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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Delays, Closures in, Near Baldwin-Whitehall on Wednesday

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UPDATE: The Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School in Baldwin Township is closed for Wednesday, according to its Facebook page. UPDATE: All Community College of Allegheny County locations will have a 10 a.m. start, according to the college's website. UPDATE: North Zion Pre-school in Baldwin Borough will have a 10:30 a.m. start, a representative there confirmed. UPDATE: Good Shepherd Christian Preschool in Whitehall Borough will have a 10 a.m. start, according to WPXI. Baldwin-Whitehall School District Superintendent Dr. Randal A. Lutz has declared a two-hour delay for all district schools for Wednesday, March 6. The B-W area, like most of the Pittsburgh region, was hit by heavy snowfall overnight. And according to KDKA, so …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

10:42 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

UPDATE: The Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School in Baldwin Township is closed for Wednesday, according to its Facebook page.   more ›

Monday, January 28, 2013

DELAYS: In, Near Baldwin-Whitehall

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Latest updates in bold.  ...  Icy conditions are likely to blame for delays to the start of classes at schools in and near the Baldwin-Whitehall area on Monday, Jan. 28. In addition to a two-hour delay for all Baldwin-Whitehall School District schools for Monday, the Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, in Baldwin Township, will also have a two-hour delay. And according to WPXI, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic School, in Baldwin Borough, and St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School, in Whitehall Borough, will also have two-hour delays. Good Shepherd Christian Preschool, in Whitehall, will have a 10 a.m. start, according to WPXI, and classes at all Community College of Allegheny County locations will start at …

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

UPDATES: Other B-W Schools/Day Cares Facing Delays on Wednesday

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Updates in bold.  ...  Baldwin-Whitehall School District students won't be the only ones experiencing school delays during Wednesday's expected cold temperatures. To go along with another two-hour delay for that district's schools, students at Baldwin Township's Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School will also have a two-hour delay on Wednesday. And according to WTAE, Baldwin Community United Methodist Pre-school, in Whitehall Borough, will have a 9:45 a.m. start on Wednesday. Check back at this article's address for any updates. According to KDKA, Whitehall's Wesley Spectrum Highland Services and St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School and Baldwin Borough's Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic School will have a two…

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Robert Edward Healy, III

10:16 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

UPDATE: Whitehall's Good Shepherd Christian Preschool will have a 10 a.m. start, according to WPXI.   more ›

Monday, January 21, 2013

UPDATES: Other B-W Schools/Day Cares Facing Delays on Tuesday

Frigid temperatures are expected to smack the South Hills.

Updates in bold.  ...  Baldwin-Whitehall School District students won't be the only ones affected by cold temperatures on Tuesday. To go along with a two-hour delay for that district's schools, students at Whitehall Borough's St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School will also have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, according to WPXI, as will Baldwin Township's Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School. Whitehall's Good Shepherd Christian Preschool will have a 10 a.m. start, according to WPXI. Wesley Spectrum Highland Services, also in Whitehall, will also have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, according to KDKA. Baldwin Community United Methodist Pre-school, in Whitehall, will have a 9:45 a.m. start on Tuesday, according to KDKA. Saint …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

9:45 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

UPDATE: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Parish, in Baldwin Borough, has canceled bingo for Tuesday.   more ›

Monday, October 29, 2012

UPDATES: Other Schools/Day Cares in B-W Affected Tuesday by Sandy

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Updates in bold.  ...  Baldwin-Whitehall School District students won't be the only ones affected by Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday. To go along with a two-hour delay for that district's schools, students at Baldwin Borough's Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic School and Whitehall Borough's St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School will also have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, according to KDKA. Saint Elizabeth officials have canceled morning preschool, as well. Whitehall's Good Shepherd Christian Preschool and Tender Care Learning Centers will both have 10 a.m. starts, according to WPXI. The ACLD Tillotson School and Wesley Spectrum Highland Services, both also in Whitehall, will be closed on Tuesday, KDKA reports, as will the Young …

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: B-W Resources

Research shows that exercise and good nutrition can help to prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Baldwin-Whitehall to help you stay healthy.

You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Marian L. Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator for Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and her research is focused on lifestyle factors like nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die from …

Friday, December 2, 2011

Git Aht!: Baldwin-Whitehall's Weekend Planner

Here are 10 events in and around B-W to check out this weekend.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. 8th Annual Crèche Display Where?/When?: Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God/Friday-Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Why Go?: The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God invite everyone to take a moment to stop, relax and reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas at their 8th Annual Crèche Display. Over 280 crèches and nativity scenes will be on display in the Sisters' lecture hall…

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Git Aht!: Baldwin-Whitehall's Weekend Planner

Tournament of Bands, free pizza, murder mystery night and more: Here are 10 reasons to get out of the house this weekend!

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. GO PINK @ Panera Bread Where?/When?: Any Panera Bread (There's one on Route 51 in Pleasant Hills Borough.)/Throughout October Why Go?: Panera Bread is inviting its customers to join in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a Pink Ribbon Bagel in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera will GO PINK, partner with the Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (YWBCAF) and the…

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Robert Edward Healy, III

12:38 pm on Friday, October 7, 2011

Contrary to previously published reports, the Tournament of Bands event is NOT free of charge, and it starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $8 per adult; $5 per student.   more ›

Tips from a Patch.com Mom

Mompreneur Vendor Day at Good Shepherd in Whitehall this Saturday, and other events.

Hello, moms! How was your week? Did you get a chance to make it to Caste Village for the Fall Fest? It’s starting to look like fall in Baldwin-Whitehall with the trees all changing into glorious autumn colors. I will certainly miss summer, but that doesn’t mean that there still isn’t plenty to do around here to get out for some “mom’s time.” With the kids stuck in the house on those cold, rainy days, you’ll need some relaxing time out more than ever. So let’s see what's going on in Baldwin-Whitehall country this week for you. Are you in the mood for a little mystery date with the hubby? And by mystery, I mean a murder mystery! Michael’s Restaurant & Lounge in north Baldwin Borough is hosting a Murder Mystery Night on Sunday, Oct. 9. The …

Kymberley

11:56 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013

Vendors events are a great way to network and support local moms. Thank you for sharing. www.Cloud9Parties.com   more ›

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Here are 10 events happening this weekend in the Baldwin-Whitehall area and surrounding neighborhoods.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have CASH ready for these events. 1. Thirsty Thursdays Where?/When?: Borough of Whitehall Municipal Complex/Thursday, Aug. 25, 6-10 p.m. Why Go?: This Thirsty Thursday event offers you a great way to organize your photos, layout albums and journals, et al. Each week, the meetings' group will try a different beverage—from iced teas to smoothies! Pricing: $5/person. 2. "The Psychic" Where?/When?: South Park Theatre/Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 25…

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Robert Edward Healy, III

2:32 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011

The First Commonwealth shuttle will be at the Route 51 location.   more ›

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