On this day in 1915, Amy Perkins was born in what was then called Bower Hill, Pennsylvania. A century later, Perkins celebrates her 100th birthday. To honor the occasion, Bridgeville Mayor Pat DeBlasio Jr. issued a proclamation that today is Amy Perkins Day in the borough. Perkins, known as “Miss Amy” to neighbors, friends, and… [Read More]

Tuesday’s primary election has 10 candidates for Bridgeville Borough Council hoping to move a step closer to gaining a seat (or hanging on to the seats they currently occupy). The Tribune-Review has a nice preview, complete with a summary of issues that councilmembers will face in the coming years, including traffic congestion and sewage repairs…. [Read More]

During the past 100 years, Bridgeville’s brick roads have been disappearing, largely for economic reasons. Brick roads last far longer than asphalt roads, they’re attractive, and they’re a reminder of the region’s past. But brick roads are expensive to maintain, in terms of both materials and labor. Asphalt roads are relatively cheap and don’t require public… [Read More]

You can pay off your Bridgeville Public Library fines with food bank donations this month. As part of a partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Bridgeville’s library is forgiving overdue book fees at the rate of $1 per donated food item. To boost interest, the library has also slashed the fees that it… [Read More]

Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden and yard scraps? Would you like natural, home-made compost for your lawns and gardens in the spring? On Tuesday, April 28 at the Bridgeville Borough Building, the Pennsylvania Resource Council is hosting a workshop to help you expand your recycling efforts by composting. The workshop costs… [Read More]