Thursday, April 18, 2013
The work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens.
While driving in the region, have you noticed the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's community gardens? These gardens, which are planted by volunteers each spring, including the ones near Baldwin-Whitehall, have helped to beautify the region. According to the conservancy's website, corporate and organizational sponsorships and the work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and other organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens. Volunteers are needed to help with this spring's community flower garden planting. Groups, families and individuals interested in helping to plant neighborhood gardens should contact Lynn McGuire-Olzak at 412-586-2324 or at lolzak@paconserve…
40.374101
-79.97554
3601 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Brentwood Middle/High School
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40.31691
-79.9953
Brownsville Rd & Hilldale Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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40.40602
-79.91219
W 8th Ave & West St, Homestead, PA
Near Homestead Grays Bridge
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Since the crash of the plane on Jan. 31, 1956, its fate has been the source of speculation and legend. What do you think?
In the 57 years since a B-25 Mitchell bomber ditched in the Monongahela River near Homestead and Baldwin boroughs, its fate has been a tale filled with mystery, suspicion and intrigue. The plane was over New Alexandria, PA, when it began experiencing problems with its level of fuel. Its pilot shifted course and began heading for Greater Pittsburgh Airport (as it was then known), and as more fuel seemed to disappear, targeted Allegheny County Airport instead. When its engines ceased operating near the populated area approaching Pittsburgh, the pilot advised his crew that they would ditch in the river. At 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 31, 1956, the World War II relic, which was refitted as a trainer, touched down with its wing flaps down and landing …
40.39274
-79.93341
Baldwin Rd & E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
Near Glenwood Bridge
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
We will reveal the answer on Monday.
The Baldwin-Whitehall Patch has partnered with the Baldwin Historical Society to bring you a weekly trivia question that delves into our area's colorful past. Pat Lombardi and Patty Woehler, co-presidents of the society, generously write the questions and provide the pictures. Here is this week's question, er ... questions: This company moved from Homestead Borough to its current location on the border of Baldwin Borough and Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood. Since incorporating in 1966, its growth has enabled it to become very diversified, entering the commercial end of its industry. Putting customers first and providing a quality product on time produced great relationships with contractors throughout the United States. This business found …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
These cases from the Pittsburgh area did not have a happy ending, but finding those missing persons might have brought closure to families.
As early as this July, people in the law enforcement community knew that the remains of Amanda Sue Myers of Pittsburgh had been identified through DNA comparison. However, it was only about a week ago when Pittsburgh police finally released the news. In July, two separate sources told Patch that Myers had been identified but that police wanted to hold off on releasing information until some interviews had been conducted. Amanda, who was 22 years old at the time of her death, was last seen alive in Pittsburgh at the end of 1999 but may have been in Florida and Tennessee as late as April 2000. She was not reported missing until 2007, according to the Pennsylvania Missing Persons website. Known unofficially as Homestead Jane Doe, Amanda was …
Friday, October 26, 2012
And another for possession of a controlled substance.
The following results are from recent hearings held in the Wallace Building office of Magistrate John N. Bova of District Court 05-2-18: --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
40.438787
-79.997136
437 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County Courthouse
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40.356599
-79.964193
Wallace Building
41 Macek Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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1253594
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Lafon Ellis left his SUV on Glass Run Road during a police chase and fled on foot.
Baldwin Borough police are searching for 18-year-old Lafon Ellis, who was being chased by police in his SUV early on Tuesday morning, according to this KDKA report. Ellis left his SUV on Glass Run Road in north Baldwin before fleeing the area on foot. He is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service for juvenile offenses and aggravated assault and has multiple outstanding warrants for an arrest out of Homestead Borough. Read KDKA's full report here. Read through other Baldwin Borough police items here. --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
40.38982
-79.93282
Glass Run Rd & Baldwin Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
And another for public drunkenness.
The following results are from recent hearings held in the Wallace Building office of Magistrate John N. Bova of District Court 05-2-18: --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
40.438787
-79.997136
437 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County Courthouse
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40.356599
-79.964193
Wallace Building
41 Macek Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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1253594
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Both Republicans and Democrats came out to support the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund on Thursday night.
Usually, audiences at the Pittsburgh Improv are laughing at politicians, but, at Candidates' Comedy Night, they were laughing with them. The fundraiser for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund had politicians reaching across the aisles on Thursday night so that their constituents could roll in them. Among those taking to The Waterfront stage in Homestead Borough to tell jokes, perform skits and even sing for charity were seven politicians directly representing parts of Baldwin-Whitehall: incumbent Democrat Jay Costa, of Pennsylvania's 43rd Senatorial District, which includes Baldwin Borough; Lawrence Maggi, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives' 18th District of Pennsylvania, including Whitehall Borough; …
40.409348
-79.914794
166 E Bridge St, Homestead, PA
Improv
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A fun space in Baldwin Borough welcomes area seniors five days per week.
There seldom are things more serious than bingo. At least, that's what I learned after calling a few games at the Leland Resource Center on Thursday afternoon. You could hear a pin drop, even as I cracked a great joke about "B12" also being my favorite vitamin. But the place had been plenty noisy since around 9:30 when the doors opened. Local seniors came in to play cards, chew the fat and chew lunch. The bingo started at noon, as it does every Thursday at the fun space in south Baldwin Borough—right after mealtime. Thursday, as it turns out, is typically the Leland Resource Center's busiest day, and around 45 people showed up to take advantage of services offered there by LifeSpan—a Homestead Borough-based organization that provides, as …
40.343037
-79.977797
Leland Resource Center
5230 Wolfe Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The fifth annual event will spotlight the comedic talents of candidates running for political office in November's general election to raise money for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund.
Some national, state and local candidates running in November's general elections will be trading the campaign trail for the Pittsburgh Improv stage at The Waterfront in Homestead Borough this Thursday to present a night of comedy to benefit area children. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Candidates' Comedy Night spotlights the comedic talents of candidates—including seven directly representing parts of Baldwin-Whitehall—in a fundraiser to benefit the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund. Among this year's featured performers are: Mike Doyle, an incumbent and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives' 14th District of Pennsylvania, which includes Baldwin Township and Baldwin Borough; Hans Lessmann, Doyle's Republican …
40.409348
-79.914794
166 E Bridge St, Homestead, PA
Improv
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Robert Edward Healy, III
1:50 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
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