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Skin Solutions Dermatology and Cosmetics debuts walk-in clinic in O’Hara
Getting a prompt dermatologist appointment can be challenging, but a new dermatology practice in O’Hara is taking steps to make appointments a thing of the past — at least on Tuesdays. Skin Solutions Dermatology and Cosmetics offers a same-day, walk-in clinic from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday. Implementing...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of July 27, 2024
Aspinwall Benjamin Wilhoit sold property at 701 Fourth St. Unit 5 to Barbara Allen and Suzanne Fleisher for $95,000. Ballymore Properties LLC sold property at 701 Freeport Road to 6107 Penn LLC for $643,500. Blawnox Tania Kannadan sold property at 225 Freeport Road to Kevin Stalter and Brianna Schlegel for...
Fox Chapel kicker, Georgia commit Harran Zureikat earns spot in Under Armour Next Football All-America game
Harran Zureikat didn’t have to wait for a list to come out to see if he would be part of the Under Armour Next Football All-America game. Zureikat, a Fox Chapel senior, earned his spot during a Kohl’s Scholarship Camp in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Competing with several other top prospects, Zureikat...
Athletes put summer workouts to use in Fox Chapel’s Big Man Challenge
Apollo-Ridge right tackle Connor Bogdanski was tired, but earned the feeling he was looking for July 23 at James M. Burke Athletic Facility. The Vikings had the smallest school enrollment at the Big Man Challenge, but they were able to earn a team victory over host Fox Chapel and Knoch....
Aspinwall launches new borough website
Aspinwall officials have recently launched a new borough website designed to make it easier for residents and others to access departments, documents and other important information. Aspinwallpa.gov went live on July 14. It features substantial changes both in layout and domain name from its previous incarnation, aspinwallpa.com. “Many boroughs and...
Blawnox Community Park mural highlights nature, spring colors
A pair of Pittsburgh area artists have brought some nature and seasonal colors to Blawnox Community Park as part of a mural project commissioned by a borough nonprofit. Monica Cervone McElwain of Glenshaw and Lynn Ratkovich of Brighton Heights spent several weeks this summer putting brush to the wall of...
Sharpsburg Community Library’s newest staffer says job is a perfect fit
Abby Young feels right at home at the Sharpsburg Community Library. A new job as the patron services assistant is checking all the boxes for Young’s eclectic interests – travel, cryptids, crystals, plants, bones, Dungeons and Dragons, and of course, reading. “It might be cheesy, but I’d say it’s probably...
Indiana Township paving project to begin soon
Paving will soon be underway in Indiana Township. Supervisors recently awarded this year’s road repair project to Bakerstown-based Shields Asphalt Paving. They were the lowest of six bidders seeking to repave 12 streets in the township’s Indianola neighborhood. Public works crews were doing asphalt prep work along multiple roads this...
New mobile app could help save honeybee hives, protect $20 billion in agriculture
Honeybee colonies in the United States are projected to decline by up to 70% this year, entomologists say. And that could spell economic disaster. According to the American Beekeeping Federation, honeybees contribute about $20 billion to the value of crop production in the country. But master beekeeper Joe Zgurzynski of...
Taco Tuesday goes next-level at these Western Pa. eateries
Western Pennsylvania has no shortage of dining destinations for tacos — and non-traditional tacos are having a moment. If you are looking to take #TacoTuesday to the next level, these local restaurants are just a few that offer specialty tacos all the time. You may find yourself with crunchy cravings...
The Monteverde Group, Jacobson Associates’ merger provides specialized financial services
A recent merger between two of Pittsburgh’s most established financial services firms — The Monteverde Group and Jacobson Associates — offers comprehensive financial services and employee benefits advising, as well as management for families and businesses. The two firms combine more than 50 years of collaborative professionalism between longtime friends...
Little pantry outside Etna food pantry will help ensure people have food when they need it
A food pantry outside a food pantry might at first seem a bit redundant, but Walter Moser sees a new little pantry serving a purpose outside the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna. The little pantry, an Eagle Scout project for Holden Driver, 16, of Aspinwall, was installed July...
