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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Shop 'n Save Offers 20-Cent Pump Perks

The promotion comes at the same time as Giant Eagle's.

One day after Giant Eagle announced a 20-cent fuelperks! promotion, Shop 'n Save contacted Patch to tell us about the stores' 20-cent pump perks happening during the same time duration. Shop 'n Save shoppers will receive 20 cents off per gallon of gas for every $50 they spend on groceries from May 16 through May 29. The limited time promotion aims to double customers’ savings at the pump in advance of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. According to TripAdvisor’s 2013 Summer Travel Survey, one out every three people will drive between 100 and 200 miles to reach their destination this Memorial Day weekend. "This is the time when people are gearing up for long trips and when gas prices tend to rise as well,” said Bill Lipsky, …

Giant Eagle Offers 20-Cent Fuelperks Storewide

The promotion is available for a limited amount of time.

For a limited time, Giant Eagle customers who spend $50 will receive double fuel perks at GetGo fuel and convenience store locations. Starting Thursday, May 16, shoppers can earn 20-cents off per gallon discounts for every $50 spent using a Giant Eagle Advantage Card inside any stores in the Pittsburgh market, including Giant Eagle Market District in Bethel Park. The incentive runs through Wednesday, May 29. Giant Eagle estimates the incentive will result in about 2 million gallons of free fuel. The promotion comes just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, when millions are expected to travel the nation’s highways. The bonus free fuel reward increases the traditional 10-cents per gallon fuelperks! discount earned for purchasing …

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Becky Brindle

9:36 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Here's an update: The promotion is also happening at Shop 'n Save - http://patch.com/A-4xKn   more ›

Thursday, May 2, 2013

'Mom's Nite Out' Celebrated at South Hills Village on May 9

The event is free to enjoy.

With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's high time for moms to be pampered. On May 9, South Hills Village Mall will host a free event featuring relaxation and fun in honor of national "Mom's Nite Out," sponsored locally by Pittsburgh Magazine. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, entertainment and fashion and beauty services and will find information on mom-friendly organizations and events, all focused on rewarding mothers. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. in the mall's lower level north wing and will last until 8 p.m. South Hills Village officials and their event partners will treat moms with makeovers from Sephora and the entire Macy's cosmetics department and with massages from Massage Envy. Moms are also …

Oren Spiegler

5:28 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013

In a community which purports to value education, I would suggest that "Night" be spelled correctly.   more ›

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Market District Offers Free Hepatitis C Screenings

It’s estimated that one-time testing of baby boomers will prevent more than 120,000 deaths.

Giant Eagle and the American Liver Foundation have partnered to offer a series of free rapid hepatitis C screenings at four Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle Pharmacies, including the South Hills Market District in Bethel Park. The screenings will feature the OraQuick® HCV (Hepatitis C) Rapid Antibody Test, which will be administered via a fingerstick blood sample, with results available in 20 minutes. The testing events will be held on the following Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: April 27 and May 4, 11 and 18. Allegheny County contains one of the highest concentrations of older individuals in the nation, including people born between 1945 and 1965, also known as “baby boomers.” According to the CDC, baby boomers are five times more likely …

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Ways to Go Greener in, Near Upper St. Clair

Here's a list of some places to take items that should not be sent to landfills or placed at the curb.

Although Earth Day is officially April 22, it's not too early for Upper St. Clair residents to begin to look at ways to be more environmentally friendly. The following is a list of items, provided in part by the Allegheny County Health Department, that should not be in landfills and generally aren't collected through municipal recycling. Listed below those items are places at which those items can be disposed/recycled. Appliances Tube City, Collier Township Appliance Warehouse, South Side Local Goodwill Stores may also accept some small appliances. Automotive Oils PetroMax, Collier Batteries Batteries Plus, Castle Shannon Borough Pennsylvania Resources Council, South Side Batteries, Automobile Batteries Plus, Castle Shannon Construction …

The Education Partnership

4:14 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

If individuals or companies have new or lightly used school supplies and office items, The Education Partnership can "UPcycle" these items and distribute them to local students who are very much in need. Please contact us for additional details: Amanda@TheEducationPartnership.org or call 412.922.6500. Visit TheEducationPartnership.org to learn more about our program!   more ›

Friday, April 5, 2013

Giant Eagle Stores Requiring Advantage Card for Self-Checkout Lanes

Customers have to scan their card before proceeding through the self checkout.

