Construction won’t start until the summer of 2020, but PennDOT’s plan to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Route 50 and Washington Pike is already in progress. Earlier this month, PennDOT officials hosted a public meeting at the Bridgeville fire hall to explain the agency’s strategy, which includes widening some roads, adding additional… [Read More]
Archives for April 2018
Partially Collapsed Building Turned This Intersection Into ‘Demolition Zone’ Sunday
A building collapse had Bridgeville police asking motorists and residents to stay away from the intersection of McLaughlin Run Road and Baldwin Street on Sunday evening. According to photos that the police department shared on Facebook, the front facade of 686 Baldwin Street was sagging inward earlier in the day. Then, a sizable chunk of… [Read More]
CV High School Violinist Moonlights As the Best Young Oboe Player In Pennsylvania
It’s not just that Geoffrey Madge earned a spot on the prestigious Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association All-State Orchestra. It’s not just that he auditioned and beat out 13 other musicians for his spot. It’s not just that he is only the third Chartiers Valley student to obtain that honor in the last 15 years…. [Read More]
Chartiers Valley School Board – April 24, 2018
Here is the full video of the Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Chartiers Valley School Board meeting. The district’s meetings notes are below. Recognitions Dr. Vanatta recognized sophomore Geoffrey Madge to the board for earning first chair oboe at the PMEA State Conference in Lancaster, April 18-21. Geoffrey secured the first chair through auditions amongst… [Read More]
It’s Not Gambling: Company Plans ‘Skills-Based’ Gaming Venue on Baldwin Street
They look like slots machines. They sound like slots machines. And you can win cash payouts. But under Pennsylvania law, they’re not considered gambling devices. Now, they’re coming to Bridgeville. Pennsylvania Skill Games LLC, plans to open a venue at 602 Baldwin Street where patrons can attempt to win money by playing “skill based”… [Read More]
At Public Meeting, PennDOT Will Discuss Major Changes To Chartiers Bridge & Surrounding Roads
PennDOT is hosting a public meeting Wednesday evening to discuss major changes coming to the Chartiers Creek Bridge, Chartiers Street, and the intersection with Route 50. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department at 370 Commercial Street. Here’s the full release from PennDOT: PennDOT District 11, in cooperation with the… [Read More]
The CV Robotics Team Basically Built The Machine From “Short Circuit”
This month’s Chartiers Valley School Board meeting was about an hour long, but school officials spent less than 15 minutes discussing issues pertaining to the district. That was okay, because the other 45 minutes had the Chartiers Valley Horsepower robotics team explaining how they built a SEMI-AUTONOMOUS ROBOT. Remember when you were in high… [Read More]
Chartiers Valley School Board – April 10, 2018
Here is the full video of the Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Chartiers Valley School Board meeting. The district’s meetings notes are below. Mr. Macek and the CVHS Horsepower Robotics Team presented to the Board of School Directors, explaining the process of designing, building and operating their competition robot. Students shared the ups and downs, successes… [Read More]
Banned From Parking Directly in Front of Their Homes, Some Mill Street Residents Are Not Happy
For the people who live on Mill Street near the sharp turn in the road, it’s just common sense to park as close to your house as possible, even if that means that your car straddles—or totally occupies—the sidewalk. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting sideswiped by a passing vehicle coming around the bend…. [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – April 9, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President, Michael Tolmer Council Vice President, Bruce Ghelarducci William Henderson Joseph Colosimo Joe Verduci Nino Petrocelli, Sr. Virginia Schneider ALSO PRESENT: Mayor, Betty Copeland Solicitor, Thomas McDermott Engineer, Joe Sites Borough Manager, Lori Collins Police Chief, Chad King Fire Chief, William Chilleo SouthBridge EMS, Dan Miller ROLL CALL VISITORS, PLEASE STATE… [Read More]