Volunteer of the Week: Bernice Douglass

Meet our Volunteer of the Week from the ReStore!

Join the Saturday Sunflower Harvest in Swissvale

Volunteers are helping to harvest seeds from the community sunflower garden this weekend.

Patch Picks: Race for Pace & EcoFest Offer Fun for Family

Check out these events this Saturday!

Volunteer of the Week: Hubert Kreutzer

Meet a great volunteer from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore!

Corbett Outlines Agenda for Education Reform

The governor announced the plan Tuesday.

PatchCast: Beavers Damaging Trees, Baseball Saga & Free Admission Debate

A roundup of the area's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Obama Touts Jobs Proposal on South Side, Urges Senate to Pass Bill

President Barack Obama visited the IBEW Tuesday on a critical day for the American Jobs Act.

Going Away Party for Sunoco Organized by Edgewood Residents

The get-together will be held Thursday at the gas station.

Dolls Donated to Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department

Local moose club donates moose dolls for children at fire scenes.

Rivers Casino to Host 'The Amazing Race' Casting Call Today

Do you have what it takes to race around the world?

Iconography for the 21st Century

Local artist Zachary Brown's first solo exhibition draws inspiration from religious icons.

Kitchen Fire Damages Edgewood Home

Crews responded to a fire on Locust Street Saturday night.

UPDATED: Edgewood Car Crash, Chase Began in Road Rage; Man Shot

Allegheny County Police are now investigating.

Woodland Hills Defeats Fox Chapel, 38-0

The Wolverines easily handled their conference rival, putting up 31 points in the first half.

Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Share your photos of you proudly wearing pink!

Dormont Salon Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Sergio's Style will hold a charity cut-a-thon at the end of the month.

Police Reports: Assault at Total Pet, Attempted Home Burglary

Here's a look at the police reports from the week.

CCAC–Downtown Center to Close After Fall Term

Courses, scheduling formats, jobs to be preserved.

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin-Shaped Cakes

A cute dessert for the month of October.

Rosemary Hulsman Empowers Women in Swissvale

Hulsman is the longest running volunteer for the Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery.

Courts: Men Charged with DUI

A look at local court cases.

Karen Sak Brings the Eastern World to Western PA

Regent Square’s Karen Sak volunteers for Silk Screen Asian Arts and Cultural Organization.

PatchCast: Natural Burial Cemetery, No Beer Garden & Best Places to Work

A roundup of the region's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 6.

Battling Breast Cancer: My Grandmother's Story

For the last 15 years, my grandma has been free and clear after her own fight with breast cancer.

Oakland Girls Choir Inspires Young Singers, Led by Forest Hills Woman

Kathryn Barnard is the director of the choir, which gives young girls a chance to sing.

Patch Pets: Meet Sasha

This beautiful animal is in need of a forever home.

Penn Forest Natural Burial Park Offers Alternative for Area Residents

In June, Pete McQuillin and his wife, Nancy, opened the Penn Forest Natural Burial Park in Penn Hills. It's the first exclusively natural burial cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Open Letter: Support Forest Hills Fracking Ban

A local resident is leading a movement that hopes to ban fracking in Forest Hills.

UCP/CLASS CEO Earns National Award

Al Condeluci recently was honored for his work.

Parkway East Overhead Message Board Installation Thursday Night

Look out for traffic tonight.

Zombies to Invade Market Square on Saturday

The Zombie Fest returns to Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh in an attempt to break the world record for “Largest Gathering of Zombies” on Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon to 9 p.m.

Bike Racks Arrive in Regent Square

The bike racks have been installed in the neighborhood.

Cat Found in Edgewood

Do you know someone who is missing a cat?

PatchCast: Crime Complaints, New Retail & Local Rap Star

A roundup of the region's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Reflections Of Grace Foundation Raises Awareness, Keeps Legacy Alive

Grace Ekis may have lost a battle to cancer, but her love lives on in the form of a foundation created by family and friends.

Forbes Regional Hospital Staff Dances for Breast Cancer Awareness

The hospital staff needs your vote in the www.pinkglovedance.com national contest. The winner receives money to donate to a breast cancer research organization of choice.

Video Tutorial: How to Post Announcements and Other News on Any Patch Site

This nifty video shows users of any Patch site how to post announcements, including full press releases, by using the tools available on Patch.

Mom's Corner: A Car Full of Rock & Roll Clowns

Check out Mom's Corner this week!

$44K in Emergency Spending for Tree Trimming Approved in Edgewood

Edgewood Council Monday approved the spending for emergency tree trimming, which will be done by Duquesne Light.

Gov. Corbett Sets Forth Marcellus Shale Plan

An impact fee is among the plans announced Monday.