Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Share your Christmas wishes with North Hills Patch readers. Plus, learn how to put Patch to work for you in 2013.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas—and a Happy New Year from Patch! We’d like to give our readers the opportunity to wish their loved ones a Merry Christmas today. Leave a greeting or a holiday memory of a special someone in the comment section below and have it appear (prominently) in our shout out box. As we move into 2013, we want to remind you that this is your site—and you can use it to your advantage. Help make this site a better representation of what's going on in the community by adding the events you know about to the North Hills Patch events calendar and announcements page. Our event calendar and announcements page are great for things such as fundraisers, classes, garage …
Local stars Brett Keisel, Troy Polamalu and, of course, Charlie Batch search for the “true meaning of the season” in this Charlie Brown parody.
After Sunday, there isn't a whole lot to smile about when it comes to the Steelers, except this video.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Cranberry Patch Editor Jessica Bruni Sinichak grew up participating in the traditional Italian feast, but what are you doing?
I'll admit it, as a child, I really didn't appreciate taking part in The Feast of The Seven Fishes, the traditional Italian-American meal served on Christmas Eve that involves no meat. I was a picky eater, and the mere thought of dining on eels, smelts and a variety of other exotic creatures from the sea was enough to make me cringe. Instead, I stuck to salads and plain bowls of buttered noodles as I wondered why we couldn't have a ham or turkey like everyone else I knew. As I got older – and became more open to other foods -- I began to appreciate the tradition behind the meal, which, in my family, dates to the early 1920s. At that time, the Cangi and the Bruni families settled on Larimer Avenue in East Liberty, a predominantly Italian-…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
12th Day: Coffee Buddha
Looking for a unique and creative holiday gift? Throughout the 12 days leading up to Christmas, we're highlighting small businesses in Ross and West View which offer great gift ideas. Today it's Coffee Buddha. Coffee Buddha offers a wide range of selections, including all types of coffee, tea, salads, wraps and desserts. Some menu options include biscotti, cookies, house blend coffee, cappuccino, lattes, early grey tea, veggie wraps and much more. The location has free Internet access as well as patio seating. For the holidays, Coffee Buddha offers gift certificates, mugs and more. Check them out on their website. Here's a look at the 11 other days of our list: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today’s other …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
11th Day: Martin's Jewelers
Looking for a unique and creative holiday gift? Throughout the 12 days leading up to Christmas, we're highlighting small businesses in Ross and West View which offer great gift ideas. Today it's Martin's Jewelers at 1051 Perry Highway. Unique to the North Hills area, Martin's specializes in rings, watches, necklaces and more. It services and repairs diamond jewelry, including clocks and watches. Martin's will buy your used or unwanted gold as well. Martin's may be the perfect place to shop if you are looking for a little "bling" for the holidays. Here's a look at our list so far: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today’s other top stories here .
The late Art Linkletter was spot on when he said "kids say the darndest things."
Students in Michelle Kress' first grade class at McIntyre Elementary have been writing letters to Santa. A few of the students kindly shared their letters with Patch. We are featuring one student's video essay in each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Editor's note: they are really cute! You can see the rest of our pictures from our visit to McIntyre elementary on our Facebook page. To see the other video essays, click on our school news topic page. Check out some of today's other top stories here .
Thursday, December 20, 2012
10th Day: Autoality
Looking for a unique and creative holiday gifts? Throughout the 12 days leading up to Christmas, we're highlighting small businesses in Ross and West View which offer great gift ideas. Today, it's Autoality at 3471 Babcock Boulevard. Autoality specializes in products that that can make car detailing easier and more efficient. A perfect place to find a gift for that car owner whose vehicle must shine inside and out. "What's on the shelf at most retail stores isn't necessarily going to be the best, or the easiest, but it's going to be the cheapest a lot of the times," said Autoality owner T. Eric Allan. "Everyone sells car wash, waxes, wheel cleaners, the difference is, you want one that works easier and lasts longer." You can learn more…
The late Art Linkletter was spot on when he said "kids say the darndest things."
Students in Michelle Kress' first grade class at McIntyre Elementary have been writing letters to Santa. A few of the students kindly shared their letters with Patch. We are featuring one student's video essay in each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Editor's note: they are really cute! You can see the rest of our pictures from our visit to McIntyre elementary on our Facebook page. To see the other video essays, click on our school news topic page. Check out some of today's other top stories here .
Ninth Day: North Hills Arts Center
Looking for a unique and creative holiday gifts? Throughout the 12 days leading up to Christmas, we're highlighting small businesses in Ross and West View which offer great gift ideas. Today, it's the North Hills Arts Center at 3432 Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township. Did you know the North Hills Arts center has a holiday gift shop? It's full of hand crafted items from local artists and artisans. Clay, jewelry, fiber arts and more! Learn more about the Arts center by clicking on their website. Do you know of a small business, which should be part of our 12 days of Christmas? Leave your suggestion in the comments box below. Here's a look at our list so far: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today’s other top …
Students at McIntyre Elementary have been writing letters to Santa.
Students in Michelle Kress' first grade class at McIntyre Elementary have been writing letters to Santa. A few of the students kindly shared their letters with Patch. We are featuring one student's video essay in each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Editor's note: they are really cute! You can see the rest of our pictures from our visit to McIntyre elementary on our Facebook page. To see the other video essays, click on our school news topic page. Check out some of today's other top stories here .
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10:41 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
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