After graduating from West Virginia University in 2005, I spent five years writing for newspapers in Charleston, W.Va., Washington, Pa., and Pittsburgh before joining Patch.com. I grew up in Mt. Lebanon and currently reside in the Bridgeville area, so Western Pennsylvania has been home to me for most of my life.
In September 2005, less than a month after beginning my first job as a professional newspaper reporter, the Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail sent me with the West Virginia Air Guard's 130th Airlift Wing to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast to report on the evacuations and recovery efforts in New Orleans. My series of reports following Hurricane Katrina earned me a West Virginia Press Association award for best-written news stories in the state. While in Charleston, I also covered crime and wrote numerous feature stories.
After moving to the Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter in late 2006, I covered municipal government, crime and energy issues, including the construction of a coal-refuse power plant near Imperial, Pa., and a proposed high-voltage power line through Washington and Greene counties.
Last year, I began working as a general assignment freelance reporter for Trib Total Media, covering local government and school board meetings for the second largest print news organization in Western Pennsylvania.
Now, I am excited to continue my journalism career by bringing interesting stories and important news items to residents living in the Chartiers Valley area.
<strong>Local Hot-Button Issues: </strong>Chartiers Valley is made up of four unique municipalities that each offer sprawling neighborhoods, bustling business districts and diverse recreation activities. Bridgeville, Collier Township, Heidelberg and Scott Township are tied together by the Chartiers Creek, which begins in Washington County and terminates at the Ohio River in McKees Rocks, Pa.<b><br></b>
A little piggy seen running on the Parkway West near Green Tree created quite a stir and backed-up traffic during Wednesday morning’s commute into Pittsburgh.
Chartiers Valley hosted this year’s Life Skills prom Tuesday for area special needs students.
Construction on the Walgreens planned for the former Shoppes on Bower Hill has “stalled” for unknown reasons.
Where do you go to get a tasty ice cream, frozen yogurt, sundae, milkshake or shaved ice around Bridgeville, Collier Township, Heidelberg and Scott Township?
She's accused of taking out a credit card using the 81-year-old Heidelberg woman's identity and racking up more than $8,100 in less than two weeks.
Scott Township police Chief Jim Secreet was nearly electrocuted when he ran onto Greentree Road to stop passing cars from driving over the fallen power lines.
Scott Township police Chief Jim Secreet was nearly electrocuted when ran onto Greentree Road to stop passing cars from driving over the fallen power lines.
Police say the Carnegie woman left three young children in the car while temperatures reached 84 degrees. Also in the weekly police blotter, read about a rash of car burglaries at Chartiers Terrace.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh are hosting a recycled material fashion show in Oakland on June 7.
Do you know where this local landmark is located? Tell us in the comment section!
Area residents showed up for Memorial Day parades and services to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We've posted photos from the various events, but we also are encouraging you to upload your own photos.
This handsome man needs a family to love.
Temperatures will reach the high 80s and possibly the low 90s in the Pittsburgh region during the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.
No fishing license is required on Memorial Day to fish in the state's waterways.
Temperatures will reach the high 80s and possibly the low 90s in the Pittsburgh region during the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Temperatures will reach the high 80s and possibly the low 90s in the Pittsburgh region during the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Pool passes for the 2012 season will be available for purchase at South Park's administrative office and pool starting on May 25.
Mt. Lebanon, Bower Hill and Scott Township pools are opening this Memorial Day weekend just as blistering hot temperatures roll into the area. Here is a list of the pools around this area with their operating hours and the prices for passes.
Temperatures will reach the high 80s and possibly the low 90s in the Pittsburgh region during the three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.
More than 70 Chartiers Valley High School students were honored at the first Reception to Recognize Academic Excellence on Wednesday night.
