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Gateway’s Adam Memije gains revenge in WPIAL Class 3A tennis finals; newcomer Max Henson of Belle Vernon wins 2A title
Gateway’s Adam Memije and Belle Vernon’s Max Henson took home gold at the WPIAL tennis finals Friday at Bethel Park. Memije, the No. 2 seed in Class 3A, took down top seed Advaita Sircar of North Allegheny in three sets. The Gateway senior dropped the first set, 7-5, before claiming...
Sponsorships, tickets available for Taste of NA bash, which benefits North Allegheny students
Rustic elegance may help describe the popular Taste of NA, a fundraiser of the North Allegheny Foundation returning May 21 to Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park. The annual event will feature tractor rides, farm-to-table bites, drink samplings, and artistic and musical performances by North Allegheny students, according to William Mascari,...
North Allegheny’s CARE club makes cancer education, research accessible to teens
Avni Khandelwal’s curingwithCARE is there to help young people who are dealing with the effects of cancer. The North Allegheny senior started the group after seeing the challenges firsthand in her own family. “My cousin battled synovial sarcoma while living with my family, and his journey made me realize how...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Preview screening set on ‘Free for All’ documentary Northland Public Library is giving the public the opportunity to view the documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” before it premieres April 29 on PBS. The screening will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 11 in the library’s upper...
Water main break causes lane restrictions on part of McKnight Road in Ross
PennDOT is alerting motorists to a water main break impacting traffic Monday afternoon on northbound McKnight Road in Ross. Because of the break, McKnight Road is reduced to a single-lane of traffic between Ross Park Mall Drive and the Browns Lane/Johnanna Drive intersection. The restriction is expected to be in...
Scratch-off lottery ticket worth $1 million sold in McCandless
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday that a $1 million-winning 200X the Cash scratch-off ticket was sold in McCandless. The Sunoco Mini Market, 9100 Perry Highway, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The $20 game offers top prizes of $1 million. Scratch-off prizes expire one year from...
Emergency fund drive helping to resettle refugees as 90-day federal review nears end
Recently resettled refugees are getting a helping hand through an emergency fund drive created by local nonprofit Thrive. These resettled refugees, who were screened and approved to come to the United States, are usually serviced by appointed resettlement agencies in the Pittsburgh area. Thrive, a 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
McCandless seeks help to clean up roadsides McCandless’ Environmental Advisory Committee is seeking the community’s help with its spring roadside cleanup from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 12. The rain date will be 8:30 a.m. April 26. Anyone who would like to participate as a “litter getter” should meet at...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 6, 2025
Bellevue RTOSA Holdings LLC sold property at 516 Division Ave. to Irina and Alexey Tsybina for $105,000. Stephen Mitchell Gillingham sold property at 310 W Riverview Ave. to Blinov Construction LLC for $150,000. Franklin Park William Matz sold property at 2114 Sturbridge Ct to Wei Fei and Lailanie Chen for...
Many new features in Franklin Park’s renovated Acorn Park expected to be ready by May
A renewed and renovated Acorn Park in Franklin Park should have much of its new features ready for play by May, according to borough Manager Rege Ebner Jr. Improvements to the 25-acre park, located on McGee Road, were greatly needed and will be a welcome addition for residents, according to...
Rock climbing wall, a staple since the 1980s, part of upcoming open house at North Allegheny
Alumni who used North Allegheny’s rock climbing wall can relive some memories at an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. April 9 at Newman Stadium on the high school campus in McCandless. The wall, built in the 1980s, is located underneath the homeside bleachers of the stadium on the...
Expert: Social Security not meant to be one’s only retirement income, but often becomes that
Not everyone is going to have a viral social media video and a runaway crowdfunding campaign to pay for retirement. An 81-year-old waitress at an Eat’n Park in Ross, known only as Betty, will be able to work and worry less thanks to both of those, brought about by a...
