Nursing Home at Vincentian Regency in McCandless to Close

Staff will work with residents and families to transition to other facilities through June 2013.

Area Christmas House Tour Promises a ‘Fabulous’ Time

Stuck for holiday decorating ideas? Get inspired by checking out some of the unique homes and decorating styles of area residents featured in the Cranberry Women's Club's annual tour.

Try These Hanukkah Recipes During the Festival of Lights

Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah.

Last Chance to ENTER: Show Patch Your Favorite Girl or Boy with a Nutcracker, Win Tickets to PBT's "The Nutcracker"

Share the photo of the child you love best with a nutcracker to enter Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming holiday production of "The Nut

Map: Where You Can Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

Patch has assembled a list of local tree farms where you can find the perfect tree for your home this holiday season.

'Nutcracker Tradition' Contest Official Rules

Below are guidelines for our "Nutcracker Tradition" contest, running from Dec. 6-18. No purchase is required to enter or win.

Visions for Vacancy: 10500 Perry Highway in Wexford

Rite Aid owns the lot where a restaurant once stood. What would you like to see there?

Franklin Park Police Warn Residents About Recent Rash of Daylight Burglaries

Police said there have been four break-ins in three weeks.

North Allegheny Announces Holiday Concert Schedule

All performances are free of charge and open to the public.

Hanukkah 2012 in North Allegheny

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the North Allegheny area with fun events and delicious recipes.

Cool Video: A Boy? A Girl? It's All Up in the Air!

A Regent Square couple announces the gender of their baby with a little help from some balloons and a YouTube video.

Last Chance: Enter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest for a Chance to Win $100,000 for the North Allegheny School District

Have you decorated your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for the North Allegheny School District and $500 to pay your own electric bill.

Gov. Corbett Cuts Ribbon to Celebrate Wexford Flats Improvement Project on Route 19

Rep. Mike Turzai, township officials from Pine and McCandless, PennDOT officials and more join governor for ceremony.

Ross Police Release Photos of Shoplifting Ring That's Twice Struck McKnight Rd. Best Buy

Police expect the same suspects to return sometime before the end of the holiday shopping season.

PIAA Playoffs: Ticket & Transportation Information for North Allegheny vs Wilson Saturday in Altoona

Bus and game tickets are available this week at the athletic office.

Extend Life of Christmas Tree with Fire Marshal's Tea Recipe

Mixing a concoction of things that can be found at the local store will extend the life and luster of fresh firs.

Claim Your Free Business Listing on North Allegheny Patch

There's no cost to take advantage of the perks we offer with our free listings for businesses and institutions, so why not click that 'Claim it!' button today? Here's how it works.

PIAA Playoffs: North Allegheny vs Wilson

The Tigers travel to Altoona Saturday for the semi-finals of the PIAA playoffs.

See Who is Hiring in the North Allegheny Area

A listing of job openings in McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, or Marshall Township.

Unsolved Cases: Andrew Karis' Whereabouts Unknown

He's been missing from Pittsburgh since March 1993, though he was reported in New York City and possibly San Francisco a few weeks after he disappeared.

Knitting From the Heart: Story Behind the Wexford Dry Goods Store is a Tale of Healing

Store that sells yarn, fabric and unique gifts is located in Village at Pine.

Work Begins to Clean Up Former Pittsburgh Cut Flower Property

Community is raising funds to help pay the $1.4 million purchase price of the 180-acre site on Bakerstown Road in Richland Township.

PIAA Playoffs: North Allegheny Crushes McDowell

Final score in the quarterfinal contest: 56-6. Next stop:

Ross Police Release Surveillance Pictures of Louis Vuitton Handbag Heist at Ross Park Mall

Police said the five suspects, working together, grabbed pricey handbags off the displays and were gone in less than a minute.

Get Out: 5 Weekend Activities to Get into the Holiday Spirit

Check out our holiday picks and tell us about your plans.

New Multi-Year Fishing Licenses Available Dec. 1

A number of rewards are available exclusively for customers who buy multi-year licenses.

Five Shoplifters Hit Louis Vuitton Ross Park Mall Store, Steal Pricey Handbags

Police said they have leads and are reviewing surveillance video of the brazen theft.

St. Barnabas' Holiday Celebration Kicks Off Presents For Patients Campaign

Gifts sought for nursing home residents.

Get a “Letter From Santa” Through US Postal Service Program

Your good little boys and girls will receive a letter postmarked from the North Pole.

North Allegheny School Board Not Ruling Out Community Task Force Role in School Closing Decision

A group of parents opposed to the proposed closing of Peebles Elementary has been asking for the formation of a task force for several months.

I Made It! For Holidays Features Local Artists

I Made It! Market will host 'I Made It! for the Holidays' this Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh, featuring artists from local communities.

Where in the North Allegheny Patch?

Can you identify this location the North Allegheny area?

Bail Set at $50,000 for Two Washington County Men Charged in BP Robbery

Matthew McDonald and Charles Clark were arraigned through live streaming on the Internet before Magisterial District Judge William K. Wagner.

North Park Boathouse to Feature Restaurant

The 'Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe' is expected to open in early spring of 2013.

North Allegheny Superintendent Recommends Closing Peebles Elementary

The recommendation came as parents presented the board with a 32 page report outlining their opposition to the closing of any of the district's elementary schools.

Soon-to-be Former Congressman Altmire Takes Job with Florida Health Insurer

The McCandless Democrat will be working for Florida Blue, the state's version of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Mom Will Not Be Charged in Zoo Mauling Case

2-year-old Maddox Derkosh of Whitehall was killed in early November.

Wednesday's Powerball a Record $500 Million (or More) Jackpot

Where to buy a Powerball ticket and the odds of winning the jackpot.

Combing Through Craigslist, the Unique Stuff for Sale in the North Allegheny Neighborhoods

Where else but Craigslist can you find a drive dial torque wrench and Vera Bradley handbag?

'Scrooge', 'The Dark Knight Rises' Among Free Movies to Play at Kean Theatre

The Kean Theatre on the St. Barnabas campus is open to the public.