In brief: Free tax prep, virtual networking and more in the Sewickley area

Free tax prep

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Free Tax Prep program is offering free virtual or hybrid tax preparation through April 10 for individuals across the region.

With these new virtual services, clients can upload their materials, and tax experts will prepare and review the return. The hybrid tax preparation entails two brief appointments in a safe environment, following CDC guidelines, to provide information and review the return. These services are available to residents in Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties, and the program ensures low-income residents can maximize their refund and lessen the financial burdens from the pandemic.

Assistance from a volunteer tax preparer is available for individuals and families with a total annual income of up to $57,000. Additionally, free, do-it-yourself online tax assistance is available at myfreetaxes.com for all individuals and families. Visit pa211sw.org for more information.

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. March 10.

Speakers are Brian Thomas of BT Computer Consulting Services and Michele Long of Keller Williams Realty.

For details, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

Beth Samuel offers programs online

Beth Samuel Jewish Center will host all programs through Zoom until further notice.

Upcoming programs include:

• Shabbat Across America, 7 p.m. March 5

• Rabbi Marc Rudolph presents “Is the Covid Vaccine a Miracle?,” 7 p.m. March 10

Email BethSamuel Office@comcast.net for more information or Zoom login links.