Monday, July 9, 2012
Columnist Gab Bonesso shares some Fourth of July memories of her father: The Great ZamBeanie!
Independence Day was always a signature holiday for my family. My parents were notorious party-throwers and their Fourth of July blowouts were usually the talk of the town. It probably had something to do with the fact that my father would drive to West Virginia each year to purchase illegal fireworks. He would call himself, “The Great ZamBeanie” (combining Zambelli fireworks with his nickname: Beanie) and after an afternoon of “spirits” he would turn the sky into a symphony of lights. As a kid our Fourth of July parties were my version of Disney World. It was the main thing that I looked forward to every summer and I could always count on my parents to go above and beyond the year prior. Our neighborhood would be lined up on both …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Upload your Fourth of July photos of fireworks, cookouts, parades and other family events right onto this article!
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- Mike Jones
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Whether it’s fireworks, parades, community gatherings or backyard barbeques, there are plenty of things happening on the Fourth of July. We at Patch want you to show us how you’re spending Independence Day with family or friends. Upload your photos and videos of fireworks, cookouts, poolside lounging or other family events to this article. Just click on the “Upload Photos and Videos” tab at the top and bottom of this story. We might even feature YOUR photos and videos on the main Patch page!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Zambelli Fireworks offered Patch these safety tips.
Fireworks are an integral part of Fourth of July celebrations all over the country. For aspiring back yard pyrotechnicians, here are some safety tips from the professionals at Zambelli Fireworks. Keep in mind—only hand, ground sparklers and other novelty fireworks are allowed to be purchased or used without a permit in Pennsylvania. Leave the rest to the Zambelli's. Cherry bombs, M-80s, M-100s and silver salutes are all illegal. Tampering with fireworks or trying to create your own without the required permission and knowledge is also illegal. Always make sure you purchase fireworks from a dealer approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. These vendors are regulated and can provide legal and safe entertainment for your …
Monday, July 2, 2012
The current heatwave is making columnist Gab Bonesso a little loopy!
Hey! What are the lyrics to that old Irving Berlin song? Something like, “We’re having a heat wave. A tropical heat wave. The temperature’s rising. It isn’t surprising. She certainly can can-can.” Now I don’t know what dancing the can-can has to do with the temperature, but I do know that we are currently in the midst of a full-blown heat wave here in Western PA! I am looking at my seven-day weather application on my MacBook and temperatures in the early 90s/late 80s will be continuing through the Fourth of July holiday. Coincidentally this is the first summer my mother has decided not to open our swimming pool in 32 years. Great timing, Ma! In her defense, she opened the pool last year and it was probably only used four times during the …
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The township's annual festival drew nearly 12,000 people.
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- Jenna Staul
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Nearly 12,000 people crowded into Moon Park Monday evening for the township's annual Fourth of July Celebration. Festival-goers took in performances from country music artist Chuck Wicks and Moon natives Brooke Annibale and Sarah Marince. More families poured into the park and lined Ewing Road nearby to catch the Zambelli Fireworks display at nightfall. Dana Kasler, director of Moon's Parks and Recreation department, said the event ran smoothly. "It was a great turn out," Kasler said. "It just seems like everyone is really excited [tonight]."
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Monday, July 4, 2011
The annual event today will feature Zambelli Fireworks and performer Chuck Wicks.
The township's annual July 4 celebration today at Moon Park will feature Zambelli Fireworks and a country music line-up. The event, which kicks off at 4 p.m., is one of the longest-running Fourth of July celebrations in Western Pennsylvania, according to Moon's Parks and Recreation department, which organizes the event. In addition to headlining performers Chuck Wicks and Moon native Sarah Marince, the event will feature local vendors and a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Ewing Road will close from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today from Beaver Grade to Coraopolis Heights roads to accommodate the event. The Allegheny County Airport Authority is also temporarily re-opening the Interstate 376 East on-ramp to Ewing Road today.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Downtown Service Center will close for Independence Day.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
The Port Authority of Allegheny County will operate its bus, T light-rail and incline service on holiday schedules on Monday, July 4. The authority's customer service line will operate from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but its Downtown Service Center will be closed Monday in observance of Independence Day. For more information about holiday hours, visit the authority's website or call customer service at (412) 442-2000 or for TTY, (412) 231-7007.
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Here's a review of the week's headlines from around our region's Three Rivers.
The West Penn Allegheny Health System announced plans to affiliate Allegheny General and its other hospitals with Highmark Inc. A jury from Dauphin County sentenced convicted killer Richard Poplawski to death for the slayings of threePittsburgh Police officers in 2009. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and his "Dancing with the Stars"partner Kym Johnson brought home the Mirror Ball trophy for fans to admire at a packed rally Downtown. In communities all around Western Pennsylvania, folks browsed through farmers markets, stocked their cupboards and staked out the best hometown spots to watch fireworks as the Fourth of July weekend approached. Patch brought you plenty of other stories as well from Around the Rivers over the past …
The ramp will open temporarily to alleviate traffic congestion.
The Interstate 376 East Ewing Road on-ramp will re-open Monday to accommodate the Moon Township July 4 Celebration. The Allegheny County Airport Authority earlier this month closed the ramp to install a traffic roundabout at the I-376 and Ewing Road intersection. Construction on the $950,000 project is expected to be completed by October. Moon spokeswoman Meghan McNamara said township officials worked with the airport authority to temporarily open the ramp in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion from the July 4 celebration Monday at Moon Park. The ramp will close again for motorists Tuesday morning. Ewing Road will also be closed to motorists from Beaver Grade to Coraopolis Heights Road from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Check our picks to explore this weekend, and let us know about your plans.
1. FAMILY FISHING AT SOGGY BOTTOM LAKE When/Where: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley Heights. Why Go: Spend quality family time fishing for bass, carp and more at Soggy Bottom. Certified fishing skills instructors will be on hand, and all necessary equipment will be provided. Price: $15 per fisherman and $5 for accompanying adult. Registration is required. 2. MOON TOWNSHIP 5K RUN/WALK When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Moon Township. Why Go: Go get some exercise with family or friends at Moon Parks and Recreation’s third annual 5K event. If you’re not participating, cheer on those who are this Independence Day weekend. Price: Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and is $25. More …
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