Eric Heyl

Pittsburgh

Field Editor at Patch

https://t.co/OteBIsmHqG field editor, National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation president and literary munitions specialist.

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Rite Aid To Close Dozens More Locations, Including 14 In NJ

1 week ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst |Eric Heyl

NEW JERSEY — Rite Aid is closing 151 additional stores nationwide as it traverses its second bankruptcy, and 14 additional locations in New Jersey will be among those shuttered. The latest round of closings was revealed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court filings on Friday. This filing will bring the total number of closures to 268 nationwide.
Portion Of Major Road In Ross To Close For Months

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA — Culvert replacement work will require a full closure of Rochester Road between Nocklyn Drive and Reis Run Road/Sewickly Oakmont Road beginning June 2 at 6 a.m. The closures will be in effect through August 10 at 5 p.m. · Follow Rochester Road to Route 19 (Perry Highway) · Turn left onto Route 19 · Turn left onto Sewickley Oakmont Road · Follow Sewickley Oakmont Road back to Rochester Road · Same detour in the opposite direction The $1.10 million project also will include...
Listings For Homes On Market On Rise: See How Pittsburgh Ranks

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — New listings for homes saw the highest year-over-year increase in three years during the four weeks ending May 18, according to a new report from Redfin that highlights the Pittsburgh area. Overall, new listings of homes for sale rose 8.4 percent from the same period a year ago. Along with a 2.2 percent fall in pending sales — the lowest since Redfin began tracking sales in 2015 —and 5 percent week-over-week decrease in home mortgage applications — is causing inventory to pile up.
Seneca Valley Bids Adeiu To 840 Years Of Employee Experience

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – During a recent school board meeting, 32 retirees were recognized for their combined total of over 840 years of work for the Seneca Valley School District. Members of the Seneca Valley School Board and Administration thanked the 2024-25 retirees for their unwavering commitment and service to students and staff members across the District.
Rite Aid Closing Dozens More PA Locations

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PENNSYLVANIA — Rite Aid is closing 151 additional stores nationwide as it traverses its second bankruptcy, and 43 locations in Pennsylvania will be among those shuttered. The latest round of closings was revealed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court filings on Friday. This filing will bring the total number of closures to 268 across the country.
Another Pittsburgh Bridge Closed For Safety Reasons

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — Another city bridge has been closed over safety concerns. City officials on Wednesday announced that the Herron Avenue Bridge linking Polish Hill and Lawrenceville has been shut down effective immediately. They did not detail what structural issues prompted the closure. “Since the start of my administration, I’ve had to make the tough call to close bridges more than once — but I’ve never regretted putting public safety first,” Mayor Ed Gainey said in a statement.
Walmart Purchases Pittsburgh-Area Shopping Center

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

BETHEL PARK, PA — After purchasing Monroeville Mall earlier this year, Walmart now has acquired the Bethel Park Shopping Center on Library Road. Walmart already has a store in the center. A Walmart official told the Pittsburgh Business Times that no immediate changes are expected at the 21-acre site, which also houses a Giant Eagle supermarket. Walmart paid more for the Bethel Park location than it did for Monroveville Mall, which it purchased in January for $34 million.
Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild, Soak Zone: New Ownership Announced

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

WEST MIFFLIN, PA — The deal is done. Kenny the Kangaroo officially is under new ownership. Atlanta-based Herschend Family Entertainment, the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, has officially completed its Western Pennsylvania acquisitions of Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild, Soak Zone and Palace Entertainment's remaining 21 attractions nationwide. The completion of the deal, initially disclosed in March, was announced Tuesday.
Former Olympian Mary Lou Retton Arrested Near PA Border

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a driving under the influence charge about 90 miles south of Pittsburgh in Fairmont, West Virginia. A Fairmont native, Retton is described on the Olympics website as "a true American sporting icon" who won five medals at the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Recording perfect 10s on the floor and vault, she became the first American in history to win an Olympic individual all-round gold.
Pittsburgh-Area Man Dies In Fatal Picnic Shooting

1 week ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — A man has been detained after a fatal Memorial Day weekend shooting at a picnic in Clairton. According to Allegheny County police, the shooting occurred in 300 block of Division Street at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. First responders found a man dead at the scene. He was later identified as Brendan Parsons, 23. Preliminary information shows an argument occurred during a picnic and Parsons was shot. The man who was detained has yet to be identified.