Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 62

If the growing need for health care professionals has you concerned, Dr. Kirsten Lin is working on a solution. The McCandless physician is the owner of Little Medical School of Greater Pittsburgh, with its office in the same building as her family practice on Route 8 in Hampton. Focusing on...

Fox Chapel Area High School students took home honors from 2023 Pittsburgh Region of the Scholastic Art Awards. Some students earned several awards, referred to as keys, for their portfolios and submissions. Thirty-nine Fox Chapel Area students were recognized in total. Andy Warhol participated in the event when he was...

Sharpsburg officials will offer certain seniors a discount on their garbage bills. Council voted Jan. 26 to fund a $3-per-month relief to seniors who meet requirements of Allegheny County’s Act 77 Senior Tax Relief program, which include being at least age 60, owning and occupying a residence in Allegheny County...

Kevin Cavlovich, the late head custodian at Hosack Elementary, had been such a welcoming presence at the school’s front entrance that one parent once thought he was a principal there. That is just one of the stories Stephanie Waters shared about her brother, who passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 5...

WPIAL basketball playoffs Boys Class 5A First round 14-Kiski Area (11-11) at 3-North Hills (17-5) 8 p.m. Friday at North Hills Middle School, Ross Township Winner plays: Winner of 6-Thomas Jefferson (15-7)/11-Fox Chapel (13-9), Feb. 22 in quarterfinals Players to watch: Isaiah Gonzales, Kiski Area; Royce Parham, North Hills Layup...

Like many business corridors over the past several years, RIDC O’Hara is reshuffling as it readjusts to the world shaped by covid-19. “We haven’t been immune to what everyone else is going through,” said Michael Connor, vice president of office services at Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis. “There has been a...

An employee of the Allegheny County Controller’s Office charged with sexual assault of a minor and other crimes was apprehended Tuesday, Allegheny County Police reported. Cam Zmenkowski, 25, of Indiana Township remains lodged in the Allegheny County Jail after being denied bail, according to online court documents. He was fired...

People can hear plans for the future of Tree of Life in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood — the site of the 2018 shooting that marked the deadliest antisemitic attack in the country — during a mid-March presentation in Fox Chapel. Carole Zawatsky is the new CEO of a nonprofit institute...

A red-carpet event returned after a pandemic-induced hiatus, welcoming more than 600 students and family members to the “Special Someone Dance” Feb. 11 at O’Hara Elementary School. Each student was invited to bring a special someone as his or her guest. There was no dress code, and people were encouraged...

After coming off a tough season, Fox Chapel’s girls basketball team has quite a lot to be proud of this winter, putting itself in the playoff chase. Contributing to the success is the lone senior, Elsie Smith. “Last year was a very difficult season for us, but I think it...

Aspinwall John Kearney sold property at 222 Third St. to Gregory and Stacey Supianoski for $435,000. Lauren Jonkman sold property at 412 Eastern Ave. to Carl Misitano and Jordan Valley for $469,000. Douglas Kwiatowski sold property at 920 Guyasuta Ln to Bruce Martin McLaren for $130,000. Etna Timothy Miles sold...

Long-term lane restrictions will begin Monday on the Highland Park Bridge in Sharpsburg, PennDOT officials said this weekend. Officials plan to restrict northbound traffic, weather permitting, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday morning. The left-hand lane from the Highland Park Bridge/Freeport Road interchange to Route 28 will close Monday to traffic...

Fox Chapel’s swimmers won’t be lacking for things to do during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships. Sophie Shao and Sarah Pasquella will both be trying to rack up medals in multiple events. Both Shao and Pasquella are tied for a team-high six automatic qualifying times. Pasquella has qualified in...

With the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs quickly approaching, Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar has a simple aim. The Foxes want to be playing their best as the postseason begins. Grabbing consecutive wins over Plum and Armstrong Jan. 31 and Feb. 3 helped Fox Chapel secure its bid. “As...

O’Hara Township police Superintendent Jay Davis and members of the department will host Coffee and Cocca with the Cops, Plus a Movie Event at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center. People can meet their police officers and have photos taken with them. Officers will bring...

Four Fox Chapel Area High School seniors, Aiden Dorneich, Arjun Golla, Arvind Seshan, and Ethan Tan, have been named candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Approximately 5,000 of nearly 3.6 million high school seniors graduating this year from across the U.S. have been named candidates in this year’s...

Shady Side Academy’s 6-foot-4 forward Nate Mallory wants to avoid hearing the same phrase over and over again. With a chance to earn a share of the Section 3-3A boys basketball title against Deer Lakes on Friday night at Mellon Gymnasium, Mallory and fellow 6-4 big man Ben Michaels lived...

Aspinwall has a new council member. Patti McCaffrey, a Realtor for RE/MAX Select Realty and member of several Realtor associations, was appointed to fill a vacancy Wednesday, Feb.8. She had been a part of the comprehensive plan committee, among numerous other borough activities, and wanted to be on the other...

A traveling glass recycling bin will be available at Hartwood Acres this summer. The program provides a free recycling option for people to rid their houses of glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors. No sorting is required. The bin will be at the Indiana Township park July 8-13....

These students from the Fox Chapel area have been named to Dean’s Lists by their respective schools for the fall of 2022 semester. Chatham University, Falk School of Sustainability & Environment — Marissa Albrecht. Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. — Heath Newman, with distinction. College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Mass...

Interested in eating free for three months? A Blawnox eatery that specializes in healthy food and low-cal meals is offering that chance. Clean Eatz, at 175 Freeport Road, has launched its fifth annual WeChangeLivez Challenge through which patrons can win a bundle of food for sharing their healthy-eating journeys on...

Aspinwall businesses got a big shout-out during Catholic Schools Week from students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy. Students trekked through the busy corridors of Brilliant and Commercial avenues to deliver hand-drawn posters and cards to merchants which share the neighborhood with the private school. “One of our greatest...

Fox Chapel Area High School students are collecting supplies for a Pittsburgh homeless shelter. The effort is organized by the student government’s community outreach committee. The drive began late January and runs through Feb. 17. People can make donations Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...

Ongoing upgrades to the UPMC St. Margaret hospital campus near Aspinwall will boost safety for patients, staff and visitors, hospital leaders said. A switch to LED lights in the parking areas is a key component of the project. Work cost about $50,000 for 96 new lights in the parking and...

The Shady Side Academy basketball team never planned on being a half-court, defensive-oriented team. But circumstances have changed how the Bulldogs have had to approach things down the stretch. Shady Side Academy lost senior guard Ethian Salvia to a torn ACL and has played several games without Eli Teslovich, who...