Blawnox borough manager retiring at the end of the year
The search is on for a new Blawnox borough manager as Kathly Ulanowicz plans to call it a career at the end of this year. Council voted 6-0 on July 9 to post the top administrative position. Councilman Mark Lombardi was absent. Borough officials plan to advertise it through the...
Aspinwall area real estate transactions for the week of July 20, 2025
Aspinwall Jessica Hulings sold property at 112 First St. to Jiwei Tan for $414,000. Indiana Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 3326 Lexon Drive to Brandon and Kristen Elizabeth Smith for $609,680. Twin Oaks Development LLC sold property at 3615 Windsor Ct to Maronda Homes LLC for $151,818. O’Hara Estate...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel hockey hosts program for young players
The Fox Chapel hockey club will introduce a new program to spark interest in younger age groups. The Foxes will host a free skate with the varsity team July 27 at the Alpha Ice Complex. The program is available to students in Fox Chapel school district who are entering first...
Piano playing a passion for Aspinwall musician Lucas Bowman
The Bowman family of Aspinwall have built-in musical entertainment for their growing family with freelance musician, dad and husband Lucas Bowman. Bowman and his wife, Jenna, are raising twin 14-month-old boys, Charlie and Leo, in a home complete with keyboards and a guitar. “The biggest perk to being married to...
In brief: Recycling available in Blawnox, volunteers need and more
Free Blawnox recycling Blawnox junior councilman Simon Passerrello-Carnevali has launched a new recycling service for residents. The family recently installed a shed along Maple Way next to the Christ the King Parish St. Edward Church. They also partnered with Shady Side Academy student Kabeer Chopra of Fox Chapel, who launched...
Cooper-Siegel Community Library debuts patriotic event
The fireworks weren’t the only draw this year for Fourth of July fun in Fox Chapel. More than 100 guests gathered under clear skies on July 4 to celebrate and honor the nation’s 249th birthday at Cooper-Siegel Community Library. An inaugural live reading of the Declaration of Independence kicked off...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 18-20
No plans for a summer vacation on the horizon? No worries. Take a staycation right here in Pittsburgh this weekend with a whole bunch of fun, active and relaxing events. Vintage Grand Prix A local tradition returns to Schenley Park this weekend. Gawk at — and cheer on — your...
O’Hara welcomes new social worker to the township
Kayla Somerville has found herself in a new community with the same goal of helping people. The Butler resident and University of Pittsburgh grad was recently hired as O’Hara’s human services coordinator and leads the township’s social worker program. She works closely with the police department to help residents with...
Aspinwall mourns the loss of Jerry Metallo, beloved wine expert and father
The Aspinwall community has lost a cherished resident touted for his compassion, kindness and knowledge of wine. Jerome “Jerry” Stephen Anthony Metallo died on July 15, the morning of his 55th birthday, after battling pancreatic cancer since last summer. Surrounded by his family at home when he died, Metallo was...
In brief: Donations sought, volunteers needed and more in Aspinwall area
Donations wanted O’Hara has partnered with Brother’s Brother Foundation to collect items for the Texas flash flooding victims. Items needed include toothbrushes, bar soap, feminine hygiene products, flushable wipes, Chapstick and small or travel-size versions of toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, hand sanitizer or sanitizer wipes, tissues, lotions, shampoo and conditioner....
Fox Chapel Area School District STEAM camp draws nearly 200 students
Fox Chapel Area School District hosted its annual STEAM Camp at Fairview Elementary School last month. About 200 students participated in the week dedicated to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. It was open to students in first through eighth grades. District community engagement specialist Jill Leonard said students attended...
Young ball players enjoy special hour with super star Skenes
A group of lucky boys and girls got to spend an hour with Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes on June 27. Young baseball and softball players, including 25 from four local organizations — Ingomar, Hampton, Fox Chapel and North Hills — were invited to the first-ever Pack Wars event at...
Friends, family paint portrait of a kind, talented artist during celebration of life for O’Hara woman
Rendered in soft oil pastel textures and vibrant hues, the landscapes of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Martha’s Vineyard, New Mexico, Italy, Spain, Singapore and more filled the walls of the North Hills Art Center, where friends and family gathered July 12 to celebrate and remember local artist Patricia “Patty” Mae Young of...