Giant Eagle stores are now requiring that shoppers using self-checkout lanes have a store loyalty card. The Post-Gazette reports the supermarket chain recently began rolling out technology in its stores requiring a Giant Eagle Advantage Card for anyone using self-checkout lanes.  The technology prompts customers to scan their Advantage Card before proceeding to scan items for purchase. In the past, anyone could use the self-check out aisles regardless of loyalty card status. Dick Roberts, Giant Eagle spokesman, told the newspaper that requiring an Advantage Card ensures that customers are receiving weekly specials, GetGo fuelperks, cash register coupon offers and other savings. This move also allows the store to contact customers if there …

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bob balmer

9:25 am on Monday, April 8, 2013

The real reason is for loss prevention!   more ›

Friday, March 22, 2013

Giant Eagle Slashes Grocery Prices

Some of the reductions went into effect on Wednesday.

Giant Eagle said Wednesday it's delivering more than $70 million in annual customer savings by lowering prices on more than 3,000 grocery items about 15 percent, according to WPXI. The majority of lower everyday prices went in effect Wednesday, with the remaining reductions taking place by April 11. The lowered everyday prices are on a variety of national and Giant Eagle brand dairy, frozen food and processed meat products, as well as grocery items such as cereal, yogurt, condiments, pastas, boxed dinners, canned vegetables, and paper and laundry products. Some of the items include Cheerios, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Cool Whip, and more, according to KDKA. Giant Eagle customers can identify the savings with yellow “…

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Oren Spiegler

6:18 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Assuming that you are serious, John, I thank you for the vote of confidence, but forty-five years of living in the city of Pittsburgh was more than enough for me. I have no plan to return. I have written so many editorial pieces on myriad topics over the past forty years that I have offended everyone time and time again. My views would be used against me were I to run for any office. I am going …   more ›

Observing Passover in Upper St. Clair: What You Need to Know

Here is a list of resources, events and services in honor of the Jewish observance.

It's almost time to break out the matzo. Passover arrives on March 25 this year, when Jews across the world will come together to retell the Exodus story over four cups of wine (or grape juice for those who can't indulge), and of course, a large, festive feast. Passover Traditions As the story goes, during their flight from slavery, the Jews did not have enough time for their dough to rise, resulting in a flaky cracker that is eaten instead of bread for a full week during Passover. The diet changes go beyond bread, however, and depend on family tradition. As a general rule, just look for the "Kosher for Passover" label, which, thankfully, spreads to more products year after year. Prior to the observance, Jews clean their homes and get rid …

Oren Spiegler

6:43 am on Sunday, March 24, 2013

This story is another example of how Patch attempts to serve the entire community. Bravo!   more ›

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Bolognese Sauce Products Recalled Because of Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding

The sauce is sold in Giant Eagle stores.

Check your cupboards. Summer Garden Food Manufacturing, of Boardman, Ohio, is recalling about 25,000 pounds of Bolognese sauce products because of undeclared allergens and misbranding. The products contain soy, wheat and MSG that are not declared on the label. Soy and wheat are known allergens. The following products are subject to recall: [Labels] The products were produced on Dec. 5, 2012, and Feb. 6, 2013, and shipped to distributors in Ohio and Pennsylvania for further retail sales. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a health care provider. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Yvonne St. Pierre, the company’s Receptionist/Administrative Clerk, at 330-743-6050 extension 1100. Like Patch on Facebook. | …

Giant Eagle to Offer Port Authority ConnectCard Service

The reloadable plastic smart cards are intended to eliminate the need for paper passes and tickets, according to the Port Authority.

The local Giant Eagle Market District is among nearly 50 of the grocery chain's locations that will begin selling and renewing the Port Authority's new ConnectCard. The reloadable smart cards are intended to replace paper transit passes and tickets, according to a statement from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. Transit patrons can purchase weekly or monthly passes and load that amount onto their cards, then present the cards to ride a Port Authority vehicle. The Market District store is located at 7000 Oxford Dr. in Bethel Park and permits customers to buy and load a card for weekly or monthly use and to check their balances. The new cards are being sold at Giant Eagle locations throughout the area. Port Authority patrons who …

Mary Kay Petrini

7:13 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

Is the balance a use it or lose, or does the balance transfer to the Next month?   more ›

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