Nearly 200 years ago, the newly incorporated city of Pittsburgh built its first bridge, which linked Smithfield Street to Mt. Washington. Today, of course, Pittsburgh is famous for its many bridges…. [Read More]
Archives for February 2017
Steeped in Railroad History, Bridgeville Now Welcomes Company That Protects Train Systems From Lightning
The building at 929 McLaughlin Run Road is set to become home to Site-Specific Solutions, a company that develops and manufactures lightning protection for railroad electronics systems. “You drive down… [Read More]
Possibly Coming to South Fayette: UPMC Hospital, Climate-Controlled Golf Complex
A 16-acre, climate controlled golf and entertainment facility could be coming to the Newbury development along Route 50/Millers Run Road in South Fayette. A hospital may also be in the… [Read More]
Here Are All 14 Episodes of That Bridgeville Mini-Documentary
In 2011, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet filmed a 14-part mini-documentary about life in Bridgeville, Pa. Each 2-3 minute clip showcases a part of the borough’s history or… [Read More]
Mayor Casts Rare Tie-Breaking Vote to End Deadlock on Zoning Board Appointment
It took a rare mayoral tie-breaker vote to sort out the newest appointment to Bridgeville’s Zoning Hearing Board on Monday. Borough council was stuck in a 3-3 deadlock about whether… [Read More]
2016 Bridgeville Crime Stats: Beyond the Headlines, It Was Mostly Retail Theft and Citations for Speeding
The Bridgeville Police Department had a notable year in 2016. Officer Matt Haley rescued a woman from a burning car. The department made international headlines for using social media to… [Read More]
BV Police Officer and Firefighter Honored For Rescuing Woman From Burning Car
On the afternoon of December 6, Ray Costain was at home working on his house when he saw smoke rising from near the intersection of Patterson Ave. and Ramsey Ave…. [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Feb. 13, 2017
Update: Feb. 13, 2017 Council Minutes ROLL CALL HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS WHO SAVED WOMAN FROM BURNING CAR IN DECEMBER VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES MINUTES A motion of the… [Read More]
Another Cool Restaurant Is Coming To Bridgeville, This Time With Extra Mac And Cheese
A new comfort food restaurant is coming to 500 Washington Ave., the space that used to be home to Sauce. Slated to open this spring, the Mac & Toz Alehouse… [Read More]