Trying to get in touch with someone at Waste Management is maddening. I was trying to find out when…read morerecycling would be picked up. I was originally told the Friday of the second full week of the month. The website says the second Friday of the month. Below that, it says my recycling is scheduled for 7/17/26. That looks like the third Friday of the month. When I finally got in touch with a representative, I figured it out. A full week to WM is Monday through Saturday. A full week is known to all as Sunday- Saturday. So I sit here with two bins of recycling waiting for July 17th. If WM could have clarified what a full week is to them, I could understand. Poor communication all around.

customer service representative rude as ever as she was over talking me as I try to speak!…read moreabsolutely asked for supervisor spent over forty minutes on HOLD! What a joke for customer service

Met with Gingerly Press this past weekend at American Craft Made Baltimore show on Feb 21st. I…read morelearned a lot about their process and loved several prints. I'm still considering buying several for new wall space in kitchen. The earth-valued themes are depicted so simply but their design and colors are very appealing.

Lindsay provided my partner and me with an exceptional tour during an open house, showcasing her…read moreremarkable artistic process and sharing a wonderful story. I absolutely love her work and have decided to frame it on my wall.

I loved that I could schedule online. This made the process so much easier. The website was very…read moreclear and easy to use. They did a very nice job with communication. I got the contract right away. I had emailed after hours a question I had and they responded very quickly even though they were closed. I didn't expect that but truly appreciated that. I received email updates throughout the rental period. They were timely with delivery and pick up. I hope I never need to rent a dumpster again but if I do it would definitely be Pascarella Disposal Services.

The owner was professional. Very quick to respond and answered all the hard questions I had for…read morehim. I will be recommending to any friends in need. My family and I will be using them in the near future. Thanks again Mitch.

They got rid of the bedbugs. Those things are super beings and it takes time, dedication, and know…read morehow to eradicate them. Although getting them was a complete nightmare, Budget did a good job. They advised me on what to do, and treated very thoroughly. I am very grateful for their help.

Ethan was just wonderful. He came to my home for an estimate and then came back to do the work…read more Ethan really worked hard around my home, doing an exceptional job -- Wonderful Work - A+ And he is willing to come back to address any concerns. Thank you, Ethan and to Budget Pest Control. They are the best, most reasonably priced Company in our area. Thank you, Jan

I had the pleasure of volunteering here recently. I have volunteered throughout the city at…read moreseveral different nonprofits in the city and I have to say that this is one that probably touches more lives than any other in the city. What they do here is not a small feat. What goes into to what they accomplish here is many man hours of a dedicated workforce. On top of those that are employed this place also depends on the many that walk through those doors and chip in whenever they can. While here I was told that some of the volunteer days that they have planned are booked months in advance. The facility is top notch and runs like a well oiled machine. However they have said that they have already outgrown this facility space. Even though that may be the case, they don't let that stop their mission. The families that the GPCFB reach are many and without them would not be able to maintain a home life that is perceived as normal. What little you can give is greatly appreciated and there are donation bins inside the front doors. Did you know that they get more donations for items that are considered junk food than healthy food items? That trail mix does seem nutritious, but what really helps them out was that fruits, vegetables, meat and the like.

Hunger is one subject that rarely comes up in discussions about food. When the subject of hunger…read moredoes come up, it remains limited to talk of the developing world. It is difficult to think about the fact that adults and children here in the States are going to sleep with pangs in their stomachs. It's easier to think about where to get good pho instead. In 2009 it was reported that over 50 million Americans were living in "food insecure" households. It's cliche to ask this, but have you ever in your life had to wonder where your next meal might come from? I hope you haven't, but if you have, that's food insecurity. For some, the situation is temporary. For others it's a chronic hardship. In these dire, murky economic times where the gulf between the wealthy and the impoverished is only growing, food banks are as essential as they've ever been, and The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has been meeting that need throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania for more decades than I've been alive. Annually, the Food Bank allocates 21 million pounds of food from their Duquesne warehouse via manifold avenues not limited to senior citizen centers, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and pantries. And if you think that you will never find yourself relying on a food bank to feed you or your family, you should read this article from late last year... http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2010/11/22 Hunger is spreading, even into the supposedly lush, insulated suburbs. Food banks can help stifle and even reverse that tragic advancement. After all, you never know when the rug you're standing on will be yanked right out from under your feet, and yes it could be YOU someday. So, if you're not going to donate food or funds to the address above out of a concern for those who are not as privileged as you are, do so out of self-interest. As long as we support our local food banks, they will continue to be there for all of us if and when we need them. If you can't afford to give money, take a look inside your cupboard. Are you really planning on making something with that can of Cream of Mushroom Soup?