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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
New Fox Chapel Area club ‘bakes’ a difference for those in need
A classic round green cake, decorated with a simple phrase, “Congratulations,” delivered a big message of support to a cancer patient who completed chemotherapy. The cake, a gift delivered to a person who recently completed chemotherapy, is one of numerous desserts donated by a group of student bakers from Fox...
‘You are the family historian’: Hampton library hosts monthly scrapbooking program
If you have a smartphone, you’re a photographer. “More pictures are being taken now, millions and millions of pictures,” Marie Golio acknowledged. “But we don’t do anything with them, so they’re being lost.” Sure, many of the images turn up on social media or online sharing platforms. But even more...
O’Hara residents can look forward to tennis court upgrades and safer pedestrian access
Upgraded tennis courts and more curb cuts will come to O’Hara after the township landed more than $130,000 in state grants. Accessibility and recreation will get a nice boost, officials said, thanks to the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, which is administered through the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. A...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 21, 2024
Aspinwall Henrique Jose Dantas Da Gama sold property at 223 Emerson Ave. to Joseph Andrew and Elizabeth Dimond Rukas for $547,000. Etna Michael Paul Caldone sold property at 41 Locust St. to William Albinger Jr. for $207,000. Elizabeth Chang sold property at 137 Vista St. to Alexander Naper for $185,000....
Fox Chapel wrestlers, amid breakthrough season, look to make noise at county tournament
Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank wasn’t even born the last time the Foxes won a section title. But that changed this year as the Foxes have clinched at least a share of the Section 1-3A title. A win Wednesday against Central Catholic will give them the outright title, something...
Shady Side Academy boys take section showdown with Burrell
All Saturday afternoon the intensity was palpable between the Shady Side Academy and Burrell boys basketball teams, and it nearly boiled over after the buzzer. With both teams seemingly playing out the final seconds uncontested, Shady Side senior Eli Teslovich dribbled in and dunked the ball as time expired in...
Fox Chapel senior builds chemistry with linemate, grows as leader
Grady Cullen wants to keep an eye out for wherever Killian Kissane is on the ice. While the Fox Chapel senior enjoys setting up all of his teammates to score goals, Cullen has developed a strong chemistry with his linemate, Kissane. Kissane has scored eight goals in 12 games this...
After 4-1 start, Fox Chapel boys take advantage of break in section play
Getting a 10-day break from Section 2-5A play is something that Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar values. While he is still worried about the Foxes’ two nonsection opponents, Skrinjar enjoys having an opportunity to look at the tape and see where Fox Chapel stands. “It’s a nice mental break not...
Retired doctors combine creativity with camaraderie through woodworking
A group of medical professionals with almost 200 years of combined service in the health care industry are using their hands for something beyond helping and healing: woodworking. Dr. Frank Kunkel, 66, of McCandless shares his passion for creativity through woodworking with a group of retired medical professionals, including an...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Jan. 22, 2024
Recycling changes in Blawnox Blawnox residents are reminded there is no curbside recycling. Those materials are to be disposed of with the regular trash. Glass recycling still is available via the bin at the O’Hara Township building. Food pantry open Jan. 26 Blawnox’s food pantry will be open from 11...
Fox Chapel colonial on the market for $2,495,000
The view from the second-floor landing above the great room looks out through six floor-to-ceiling windows onto a picturesque backyard. You can spot a gazebo, koi pond and plenty of green space. “This home allows the outside in with the floor-to-ceiling windows,” said Lynn Niman, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, The...
Short-handed Deer Lakes boys down Shady Side, stay perfect in section
Nathaniel Moore found out Tuesday night he’d be in the starting lineup for the first time this season. He responded by scoring 16 points and, along with Wayne Love, dominated the glass to help Deer Lakes end the first half of Section 3-3A play undefeated with a 62-47 win Wednesday...
15 students perform in regional honors band festival
Fifteen Fox Chapel Area School District students performed with the 2024 Allegheny Valley honors bands Jan. 4 and 5. The Allegheny Valley Honors Band Festival included 208 musicians in seventh through 12th grades from the Avonworth, Fox Chapel Area, Hampton, North Allegheny, Northgate, North Hills, Pine-Richland, Riverview and Shaler Area...
