Glenfield
Beer History Made Here!
April 4, 2020
It was under the leadership of Camp Meeting Road resident John A. Friday that Duquesne Brewery introduced beer cans to the Pittsburgh market in 1936. “One may even drink direct from the container if he prefers – it is clean and sanitary when uncapped.” Like his father and brothers, Friday had long been active in […]
Sewickley area history revealed in photo
March 27, 2020
Granddaughters of the late William T. Shannon of Turkeyfoot Road found this undated group photo among family papers and wondered if it might be relevant to Sewickley area history. And the answer is definitely yes. W. T. Shannon was a Sewickley realtor who owned and operated the Signal Farm in Sewickley Township [Bell Acres]. Shannon […]
World Poetry Day!
March 21, 2020
Fern Hollow by Peg Fifer These woods are mine, although, tax receipt I cannot show, nor do I know how runs the line or where its many acres go. These woods are mine as sure as snow will drift and blow in powder fine; as sure as warm winds blow and sing in summertime; or […]
1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood
March 13, 2020
Bell Acres resident Harry Lavelle was a young child when he and his family were rescued by boat from their Glenfield home during the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. They were among hundreds of borough residents who were evacuated as flood waters from Kilbuck Run and the Ohio River surged through their community. Water reached […]
They Drank Up the Evidence!
February 26, 2020
“Sewickley, Pa. April 3-(UP) Detectives who raided a cockfight in a barn near here, said today they will have to drop charges of illegal liquor sales because the 102-man audience drank up all the evidence. When detectives appeared, the onlookers rushed to a makeshift bar and drank up all the whisky and beer before the […]
Join us at the YMCA for March Madness Family Night!
February 24, 2020
Join us at the Sewickley Valley YMCA for a night so fun, you’ll go mad! Head over to the Sewickley Valley YMCA on Saturday, March 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for March Madness Family Night. This event features a bounce house, an obstacle course, basketball, hamster balls and family swim in the Y’s two […]
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast @ Big Sewickley Creek VFD
February 22, 2020
Come on down and enjoy a hearty breakfast before casting your line on the opening day of trout season. Not a fisherman? Not a problem! Enjoy the camaraderie of your community. All proceeds benefit the Big Sewickley Creek VFD
Register for swim lessons at the Sewickley Valley YMCA
February 17, 2020
Learn to swim at the Y! Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s swim lesson program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. Register online or […]Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh seeks volunteers to assist with dental clinic at PPG Paints Arena
February 17, 2020
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh (MOMPGH) is seeking 1,500 volunteers to assist with its free dental clinic taking place July 24-25 at PPG Paints Arena. Help is also needed for set up on July 23. Dentists, hygienists, clinical professionals, and general volunteers to assist with registration and coordination are needed. Now in its fourth consecutive year […]
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