Sunday, May 12, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch: 1. Forest Hills Council Takes Next Step to Allow Urban Farming 2. Traffic Stops, Thefts and Hit and Runs Keep Edgewood Police Busy 3. Woman Dies After School Bus Accident in Forest Hills 4. Woodland Hills Nominated for Seven Gene Kelly Awards 5. Office Building in Forest Hills Burglarized Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. Annual Regent Square Civic Association Yard Sale 2. Strawberry Festival 3. Animal Nature Presents Monday Funday Happy Hour! 4. Animal Friends and Eclipse Lounge present: Bark 'n' Brew 5. SELLERS WANTED-5/18/2013 (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own announcement. Or…
Friday, May 10, 2013
Our 'Volunteer' section is free and easy to use.
Being part of a community also means giving back. That's why Patch makes it easy for volunteers to connect with local organizations in our "Volunteer" section. The section is free and easy to use and gives readers the opportunity to look for volunteers for their events and/or to look for events to volunteer at. Are you trying to give back to your community? Patch can help. Start looking here. ________________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter . | Sign up for our daily email newsletter.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch: 1. Vanilla Pastry Studio to Open in Regent Square Friday 2. Forest Hills Police Search for Bus Driver Involved in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run 3. Woman Accused of Stealing Clothes, Perfume from Edgewood Store 4. Man Accused of Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel in Forest Hills 5. 'Bottle Bombs' Worry Park Avenue Residents ______________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter. | Sign up for our daily email newsletter.
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. The Mavens at The Map Room Grill & Bar 2. Mother's Day Luncheon 3. Chuck Owston LIVE @ Biddle's Escape 4. Broken Plate Mosaic Frames - Second Saturdays at Thriftique 5. ITALIAN WINE TASTING: wines from Abruzzo and Marche (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Load up on energy after running (or watching) the marathon on Sunday.
Local restaurants are rewarding Pittsburgh Marathon participants and spectators on race day with a city-wide program, "Munchies With The Marathon!" The restaurants listed below will be offering specials, events and promotions for runners and spectators. Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo treats! For deal details and a complete list of participating restaurants, click here. Regent Square area Alma Pan Latin, 7600 and 7606 Forbes Ave. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St. East End Quiet Storm, 5430 Penn Ave. East Liberty Abay Ethiopian, 130 South Highland Ave. Verde, 5491 Penn Ave. Union Pig and Chicken, 220 North Highland Ave. Station Street, 6290 Broad St. Shadyside Girasole, 733 Copeland St. Steel Cactus, 5505 Walnut St. ______________________ "Like…
Friday, May 3, 2013
Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in our area.
Springtime has arrived, and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change, some scientists believe that the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Now, you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool seen above from Pollen.com shows which pollen allergens are high in the Forest Hills-Regent Square area today. Just type in your ZIP code to see what's in the air that might make you sneeze or make your eyes water. ______________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter. | Sign up for our daily email newsletter.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Have a sweet tooth? You're in luck!
A new pastry studio is opening its doors in Regent Square on Friday. Vanilla Pastry Studio has relocated from East Liberty to a new space adjacent to Typhoon Lighting and across the street from Square Cafe. "Our move is coming along beautifully! We will be re-opening on Friday! The Sugar Fairies have been flying to get our new space all ready! The pink espresso machine will be installed today! We look forward to seeing all of our Fans in Regent Square!" the shop's Facebook page announced Wednesday. The Boutique Bakery specializes in cupcakes, lollys, custom cakes, wedding cakes and dessert tables. Patch was unable to reach the owner of Vanilla for comment. Stay tuned for more information about the shop. To visit the bakery's website, click…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The CommuteInfo program is designed to increase the number of people who travel to work or to school by riding transit, carpooling, vanpooling or bikepooling.
Commuters in the Forest Hills-Regent Square area can turn their morning and evening commutes into ones that save money and help the environment. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission's CommuteInfo program works with transportation management associations, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit service organizations in Allegheny County and nine other counties to increase the number of people who travel to work or to school by riding transit, carpooling, vanpooling or bikepooling. CommuteInfo's goal is for commuters living, working or attending school within Allegheny County to choose ridesharing at least twice per week. In the Pittsburgh region, 60 percent of workers commute to jobs outside of their resident municipalities…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch: 1. Frick Park Visitors On Edge After Reports of Violence 2. Woodland Hills Unranked on U.S. News and World Report's 'Best Schools' List 3. Accident on Ardmore Allegedly Caused by Bee 4. Edgewood Primary Student Takes Plastic Gun to School 5. Contractor Accused of Scamming Swissvale Resident, Charged with Fraud ______________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter. | Sign up for our daily email newsletter.