Raptor presentation, free picnic lunch part of Earth Day event at Bradford Woods Reserve
The upcoming annual Earth Day celebration at Bradford Woods Reserve offers an opportunity for parents to bring their children into the outdoors and learn a love of nature, says Ward Allebach, a former longtime president of the Bradford Woods Conservancy. “The whole idea is to try to bring the community...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Sen. Robinson opens office in North Hills State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville, recently opened a legislative office in the North Hills in an effort to best serve his more than 250,000 constituents of District 37. Robinson’s office is located in the Heritage Center, 2559 Brandt School Road, Suite 101, Franklin...
Celebrate library week at Northland Public Library
“Drawn to the Library” is the American Library Association’s theme for National Library Week 2025, which falls April 6-12, and it’s a fitting theme for the ever-growing Northland Public Library. As the second largest library in Allegheny County, Northland serves more than 90,000 residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 30, 2025
Bellevue Katelynn Pfeil sold property at 200 Dakota Ave. to Patrick and Madeline McDunn for $217,000. Michelle Polaski sold property at 598 Forest Ave. to Stephen Polite and Andria McCourt for $155,000. Trison Realty LLC sold property at 539 Orchard Ave. to Harmony Property Holdings LLC for $312,000. Etna Corbin...
Tight bond brightens North Allegheny girls lacrosse
The North Allegheny girls lacrosse team hopes chemistry is the ideal formula for success. Coach Courtney Killian said this year’s roster is the tightest-knit group in her three seasons, and senior midfielder Maddy Lemmon agrees. “I think our team bond is definitely a lot better this year than it has...
North Allegheny boys lacrosse hopes to ride defense back to WPIAL title game
The North Allegheny boys lacrosse team is feeling a bit defensive. After losing a 64-goal scorer to graduation and a 39-goal scorer to injury, the Tigers are counting on a talented, experienced backline in their bid to return to the WPIAL Class 3A championship game. “Defensively, we have a good...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Preview screening set on ‘Free for All’ documentary Northland Public Library is giving the public the opportunity to view the documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” before it premieres April 29 on PBS. The screening will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 11 in the library’s upper...
Just a Short Run cancer fundraiser to restrict roads in North Park
Traffic restrictions will start at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in North Park for a fundraiser to benefit a cancer charity, Allegheny County Police announced Friday. A large turnout is expected for the 25th annual Sean T. Smith Just a Short Run that will begin with pre-race ceremonies at 8...
Health services review recommends more nurses in North Allegheny School District
Nurses in the North Allegheny School District continue to see an increase of students and staff to their offices annually, with visits this school year already up by 2,500 as of January. In fact, there has been a steady increase of more than 17,000 visits annually to the health services...
Event to admire, learn about North Park’s blooming Japanese cherry trees scheduled
The flower buds on North Park’s Japanese cherry trees began to swell in late March, and an event to take in their short-lived beauty is scheduled for the first Saturday in April. The Pittsburgh Sakura Project will host its annual cherry blossom viewing event from 2 to 4 p.m. April...
Longvue Acres Garden Club to mark 75 years with planting of 75 trees in North Park
The Longvue Acres Garden Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary by planting 75 trees from 3 to 6 p.m. April 11 at the North Park horse show ring, 10201 Kummer Road, McCandless. The group is partnering with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Tree Pittsburgh for the service project. The...
Muslims at Islamic center in Marshall celebrate Ramadan as holy month nears end
Three times a week, hundreds have gathered around sundown at the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania in Marshall to celebrate and break their fasts during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan, which happens to align with the month of March this year, is one of the five...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
North Hills DUI Task Force makes 2 arrests, issues 19 citations A roving DUI patrol was operated along various roads on March 15 in Indiana Township, Shaler, Hampton, O’Hara, Blawnox, Etna, Millvale and Aspinwall. Police reportedly stopped 100 vehicles for traffic violations. Eight people took field sobriety tests, and two...
