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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
One Brilliant continues to shine in Aspinwall
Erica Miller is a good listener and has style sense, helping customers to feel and look good. “I say I am a psychologist first and a retailer second,” said the owner of One Brilliant clothing and accessories boutique in Aspinwall. “Customers want to connect. They want to talk, and sometimes...
Fox Chapel Area High School library named best school library in the state
Isabella Cheatham has found a home away from home at her school library. The Fox Chapel Area High School senior said she feels welcome in the educational and relaxed space overseen by librarian Laura Ward — so much so that she and several other students start the day there instead...
Goals still in sight for reloaded Fox Chapel boys roster as playoffs approach
Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar isn’t worried about the classification the Foxes fall under when the PIAA realigns their boys basketball divisions every two years. The Foxes plan to adjust and contend. When Fox Chapel returned to Class 6A this season, the Foxes stuck to the plan. Fox Chapel has...
Then and Now: Former Sharpsburg High School still a place for students to thrive
The former Sharpsburg High School, an enormous red brick building along Linden Street, served the borough for decades. It sat along Linden Street, marked by white columns and ornate windows. The district merged in 1970 with Fox Chapel Area, sending students to a new school along Field Club Road in...
Pittsburgh Youth Lacrosse extends scholarship applications for 2025 season
Pittsburgh Youth Lacrosse Association directors are urging Pittsburgh-area youth to register and apply for scholarships for the upcoming 2025 spring season. PYLAX is a nonprofit charitable organization committed to engagement in the community with a mission of providing an inclusive and positive sports program for all players. Online registration is...
Teen volunteerism helping to grow Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg
Fox Chapel Area High School junior Kelly Dayton doesn’t fancy herself a chef, but she never misses the chance to help prep a meal at Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg. The 17-year-old pencils in one Thursday each month to plate home-cooked dinners and serve them to dozens of people who...
SUV strikes elderly woman near UPMC St. Margaret hospital
An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an SUV struck her Wednesday morning in Aspinwall. Allegheny County Police said the woman was crossing Delafield Road near UPMC St. Margaret hospital about 7 a.m. when a motorist making a left turn from Freeport Road hit her....
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Feb. 4, 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School’s literary magazine, “Tapestry,” was named a first-place winner in the 2024 American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic Yearbooks, Magazines, and Newspapers. The publication was one of 91 from across the nation to receive a first-place award. The contest is open to schools from...
Unbeaten Shady Side Academy girls complete season sweep of Greensburg Central Catholic
Unlike the first Section 2-3A matchup, Shady Side Academy didn’t have such an easy time getting to the basket in its rematch with Greensburg Central Catholic. High-percentage shots were fewer and far between. Passes were harder to come by into the post, and the Bulldogs had to look for alternative...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Bella Urso
When Fox Chapel senior guard Bella Urso first stepped on the high school basketball court, coach Marty Matvey wondered if Urso had a pulse. “She was quiet as a freshman,” Matvey said. “She’s sort of a reserved kid to begin with but had — and still has — one of...
Fox Chapel Area High School presents early graduates of the Class of 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School hosted its early graduation ceremony on Jan. 17 on campus. Bonnie Berzonski, district communications coordinator, released the graduate list and said that students graduate early for a variety of reasons that may include travel, early college start, working or volunteer opportunities. Commencement was held for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 2, 2025
Aspinwall Anthony Fusca sold property at 402 Virginia Ave. to Labriola Enterprises L.P. for $435,000. Blawnox Craig Carr sold property at 209 Summit Drive to PNC Bank for $94,000. Etna Estate of Michael Henn sold property at 111 Cherry St. to 99 Sycamore LLC for $75,000. Michael Ashmore sold property...
Shady Side Academy grad Maeve Kelley looking to add to impressive swimming résumé at Amherst
When athletes step foot on to a college campus for their freshman season, there aren’t a lot of expectations for them to meet. They don’t feel burdened by pressures that stats or prior performances can sometimes provide. Whether they do well or not in that first year, there’s a hunger...
Fox Chapel wrestler hits 100 wins, still has goals in mind
Landon Funk had the idea planted in his head of reaching 100 wins as a varsity wrestler in 2017. Funk admired Foxes wrestler Mike Mahon and was in the crowd when he hit the century mark. During the Frank Ferguson Brooke Classic at Brooke High School in West Virginia, Funk...
Fox Chapel lineman’s development as a player carries him to Cal (Pa.)
Kristofer Bandurski found what he was looking for on his visit to Cal (Pa.). The Fox Chapel senior wanted to find a place that could mold him on the football field throughout his career. “The hospitality of the coaches was unbelievable,” Bandurski said. “They develop players into who they need...
Sharpsburg to add ParkMobile app, handheld devices for parking enforcement
Sharpsburg will be adding new parking enforcement tools for the police department this year. Council unanimously voted on Jan. 23 to approve the purchase of two handheld devices from T2 Services Inc. The devices will electronically populate information by scanning a license plate and printing out waterproof tickets. Those tickets...
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio and State Rep. Joe McAndrew sharing office in Penn Hills
Residents of Penn Hills and several surrounding communities can now access state and federal constituent services under one roof. The offices of U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, and state Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, are sharing a space at 77 Universal Road in Penn Hills. At least one Deluzio...
Polish cafe Polska Laska opens in Sharpsburg
Olive Visco recalled watching her grandmother Staniswava Zawistowski braiding the dough around the edges to keep the potato and cheese tucked inside. The family pierogi recipe Zawistow­ski always used came from Visco’s great-grandmother, Anna Zawistowski. It is one that continues to be handed down through the generations of this Polish...
Fox Chapel’s Chloe Yofan pursuing a career with the violin
Chloe Yofan of Fox Chapel can barely remember a time when a violin wasn’t a fixture in her life. The 24-year-old recalled her earliest violin memory: “I remember going to my first ever violin lesson when I was 5 and learning the names of the violin strings. I also remember...
Upcoming events at Sharpsburg, Cooper-Siegel libraries for the week of Jan. 30, 2025
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Fox Chapel public works gets 1-year contract extension, police department talks start in spring
Fox Chapel officials approved a one-year extension of their public works contract, solidifying terms with its nine full-time laborers through the end of 2026. The original deal was from Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2025. The vote to extend the contract was 6-0 on Jan. 20. Council vice president...
In brief: Author talk, bingo fundraiser and more in Fox Chapel area
American Association of University Women Author Beverly Harris-Schenz will be the guest speaker at a public program in February hosted by the Fox Chapel Area affiliate of the American Association of University Women. She will speak about issues in her book, “Living while Black: My experience with everyday racism.” The...
Franklin Regional girls hold off Fox Chapel to remain unbeaten in section
The Franklin Regional girls basketball team moved one game closer to its goal of a Section 1-5A championship Tuesday evening. The Panthers held off a challenge from playoff-bound section foe Fox Chapel and completed a season sweep of the Foxes with a 59-43 victory. FR moved to 13-5 overall and...
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025
Avery Bursick, who is pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy, and John Paul Henry, who is pursuing a bachelor of arts in public relations, made the dean’s list at Marquette University for the fall 2024 semester. Akhil Muvvala, a seventh grade student at Doresyville Middle School, is part of the...
A.W. Beattie Career Center to acquire classroom ambulance simulator, thanks to $85,000 infusion from state
The A.W. Beattie Career Center soon will have a “true-to-life” ambulance simulator in one of its classrooms. The school, a technical high school open to students in nine North Hills school districts, was among dozens of institutions awarded with competitive equipment grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beattie received...


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