Thank-you notes and other charitable giving tips

Basic rules determine whether donors' contributions qualify as tax-deductible. By following IRS rules and through mutual support, donors and charitable organizations both benefit.

Thanksgiving, the U.S. Constitution and American Ignorance

Most Americans don't know that the very first Thanksgiving was not about Pilgrims. It was about the US Constitution. Here's a repost of my 2011 Thanksgiving article. Enjoy!

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your local, state, and federal legislatures and obtain proclamations from them designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

Secession, the U.S. Constitution and the Consequences

The Internet has been aflutter with news that many states petitioned the White House for permission to secede from the Union. No state has officially done any such thing, but secession is possible.

Brentwood Park Tree Planting - Nov. 10

B-B-W Multi-Municipal Shade Tree Commission to plant 29 trees in Brentwood Park.

Celebrate Women-Owned Small Businesses

More women are owning small businesses.

Pitt Dental Experts Offer TIps on Halloween Tooth Care

Pitt Dental Experts Offer TIps on Halloween Tooth Care

Halloween Spooktacular at Caste Village (Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m.)

The 2012 Caste Village Halloween Spooktacular is this Saturday!

On Success and Comfort Zones

'Success is just on the other side of your comfort zone.'

Life in the Fast Lane, Part II

BWXC Week in Review.

Community Halloween Dance

Stewart Avenue Lutheran has members from Baldwin, Brentwood, Carrick, Whitehall and other places.

Life in the Fast Lane

Baldwin's cross country teams are successful in the Commonwealth ... of Virginia.

PHOTOS: Caste Village Fall Fest

This past Friday, my family and I went to the Fall Fest at Caste Village in Whitehall.

PHOTOS: Brentwood-Carrick Oktoberfest

Brentwood-Carrick Oktoberfest photos taken at and courtesy of the Stewart Avenue Evangelical Lutheran Church. Enjoy the photos and stop and visit us.

Pirates Fans Remain Loyal Despite Historic Collapse

After 20 consecutive losing seasons, Pirates fans continue to look to the future for their moment of glory.

Hockey Fights Cancer Month Money Bomb!

Challenge to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

Whitehall Borough Fall Fest at Caste Village (Oct. 4-6)

Caste Village hosts Whitehall Borough's Fall Fest starting on Thursday, Oct. 4, with music performances and carnival rides.

Caste Village Magistrate's Court and Offices to Relocate, Expand

Magisterial District Court at Caste Village is moving inside the Caste Commons and doubling in size.

Penguins Fans Searching for Keys in NHL Lockout

Season ticket holders, Student Rushers prepare for long, hockey-free winter.

Hunger Action Month

The dignity of families is very important, and if people need help, it is not their fault that they need it.

Snuggle Bugs Sale Starts 9/15—Huge Consignment Sale

Snuggle Bugs consignment opens to the public!

10 Things to Love About Pittsburgh's Whitehall

Located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh—conveniently close to the city life while still out of city limits in the suburbs—Whitehall is a charming community with many offerings.

Project Clean Underwear

A Pittsburgh homeless shelter is in need of clean underwear and socks.

Prudential Preferred Realty Moving to Caste Village

Caste Village is proud to welcome Prudential Preferred Realty to its tenant mix. Prudential is relocating its Bethel Park office to Caste Village with an anticipated opening of November 2012.

Political Party Conventions Have Several Purposes

Since our schools don't teach this stuff, this is what the conventions are all about.

Hockey Kicks Cancer!

Local sports bloggers come together to kick cancer!

Why Does Congress Take a Five-Week 'Vacation'?

Congress recessed from Aug. 2 to Sept. 10, leading millions of Americans to gripe, yet again, about the easy life of our Congressional representatives. Sorry, folks, this one isn't true, either.

Bicycling: Do it for Life?

Bicycling changed the lives of two South Hills guys.

Snuggle Bugs Sale Is Coming Back

Snuggle Bugs Consignment Sale: A great way to make money on your kids gently used clothing and more ...

Living South: 'Over to Pittsburgh'

South Hills is Pittsburgh's green zone.

Welcome, Dale and Vicki's Collision Center!

Welcome, Dale and Vicki's Collision Center, Baldwin-Whitehall's newest advertiser!

What a Woman Wants—South Hills Writer Gwyn Cready Teaches Tom Cruise

Modern romance novels, like those by South Hills writer Gwyn Cready, have something to teach us all.

Summertime Is Reading Time!

The Whitehall Public Library wants to know what you're reading this summer!

Day 4 in Hackleburg

Time to say goodbye.

Day 3 in Hackleburg

Baldwin firefighters' trip down south.

Day 2 in Hackleburg, AL

Update from Baldwin Independent firefighters.

Baldwin Station 105 Makes it to Hackleburg, AL

Day 1 in Hackleburg

Banish Boredom—No Excuses

Local women who have not let circumstances—or themselves—get in the way of full and interesting lives. Boredom is not on their long-term agendas.

BHS Preschool Program Benefits Students, Parents Alike

Registration for Baldwin High's preschool program is still open. Check out what makes the program tick and how students, curriculum, activities and teachers stand out amoung the rest.

Prom Flowers for Guys and Gals at Green with Ivy Florist

TO-DO List: Order prom flowers from Green with Ivy Florist-Caste Village. Let us design your unique prom flowers to make it a night to remember!