Readers' Choice: Where is the Best Gym in the Sewickley Patch?

Where is your favorite place in this area to work out? Vote in our Readers' Choice poll!

It's 'A Great Day for Hockey' as Pittsburgh Rallies for Tonight's Game Against Philly

The county executive and mayor have declared Wednesday “A Great Day for Hockey,” and they are encouraging fans to show their Penguins pride by donning the team’s colors to mark the first home game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyer

Pennsylvania’s New Bike Safety Law Takes Effect Today

The new law mandates motorists give bicyclists a 4-foot 'cushion of safety' when passing.

Top Pirates Official in Florida Delivers Newest Fan at Front Gates of Stadium

Trevor Gooby, director of Florida operations for the Pirates and Bradenton Marauders, delivered the 5-pound, 2-ounce baby boy during a special event Tuesday night for season ticket holders. The Pirates Wednesday delivered a basket of baby items.

Former Pittsburgh Penguin Bryan Trottier to Meet Fans at Leetsdale Giant Eagle

The hockey star will be at the store today.

Pens' Deryk Engelland to Meet Fans at Leetsdale Giant Eagle

The hockey star will be at the store Friday.

Allegheny County Ballfield Applications Available

Baseball, soccer and softball leagues can apply at regional park offices.

'Strong As Steel' Adaptive Track Team Seeks New Members

A new area track-and-field team for athletes with disabilities hopes to compete in national championships.

Pittsburgh's Professional Soccer League Unveils New Stadium

The professional soccer team will be leaving Chartiers Valley High School after playing there the past five years.

Update: Neighbors Rouse Steelers Coach from Burning Seven Fields Home

Running back coach Kirby Wilson is being treated at a Pittsburgh hospital after fire sweeps through his home.

Here We Go! Rally for the Steelers Friday in Downtown Pittsburgh

The rally will start at noon in the courtyard of the Allegheny County Courthouse.

All Six Steelers Super Bowl Trophies on Display at Carnegie Science Center

Photos are allowed, but admission must be purchased first.

Share Your Steelers Game Analysis

Got something you want to say about the Ravens victory over the Steelers last night? Let us know in comments.

Homecoming Magic: Quaker Valley Crowns 2011 Queen

The queen is announced during halftime at Saturday's Homecoming game.

Sunday 5K Race in North Park to Raise Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness

A girl who was determined to finish a 5K race despite the fact that walking was an immense struggle for her inspired Elorapalooza. Registration for the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday with a race start time of 9 a.m.

No Steelers Shuttle Service this Season

Cuts in Port Authority funding result in elimination of special bus service to North Shore or Heinz Field for home games.

Whiz Kid: Dante Piccolo

Soccer star Dante Piccolo helps to take his cup team to the national championship this summer.

Blackhawk Lets One Get Away in Extra Innings, Faces Millcreek on Thursday

Loss to annual powerhouse comes in the bottom of the 10th inning during the Pennsylvania American Legion tournament.

Whiz Kids: 8-Year-Old Baseball Team Shows Success On the Field

Quaker Valley's tournament baseball team exemplifies teamwork.

Video: Brett Keisel Reads, Elvis Wiggles at Penguin Bookshop's Festival

The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end and the National Aviary's penguin join visitors at the Sewickley book store's first Children's Festival to support childhood reading and homeless children.

UFC Event Brings Once-Illegal Sport to Pittsburgh

Thousands of local fans of mixed martial arts will see their first live matches tonight at Consol Energy Center.

Lockouts, Workouts and More with the Steelers' Matt Spaeth

Patch talks with the Steelers tight end.

Other Voices: Golf's Semple Thompson Goes 1:1 With The Post & Courier

The Sewickley native and celebrated amateur golfer talks about her career and golf today with Tommy Braswell while in Charleston, SC for a tournament there.

Video: Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Steelers Coach Bruce Arians

Mike Hepler, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania presents Steelers offensive coordinator the 2011 Youth Service Award.

Video: Rocco Hits Opening Drive at Roc's Range

Rocco Mediate christened the newly refurbished driving range and practice area named in his honor Thursday at Sewickley Heights Country Club.

Quaker Valley's New Football Coach is a Familiar Face

John Tortorea, a former assistant coach, says he is thrilled to be the new head of QV's football program.

Sewickley Academy Claims Silver in WPIAL Lacrosse Final

The Panthers scored twice in the final four minutes, but fell short 10-8.

Rainy Weather Disrupts Spring Sports Season

Last week alone, Quaker Valley canceled or changed the dates of 13 spring sports events from the varsity to the junior high level.

Quaker Valley Boys Finish Fifth at Track and Field Invitational

Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy competed in the Pine-Richland Track and Field Invitational.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Where Will Yinz Watch the Games?

The Penguins open their NHL playoffs at 7 p.m. today in the Consol Energy Center.

Pens Rally Tomorrow in Downtown Pittsburgh

The Penguins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sewickley Players Compete in Girls National Hockey Championships

The 2011 girls Tier I National Hockey Championships are being held at the Onyx and Suburban Ice Macomb in suburban Detroit.

Five Places to Watch the Final Four

Not everyone has tickets to the NCAA basketball semifinals. Patch suggests local spots to catch the action.

QV Swimmer Francis Strikes Gold in WPIAL Swim Final

Quakers boys finish sixth overall in Class AA

QV Girls Win Opening Playoff Test

Quaker Valley girls dominate 49-38 over Ford City.

QV Basketball Teams Enter Playoffs With Winning Momentum

The Quakers open the Class AA tournament against Ford City at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Northgate High School.

16 Years Later, Steelers Unofficial Fight Song Still Fires Up Fans

Roger Wood's catchy Steelers fight song is still a big hit among Steelers fans everywhere.

Steelers Fanatic Breaks Down Super Bowl XLV

Sewickley student of the game has the key to a Super Bowl victory.

Food Fight: Pierogies Versus Brats

The Steelers Nation chases its beer with pierogies. Cheeseheads love their bratwursts. Patch folks of both persuasions offer perspectives on tailgate staples from both sides of the buffet table.

Let The Trash Talking Begin

Leetsdale business pokes a stick at the New York Jets.