The municipality of Bridgeville would like to take this opportunity to recognize the members of the Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee (BDAC) as the featured downtown recognition recipients. This committee under the leadership of Dale Miller has taken a primary role in Bridgeville's downtown revitalization efforts since the beginning of the municipality's involvement in the Allegheny Together program.  

Dale Miller, Liz Calabro, Karen Zatta-Martin, Midge Gilson, Eric Persun, and Joyce Heinrich, all members of the BDAC committee have given so much of their time, talent and energy over the past several years! Additionally, we must mention Mary Weise. Although Mary is not a member of the BDAC, she rarely misses a meeting and assists Bridgeville with unprecedented volunteerism and dedication to Bridgeville community service.  

This quarter the Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee (BDAC) is pleased to feature a number of businesses new to Bridgeville's downtown over the past two years as our featured Downtown Recognition Recipients.

Abacus Settlement, 401 Washington Avenue

Steven Franz, DMD, 53 Washington Avenue

The Hott Spot, 614 Washington Avenue

Bridgeville is pleased to honor the Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy as its Second Quarter Downtown Recognition Recipient! 

Academy Director Jeff Nix explains "no other academy in the Greater Pittsburgh area is capable or qualified to offer this level of MMA personal defense, fitness, or martial arts training." The academy has been in Bridgeville for 9 years, since 2003. The Pittsburgh Martial Arts Academy employs five instructors and is popular across the board with children and adults interested in martial arts and fitness.  

Nix believes "it's good to get kids involved in the martial arts at an early age because it helps them to develop the tools they need to survive and succeed in this day and age." Children as young as 4 can take part in the "Little Dragons" classes at the Pittsburgh Martial Arts Academy and children and adults 14 and older can study "The Fighting Arts" and "Filipino Martial Arts." For parents interested in learning the basics while their children study in another room, "Parent Fitness M.A. Basics/Conditioning" is an ideal way to pass the time and get in shape. 

Director Jeff Nix said of working in Bridgeville, "It's a community town, it's local and people tend to know one another. It's nice to own a business in Bridgeville." 

For more information about the Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy, please visit their website: 

The Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee has chosen The Bridgeville Historical Society as its 2nd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. This quarterly downtown recognition is an opportunity for the committee to recognize notable individuals, businesses, or groups who have contributed to our community's downtown efforts in some positive way.

The Bridgeville Historical Society moved into its new home on April 16, 2011 at 441 Station Street the former home of the Bridgeville Library, and was originally the train station. The facility is being renamed the Kathleen Banks Building. Having the space has allowed the society to display more items and to better tell the story of Bridgeville's history. Additionally, there is sufficient room for people to do research on the many historical articles that are available which have recently been digitized.

Many thanks must go to the Rotary Club and the Boys Scouts along with historical society volunteers for the remodeling of the interior. Of special note the caboose, clock and flagpole will remain as permanent displays, it is great to have such a historical building and setting as the new home for the Historical Society.

The Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee has chosen Attorney Nicholas P. Brenlove as its 1^st Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. Mr. Brenlove is very interested in revitalization projects and this is the second time he is being recognized for his contributions to this effort. In July 2010, he purchased a vacant building at 606 Washington Avenue in need of refurbishing.  The building was updated with new windows, bricks and the first floor gutted and renovated. Jenlor Integrations is currently leasing the entire first floor for its computer services firm. Upstairs are two new offices available for leasing. 

Last year, the BDAC recognized Mr. Brenlove’s renovation of the old bank building at 457 Washington Avenue and also the new building that he built for his law practice a few years ago at the corner of Washington Avenue and Bower Hill Road.  

The Bridgeville BDAC thanks Attorney Brenlove, once again, for his vision and dedication to our downtown initiatives. Thanks to his contributions, Washington Avenue is enjoying an updated look.

The Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee (BDAC) has chosen Tony Moses and his family as their 4^th Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.  The Moses' are the owners of Shouf’s Coffee * Café which was established in June 2006 at 200 Washington Avenue. Known for its Lebanese specialties and great weekend breakfast, they offer raw kibbee every Saturday evening at 5 PM.  It sells very quickly, so be sure to come early.

We congratulate the Moses family on their successful business and thank them for bringing their building to life as well as bringing another good restaurant to our area!

The Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee has selected Serafina’s Pizza as its 3^rd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.  Owner Joe Brasacchio has just completed an attractive new façade to his business at 423 Railroad Street.  Well-kept storefronts invite visitors, help to create a positive image of the downtown and demonstrate a commitment to our community. Thanks, Joe, for your contributions to our revitalization initiatives.

The Bridgeville Business District Advisory Committee has chosen Jason Sarasnick and Sarasnick’s Hardware as its 2^nd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010. This is a fourth generation business, opening in 1937 with Joseph Sarasnick, Sr. and his two sons Frank and Charles as the original owners. For the past 73 years, Bridgeville customers have been visiting this store for all of their hardware needs. “If you can’t find it at Sarasnick’s, you won’t find it anywhere” is the local saying. They carry Stihl power equipment, fasteners, screens, windows and anything else you can think of.  

Jason is the current owner and great nephew of the founder.  Besides devoting his time to this long-time business, Jason is also a member of Bridgeville Council and serves as the Parks and Recreation liaison.

The BDAC congratulates Jason and the Sarasnick family for their dedication and commitment to Bridgeville and thanks Jason for his community service. For more information, please call 412-221-5711 or stop by the store at 512 Washington Avenue.

Internet Auction Consignment
441 Washington Avenue

John Edward Color & Design
429 Washington Avenue

Police Station Pizza
510 Station Street  

Garbibi Brothers, LLC
510 Station Street 

Tony J. Albertelli, DPM
510 Station Street

JM Manion Productions, Inc.
536 Washington Avenue

Out of My Gourd & More
342 Station Street

Bangz Hair Salon
609 Washington Avenue 

Matthew J. Nichter, CPA
508 Washington Avenue

Liggett Automotive Repair
441 Washington Avenue 

Precious Paws Pet Salon
382 Carol Avenue 

Serenity Day Spa & Salon
423 Chartiers Street 

Jenlor Integrations, Inc.
401 Washington Avenue 

Shouf’s
200 Washington Avenue