Yesterday | Pittsburgh Tribune
Zoning board forces delay of Bethel Park school construction
“In reality, it doesn't allow you to do a whole lot of anything.”
Bethel Park officials want to build a new school. The only problem is, they're not allowed. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Tuesday May 6 | Kdka.com
An Allegheny County sheriff's deputy enters a home in Bethel Park that is in foreclosure.
“They cut them up, they repackaged them, they sold them to pension funds, hedge funds all the way down the line, all anticipating a certain return of income on this that they're now not getting”
It used to be that if you had a problem with your home loan or had trouble making your payments, you could walk down the street and discuss it with your lender. via Kdka.com
Sunday May 4 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“I think you have a pretty good idea whether you like it the first ride through.”
Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette Workers swarm over the almost-completed Ghostwood Estate dark ride, located where the Gold Rusher ride was last season. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Friday May 2 | Pittsburgh Tribune
URA engineer retires; oversaw major projects
“John Coyne has dedicated his life's work to the city of Pittsburgh and its citizens”
The engineer who oversaw the city's role in projects such as the Pittsburgh Technology Center, Summerset at Frick and South Side Works is retiring today, officials said. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Tuesday Apr 29 | Pittsburgh Catholic
Young people see the church is alive at papal Mass
“We need to live in a way that Christ would've lived, in loving and caring for each other”
In a day dominated by media soundbites, the young church of Pittsburgh demonstrated that its love for the church - and Pope Benedict XVI - is much deeper than a 30-second spot. via Pittsburgh Catholic
Sunday Apr 27 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Chairman's Selection, specialty wine sales drop inexplicably
“It's been clear for a couple of months that the Chairman's Selection program has become much less attractive”
The Chairman's Selection program uses Pennsylvania's leverage as one of the largest single purchasers to buy quality wines in bulk. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Friday Apr 25 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Port Authority police union sues
The union representing the Port Authority police says officers are not getting time to eat. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Wednesday Apr 23 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Bethel Park reservist an angel in the desert
“Once word of what we were doing spread, we got donations from so many people. In Pittsburgh, the Boy Scouts, TRACO, UPMC, and people I'd met all sent donations”
Stephany Hartstirn's eyes fill with tears when she describes the children she met on the dusty Afghan desert, where she recently spent a year on duty with the U.S. Navy Reserve. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Monday Apr 21 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Let's get married and move to Shanghai, China.”
A young girl roasts chestnuts near Dongtai Lu, an antiques market in Shanghai. Two years ago, Bethel Park native Kristin Bair O'Keeffe followed her new husband to Shanghai, China. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Saturday Apr 19 | Pittsburgh Catholic
Teens welcome Bishop Zubik with open arms
“The bishop showed me that he's a man who can relate to people of all ages”
From his seat in the middle of the second row, Bishop David Zubik fit right in with the teens around him. via Pittsburgh Catholic









