Natalie Beneviat stories, Page 12
‘Lip dub’ video celebrates 30 years of Marshall Middle School
More than 830 students, an iPhone and lots of lip-synching helped celebrate Marshall Middle School’s 30th anniversary. The North Allegheny school in Marshall Township spent the year celebrating its third decade over the year, including recording a “lip dub” video. “A ‘lip dub’ video is the filming of a group...
Damar Hamlin’s basketball game at North Allegheny benefits his charity
Football player Damar Hamlin hosted a celebrity basketball game June 8 at North Allegheny Senior High School, drawing in big names and hundreds of fans, with sales supporting the Chasing M’s Foundation, his charity. The Buffalo Bills safety, who originally is from McKees Rocks, led the night’s Blue Team to...
Unrehearsed Shakespeare: Plays coming to North Park, Hartwood Acres
Classic plays of William Shakespeare will be performed this summer using possibly a more historically correct acting technique, beginning with “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. June 21 on the Boathouse Lawn in North Park. Unrehearsed Shakespeare Project performances are being presented free by the New Renaissance Theatre Company,...
Runway RePurposed features North Allegheny student designers
From book lover to ball gowns, a North Allegheny freshman was a winner with her unique literary-themed dress at the Runway RePurposed fashion show, a benefit of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania Division. Student designers in the Pittsburgh area were to “create a look out of an item destined...
North Allegheny Foundation grants aid schools
The North Allegheny Foundation awarded $30,000-plus worth of grants this spring to aid students and teachers in the school district. The foundation also provided more than 20 students with scholarships. Both rounds of awards were announced at the North Allegheny School Board meetings, May 15 and 22, respectively. For the...
Northland Public Library project inspires Icelanders
A cool connection happened recently between the Northland Public Library and a library in Iceland, thanks to a house made of books and an overseas summer reading program. Nicolas Yon, Northland communications director, received an email in February from a librarian at the Bókasafn Vestmannaeyja. The email read: Hi —...
North Park opens new baby pool
There may be a new baby pool at North Park this summer, but the popular swimming site has a long and rich history. The original pool at North Park was built for the 1936 Olympic swimming trials but was not finished in time, according to Abigail Gardner, spokesperson for Allegheny...
Doodle for Google: North Allegheny student earns shot at national finals
Not only did Sophia Cuevas get selected as a state finalist for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest, she also was surprised by her family at a special celebration at her school on May 22. That also happened to be her 11th birthday. Google selected Sophia, a Peebles Elementary...
McCandless town manager resigns
McCandless Town Manager Brian O’Malley will be stepping down June 14, with town council voting to accept his resignation at the council meeting on May 20. “After much reflection and consideration, I believe this is the right step for both personal and professional reasons,” O’Malley said. O’Malley started at McCandless...
Race in North Park to raise funds for veterans’ housing, work, wellness
A race is being held in North Park on May 25 to raise money for the Veterans Leadership Program, which helps former Western Pennsylvania military service members with housing, employment, mental wellness and more. The inaugural Memorial Day Remembrance Run will be held in the parking lot of the North...
Community mourns passing of McCandless firefighter
Firefighter, family man and well-known member of the McCandless community Daniel Stack passed away unexpectedly on May 10 at age 51. Many knew Stack from his 35 years of service fighting blazes in the local area, most recently with the Highland Volunteer Fire Department for the past 18 years, according...
Beattie, other schools receive funds toward mental health programs
State funding for mental health programs at schools like A.W. Beattie Career Center in McCandless will help keep a positive vibe on campus. Beattie was the recipient of a $70,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, approved in April through the PA School Safety and Security Committee...
New McCandless bike rental charged up for customers
ASR North, located near the East Ingomar Road entrance to North Park, is slightly switching gears on bike rentals and bait. The shop rents, sells and services electric bikes in addition to renting and servicing regular bikes. Adam Rossi and Jeff Blood opened the store at the start of May...
North Allegheny mock crash demonstrates dangers of impaired driving
At least one person died and several others had major injuries as a result of an accident involving impaired driving on May 9 at North Allegheny Senior High School. Actually, that was the scenario portrayed by student actors in a mock crash aimed at the 2024 graduating, in the hopes...
Cost of McCandless Franklin Park ambulance aided by grant
A $300,000 grant to the McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority will offer financial support for a new ambulance that can cost almost $450,000, said Michael Wholihan, an emergency medical technician and financial coordinator for the authority. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development awarded the grant. “The news of...
‘Gold standard’: Ambulance services based in McCandless, Ross earn national accreditation
McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority have earned national accreditation. To celebrate, MFPAA will host an open house at noon May 19 at the authority’s Station No. 1, 9925 Grubbs Road, McCandless, and Ross/West View EMSA is planning one for 6 p.m. May 22...
North Hills Community Outreach hosts inaugural community barbecue, in McCandless
Kick off the grilling season May 4 as North Hills Community Outreach holds its inaugural community barbecue at Memorial Park Church in McCandless. The event will be held, rain or shine, from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at www.nhco.org. Children ages 2 and younger...
Taxes stay same in North Allegheny’s proposed final budget
North Allegheny School District aims to keep its real estate tax rate at 19.74 mills, despite rising salaries and a slow growth rate. The approximately $198 million proposed final budget was unanimously approved on April 24 by the school board and is open for public review before a June 12...
Have a Taste of NA returns to in-person event at Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park
Have a Taste of NA, the annual celebration and fundraiser of the North Allegheny Foundation, is being held in-person at 6:30 p.m. May 23 at Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park. Tickets are on sale for $100 each. For the past three years, the NA Foundation has partnered with Soergel for...
Proposed EcoVillage hosts informational session in McCandless
Those interested in learning more about the Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights in McCandless can attend an onsite informational session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4. The event will be held at the Kearns Conference Center, 9600 Babcock Blvd., at the Sisters of Divine Providence campus, according...
McCandless Square development continues
Planning continues for McCandless Square, an approximately 23-acre mixed-use development featuring senior living, commercial and multi-family residential uses. McCandless Square has an assemblage of three developers, according to McCandless planning director RJ Susko. The site once was home to Bally’s Fitness and Trader Horn’s, the latter closing about 10 years...
North Allegheny Girl Scouts promote cleaner living
Instead of selling cookies this year, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 28008 is spreading the word about cleaner air and the harm of plastic bags. The seven-member troop, based in North Allegheny, is working on their Breathe Journey badge by learning about air quality and related environmental issues. “The Breathe journey...
La Roche fights suicide with awareness walk in McCandless
An Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness regarding suicide and mental health will be held April 26 at La Roche University in McCandless. The walk is not only open to university students but also to the whole community, said Maricielo Panduro, the event’s chair and leader. “It’s important...
‘Better than I could have imagined’: Local residents get most out of eclipse
While even being prepped with the knowledge of how astronomically unique a total solar eclipse is, North Allegheny School District science chairman Chris Omasits was still impressed beyond what he expected. “Seeing the colors of the sky change and witnessing totality was even better than I could have imagined,” he...
North Allegheny middle school students travel to Italy for spring break
A group of middle school students from North Allegheny had the ultimate Italian experience by traveling to the country during their spring break. The group was led by North Allegheny teachers Megan McGrath and Jim Voland through an outside student travel program, EF Educational Tours. The trip was not associated...
