Archives for 2020

The company that handles Bridgeville’s trash collection implemented new rules last week hoping to protect employees from contracting coronavirus. But apparently, Bridgeville officials didn’t know about these rules until Friday afternoon. The communication gaffe left many residents wondering why their trash hadn’t been picked up. The confusion continued throughout the weekend, as County Hauling reportedly… [Read More]

Older Bridgeville residents don’t have to risk venturing into stores to get groceries or have prescriptions filled during the next few weeks. The Bridgeville-Area Disaster Planning and Recovery Team has volunteers on-hand to assist elderly residents, according to a Facebook post by police chief Chad King. “Even though the team is ready to respond, please… [Read More]

We’ll update this post as information is available: Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all restaurants and bars in Allegheny County to close their dine-in/drink-in facilities until at least March 30. Carry-out, delivery, and drive-through services can continue. Allegheny County officials are asking gyms, hair salons, theaters, and other “non-essential” businesses to voluntarily close until at least… [Read More]

Last month, the Bridgeville Area Historical Society and the SouthWest Communities Chamber of Commerce honored more than a dozen area businesses that have managed to say open since at least 1950. The recognitions were a surprise presentation during what was billed as an ordinary Chamber of Commerce event, according to The Almanac. The businesses honored… [Read More]

If you’ve traveled through Bridgeville’s business district recently, you might have noticed a flurry of activity at 358 Washington Avenue. The 120-year-old brick building that once served as the borough’s business office and police station—complete with a jail cell—is about to become the Pittsburgh office of of JLJI Enterprises, an Ohio-based union-labor, commercial interior finishes… [Read More]

The borough is now accepting vendor applications for this Bridgeville Day on the Avenue, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020. This is an easy and affordable way for businesses to get in front of hundreds of potential customers, as Washington Avenue closes to car traffic and fills with pedestrians enjoying food, music, and more. Booths… [Read More]

Pittsburgh Pets at Home is a mobile veterinary service that provides in-home euthanasia so that dying animals can pass away in the comfort of familiar surroundings, rather than in a cold room at a vet’s office. Last year, the company purchased the property at 131 Washington Avenue in Bridgeville and recently received a building permit… [Read More]

Bridgeville Borough seeks residents willing to volunteer their time and ideas to help make this year’s Day on the Avenue a succeess! Organizing the borough annual community day—scheduled for Saturday, June 20 this year—involves an immense about of advance planning which starts this time of year. If you’d like to help out, you can contact… [Read More]