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Public Safety
Swissvale, Edgewood Hold Fire Prevention Week Events
Local fire departments will be observing Fire Prevention Week with activities this weekend and next. Swissvale The Swissvale Fire Department will hold an open house from 11 a.m....
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Opinion
Patch Poll: Does Splitting the Housework Ensure a Happy Home?
She dusts and vacuums. He washes the dishes and takes out the trash. The couple that splits household chores, 50-50, is a couple that's likely to stay happy, right? Wrong, according ...
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Police & Fire
New Swissvale Fire Station Dedication is Saturday
The Swissvale Fire Department will be holding a dedication of its new fire station and new ladder truck on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. The fire station is located at 7400 Irvine S...
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Government
Development of Westinghouse Research Site on Hold
Forest Hills Borough Council voted to not to send a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as requested by a developer who wants to put 100 rental uni...
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The Neighborhood Files
Masonry Restoration Workshop Set in Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation is hosting a free workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 29 to focus on all facets of pointing and cleaning of stone masonry, brick masonry and ...
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News
Urban Farm Expo Shows Future of Birds, Bees in 'Burgh
A small crowd braved the rain on Saturday to find out about one of the latest trends in city living—urban farming. North Braddock Cares and Mon Valley Initiative hosted "Plow Ahead:...
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News
Two Swissvale Residents Winners in Reuse Inspiration Contest
Two Swissvale men are winners in the Post-Gazette and Construction Junction's second annual Reuse Inspiration Contest. Todd Meyer, an architect, won for home renovation projects by r...
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News
Urban Farm Expo Set for Saturday in North Braddock
North Braddock Cares and Mon Valley Initiative are hosting "Plow Ahead: Urban Farm Expo" from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at 705 Parkview Ave. in North Braddock. The event will ce...