A meeting devoted to security at Chartiers Valley drew an audience of 85 parents earlier this week and led to a list of ideas, reviewed by law enforcement and district… [Read More]
Archives for February 2018
Conor Lamb Holding Bridgeville Campaign Fundraiser Wednesday Evening
U.S. Congressional candidate Conor Lamb is holding a campaign fundraiser in the Chartiers Room at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, Feb. 28, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets… [Read More]
Bridgeville Historical Society—Hollywood, WWII & The Movies
Four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hollywood film director Frank Capra enlisted in the U.S. Army. Fresh off of the success of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,… [Read More]
Mayor Copeland Featured In KDKA TV News Profile
KDKA TV did a nice feature about Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland yesterday as part of its Black History Month coverage. Copeland is Bridgeville’s first African-American mayor, as well as its… [Read More]
2018 Park Rentals Begin on March 1
Beginning Tuesday, March 1, borough residents can apply for park permits and reserve pavilions for the 2018 season. Non-residents can make reservations starting Tuesday, March 15. Park permits and rental… [Read More]
Soon You’ll Be Able Drop Off Your Extra Drugs At The Bridgeville Police Station
The Bridgeville police station may be getting a “drug take back” box where residents can dispose of unused prescription medications, Mayor Betty Copeland told council last week. Police departments… [Read More]
With Park Rentals In High Demand, Bridgeville Raises Fee For Non-Resident Reservations
Throwing a picnic or graduation party in a Bridgeville park used to be a great deal for people who don’t live in the borough. Out-of-towners could secure a picnic… [Read More]
Tense Traffic Talk Ends With Ultimatum For Borough Council
A resident’s comments about traffic congestion created some tension at last week’s Bridgeville Borough Council meeting. The awkwardness was punctuated with an ultimatum delivered to council. Council president Michael Tolmer… [Read More]
Local Police Departments Launch Food Drive to Benefit Needy Residents
Officers from the Bridgeville Police Department and four neighboring forces launched a food drive yesterday to benefit the Bridgeville Community Food Bank. Between now and March 12, residents wishing to… [Read More]
22% of Last Year’s Bridgeville Police Arrests Happened at Rite-Aid
More than one-fifth of the arrests that Bridgeville police officers made in 2017 were related to calls from the Rite-Aid store on Chartiers Street. Of the 223 arrests in… [Read More]