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 its notable personalities. We recently realized that all 14 segments are still online at various Vimeo accounts, so we’ve put them all in one place for… [Read More]
Archives for 2017
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 to appoint resident Eric Schmidt to the position when Mayor Pat DeBlasio cast the tie-breaking “yes” vote. When the discussion about the vacancy began, council… [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 help locate a robbery suspect. Police tracked down the owners of a “heroin shooting kit” that a child found on Washington Avenue. In less headline-grabbing… [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. Costain, Bridgeville’s assistant fire chief, headed over to inspect the scene and saw a car on fire over the hill, wedged between two trees. He called… [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 Borough Council regarding the minutes of the January 9, 2017 public hearing as submitted. A motion of the Borough Council regarding the minutes 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 will feature half-pound hamburgers, craft beer, and a large whiskey selection. There are also some incredible-sounding macaroni and cheese concoctions, according to the Signal-Item’s Sarah Sudar,… [Read More]
Bridgeville Historical Society Program Examines Controversial WWII Admiral
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society hosted a lecture on Sunday examining one of World War II’s most fascinating, and flawed, characters—Admiral William Halsey. Guest speaker Dr. Jack Aupperle, a retired Methodist preacher, made the case that “a hero does not necessarily have to be perfect.” Halsey was a great Naval leader, but also a controversial… [Read More]
Should Bridgeville Do Something To Make This Crosswalk More Pedestrian Friendly?
It’s not always easy to use the crosswalk that links Bower Hill Road to Railroad Street. During rush hour, pedestrians might have to wait several minutes for a break in vehicle traffic so that they can scurry across the street. Some residents are concerned that drivers using that three-way intersection look out for oncoming vehicles,… [Read More]
Is Waste Management Still Leaving Your Cardboard Recyclables On the Curb?
Some Bridgeville residents are still having problems with the borough’s garbage contractor not picking up cardboard left out for recycling. This was an issue last winter, too, when some residents complained that Waste Management was leaving flattened cardboard sitting on the curb. A Waste Management supervisor said that the company can only accept flattened cardboard pieces… [Read More]
Having Trouble Dealing With Comcast? Maybe The Borough Can Help
Last week, Bridgeville renewed the franchise agreement with Comcast that allows the cable provider to offer its services in the borough. In exchange, Comcast pays Bridgeville an annual fee. Last year, the fee was $122,000. But there’s another benefit to the borough’s franchise agreement, Mayor Pat DeBlasio reminded residents last week—the borough can help you… [Read More]