Wilkinsburg School District Survey Available

Fire protection a hot issue in Braddock Hills

Garden Dreams and Urban Renewal: Using Vacant Property for Urban Farming

Mindy Schwartz has spent the past decade transforming vacant parcels on Holland Ave in Wilkinsburg into Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery. Read how she transformed lots into a beautiful garden!

2nd Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Fashion Show, Presented by Macy's

Hard Hats & High Heels Fashion Show 5/31- Stunningly Creative Fashion Designs from Repurposed Building Material, Home Decor, Hardware, and more! Benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh.

Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at Forest Hills-Regent Square Staples

New Teacher Rewards Program for Forest Hills-Regent Square Educators Launches Today, May 15

Forest Hills Troop 90 Eagle Scout and Churchill-Wilkins Rotary Club #5179 team up to raise Welcome Kiosk at Bullock Pens Park

Three communities and a High School musical's leading man bring an outdoor construction project to a Churchill nature sanctuary.

Lessons with La Profesora: a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico

Learn about the colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Pro Wrestler/Fundraiser Jugan Off To Vegas To Be Honored For Humanitarian Efforts

Ken Jugan, who has wrestled in the squared circle for more than 38 years, is set to be honored for his years of fundraising work, particularly the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Book and Bake Sale at Swissvale Library

Sale begins Thursday, April 25th from 4pm to 8pm and continues on Friday, from 10am to 4pm. The $2 Bag Sale is on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

Justice is served

Nothing minor about the minor judiciary

Real Estate Sales Manager

Recruitment for potential real estate salespersons in the local area. Training and licensing are required. Commission based sales.

Who’s looking out for you?

There’s no such thing as local news.

Eco-Wednesday: Vinegar for the Soul (and Body and Dog)

Vinegar, good for what ails you.

Lessons with La Profesora

A local high school Spanish teacher and tutor helps you with conversational Spanish.

Home Mortgage Pre-Qualification Or Pre-Approval Questions

"What is the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved? People talk about pre-approval letters. Is the letter like a grade in college? Like getting an 'A' is better than a 'C' in history?"

Monroeville Restaurant Brings Nirvana to the Asian Food Lover Seeking Value and Quantity

Fortune Star Restaurant Welcomed to Miracle Mile Shopping Center - Destined to be a Big Hit!

DOE Office of Science's National Science Bowl Continues Saturday in West Mifflin

Southwestern Pennsylvania middle school students will begin their quest to win the National Science Bowl, hosted by the Energy Department's Office of Science, Saturday in West Mifflin.

Seven Ways Social Media Users Can Do Good In Your Community

Using social media to build community.

Neatly Folding Up The Bag: The End of a Project

Ending the project.

A national problem, and a very local one. Maybe in your very own home.

Jerky treats from China are still on local shelves. See why this is such a travesty, with specific information about numbers, companies involved, and what the FDA has done ( and NOT done).

Lessons with La Profesora

A local high school Spanish teacher and tutor helps you with conversational Spanish.

Lessons with La Profesora

A local high school Spanish teacher and tutor helps you with conversational Spanish.

Out of the Bag: Soup 'n Such

New recipe feature at The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project

Out of the Bag: Winter Time Volunteering

Volunteer suggestions for the winter months

Lessons with La Profesora

A local high school Spanish teacher and tutor helps you with conversational Spanish.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Out of the Bag: Sniffles and Soup

January is soup and sniffles month.

Out of The Bag: Holiday Recycling Information

Recycling tips for your holiday items.

Out of the Bag: Meet The Volunteers Who Make the Magic Happen

A summary of the 2012 "Tote Bag Tuesday" volunteer profiles. Learn their stories and be inspired to get involved.

Out of the Bag: The Tote Bag Parody Song - Tote Me Maybe

Our first tote bag parody.

Gold beneath the rust

Braddock's Carnegie Library in its second life

Braddock's tiny champion

Making uplifting art in a struggling community

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

What is your favorite Forest Hills nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Forest Hills, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Out Of The Bag: The Holidays Can Be Black and Gold and Green, Too!

Make your holiday black and gold and green.

Swissvale Library ReGift and Bake Sale Slated

The Swissvale Library holiday bake sale will include a first-ever 'ReGift' sale, too. Fabulous 'finds' will be priced at $5 or less. Come early for the best selection!

Out of the Bag: Donating Venison and More Sharing

How to donate venison and other new opportunities to share ...

Holiday Decorating 2012: Tips for Hanging Outdoor Lights From the Experts at OLP

Hang outdoor holiday decorations like a pro! Using SHINE ON the experts at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives share design & safety tips to help you create your own personalized winter wonderland.

In Honor Of Memorial Day – 7 Famous Dogs Of War

Reprinted with permission from Dan of The Dog Guide! http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/in-honor-of-memorial-day-7-famous-dogs-of-war/

Out of the Bag: Small Business Saturday

Support the Small Business that gives back.