Special schedules are in effect during the holiday weekend.
The Port Authority of Allegheny County has put a holiday schedule in place. Bus, T and incline services will operate on the following schedules for the Christmas and New Year weekends: For more information and specific transit schedules, see the Port Authority website.
Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 for KO.
Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best-dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner's school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here's how the contest works: Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo of it to the contest entry form. During that same time period, you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8, you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize winner'…
The local handbell ensemble will perform throughout the area.
The Three Rivers Ringers have announced a concert schedule that will—naturally— ring in the Christmas season. The first concert will be Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church in Crafton Heights. Concerts will be held through December in Mt. Lebanon, Evans City and Sewickley. The concerts will feature a mix of traditional Christmas music, pops tunes, classical music and original arrangements. “A lot of existing music are things people are already familiar with, but some people write just for handbells as well,” said managing director Andy Seay. “We’re trying to bring that music to the forefront to show handbells aren’t just for Christmas.” Seay said the collection of non-holiday handbell music has grown over the past …
Tree sale in Dormont Park benefits spring marching band competition.
The tennis courts at Dormont Park have once again been transformed into a forest of Christmas trees and holiday wreaths, courtesy of the Keystone Oaks Marching Band. Despite the temperature drop on Wednesday night, a steady stream of customers visited the tree sale. “This is an old tradition,” said Sean Henke, the chairperson for the tree sale. “It’s been going on for a real long time. We’re doing really well this year.” The sale started Nov. 28 and will continue until all 1,000 trees are sold. Sean Henke, chairperson for the tree sale, said about 100 trees were sold and they plan to sell the rest by mid-December. Prices range from $25 to $60 for a tree. Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, Balsams and Frasier Firs are available. Henke said it’s good…
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Excitement, experience and sales draw shoppers to South Hills Village.
Linda Book arrived at South Hills Village at 3:30 a.m. with a plan. By 4:45 a.m., she had the shopping bags to prove her plan was working. “We’re here to get the best buys of the season,” Book said. “(The stores) have regular sales, which is great, but we want the really good ones.” She and her nieces, Maria and Amanda, all of Whitehall, admitted that Black Friday shopping is a little crazy. But it’s also fun, they said. It’s a challenge to get the best deals – and they insisted it’s well worth it. The family was pretty pleased with the sales they found, mainly at clothing stores. They weren’t the only early birds to flock to the mall at a time when some people are just crawling into bed, and others have been asleep for hours. Lindsey …
Gloria Jeans Coffee a favorite for early-morning shoppers.
Black Friday shoppers might be amped up on adrenaline when they wake up at 2 a.m., but by 7 a.m. a pick-me-up is what’s in store for them. Gloria Jean’s Coffee is easily one of the most crowded stores at South Hills Village at 7:10 a.m., and owner/manager Sonny Anand said he’s glad the shop can be of service. “A lot of people come here to shop, and a lot of people need coffee,” Anand said. “It really worked out.” The coffee shop opened at 11:30 p.m. Thursday night to catch the customers who came to shop at the stores that opened at midnight. Anand said it was busy until about 3:30 a.m. It picked up again around 5 a.m. and shoppers have been coming in waves. “It’s so exciting,” Anand said. “I really feel passion here. It’s fun. All these …
10:24 am on Sunday, November 27, 2011
I agree! This store just about saved my life while I was covering Black Friday at 5 a.m. more ›
teresa caprio
1:05 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Cool! more ›