AmyJo Brown is editor of North Hills Patch. She's also a virgo, wife, coffee addict, amateur urban gardener, eater of cheese, drinker of wine & Belgian beers, watcher of chick flicks.
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I do not feel obliged to believe that the same god who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. - Galileo Galilei
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The school district offers free PSSA, PSAT and SAT preparation classes and is not affiliated with any company offering classes for a fee.
Patch reader James R. Kester says local officials should consolidate several regional military bases, including the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, near Clarksburg, WV.
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of Presidents Day, which will be Monday. There will be no school for North Hills students Monday.
Patch reader and T.E.A.C.H. co-founder Steven Singer says, 'There's money to be made shortchanging kids' educations,' and lays out a case against Gov. Tom Corbett's budget cuts in education.
These two best friends are available for adoption at Animal Friends and need to find a home together.
Two of the stores will cater to women interested in specialty clothing and accessories, while the third will feature athletic apparel for women and men.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 29, through March, North Hills students will perform choral ensembles, orchestra and band concerts and musicals. Here are the dates to mark on your calendar.
Mall officials announced through their Facebook page at about 10:45 a.m. that mall employees could return to work.
Mall officials announced through their Facebook page at about 10:45 a.m. that mall employees could return to work.
Mall officials announced through their Facebook page at about 10:45 a.m. that mall employees could return to work.
Family and friends will be received from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at T.B. Devlin Funeral Home.
North Hills Patch Local Editor AmyJo Brown recently found two years' worth of love letters that her great-grandfather wrote to her great-grandmother in 1928 and 1929. She said that every letter makes her smile, laugh and—often—gasp at the PG-13 content.
Patch Local Editor AmyJo Brown recently found two years' worth of dozens of love letters that her great-grandfather wrote to her great-grandmother in 1928 and 1929. She said tht every letter makes her smile, laugh and—often—gasp at the PG-13 content.
Patch Local Editor AmyJo Brown recently found two years' worth of dozens of love letters written by her great-grandfather to her great-grandmother in 1928 and 1929. Every letter, she said, makes her smile, laugh and, often, gasp at the PG-13 content.
Patch Local Editor AmyJo Brown recently found two years' worth of dozens of love letters written by her great-grandfather to her great-grandmother in 1928 and 1929. Every letter, she said, makes her smile, laugh and—often—gasp at the PG-13 content.
The honor is for those who distinguished themselves in athletics during and/or beyond their years at North Hills Senior High School or the former West View High School.
In addition to the first place wins, five of the 16 students also received six special awards from various corporations, professional societies and local universities.
The social event, which drew local media celebrities, was at the Mayernik Center on Camp Horne Road. View a photo gallery of the night's festivities.
Henderson will remain in the Allegheny County Jail until his trial, which will be months away.
Henderson will remain in the Allegheny County Jail until his trial, which will be months away.