Sunday, July 21, 2013

Vietnamese Church Service

Pleasant Hills, PA
(clockwise)   Giap Quang Le of Crafton, Thuy Le of South Park, Anna Vu of Crafton, Be Tichi of Pleasant Hills, Kim Willis of Baldwin Borough and Jeff Bergeson, a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary gather in prayer after a Vietnamese mass Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the secondary Chapel of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Giap Quang Le asked everyone to pray for him to accept the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Thuy Le of South Park translates mass from guest preacher Jeff Bergeson, a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the secondary Chapel of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church during a Vietnamese Mass.

Parishioners and guests gather after a Vietnamese mass in prayer Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the secondary Chapel of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. The Thánh Ca is a Vietnamese hymnbook.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Bridgeville, After the Flood

Bridgeville, PA
Jim Padgelek and Debbie Williams look at items left over from a saddle bag from Padgelek's 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna that was a complete loss after the recent flooding in Bridgeville.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Bruster's of Ingomar Ice Cream Eating Competition

McCandless, PA
Kyle Jamison, 26, of Midland stares down the competition on his way to eating six cups of ice cream Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition. Jamison easily beat the competition in the adult age group.

Kyle Jamison, 26, of Midland loses some ice cream on his beard while eating six cups of ice cream Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition.

Kyle Jamison, 26, of Midland works on his sixth cup of ice cream Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition. 

 Tess McKenna, 9, tries to catch up to her brother Tate McKenna, 9, both of McCandless while he warms up his ice cream covered fingertips Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition. Tate McKenna was the eventual winner.

Jacob Mann, 10, of Franklin Park takes a break from the cold Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition. 

Lucia Noll-Upshaw, 12, from New Mexico takes down some ice cream Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition, while visiting relatives in McCandless.

Alex McKenna, 13, of McCandless takes some ice cream in the nose Sunday, July 14, 2013 during Bruster's of Ingomar's annual ice cream eating competition. McKenna went on to win his age bracket.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Friday, July 12, 2013

Scrub Run 8k

McCandless, PA
Doug Basinski of Ross Township loses some water while running the Passavant Hospital Foundation Scrub Run 8k Friday, July 12, 2013 at North Park.

Michelle Wolf, 16, of Gibsonia keeps cool by splashing a cup of water in her face during the Passavant Hospital Foundation Scrub Run 8k Friday, July 12, 2013 at North Park.

Makenna Cable, 6, of  Zelionople waves to a runner while holding up an encouraging sign during the Passavant Hospital Foundation Scrub Run 8k Friday, July 12, 2013 at North Park.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

St. Sebastian Parish Festival 2013

Ross Township, PA
Miarra Misutka, 10,(left) and her twin sister Keeley Misutka, 10, both of McCandless ride the "Scrambler," Thursday, July 11, 2013 during St. Sebastian Parrish Festival.

15-month-old Georgia Graff of West View catches the breeze on her tongue while riding the "Wiggle Worm," Thursday, July 11, 2013 during St. Sebastian Parrish Festival.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Pitcher Park Memorial Skate Park Groundbreaking

Carnegie, PA
Mary Pitcher with her grandson Rook Pitcher, 3, both of Scott Township followed by Carnegie Mayor Jack Kobistek head to the future site of Pitcher Park Memorial Skate Park to break ground Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Carnegie Park.

Residents and supporters release balloons in the air in honor of Vincent and Stephen Pitcher during the ground breaking for Pitcher Park Memorial Skate Park to break ground Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Carnegie Park.

John Pitcher, 31, of Scott Township talks about what Pitcher Park Memorial Skate Park means to him while Carnegie Mayor Jack Kobistek (left) and his mother Mary Pitcher of Scott Township listen in during a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Carnegie Park.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Brentwood 4th of July Parade

Brentwood, PA
(from left) Kaitlyn Hansen, 3, Alayna Button, 5,  Elizabeth Hansen, 5, Aubrey Little, 5,  and Bryce Little, 3, all of Jefferson Hills look to the sky as airplanes fly over head to mark the start of Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

Gavin Gusten, 3, of Whitehall sprints back and forth across Brownsville Road tooting his horn in anticipation for Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Autumn Schidlmeier, 3, of Carrick waves her flag during Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

United States Army Air Corps, World War II Veteran Joe Schmitt, 92, of Whitehall flashes a smile to family members as he rides in a limousine during Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

Carol Froehlich holds onto her grandson Ethan Froehlich, 2, both of Dayton, OH while Nancy Herring, of Carrick (right) waves during Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

Nathaniel Riley, 9, of Brentwood flies the American Flag as fire engines pass by during Brentwood's 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

Cooling Off

Brentwood, PA
Jack Leyenaar, 2, laughs while his father Mark Leyenaar splashes his faces with a water spout set up for runners for the Firecracker 5K prior to the start of Brentwoods annual 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4, 2013 along Brownsville Road.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Brentwood Battle of the Barrel

Brentwood, PA
Area firefighters participate in Battle of the Barrel Wednesday July 3, 2013 along Brownsville Road in Brentwood.

Alec Troy, 10, of Brentwood is startled as cold water hits him during Battle of the Barrel Wednesday July 3, 2013 along Brownsville Road in Brentwood.

Brentwood Volunteer fire fighter Mike Kasyan works the hose during battle of the barrel Wednesday July 3, 2013 along Brownsville Road in Brentwood.

Aleksah Cook, 1, of Brentwood stays dry with her own towel during Battle of the Barrel Wednesday July 3, 2013 along Brownsville Road in Brentwood. Both of Cook's parents are Brentwood Volunteer fire fighters.