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4/18/2006      Local Bakeries Shine on WQED

Two member bakeries shine on the WQED program, 'What makes Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh'. Rick Sebak set out to discover what best describes our local community. He found out neighborhood bakeries are still around and still add delcious flavor to the local culture. Jenny Lee bakery and Bethel Bakery were singled out read more »

6/3/2006      Fritz Finishes First in WPBA Decorating Competition

Bethel Bakery's Diane Fritz will get another crack at the RBA's decorating contest this fall. She won the right to represent the WPBA in Feburary by putting in a strong showing at the WPBA's decorating contest. Diane Walsh from Jenny Lee Bakery and Joanne Balky from Nutcraker Sweets rounded out read more »

7/1/2006      DeAngelis Donuts Suffers a Loss in The Family

Tom DeAngelis passed away on July 1, 2006. read more »

10/14/2006      Two WPBA members make Pittsburghs Mags Top 100 Things

Pastries-A-La-Carte came in at number 12 on Pittsburgh magazines top 100 by being the number one new pastry bakery in the burgh. Bethel Bakery was awarded the number 5 spot, for having the best German Chocolate cake. Is anyone thinking Octoberfest!!! Congratulations to both of our members. read more »

12/3/2006      Tragedy Strikes Jenny Lee

A small fire has put Jenny Lee's production facility our of operation for the holidays. USA Gourmet has stepped up to help by providing a spot for Jenny Lee to produce their famous cinnamon bread and cookies for the holidays. Jenny Lee is hoping to be back up and running read more »

1/16/2007      Roy Albert Passes Away

A long-time member of the WPBA, Roy Albert passed away in early January '07. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Roy was a valued member of the community, serving on the Shaddock Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He will be missed by all that knew him. read more »

2/22/2007      Ken Basaker Gets Married

Ken Basaker got married in Hawaii today. read more »

3/1/2007      Keystone Bakery Closing

After 80 years in operation Keystone Bakery is closing it's doors due to retirement... read more »

4/20/2007      Jenny Lee back in business

After recovering from a office fire, Jenny Lee re-opened on April 1st. read more »

7/5/2007      Electricity Tax Vote Coming

A new electricity tax could raise energy costs. read more »

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