To Our Readers: A Thank You From North Hills Patch

Thank you, North Hills Patch readers, for taking time in your busy days to spend a few moments here. We appreciate your visits and contributions, and we want you to know we take nothing for granted here. Thank you for helping us to grow and thrive..=

Eighteen months ago, in March 2017, North Hills Patch relaunched. We've come a long way, and you're a big reason why. Because of readers like you, North Hills Patch that was relaunched just 18 months ago had 23,000 users in August. That figure — compiled and verified through Google Analytics — includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

Our visitors hail from within Ross and West View for sure, but many residents of neighboring municipalities also land on North Hills Patch as well. They’ve begun to rely on Patch not just for news, but for community information listed on the North Hills Patch events calendar.

Here are 10 of the most-read articles on North Hills Patch in August:

• Ross Park Mall Welcoming 3 New Retailers

• North Hills Sports Hall of Fame 2018 Class Announced

• North Hills Again Ranked Among PA’s Top School Districts

• Have You Seen This North Hills Indecent Assault Suspect?

• Ross Man To Stand Trial For Allegedly Strangling Ex-Girlfriend

• Former Ross Toys R Us Store To Be Auctioned

• Services Set For North Hills School Director Arlene Bender

• Atria’s Restaurant Slapped With Consumer Alert

• Popular South Side Restaurant Hit With Community Alert

• North Hills To Usher In School Year With Community Pep Rally

Got a news tip? I'm Eric Heyl, your local field editor. I have more than three decades of experience in southwestern Pennsylvania journalism as a reporter, columnist and editor. As a native Pittsburgher, I love the Steelers, Kennywood and Primanti Bros. sandwiches just like you do. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at Eric.Heyl@Patch.com.

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You have helped make Patch a success not only locally but nationally. Patch ranks 91st on the list of the 100 most viewed websites in the country, according to Alexa.

For being part of the Patch community, you have our sincere thanks.

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