Latitude 40 Sports and Entertainment Complex Readies for Opening Tuesday

The brainchild of Robinson native and Montour grad Brent Brown, the 65,000-square-foot complex debuts its strobe-lit bowling alleys, restaurants, sports bars, dance floor and arcade at a VIP preview Friday.

As it readied for its public opening Tuesday night, Latitude 40 threw a preview party Friday night, drawing guests from the Tri-State region and debuting its strobe-lit bowling alleys, open-concept restaurants, sports bars, arcade and live-performance space. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, former Steelers running back and television analyst Jerome Bettis, gaming and business executive Ted Arneault and about 500 others jammed the 65,000-square-foot entertainment venue in Robinson Pointe. Once inside the neon-bathed entrance of the three-story complex, guests danced to '70s and '80s covers by Totally 80s, sampled signature cocktails and noshed on rare filet and spicy shrimp, grilled vegetables, pastas and oven-fired pizzas, …

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Broken iPhone? That’s No Problem if it’s in a cellhelmet Case

The interchangeable PVC back plate for the just-on-the-market cellhelmet case is manufactured in Cranberry.

Sure, we’ve all seen those iPhone covers that promise to be indestructible—which is just fine and dandy. The problem, according to David Artuso, is that most of those covers look, and feel, like a big plastic brick.  So he, along with Michael Kane and Bryan McHenry decided to do something about it. Originally, Kane and McHenry, who cofounded cellpig.com, an online store selling cell phone accessories, strived to create an unbreakable iPhone case. They soon found it impossible to do without the unwanted bulky exterior. Utilizing a dense polyurethane rubber, they instead came up with a sleek, modern casing that offers good protection—and backed it with a guarantee. They call it the cellhelmet™. If your iPhone accidentally breaks when inside …

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Giant Eagle Market District Introduces Personal Shopping Service

The Robinson supermarket will use personal shoppers to select items for customers.

Giant Eagle Market District in Robinson Township this week launched a new personal shopping service.  The curbside express service enables customers to order groceries online at MarketDistrict.com/Curbside and then pick up their items in front of the store.  Market District staff members will select items from each customer's list. The items are available for pick-up in a new curbside lane for motorists in the front of the store.  Items are available for the same price as on store shelves; the fee for the service is $4.95, which is waived for a customer's first order.  The service is available today on the store's website, which enables customers to search by food item, brand and price.  Visit Giant Eagle's website for more information.

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Residents Sound Off on Moon's Development in Comprehensive Plan Survey

Township officials hope to gather input from residents on Moon's future growth.

Lynn Kirkpatrick, owner of the Village Shoppe boutique on Thorn Run Road, said she worries potential customers may too readily travel to Robinson Township. She said Moon’s scattershot business district and lack of a town square drives shoppers away from the township. Instead, she said, they spend their money in nearby communities, where they find a larger selection of corporate retail stores and eateries.  “We’re pushing people to shop outside of the Moon area,” said Kirkpatrick, who has owned the Village Shoppe for 22 years. “If that continues, [Moon small businesses] will be gone eventually.” Kirkpatrick on Nov. 8 received Moon Township’s comprehensive plan survey in the mail. Opinions gathered from that survey, administered by the …

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clearfield

7:33 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011

Susan, sidewalks have been an issue for nearly the 20 years I have lived here. The supervisors continue to give up sidewalks when deciding to approve or disapprove a preliminary and final development plan. Many supervisors allowed the developer to give up putting in sidewalks in exchange for doing something else. We have to realize that Moon is more like Monroeville than a nice, and cozy …   more ›

Moon CEO to Speak at Global Entrepreneurs Event

Moon resident and CEO of Premier Innovations Group will speak about entrepreneurship Saturday at Carnegie Mellon University event.

Noah Cohen, a Moon resident and CEO of Premier Innovations Group, will speak at an event tomorrow hosted by TiE Pittsburgh, a local chapter of an international networking and mentoring organization for entrepreneurs at Carnegie Mellon University. The event, "Entrepreneurs Base Camp — Entrepreneurs to the Rescue," will feature presentations by local business leaders. At least 100 aspiring entrepreneurs are expected to attend. Cohen, 30, has more than 10 years of business experience and already has helped to develop more than 20 start-up companies. In 2007, he founded Premier Innovations Group, a Pittsburgh-based spirits importing company. The company develops private label liquor brands and aims to become a leading beverage importing, …

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Frugal Family: Deals on Jewelry and Apparel

We scour local stores to come up with great bargains for your entire family.

Men's shoes at Kmart Deal: Men’s Basic Editions sport shirts are $8.98. Good through: June 11. Gas grills at Rite Aid Deal: Table-top gas grills are $29.99 with a store Wellness Card. Good through: June 11. Apparel at Cache Deal: Special-occasion dresses are 30 percent off.  Good through: While supplies last. Ice cream at Coraopolis Cash Market Deal: Five-quart Shurfine ice cream pails are $5.99.  Good through: June 8. Cereal at Kuhn’s Market Deal: Select Kellogg’s cereal is $2.99. Good through: June 14. Cosmetics at Macy’s Deal: Free seven-piece gift sets are available with purchases of $34 or more. Good through: While supplies last. Body care at Bath & Body Works Deal: Get a free signature care body item with purchase of $10 or more.  …

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Notes from around town

Moon Gears Up for Kickoff

A snapshot of how Moon is gearing up for the AFC Championship

Moon Patch was out on the town today to see how Moon is prepping for the AFC Championship. Here's what we found:  The Beer Store has been busy "non stop," according to a store clerk. Patrons have been frequenting the store, which is open on Sundays, throughout the day. As of 6 p.m., Kmart has only one Terrible Towel left in stock. Repeat: ONE TERRIBLE TOWEL. So, if you're towel-less as kickoff approaches, you might want to head down there and snatch it up for $6.99. It's currently on a black-and-gold-themed display table in the front of the store.  Steelers-themed merchandise is also thinning out in Kmart, though you'll find a few Steelers blankets, pillows and T-shirts available. The only Roethlisberger jersey in stock is in a child's …

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