Teen Space offers spot to socialize or chill at Sharpsburg Community Library
Teens now have their own place to hang out, learn something new or just chill at the Sharpsburg Community Library. The dedicated Teen Space will celebrate its grand opening from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2. It boasts an extensive collection of technology and creative resources that kids can access...
10 Fox Chapel Area students win awards in speech, debate tournaments
Ten Fox Chapel Area School District students won awards in speech and debate tournaments. • Dalmasse Sterner Steel City Invitational, Dec. 15-16: The team of senior Adhitya Thirumala and junior Moonyoung Hwang won first place in Policy Debate and earned a bid to the Pennsylvania High School Speech League State...
Police: Pittsburgh man dies in crash along Freeport Road in O’Hara
A Pittsburgh man has died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening along Freeport Road in O’Hara, Allegheny County Police reported. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as Michael Vernon, 74. An Allegheny County emergency dispatcher said the wreck occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection...
8 Fox Chapel Area students selected for 2024 PMEA District 1 East Band
Eight Fox Chapel Area High School students were selected by audition to perform with the 2024 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 East Band. They are seniors Elijah Herzer (bass clarinet) and Chloe Kim (clarinet); juniors Marina Dunham (bassoon), Lindsay Gould (baritone saxophone) and Patton Johnson (percussion); and sophomores Elliott...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
Aspinwall Nicholas Rielly sold property at 225 Fourth St. to Paul Moran and Jennie Haas for $500,000. Seth Napierkowski sold property at 413 Center Ave. to BP Brothers LLC for $356,000. Indiana Emanuel Xenakis sold property at 2014 Pembrook Drive to Yigit Deniz and Duygu Tamer Isbiliroglu for $515,000. Mary...
Fox Chapel celebrates 1st girls wrestling dual meet victory
Vie Filar got the Fox Chapel girls wrestling team in the win column for the first time in history. Filar pinned Valley’s Amaya Hayden in 1 minute, 37 seconds during their 235-pound match Jan. 10 to give the Foxes a 36-33 win at home. It was the first time the...
Fox Chapel notebook: Hockey team to be well-represented at PIHL All-Star game
The Fox Chapel hockey team will be well-represented at the PIHL Class 2A All-Star game. Cam Raidna was chosen as a coach. Fox Chapel also had forwards Liam Wiseman and Dom Casile and defenseman Tyler Goldstein picked to play in the game. Wiseman leads the team with 15 goals and...
Dorseyville Middle School honors band flutists perform for Fox Chapel Area School Board
Members of the Dorseyville Middle School honors band performed at the district’s school board meeting Jan. 8. The flute ensemble, under the direction of band director Anne Goggin, played the national anthem as well as a selection from “The Sound of Music.” The performance was part of the school’s way...
More local governments reorganize their leadership
More Fox Chapel-area governments welcomed their newly elected council members and supervisors, as well as appointed their top officials earlier this month. Blawnox Mayor Anthony Gross swore in Elaine Palmer, John Simmons and Christine Carnevali to their new council seats. Deborah Laskey and Randall Stoddard were reappointed as council president...
Fox Chapel Area School District officials approve new security upgrades
Fox Chapel Area School District officials are starting off the new year by spending nearly $379,000 on security upgrades. Board members unanimously voted Monday night to approve an approximately $254,900 proposal from Convergint Technologies and a five-year deal with AEC Group at a cost of about $123,700. The meeting agenda...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 7, 2024
Blawnox Amy Little sold property at 602 Carla Drive to Jhonathan Ramos Fernandez and Sugen Cubas Torrealba for $210,000. Clifford Elby Dow sold property at 429 Fountain St. to Bird on the Run 2 for $165,000. Etna Estate of Mildred Shaginaw sold property at 67 Cherry St. to Muhammad Masood...
Innovative Polish Hill company looks to future of robotics, technology
Need a robot that can crawl up a metal wall? How about one with suction cup legs that can go almost anywhere? It won’t be long until robots with those abilities and more become common. In fact, you can see them now in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood. HEBI Robotics is...


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