Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The hold up occurred shortly around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Ross Township police are searching for at least one suspect in the robbery of the Exxon Gas Station just south of the intersection of McKnight and Nelson Run Roads. The holdup was reported around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. There are no reports of any injuries, and it's not known if the suspect, believed to be a white man in his late 20's or early 30's, carried a weapon. Check back with North Hills Patch for further developments. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Check out some of today's other top stories here.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The call came in shortly after 7 p.m.
Dozens of firefighters converged on the closed Shadowood Lounge at 4844 McKnight Road in Ross Township shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday night, and quickly extinguished a small fire in the rear of the building. No one was hurt. No word yet on what caught fire, but investigators were closely studying what appeared to be an electrical box near the back door. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Check out some of today's other top stories here.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Utility crews were called to cut power to the building.
Firefighters evacuated the Red Lobster Restaurant at 4766 McKnight Road in Ross Township Wednesday evening after reports of smoke inside the building. Fire crews quickly determined it was not a fire, but some sort of electrical problem. Duquesne Light crews cut power to the building until repairs could be made. No one was hurt. It's not clear when the restaurant will reopen. Our Newsletter subscribers heard this breaking news first.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Panera Bread has yet to commit to McCandless Crossing.
In a unanimous vote Monday night, McCandless Town Council approved an amendment to an ordinance, which prohibits drive-through restaurants along the stretch of McKnight Road that borders the fourth and final phase of the McCandless Crossing development. That phase is located is on the east side of McKnight Road between Duncan Avenue and Cumberland Road. The amendment was requested by Warren, Ohio-based Covelli Enterprises, the largest Panera Bread franchise in the country. Covelli has many Panera stores in the Pittsburgh region. Covelli has not yet signed a lease to open a Panera in McCandless Crossing, according to Bruce Betty, McCandless Land Use Administrator. Betty said there are limitations to the amendment to discourage a typical …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Residents of the Woodhawk Club said the intersection of McKnight Road and Johnanna Drive had become very dangerous.
More that six weeks after a resident complained to the Ross Township Commissioners about a huge pothole at Johnanna Drive and McKnight Road, crews Tuesday filled it with fresh asphalt. The Woodhawk Club confirmed it hired the workers who performed the repairs. Vicki Chang, a Woodhawk club resident, said on Feb. 4 that the entrance to Johnanna Drive acted as a speed bump, causing a dangerous backup of northbound traffic on McKnight Road. (See video and Click "view larger map" for exact location). At the time, Solicitor Bonnie Brimmeier said there was little the township could do because the road is privately owned. "There's three parties up there, the Woodhawk Club, the E-Z storage, and the Ivy Woods, which is the homeowners association …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
McCandless Council must first vote to ease a restriction on drive-through restaurants along a portion of McKnight Road.
A drive-through Panera Bread Restaurant may be coming to McCandless Crossing, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. But first, McCandless Town council must vote to ease a restriction on drive-through restaurants along the stretch of McKnight Road that borders the fourth and final phase of the McCandless Crossing development. It is located is on the east side of McKnight Road between Duncan Avenue and Cumberland Road. Currently, drive-through restaurants are not permitted along that section of McKnight said Bruce Betty, the township's land-use administrator. McCandless officials' intent with the 1986 restriction was to prevent high-volume traffic and maintain the character of the stretch, Betty told the Trib. “It's up to council to …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Residents of the Woodhawk Club said the intersection of McKnight Road and Johnanna Drive is dangerous.
Two weeks after Ross Township Solicitor Bonnie Brimmeier told Ross Commissioners that the three entities responsible for maintaining Johnanna Drive are promising to repair the entrance to the road at the intersection with McKnight Road, several large potholes remain. Brimmeier admits there is little more the township can do because the road is privately owned. "There's three parties up there, the Woodhawk Club, the E-Z storage, and the Ivy Woods, which is the homeowners association for the condos that are up there," she said. "Their attorney told me the owner of Woodhawk was intending to make the repairs and then seek contributions from the other parties that are responsible and I suggested that they do it as quickly as possible." The …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Backups at the pumps and heavy traffic around the Babcock Boulevard GetGo have lessened.
While business remains brisk at the new GetGo at the corner of McKnight Road and Browns Lane, sales have apparently slowed at the GetGo store and gas station nearby at 5603 Babcock Boulevard. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Nearby residents had complained often about traffic backing up along Babcock Boulevard, as drivers waited, not always patiently, to redeem their fuelperks. When announcing its plans for the new McKnight Road GetGo, Pat Avoilio, Director of Real Estate Development and Construction for Giant Eagle Inc., told the Ross planning commission that the company hoped construction of the new GetGo would alleviate some of the congestion around its Babcock location. The prediction appears to have come true. "You don't have …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
PennDOT plans single-lane traffic in both directions on Ingomar Road Tuesday and Wednesday while crews work on the bridge carrying McKnight Road above it.
Traffic on Ingomar Road will be restricted to a single lane in both directions Tuesday and Wednesday while crews work on the bridge that carries McKnight Road over the road, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said. The restrictions will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m both days, weather permitting, on the road in McCandless, PennDOT officials said. One lane will be open in each direction at all times. Crews from Allison Park Contractors will be installing protective shields on the McKnight Road bridge. No restrictions will occur on McKnight Road. Motorists are asked to drive slowly and with caution while remaining aware of changing traffic patterns in the area. PennDOT also advises motorists to visit 511pa.com or call 511…
Monday, February 25, 2013
Residents of the Woodhawk Club said the intersection of McKnight Road and Johnanna Drive is dangerous.
Ross Township Solicitor Bonnie Brimmeier told Ross Commissioners Tuesday that the three entities responsible for maintaining Johnanna Drive are promising to repair the entrance to the road at the intersection with McKnight Road. The issue came to light when a Woodhawk club resident, Vicki Chang, complained to the commissioners on Feb. 4 the entrance to Johnanna Drive acts like a speed bump. (See video and Click "view larger map" for exact location) "Because of the poor road conditions, drivers slow down to a nearly complete stop when entering from McKnight Road," she said. "This greatly increases the chances of rear-end collisions because the cars behind you are still traveling at nearly 40 miles an hour." Although the road is privately…
Pam
9:29 am on Thursday, April 11, 2013
I saw the same flash, my husband said it was lightening strikes, but I saw sparks.. And the power on McKnight road never went out after that....surprisingly! more ›