Recipe: Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Here's another great Lenten dining option.

Patch Pets: Here's Kenny

This cat has been neutered but not declawed.

Area Middle and High School Students to Perform, Compete at W&J’s Annual German Day

Students from Peters Township will be among the 350 participating.

Reminder: Nominations Sought for Character Counts Awards

The deadline to nominate someone is March 29.

Snowfall Prompts 2-Hour Delay For Peters

A few inches of snow fell in Western Pennsylvania overnight, prompting the Peters Township School District to call a 2-hour delay for Wednesday morning. The delay will also include modified kindergarten.

When is Daylight Saving Time 2013?

Get ready to move your clocks forward, Peters.

New South Hills Village Target Opens

Patch got a sneak peek of the store Tuesday, March 5.

Tune In: Peters Dancers On ESPN

The winning routine will air this weekend.

Peters Fencing Team Wins Championship

This is the boys' second year in a row capturing the title.

UPDATED: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Peters

The storm is expected to begin as a mixture of rain and snow before turning to all snow overnight.

Security Guard Pleads Guilty to South Hills Retirement Home Burglaries

Steven Kowalski was sentenced to 3-to-6 years in prison after stealing $150,000 worth of items from Providence Point residents in 2011.

Bobby Deen Coming to Nearby Giant Eagle

Learn how to make Paula Deen's recipes—the healthier way.

Craigslist Finds: Michael Jordan Figurines, Rare Furniture & More

Check out what's for sale in Peters Township on Craigslist.

Hop Over to South Hills Village to Visit Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny arrives for photos March 7.

Peters Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Some very special readers visited Bower Hill Elementary.

Nearby: Firefighter and Police Officer Use Plane to Rescue Dogs

Brad Childs and Robert McMaster are working to make their Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team a nonprofit organization.

Unsolved Cases: Pittsburgh Woman Missing Since September 2006

Devin Janelle Brown-Bousetta disappeared from her home.

Lil' Ling Ling Longing for New Home

This Shar Pei was left due to landlord issues.

Make Leprechaun Candy Your New St. Patrick's Day Treat

This recipe is also known as sour patch grapes.

Pennsylvania Student Leadership Consortium Kicks Off in Peters

The high school's executive council hosted a student leadership conference this week.

Business Spotlight: Fired Up

Lots of Peters Township restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!

Patch Pet of the Month: Mad About Maddie

Do you have room in your heart and home for Maddie?

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino Economic Impact Grows

After the nearly $148 million in gaming taxes paid to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, The Meadows expended more than $58 million in Pennsylvania for items such as vendors, supplies, local taxes and charitable donations.

Traffic Calming Study Planned for Maple Lane

Peters Township plans to conduct a traffic calming study on Maple Lane after years of receiving complaints from area residents.

Who's Hiring in the Peters Patch Area?

Looking for work? Here are five local job opportunities.

Sequestration Budget Cuts Data: Which PA Counties Have the Most Federal Employees?

More than 1,600 federal employees live in Washington County. How will sequestration affect them—and the economy to which they contribute?

Nearby: Claysville Man Pleads Guilty to Killing 80-Year-Old Woman

Frank Jones pleaded guilty to first-degree murder—and was sentenced to life in prison.

Top 10 Stories of February in Peters

A look back at the most read articles on Peters Patch.

Jazz Fundraiser at August Wilson Center Features Local Performers

A jazz concert fundraiser at August Wilson Center will feature Tony Mowod, as well as Pittsburgh jazz performers, and will benefit Familylinks.

Live Entertainment Slated at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino

Do you like dance? Classic rock? Country? All these genres and more will be represented at the North Strabane venue this month.

Check Out These Open Houses in Peters

Here's a look inside five homes for sale in Peters Township that are having open houses on Sunday, March 3, 2013

What's Hoppening: Peters Bunny Hop

Pre-registration is suggested.

Board Denies Request to Allow Coal Mining on Mayview Property

The developer can appeal the decision.

Peters Appoints Three to Youth Commission

Peters Township Council on Monday night voted to appoint three new members to its Youth Commission. Find out who are the new members!

Murphy Honors WWII Hero

World War II Veteran Private First Class Wayne Alderson of Canonsburg, who recently died, was recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Craigslist Finds in Peters Township

The latest and greatest items for sale online from Peters.

Peters Township School District Hosting Focus Groups for Superintendent Search

Your input is wanted. Here's how to get involved.

Go Red This Thursday at Canonsburg General Hospital

WTAE star Sally Wiggin will be featured Thursday.

Peters Township Wants Refund For Garbage Pickup Problems

Peters Township is trying to recoup money from Waste Management after there were two separate issues with trash pickup during the holidays.

Nearby: Heroin, More Than $300 in Cash Seized During Search

Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone released the following information.