Nearly 200 years ago, the newly incorporated city of Pittsburgh built its first bridge, which linked Smithfield Street to Mt. Washington. Today, of course, Pittsburgh is famous for its many bridges. That transformation from new city to City of Bridges was the subject of February’s Bridgeville Area Historical Society presentation. Author Todd Wilson, who co-wrote the… [Read More]
Archives for February 2017
Steeped in Railroad History, Bridgeville Now Welcomes Company That Protects Train Systems From Lightning
The building at 929 McLaughlin Run Road is set to become home to Site-Specific Solutions, a company that develops and manufactures lightning protection for railroad electronics systems. “You drive down the road and you see those little silver houses next to railroad tracks,” said company owner Ronald Capan. “Well, our stuff goes in there to… [Read More]
Possibly Coming to South Fayette: UPMC Hospital, Climate-Controlled Golf Complex
A 16-acre, climate controlled golf and entertainment facility could be coming to the Newbury development along Route 50/Millers Run Road in South Fayette. A hospital may also be in the works. Topgolf, a national chain of Dave and Busters-style golf, food, and entertainment centers, may be planning to build a 16-acre facility at Newbury, according… [Read More]
Here Are All 14 Episodes of That Bridgeville Mini-Documentary
In 2011, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet filmed a 14-part mini-documentary about life in Bridgeville, Pa. Each 2-3 minute clip showcases a part of the borough’s history or its notable personalities. We recently realized that all 14 segments are still online at various Vimeo accounts, so we’ve put them all in one place for… [Read More]
Mayor Casts Rare Tie-Breaking Vote to End Deadlock on Zoning Board Appointment
It took a rare mayoral tie-breaker vote to sort out the newest appointment to Bridgeville’s Zoning Hearing Board on Monday. Borough council was stuck in a 3-3 deadlock about whether to appoint resident Eric Schmidt to the position when Mayor Pat DeBlasio cast the tie-breaking “yes” vote. When the discussion about the vacancy began, council… [Read More]
2016 Bridgeville Crime Stats: Beyond the Headlines, It Was Mostly Retail Theft and Citations for Speeding
The Bridgeville Police Department had a notable year in 2016. Officer Matt Haley rescued a woman from a burning car. The department made international headlines for using social media to help locate a robbery suspect. Police tracked down the owners of a “heroin shooting kit” that a child found on Washington Avenue. In less headline-grabbing… [Read More]
BV Police Officer and Firefighter Honored For Rescuing Woman From Burning Car
On the afternoon of December 6, Ray Costain was at home working on his house when he saw smoke rising from near the intersection of Patterson Ave. and Ramsey Ave. Costain, Bridgeville’s assistant fire chief, headed over to inspect the scene and saw a car on fire over the hill, wedged between two trees. He called… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Feb. 13, 2017
Update: Feb. 13, 2017 Council Minutes ROLL CALL HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS WHO SAVED WOMAN FROM BURNING CAR IN DECEMBER VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES MINUTES A motion of the Borough Council regarding the minutes of the January 9, 2017 public hearing as submitted. A motion of the Borough Council regarding the minutes of the… [Read More]
Another Cool Restaurant Is Coming To Bridgeville, This Time With Extra Mac And Cheese
A new comfort food restaurant is coming to 500 Washington Ave., the space that used to be home to Sauce. Slated to open this spring, the Mac & Toz Alehouse will feature half-pound hamburgers, craft beer, and a large whiskey selection. There are also some incredible-sounding macaroni and cheese concoctions, according to the Signal-Item’s Sarah Sudar,… [Read More]