Summer Reunions

Exchange students' reunions with host families - happen often?

Busy Weekend: Another 48, Casting Call for Steel Town, and Preparing for Potter

Film news in Pittsburgh for the weekend of July 8 - 10, 2011.

Notes from the Movie Set

Notes from the set of "Steel Town," and how you can be part of that film for a one-day commitment as an extra.

Packing up a year in the US

Some things just won't fit in the suitcase!

Eating carrots in the shape of hearts

Some of my students surprise me with a simple act of love.

A Father's Day meditation

Thoughts of an old guy who was privileged to be a single father.

For Those About to Film: We Salute You!

Heidi McDonald offers tips to those who are about to become extras on "The Dark Knight Rises."

Saying goodbye to "my" ten kids!

Eleven kids going home to all parts of the world... my life as a local coordinator.

The Night of The Flaming Avenger

Regent Square urban legend

Two Classics Reach Anniversary Milestones.

Reflections on "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" as they hit milestone anniversaries.

The non-death of a local legend

Using new media to service local lore

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Where our hero introduces himself and realizes very quickly just how hard this whole "blogging" thing really is.

The path to financial security in the new millennium

Introduction to job security and financial independence options for those in the Pittsburgh area.

Combat a shaky job market

Traditional employment is a thing of the past. Learn what the young adults of Pittsburgh are doing to secure their future and leverage against a crippled economy.

New seasons, new starts

An update of what's going on with Root 174's remodel and preparations for opening in summer.

A Midnight Cruise With Captain Jack

Heidi McDonald reviews "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."

Our 48-Hour Trip/UPDATE: Film is Now Public!

Heidi McDonald updates her 48-Hour Film Festival post with a link to the film, which is now public!

Our 48-Hour Trip

Heidi McDonald talks about participating in the 48-Hour Guerrilla Film Festival.

Host Family Needed - Woodland Hills School District

Swissvale Church Seeks Donations for November Auction

Going Guerrilla

Heidi McDonald previews her involvement in the 48-Hour Guerrilla Film Festival this upcoming weekend.

A New Chef is in Town

The obligatory introductory post for any new blog. Just a little bit about who we are, what we're up to, and why we're excited about coming to the neighborhood.

Midnight Premiere of Thor: Hammer Time

Heidi McDonald reports on the midnight premiere of Thor at Homestead's AMC Loew's Theater.

The Art Space

Verde Art Space is a small art gallery and gift shop owned and operated by Rosemary Steiner and Suzann Miriello. Here, they explore the art community.

Welcome to "Reel Life!"

Film student Heidi McDonald introduces her new blog, "Reel Life."

What's going on in the Kopp Glass neighborhood?

May is proving to be a busy month in this corner of Swissvale

Musings from "The Cafe on the Corner"

Musings from "The Cafe on the Corner" is about how I see the world around me from a neighborhood business owner in Swissvale.

THE GARDEN CLUB OF FOREST HILLS

September Marks National Recovery Month, Free Programs Planned

The Rally for Recovery Walk/Run is Sept. 8 at Frick Park, plus the local nonprofit Familylinks is celebrating the initiative by offering two free workshops this month.

Joe Tedesco's Goal: Finding Pets a New Home

As adoptions manager for Animal Rescue League, he works to save animals and place them with new families.

Judge Caulfield Hears Several DUI, Drug Cases

Results from the Aug. 29 hearings in the Forest Hills courtroom of District Judge Thomas Caulfield.

Urban Farm Expo Set for Saturday in North Braddock

Garden columnist Doug Oster, Burgh Bees, Pittsburgh Poultry, Garfield Farms and sustainable agriculture group will be on hand, and there will be tours of an urban farm house for sale.

Body Found Behind Sherman St. Home in Wilkinsburg

A badly decomposed body was discovered Saturday afternoon in an area where gunshots were heard Tuesday.

Sunday Reflections

So what does God have to do with it?

SCORE Helps Business Owners

No, there's not a catch. SCORE's experienced mentors will help you to take your business to the next level.

The Way We Work: Graduating Job Hunters Play Waiting Game at Home

In a difficult economy, many graduates have returned to their childhood homes looking for work.

Patch Pets: Meet Chloe II

This kitty is available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Pittsburgh.

Monday Is Fish-for-Free Day in Pennsylvania

No license is required on Labor Day to fish in the state's waterways.

Woodland Hills Falls to USC in Season Opener

Upper St. Clair's Pete Coughlin scores three fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Panthers rally to beat the Wolverines, 31-12.

The Way We Work: Super Commuters Go the Distance for Their Careers

For Labor Day, Patch examines why some professionals are willing to travel hundreds of miles every week for work.