Battling Breast Cancer: Local Mother, Wife, Survivor Moves Forward

Emma Carter is done with chemo and working to regain her new normal.

Junior Musical Theater Classes Encourage Kids to Take Spotlight

Jamie Fair of Forest Hills is teaching children to take center stage.

Edgewood Oktoberfest a Success

The Edgewood Foundation hosted the event as a fundraiser for a new playground at Koenig Field.

Biddle Rain Garden Grows

Volunteers gathered Saturday to install the garden.

RADical Days 2011 in Full Swing

More than 50 arts and culture organizations are offering free admission or performances.

Rachel Carson Sustainable Feast to be Held Saturday

The event will be at Springdale High School.

Pepperidge Farm Issues Recall on Sesame Sticks

Sesame sticks might contain small thin pieces of wire.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Opens with ‘Electra’

Opening PPT’s 37th season is the production of ‘Electra,’ showing Sept. 29-Oct. 30.

Wolverines Defeated by Central Catholic

The Woodland Hills Wolverines lost Friday night in their toughest game yet.

Plum Baby Born on Parkway East is ‘Doing Great’

Rush hour had a whole new meaning this morning for Plum residents, Dana and Dave Highland.

Edgewood Police Reports: Man Shot in Swissvale, DUI Arrests

Here's a look at the police blotter this week.

Tour du District Raffle

Here's a new aspect of the upcoming event.

Patch Pets: Meet Navia

This beauty is looking for a new home.

Local Leaders Discuss Development, Upcoming Events

The Commitment to Community group met Thursday at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Courts: Man Charged with Assaulting Elderly Woman

Here's a look at the reports from court this week.

Regent Square Security Cameras Coming

Swissvale Police Chief Greg Geppert also discussed unlocked cars being targeted in the Regent Square area during a Commitment to Community meeting.

PatchCast: Field Controversy, New Theater & Ghost Hunters

A roundup of the region's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 22.

Forest Hills Council Moves Forward with Fracking Ban

At its meeting Wednesday, Forest Hills council voted to move forward with an ordinance that would ban natural gas drilling.

Lost Husky Last Seen in Edgewood

Can you help a neighbor find this dog?

A Friendly Taste of Cibo

Learn a little more about the owner of the new Italian restaurant in Regent Square.

Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel Restrictions Thursday Night

Here's a look at traffic issues tomorrow night.

Patch Picks: F.U.S.E. Fundraiser, Oktoberfest in Edgewood

Check out these events, which both raise money for kids' causes.

My Little Kangaroos Discover 'My Little Outback'

With some great recommendations, the girls and I have discovered our new favorite kid friendly business—My Little Outback in Squirrel Hill.

Q&A: Rick Sebak of WQED

The neighborhood guru discusses what makes Regent Square special.

PatchCast: Traffic Woes, CNN Hero Coming to Town & Radio Celebrities' Bar Stop

A roundup of the region's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Mom's Corner: Talk Like a Pirate Day

Heidi celebrates the day of "Argh!"

ARL Rescues Pit Bulls from Fighting Ring, Hurricane Irene

The local shelter recently came to the aid of dogs from North Carolina.

Edgewood Woman Co-Authors Craft Book on Braiding

Christine Manges helped to create a book that teaches others how to braid rugs and more.

News Nearby: CNN Hero Betty Makoni Comes to Dormont With 'Tapestries of Hope' Fundraiser

Betty Makoni will be on hand to answer questions when an award-winning film about the continuing myth in Africa that raping a virgin will cure AIDS is show at the Hollywood Theater on Thursday.

WPSD Print Shop Fosters Community, Hands-On Learning

LionWorks Printing & Graphics does everything from classes at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to community printing.

Grow Pittsburgh Garden Tour Welcomes Visitors of All Ages

Twenty-one community garden projects around the Pittsburgh area will open to the public during the Community Farm and Garden Tour on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Add Shelf Life to your Summer Fruits and Vegetables

Learn the secrets behind safely and effectively preserving fruits and vegetables at the Penn State Extension of Allegheny County's Food Preservation Workshop.

Where in the Patch?

I spy sunflowers...but where?

Moms Talk: Reasoning Behind the Risqué

This week, our Moms Council helps one mother handle and accept her daughter’s form of art.

Girls Night Out with Art!

Say farewell to a local artist by enjoying a night of drinks, jewelry and girls’ bonding.

Residents Petition Against GetGo

The petition will be presented to Edgewood Council tonight.

Wings Over Swissvale a Tasty Success

Swissvale Rotary Club organized the fundraiser, which was held Saturday.

Wolverines 3-0 After Friday Night Win Against Plum Mustangs

The Wolverines are holding onto their lead as they continue a winning streak.

Blessing the Animals

Waverly Presbyterian will hold its blessing of the animals service at 1 p.m. Oct. 2.

Recipe of the Week: White Bean Dip

A must-have dip!