This week, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf expanded the state’s stay-at-home order to continue until April 30. Schools in 33 counties will stay closed until further notice. Chartiers Valley has switched from “optional resources” for students to full-on remote teaching of standard coursework. The district has also canceled all meetings and events. Bridgeville officials canceled all… [Read More]
Archives for March 2020
PA’s Stay-At-Home Order Puts Local Police in Awkward Position
The two-week stay-at-home order that Gov. Tom Wolf issued yesterday left residents with questions about how police would enforce the new restrictions on work, travel, and social gatherings. Based on the first 24 hours, it appears that you’re not going to get pulled over simply for driving, and you’re not going to get a citation… [Read More]
Governor Wolf’s ‘Stay at Home’ Order for Allegheny County [Full Text]
Below is the full text of a March 23, 2020 press release from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office. The state has issued additional guidelines regarding the two-week stay-at-home order, including: Stay At Home Guidance [PDF] Formal Stay At Home Order [PDF] Health Department Stay At Home Order [PDF] Letter to Law Enforcement Community [PDF] PA COVID-19… [Read More]
Virus Fears Lead to New Garbage Pick-Up Rules in Bridgeville
The company that handles Bridgeville’s trash collection implemented new rules last week hoping to protect employees from contracting coronavirus. But apparently, Bridgeville officials didn’t know about these rules until Friday afternoon. The communication gaffe left many residents wondering why their trash hadn’t been picked up. The confusion continued throughout the weekend, as County Hauling reportedly… [Read More]
Even During a Pandemic, Old People Can’t Get Enough of Going to Giant Eagle for Popsicles and Lottery Tickets
Older Bridgeville residents don’t have to risk venturing into stores to get groceries or have prescriptions filled during the next few weeks. The Bridgeville-Area Disaster Planning and Recovery Team has volunteers on-hand to assist elderly residents, according to a Facebook post by police chief Chad King. “Even though the team is ready to respond, please… [Read More]
Bridgeville Coronavirus Closing Round-Up [Updated]
We’ll update this post as information is available: Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all restaurants and bars in Allegheny County to close their dine-in/drink-in facilities until at least March 30. Carry-out, delivery, and drive-through services can continue. Allegheny County officials are asking gyms, hair salons, theaters, and other “non-essential” businesses to voluntarily close until at least… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council: March 9, 2020
Download the entire meeting packet here [PDF]. BRIDGEVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESMARCH 9, 20207:00PMCouncil President Henderson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the sick, handicapped, departed and military personnel of the community. ROLL CALL – Roll was called with the following present:Council President, William HendersonCouncil Vice-President, Nino… [Read More]
Chamber & Historical Society Honor Long-Running Local Businesses
Last month, the Bridgeville Area Historical Society and the SouthWest Communities Chamber of Commerce honored more than a dozen area businesses that have managed to say open since at least 1950. The recognitions were a surprise presentation during what was billed as an ordinary Chamber of Commerce event, according to The Almanac. The businesses honored… [Read More]
Original Borough Building Getting Makeover As Contractor’s New Pittsburgh Office
If you’ve traveled through Bridgeville’s business district recently, you might have noticed a flurry of activity at 358 Washington Avenue. The 120-year-old brick building that once served as the borough’s business office and police station—complete with a jail cell—is about to become the Pittsburgh office of of JLJI Enterprises, an Ohio-based union-labor, commercial interior finishes… [Read More]
Vendors May Now Apply for Community Day Booth Space
The borough is now accepting vendor applications for this Bridgeville Day on the Avenue, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020. This is an easy and affordable way for businesses to get in front of hundreds of potential customers, as Washington Avenue closes to car traffic and fills with pedestrians enjoying food, music, and more. Booths… [Read More]