Swissvale News

Forest Hills District Justice Thomas Caulfield heard the following cases on May 15: Michael Mosley, 31, of East Liberty, waived a preliminary hearing on charges of failure to stop at a red light, operating a vehicle without valid inspection, evidence of emission inspection and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled ... (more)

Do you know what state senatorial district you live in? Who your county council representative is? Or have you ever given thought to the geography of Forest Hills , Edgewood , Swissvale or Pittsburgh ? Allegheny County's website has a map that provides vital information for municipalities.

I'm the Reverend Wendy Keys. My friends call me Wendy. I am the Temporary Supply Pastor at the Swissvale Presbyterian Church.

"It just took a little while to get used to putting my license plate in every time," Alan Dervin, of Swissvale, said.

Nine candidates are vying for seats on the Woodland Hills School District Board of Education during the May 21 primary election, while two candidates from Pittsburgh Public Schools ' District 1 are looking for spots on the PPS Board of Directors .

There is a small chance that thunderstorms may become severe Wednesday afternoon in Forest Hills, Regent Square, Swissvale and Edgewood, according to a hazardous outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh.

Braddock Hills firefighters claim that officials are not allowing certain people to join because of the color of their skin.

Forest Hills, Regent Square, Edgewood, Swissvale and the surrounding area is under a freeze warning from 1 to 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Forest Hills District Judge heard the following cases on May 8: Robert Amir Quarles, 18, of Braddock waived a preliminary hearing on charges of riot-intent to commit felony, conspiracy-riot-intent to commit felony, simple assault-mutual consent fight, disorderly conduct-engage in fighting, obstruction highways and conspiracy-simple assault-mutual ... (more)

Work to remove protective shielding under the bridge that carries the Parkway East over South Braddock Avenue in the Edgewood and Swissvale boroughs is expected to continue this week.

By the Rev. Susan Schwartz Since one of the churches that I currently serve is winding down its days, I recently took a look at things old.

Braddock Hills officials say the town's volunteer fire department is not providing fire protection and they're looking to neighbors for help with fire service.

The following incidents were reported to the Edgewood Police Department : April 26 A hit and run accident was reported on South Braddock Avenue and lower Towne Centre Drive.

An Allegheny County councilman says tourism agency VisitPittsburgh spends too much on salaries and bonuses, questioning whether hotel-tax dollars would be better spent elsewhere.

Beginning next month, Swissvale Borough will begin charging Braddock Hills for fire service.

Forest Hills District Justice Thomas Caulfield heard the following cases on May 1: Pernell Thompson, 26, of Swissvale waived a preliminary hearing on charges of false identification to law enforcement and tampering with public records.

Park Avenue residents in Swissvale are concerned about the placement of bottle bombs on their streets.

Springtime has arrived, and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change , some scientists believe that the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before .

A New York transit policy group ranks Port Authority of Allegheny County's East, West and South busways among the nation's top bus rapid transit lines.

A number of big news events happened in the Forest Hills-Regent Square area in April.