Sunday, May 19, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Peters Patch: 1. Peters Township High School Threat Postpones State Test 2. Child Suffers Minor Injury in East McMurray Crash 3. Peters Council Greenlights Development of New Restaurant 4. Residents Petition Peters Township Council for Street Light 5. Traffic Accident May Cause Bus Delays for Peters Pupils Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The Peters Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. PT Senior Receives United Way's Student Volunteer Award 2. Car Wash Fundraiser in Honor of Double Transplant Patient, Geri Whalen 3. PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSED 4. Girl's Night Out! 5. Davids Music House Presents: Josh and Gab- Anti-Bullying Musical Comedy Program for Kids and Families (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Proceeds from the all-American car show will benefit the local food bank.
Sun Chevrolet of McMurray and the Three Rivers Corvette Club are teaming up to bring the community an all-American car show over the Memorial Day weekend. The show will take place at Sun Chevrolet (located on state Route 19 just north of Valley Brook Road) on Sunday, May 26 and is open to all American-made cars. Spectators are welcome and may attend at no cost. Those entering a car are asked to make a donation of $10. Proceeds will benefit the local food bank. The gates will open at 9 a.m. and the show starts at 10 am. The first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque. There will be a "people's choice" vote from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—with awards being presented at 1 p.m. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
No action was taken Monday by council.
Editor's Note: This story was updated at 8:41 am. to correct information on the type of light requested. More than 50 residents have signed a petition asking Peters Township Council to consider the installation of a dusk-to-dawn street light in their neighborhood. While the petition asking for the light at Brookwood Road and Abbey Brook Lane was presented to council Monday, no action was taken. However, council directed the township administration to contact property owners in the area to solicit opinions on the issue, according to Tom Gromek, assistant to the township manager. "We are a connector street with vehicle traffic of 1,100 and 1,500 cars a day and a general lack of lighting in the area," the petition reads. "There is a curvature…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Register now for the six-week clinic.
The Peters Twp Hockey Club is holding its 5th annual summer ice hockey clinic at Bethel Park Blade Runners. The clinic will run for six weeks and will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Sessions will be held every Wednesday, and led by USA Hockey-certified coaches. The session are geared for beginners to advanced—for kids in pre-school through middle school. Organizers not that full equipment is required, and that spots are first-come, first serve. Interested? For registration information, visit www.petershockey.org or email petershockey@gmail.com. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
But no worries: Warmer weather is on its way.
It's not exactly going to be a flip-flop and shorts kinda day. According to the National Weather Service, the Peters Township area will see mostly sunny skies today, but the high temperature will be just 53. And that's not all: Just like last night, areas of frost after 1 a.m. is expected. Otherwise, Monday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Those anxiously awaiting warmer spring weather won't have to wait long, though. Tuesday is expected to be about 63 degrees—with even more pleasant temperatures expected later in the week. Here is this week's forecast: Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Peters Patch: 1. Increased Housing Options, Walkability Among Goals for Peters 2. Mylan Classic Announces 2013 Concert Series 3. Have You Seen it Yet? Pittsburgh: The Movie 4. Developer Details Apartment Plan Off of Boyce Road 5. Help McMurray Elementary Help a Family in Need! Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Here are some highlights of events and/or announcements published by our readers this week.
The Peters Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events and/or Announcements sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. The Greater Washington County Food Bank - Shredding Event 2. David's Music House - Concert for Addalynne 3. Bill Johnston-Walsh Named AARP's State Director in Pennsylvania 4. Sign Up Now for Boys Youth Basketball League 5. iMake A Difference Summer Mission Camp for kids (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events and announcements.) Click here to add your own event, and …
Friday, May 10, 2013
A committee has drafted the township's goals for its next comprehensive plan.
The Plan Peters Steering Committee, which is working on the township's next comprehensive plan, has identified its goals, including increased housing choices and walkable neighborhoods. The following are the top goals of the plan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on May 29 and 30 to continue the goals discussion and to begin formulating action steps. Activity Centers Housing Choice & Diversity Stay Forever Green Maintain the Municipal Advantage Build Township Character and Identity Excel in Education and Services Increase Transportation Choice and Walkability lan identified through many months of meetings and focus group discussions. The committee will meet again on …
Amanda Gillooly
8:40 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Mr. Silvestri - I will correct this now with my apologies. more ›