criminal attempt-criminal homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of a firearm. Henderson (also known as "Trigger") is alleged to have shot a female victim once in the abdomen following a verbal altercation on Bell Avenue in North Braddock that occurred on April 8, 2012. Henderson, who was 17 at the time of this incident, is being charged as an adult in this case. He was arrested at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning in the 4700 block of Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, by task force officers without incident. The U.S. Marshals Service Western Pennsylvania Fugitive …

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Free Tax Preparation Available Nearby in Homewood, Monroeville

The Money in Your Pocket Coalition offers IRS-trained tax preparers to help struggling individuals and families obtain the maximum tax credits.

The Money in Your Pocket Coalition Free Tax Preparation Campaign can help financially struggling individuals and families file their 2013 federal, state and local tax returns. There are 11 locations staffed with IRS-trained tax preparers throughout Allegheny County, including two nearby in Homewood—at the YMCA and YWCA branches—and one at Community College-Boyce Campus in Monroeville. (See attached PDF for all locations.) Now in its fifth year, the free tax preparation campaign helps low and middle-income workers maximize their tax refunds by claiming valuable state and federal tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. Services are provided free of charge, offering clients a cost-saving alternative to …

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Three Area Men Sentenced in Federal Court for Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking

A Wilkinsburg residence was used as a "stash house."

Three residents of the Pittsburgh area, including a man from Wilkinsburg, have been sentenced in federal court after being convicted of violating federal narcotics trafficking and firearms laws. Senior U.S. District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose sentenced Gary Moorefield, 45, of 10434 Lindberg Ave., Penn Hills, to 25 years imprisonment followed by five years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws; Dequillarae Zellous, 39, of 3441 West Prospect St., Pittsburgh, to 10 years imprisonment followed by eight years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics trafficking laws; and David Michael Jones, 31, of 2134 Village Drive, Wilkinsburg, to 10 years imprisonment followed by eight…

In this Article:

Baldwin Borough Police Department (in Baldwin-Whitehall Patch)

Visitor

10:46 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013

What a waste, Stop the drug 'war.' Also, this article is basically a word for word cut and paste from the DOJ press release.   more ›

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Forbes Regional Honors Breast Cancer Survivors by Lighting the Hospital ‘Pink’

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

  • BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
  • Heidi Dezayas
  • Wednesday, October 3, 2012

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a local hospital is kicking it off with some pink. Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, the signage atop Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville will be lit pink. The Forbes sign will remain pink all month long in recognition of those who have been touched by breast cancer.  Forbes will be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness all month long with different events in an effort to educate employees, patients, and visitors about the importance of screening and early detection. For more information about the new Breast Care Center at Forbes Regional, call 412-858-2656.  _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email …

In this Article:

Forbes Regional Hospital, Highmark Open Doors to New Comprehensive Breast Care Center (in Plum-Oakmont Patch)

Two Flu Vaccination Clinics Set in Edgewood, Monroeville

Forbes Regional Hospital is offering a clinic on Friday and Eastern Area PreHospital Services has a free one set for Oct. 16.

Residents of the Forest Hills-Regent Square area can take advantage of two public flu clinics being offered this month. Monroeville Forbes Regional Hospital will be hosting a public flu vaccination clinic on Friday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital’s Learning Centers. Appointments are available by calling the West Penn Allegheny Physician Access Line at 1-877-284-2000. Appointments are not required; walk-ins are welcome.  Patients covered by Medicare Part B should bring their card to the vaccination session so that Forbes Regional can bill their Medicare carrier directly.  Non-Medicare patients should be prepared to pay $25 at the time of vaccination. Edgewood Eastern Area PreHospital Services is offering a free flu clinic …

In this Article:

Forest Hills Borough and Edgewood Borough

Patch_comments_icon

Zandy Dudiak

12:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

St. Maurice Parish, 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Forest Hills will also offer free flu shots at its health fair at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 28. http://foresthills-regentsquare.patch.com/events/health-fair-783511f5   more ›

Got a Hot Tip?
 
 

Videos

 

Most Popular Articles

  1. Woodland Hills Prom: Share Your Photos
  2. Motorist Hits Teen on Bike in Edgewood
  3. Renovations in Woodland Hills Academy's Future
  4. Square Cafe Celebrates 10 Years
  5. Forest Hills & Wilkinsburg Officials to Meet About Sherwood Road Traffic, Noise

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.