Natalie Beneviat stories, Page 9
No tax increase in Bradford Woods budget
The proposed 2025 budget for Bradford Woods projects $1.531 million in expenditures for the next year, with no tax increase. Council is set to vote on the budget at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 meeting at the municipal building, 4908 Wexford Run Road. The real estate tax rate remains at 3.375,...
Pay ‘Visit to Bethlehem’ in McCandless
Oh, little town of McCandless. Quite likely, it’s one of the most told and well-known stories of the past 2,000 years. And St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland in McCandless wants to bring it to life this Christmas season. “A Visit to Bethlehem,” a live reenactment of the time and...
Franklin Park to host meeting on proposed tax increase, budget adoption
A proposed real estate rate tax increase of 0.3 mills in Franklin Park for 2025 will be voted on at a special meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the municipal building on West Ingomar Road. Borough council will consider the increase with the adoption of the 2025 budget. The...
Tax rate same in Marshall proposed budget
Marshall’s proposed 2025 general fund budget calls for the real estate tax rate to remain at 1.42 mills. The township board of supervisors will vote on adopting the $10.43 million spending plan at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the municipal building, 525 Pleasant Hill Road. “Marshall...
Beattie students cook Thanksgiving meals for North Hills Community Outreach
Some local students are giving a helping hand to weary cooks this year by selling Thanksgiving meals to go, as well as cooking extra for those who may not be able to afford the expense. First- through third-year culinary and pastry arts students at A.W. Beattie Center Career Center in...
Ingomar VFC in McCandless gets new air supply truck
Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless is excited to show off its new air supply service fire truck. The Sutphen walk-in rescue vehicle features a mobile air compressor to supply and refill self-contained breathing apparatus. The mobile air supply truck is the only one in the McCandless and most likely...
Proposals sought for café at Northland library in McCandless
The much-anticipated addition of a café at the Northland Public Library, currently under renovation, is coming closer to reality as requests for proposals have been advertised. The café is included in the cost of the approximately $4 million renovation for the library, which is located on Cumberland Road in McCandless....
McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority board expanding its reach
Residents of Bradford Woods, Marshall and Pine now can apply to serve on the McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority board. The seven-member board consists of five representatives from the Town of McCandless and two from Franklin Park, the municipalities that contribute the majority of funding for the nonprofit service. The...
Shaffer heads to state House in 28th District
Republican Jeremy Shaffer won the seat for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 28, which includes the North Allegheny communities of Marshall Township and Bradford Woods. He beat challenger Democrat Bill Petula, 23,041 to 17,303, according to the Allegheny County Board of Elections’ latest data on the general election....
Veterans honored at Holy Cross Academy in Ross
David Graver posed with his 1943 Willys MB Jeep at a Veterans Day parade held Nov. 8 at the Holy Cross Academy campus in Ross. The McCandless resident proudly showed off his antique wartime warrior on wheels. This event was an important moment for Graver, who served 20 years in...
State Rep. Venkat looks to another 2 years in office
State Rep. Arvind Venkat returns to office as representative in Pennsylvania’s 30th District, defeating Republican challenger Nathan Wolfe, 21,795 to 17,687, according to the Allegheny County Department of Elections. Libertarian party candidate William Johnson Baierl garnered more than 650 votes. District 30 includes McCandless, Franklin Park and part of Hampton...
Residential development continues in North Allegheny area
Here is a snapshot of new and ongoing residential developments within the communities of North Allegheny as of mid-October. Franklin Park Major developments under review within Franklin Park include 10 units at the Blissfield Residential Estates, with one occupied as of mid-October, according to Marci Burkhart, building zoning administrator for...
Peebles VFC receives grant, requests McCandless help for fuel costs
A grant of $500,000 will go toward expanding the station at the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless, thanks to an award from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The grant amount represents about a quarter of the Peebles request to the RACP, for $1,921,000. The money will help...
McCandless Winterfest returns to town hall
If you ever started a sentence with “that would be a good name for a snow plow,” then the fourth annual Town of McCandless Winterfest is for you. The snow-plow-naming contest will be held for up to 10 trucks at the Dec. 7 event, along with a night of lights,...
Register for Diwali celebration in Franklin Park
Diwali, a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil, will be celebrated at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10. This free event is hosted by state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless. Registration is required at pahouse.com/venkat. Diwali is celebrated in the...
Ambulance authority makes McCandless budget request
McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority is asking for a $110,000 contribution from the Town of McCandless, similar to last year’s budget request. The MFPAA estimated revenue and expenses for 2025 are balanced at more than $3.9 million, according to Chief Chris Dell, who presented a review of the nonprofit at...
Diversity increases at North Allegheny
The student population at North Allegheny School District is becoming more diverse, at a slow but steady pace. While the majority of students districtwide identify as white, at 69% for the current school year, the number has dropped annually since 2015-16, when it was 83%, according to an enrollment and...
North Allegheny Trick or Trot ’24 outpaces previous years
The annual Trick or Trot to benefit the North Allegheny Foundation had its best year yet. The 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run was held Oct. 26 at the Marshall elementary and middle school campus. “We made nearly $40,000, a record for the Trick or Trot. We are so thankful...
Allegheny County Executive lauds poll workers in advance of election
More than 6,900 poll workers will be spread out over the 900 polling locations in Allegheny County for the general election on Nov. 5 Twenty-plus of the polling locations are in communities that make up North Allegheny School District. The Allegheny County Board of Elections gave an update on Oct....
North Allegheny enrollment has slight increase
Student enrollment in North Allegheny School District continues to slowly climb back up to pre-pandemic levels, now sitting at 8,555 as of an Oct. 1 count. That is the highest it’s been since 2019-20, when it was at 8,559, dropping to its lowest at 8,418 in 2022-23, according to an...
Franklin Park residents support Millvale food pantry
A well-meaning Eagle Scout project in Millvale has turned into a lifeline for people affected by food insecurity and other basic means, no questions asked. The Millvale Free Fridge and Pantry box is a community resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year,...
North Allegheny middle schoolers present ‘Into the Woods Jr.’
Beanstalk Jack, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood, not to mention a vengeful witch, will be converging on the stage in this year’s middle school fall musical of “Into the Woods Jr.,” to be held at North Allegheny Senior High School. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 16...
Program based in North Hills helps students on career paths
Students attending the new CDG Leadership Academy, a six-week, diverse interactive venture beginning Nov. 4, may find help in figuring out what to do after graduation. At least that’s the goal of Dave Gray, founder and owner of CDG Sports, a youth sports and recreation company, and program partner Wendy...
North Allegheny senior earns all-state award in speech and debate
Tina Wisniewski, a 12th grader at North Allegheny Senior High School and recipient of an all-state award for speech and debate, doesn’t let obstacles get in her way. Despite a genetic disease she’s been battling since birth, Wisniewski has received multiple recognitions in forensics, including being one of only two...
Murder mystery set for North Allegheny Intermediate
“Murder Can Be Habit-Forming” is the fall play to be performed at the North Allegheny Intermediate High School auditorium on Cumberland Road. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 26. A Senior Citizen’s/GOLD Card performance is at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. The...
