Sunday, December 2, 2012
In partnership with Patch, the supermodel mom will help distribute supplies in partnership with the American Red Cross and Patch on Sunday, Dec. 2.
Supermodel Heidi Klum is lending her efforts to affected victims and families of Superstorm Sandy by distributing supplies, food, and water in the afternoon on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the American Red Cross Nassau Chapter in Mineola, NY, in partnership with the American Red Cross, AOL, and Patch. After, Klum will go to Lindenhurst, NY, for the tree lighting with Mayor Thomas Brennan. Klum's efforts are a reminder that these communities still need help rebuilding. Here's how you can help: Donate to the American Red Cross, Long Island Cares, or Island Harvest. And, you can help rebuild communities that were hit by Hurricane Sandy by simply sending a tweet: Patch’s effort to help support devastated communities after the storm, Patch Rebuilds, will …
Friday, November 30, 2012
A letter from the editors.
Dear Peters Patch Friends, Can you believe it’s been two years already? Yep, today marks Peters Patch’s two-year anniversary (but hey, time flies when you’re having fun). This was the first of 14 Patch sites to launch in western Pennsylvania and whether we were covering the opening of a business, the crime beat, the progress of a proposed crematorium, or the township’s plans for future development, we made sure Patch was part of the equation. And we want you to know that in the coming years we will continue to be not only a source of news and information—but also a part of the community, a place where residents can go to blog, post announcements, events and more. It’s been great getting to know everyone so far—and we can’t wait to make …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
This "Pirate Carrying a Mermaid" optical illusion has been named the winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest. Its creator—and wearer —will receive a $5,000 prize for assembling the most creative and innovative costume.
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. The result of her creativity has earned the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look for yourself at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch. Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, showing off costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose one finalist from each Patch state (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as well as Washington D.C. and …
The Pennsylvania winner, who will receive $250, will now be entered to win the $5,000 grand prize in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest.
You know what they say—no (goblin) guts, no glory. Congratulations to Lucian Meckley, who has been selected as the Pennsylvania winner of Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Lucian was chosen from among the adults and children from across Pennsylvania who entered the contest. Parents posted hundreds of costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. We had lots of ghouls, ghosts, and Honey Boo Boos to choose from, but we were won over by Lucian's recycling truck costume, assembled by Dad and Mom from cardboard, a set of stroller wheels and a frame built from re-purposed wood. As the winner of the $250 prize for the best costume in Pennsylvania, Lucian, of Germansville, Lehigh County, …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Employees help out, and you can, too
It's been said it's far better to have a neighbor who's near, than a brother who's far away, but in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Americans across the nation have proven to be the best neighbors and the strongest of families. This past weekend, AOL and Patch employees took an opportunity to pitch in, packing two tractor trailers worth of food, water and supplies in Dulles, VA, and Baltimore. The donations are headed to Hurricane Sandy ravaged areas in New Jersey and Long Island. Want to join the relief efforts? Click here to donate: https://donate.networkforgood.org/aol "When a catastrophe of this size hits, we all feel it, both the hundreds of us who live in the impacted towns, and our colleagues who are watching and wishing they could …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Another site for community news, sports and events has joined the Pittsburgh region.
North Allegheny Patch launched Thursday, bringing news and a place for the community to converse in McCandless, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park and Marshall Township. Click here to see the newest Patch to join the Pittsburgh region. Want to know what the North Allegheny Patch is all about? Click here for the welcome article. What do you think about the new Patch? Tell us in the comments.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Local Editor Andrea Bosco shares some bittersweet news.
Author J.M. Barrie once said: “Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” So I decided I’m not going to say goodbye, but rather “until next time.” After nearly two years and almost 3,000 published articles, today is my last day at Patch. This move is certainly bittersweet for me to announce, as there has been so much history made in just two quick and busy years. On Oct. 11, 2010, I began a journey on the forefront of modern journalism when I was offered the opportunity to launch the first Patch news site in western Pennsylvania at age 22. I had recently moved home from Florida, following a post-grad internship, to live with my parents in Peters Township. Days later, I received a package that was …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Idyllic landscape, rural character, home building boom. Chosen community leaders plan to engage with the public on what's next for Peters Township.
Members of a newly formed committee convened Tuesday night at Peters Township Community Recreation Center for the first of many meetings focused on the future of PT. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Planning Director Ed Zuk, regarding the initial meeting—part of a 14-month process. By law, the municipality is required to update its plan every 10 years—according to the PA Municipalities Planning Code (PA MPC). Previously, eight Steering Committee members were chosen following an interview process, as well as two appointees from township departments. Hired consultants and township officials led the conversation Tuesday with an overview of what a comprehensive plan is; why it’s important; their current approach; the vision and …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Weather was hot, kids were happy, families were together and local businesses were representing!
The 34th annual Peters Township Community Day was quite a success. The day started with a chilly, overcast sky and quickly turned to hot, hot, hot! For Patch, the day was extremely enjoyable. We received such positive feedback about our site and our service to the community. It was wonderful seeing new faces and reconnecting with familiar. We passed out Patch T-shirts and pairs of Patch sunglasses (and magnets, pens, bubbles and tattoos), which were a hit with PT kids (as you can see above). We enjoyed visiting nearby booths and mingling with owner Gary McAfoose at Sign-A-Rama (a new business in McMurray), Peters Township Fire Department firefighters and McMurray Rotary Club members—among many others. In total, there were 173 vendors at…
Friday, June 29, 2012
Saturday marks the 34th annual Peters Township Community Day at Peterswood Park.
It's that time of year again! Can you believe it? Saturday marks the 34th annual Peters Township Community Day at Peterswood Park. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., neighbors, local businesses and local officials will gather for a day of festival food, free goodies, games, raffles and entertainment. Parking is available, but limited. A free bus shuttle service to the park from Bower Hill Elementary and Peters Township Middle School will be offered. The Community Day committee will be selling raffle tickets from Shelter No. 1 (near the Patch tent) all day, with a winner drawn every five minutes—participants need not be present to win. There will be great prizes, an airbrush tattoo artist, special entertainment by "Paul's A Train" and "Kai-Ian," a …
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