Natalie Beneviat stories, Page 7
North Allegheny’s CARE club makes cancer education, research accessible to teens
Avni Khandelwal’s curingwithCARE is there to help young people who are dealing with the effects of cancer. The North Allegheny senior started the group after seeing the challenges firsthand in her own family. “My cousin battled synovial sarcoma while living with my family, and his journey made me realize how...
Emergency fund drive helping to resettle refugees as 90-day federal review nears end
Recently resettled refugees are getting a helping hand through an emergency fund drive created by local nonprofit Thrive. These resettled refugees, who were screened and approved to come to the United States, are usually serviced by appointed resettlement agencies in the Pittsburgh area. Thrive, a 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella...
Many new features in Franklin Park’s renovated Acorn Park expected to be ready by May
A renewed and renovated Acorn Park in Franklin Park should have much of its new features ready for play by May, according to borough Manager Rege Ebner Jr. Improvements to the 25-acre park, located on McGee Road, were greatly needed and will be a welcome addition for residents, according to...
Rock climbing wall, a staple since the 1980s, part of upcoming open house at North Allegheny
Alumni who used North Allegheny’s rock climbing wall can relive some memories at an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. April 9 at Newman Stadium on the high school campus in McCandless. The wall, built in the 1980s, is located underneath the homeside bleachers of the stadium on the...
Celebrate library week at Northland Public Library
“Drawn to the Library” is the American Library Association’s theme for National Library Week 2025, which falls April 6-12, and it’s a fitting theme for the ever-growing Northland Public Library. As the second largest library in Allegheny County, Northland serves more than 90,000 residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall,...
Health services review recommends more nurses in North Allegheny School District
Nurses in the North Allegheny School District continue to see an increase of students and staff to their offices annually, with visits this school year already up by 2,500 as of January. In fact, there has been a steady increase of more than 17,000 visits annually to the health services...
Longvue Acres Garden Club to mark 75 years with planting of 75 trees in North Park
The Longvue Acres Garden Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary by planting 75 trees from 3 to 6 p.m. April 11 at the North Park horse show ring, 10201 Kummer Road, McCandless. The group is partnering with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Tree Pittsburgh for the service project. The...
5th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park to raise money for Polish foundation’s outreach
No water will be getting thrown at the participants of the fifth annual Dyngus Dash scheduled for April 26 in North Park. In the early days of the Polish holiday, men in Poland would toss water on the women or tap them with a pussy willow as a way to...
St. Aidan Parish tackles safety and security with special training
Local parishes are taking steps to be better prepared for emergency situations, including St. Aidan Parish in the North Hills. The Safety and Security Ministry at St. Aidan held a critical incident traininglast month at St. Alexis Church in McCandless for parishioners interested in learning more. “We’re not here to...
North Allegheny students, staff ‘bear’ the weather for Special Olympics fundraiser
Cold and rain were no match for the brave participants who took a dip in the Special Olympics Bear Force One on March 20 at North Allegheny Senior High School in McCandless. Staff and students jumped into Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s brand-new Bear Force One mobile swimming pool stationed in the...
‘Litter getters’ sought for spring roadside cleanup in McCandless
The time has come for a little spring cleaning in McCandless. The town’s annual spring roadside cleanup is scheduled for April 12. The rain date will be April 26. It’s a perfect opportunity for scholastic and local clubs, including high school and college organizations, to lend a hand. The event...
Deadline looms for North Allegheny students to apply for foundation’s scholarships
The deadline for North Allegheny students to apply for scholarships through the North Allegheny Foundation is March 21. The North Allegheny Foundation has increased the award for each of its five scholarships to $2,000, which previously was $1,000, according to Tiffany Thirkell, chairperson of the North Allegheny Foundation Scholarship Committee....
Ingomar students, kids from North Side school celebrate Black history with poetry slam, art activities
Black history was celebrated in the North Allegheny School District with a full day of activities March 6 at Ingomar Middle School. About 25 students from Manchester Academic Charter School in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood and 25 NA ambassadors visited the middle school to enjoy variety of activities, including art,...
McCandless to use 2012 ward map for election because of late change in approval
Voters in McCandless will follow 2012 ward maps for elections this year instead of the new voting districts that were updated in 2023, which have to be reviewed again by the state. This also is a municipal election year. “We have reverted our maps online, and we have put these...
Sponsors sought for golf outing in firefighter’s memory that benefits camp for burn victims
Balls of Fire, a memorial golf fundraiser May 12 in honor of volunteer firefighter Dan Stack, will benefit Camp KOALA, a free five-day summer camp for children in the region who have suffered burn injuries. Money raised from the event, which will be held at Wildwood Country Club along Sample...
Northland Public Library closes in on fundraising goal toward renovations
Nearly 70% of a $75,000 fundraising goal toward the major renovation at Northland Public Library has been reached, and the team hopes to exceed that amount. The public library along Cumberland Road in McCandless has been undergoing an extensive building renovation construction project since the groundbreaking in September. The $75,000...
Refugee resettlement agencies determined to continue work despite halt to federal funding
Local agencies are still determined to help resettle refugees despite an executive order halting federal funding. Four agencies in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are contracted through the Office of Refugee Resettlement as a partner of the national resettlement agency, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, to provide resettlement services. This...
Local entrepreneur donates $20,000 to McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
An unexpected — and much-appreciated — $20,000 donation recently was made to the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority by local entrepreneur, Jason Wolfe. Wolfe, owner of The Wolfe Companies, who lives in McCandless with his wife and family, made the donation as a way to support the nonprofit. The donation will...
Lenten fish fry season is back; here are few spots to reel in a meal
The start of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, and there are plenty of places in the region to seek a seafood dinner on Fridays. Here are a few of them. A.W. Beattie Career Center About 80 students from around the North Hills will serve lunch at A.W. Beattie Career Center...
North Allegheny retirements in June reflect hundreds of years of service
More than 530 combined years of service of professional employees at North Allegheny School District were approved for retirement by the North Allegheny School Board on Feb. 26. Adding on two more employees who retired mid-year increased that number to more than 590 years of service, according to board director...
North Allegheny counselors say limiting cellphone use at school appears to be helping
A decrease in cellphone use by students in the North Allegheny School District appears to be showing some benefits. The topic came up as part of a conversation at a Feb. 12 school board meeting during a presentation of the School Counseling Program Review. The counselors said the decrease of...
North Allegheny counselors assess mental health in school district
Mental health issues seem to be increasing in all grade levels in the North Allegheny School District, and school counselors are working hard to make sure the support is there for students and their families. As part of a School Counseling Program Review Presentation at the school board meeting Feb....
4 North Allegheny students make Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen list
Four students from North Allegheny School District were chosen out of 36 finalists to make the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania 18 Under Eighteen Class of 2025, presented by the EQT Foundation. The 18 honorees were celebrated at a Feb. 4 banquet at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. “They are truly...
Members of North Allegheny community learn how to react in active shooter scenarios
While random gun violence can be unpredictable, knowing how best to react could help prevent tragedy. That was the message relayed to residents Feb. 19 during the Active Shooter Community Educational Night at Marshall Middle School. About 70 members of the North Allegheny community, local hospital workers, church leaders and...
Residents invited to complete parks survey to help shape future of recreation in McCandless
McCandless residents are encouraged to help shape the future of the town’s parks and recreational programming by completing a Parks Master Plan Questionnaire. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to March 31. The survey is available online at townofmccandless.org. Paper copies are available by request at Town...
