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900-plus volunteers help ensure success of festival in McCandless
You might say that it takes a parish. More specifically, it takes a significant portion of the congregation to pull off St. Aidan Parish’s Summer Festival, which opened July 31 for, coincidentally, its 31st year. “Over this festival week, we need more than 900 volunteerships to be filled, which is...
‘Biggest race to date’: North Park event raises money for scholarship fund
Credit could go to the cause, the course or perhaps the exceptionally cooperative weather. Whatever the reason, the seventh annual KILLIAN5K race through the picturesque surroundings of North Park on the sunny morning of July 27 turned out to be a record-setting occasion, according to members the organizing family, Patrick,...
Race benefits North Hills Community Outreach
North Hills Community Outreach and the Northgate High School cross country team will run the streets of Bellevue and Avalon on Aug. 10 in support of helping people in the local area. The North Boroughs 5K is a partnership between the local nonprofit and the runners that raises money for...
Blues Attack to headline Cindystock 21 benefit music festival
Cindystock, an annual music festival that’s held at the home of Cindy and Ted Yates with all proceeds going toward cancer screenings and patient support services, will be held this year on Aug. 17. “This will be our 21st year. We started it out as a fundraiser for a family....
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of July 29, 2024
Pumpkin fest vendors sought Ascension Lutheran Church is planning its 10th annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at 8225 Peebles Road, McCandless. Homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale, along with hot dogs, homemade soups, beverages and, of course, pumpkins....
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 28, 2024
Bellevue West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc. sold property at 575 Lincoln Ave. to Mid Atlantic Mothers Milk Bank for $187,500. Etna Estate of Ralph Wise sold property at 21 Spring St. to Nicholas and Taylor Wolf for $195,000. Steven Smith sold property at 13 Sycamore St. to Michael Mori...
Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to fill your weekend with all things arts and culture, there is no shortage of events happening in and around the city this weekend. From performances that reflect the beauty of the African diaspora to the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh’s Summer Picnic, start planning out your...
‘Most significant moment’: McCandless native traces start of singing career to 8th-grade talent show
Jenene Caramielo knew that when she sang Celine Dion’s “Power of Love” for her eighth-grade Carson Middle School talent show that performing was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. So it’s no surprise to see the 1999 North Allegheny graduate gracing stages across the country,...
Franklin Park, McCandless celebrate National Night Out
National Night Out on Aug. 6 is a chance for police departments to get to know their communities, with events being held locally in Franklin Park and McCandless. Residents can enjoy family-friendly activities and the opportunity for one-on-one time with local law enforcement. “National Night Out is a unique and...
Marshall makeover: Township gets new look, updates website
Visitors to Marshall, via roadway or website, may have noticed a new, updated look. A revamped logo of an orange-hued sun rising above the words “Marshall Township,” now in blue, can be seen on environmental signage throughout the municipality. And web users can enjoy scrolling through an updated site at...
Tarentum gardener marks 20 years of lily sale to benefit therapeutic riding in McCandless
Picture yourself in a saddle on horseback, traversing the tranquil surroundings of a wooded area. For Tarentum resident Cindy Bowser, such a scenario once ranked among her favorite activities, and she mentioned one of her favorite places to venture. “Harrison Hills Park is small, but it is gorgeous with that...
North Allegheny grad Michael Komara helps U.S. fly fishing team to 3rd-place finish at world championships
Regardless of the sport, it is an honor for athletes to represent their country at an international competition. For Michael Komara that was especially true. Komara, a North Allegheny graduate, competed in the 43rd World Fly Fishing Championships at four sites in the Occitanie administrative region in France, which contains...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Marshall Community Day Marshall Township Community Day is scheduled for Aug. 24 at Knob Hill Park. The event will start at 4 p.m. and wrap up with Zambelli Fireworks around 9:30. If you would like to participate in the event as a vendor or a sponsor, call Jessica at 724-935-3090...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
Bellevue Angela Tyner sold property at 162 Grant Av to Debra Vlahos for $125,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 16 Margaretta Ave. to Steven Burns for $375,000. Estate of James Motta sold property at 189 N Balph Av to New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2014 for $50,000. North Sprague...
North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according to Elissa Scalise Powell, certified genealogist and member of the nonprofit group. “There are several reasons to...
Traffic study addresses Bradford Woods speeding
Bradford Woods Council approved a traffic study on July 8 to address speeding in certain areas of the borough. A group of residents presented concerns to council on perceived speeding near their homes, particularly Bradford Road. A list of 166 names was presented at the meeting of residents requesting traffic...
Teachers at Ross dance school show resilience with cancer recoveries
As the owner of a dance school in Ross, combined with her day job at the time of elementary school principal, Cynthia Zurchin wanted to make sure she could see as clearly as possible. “I had gone for an eye appointment, and I was fully expecting that I was going...
North Allegheny area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
Bald eagle presentation The July 23 meeting of Longvue Acres Garden Club will feature Chris Kubiak, director of education at the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. His presentation topic will be The Bald Eagle: Return from Near Extinction. Kubiak s will recount the conservation policies and actions that restored the...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 14, 2024
Bellevue Brandon Edward Bupp sold property at 257 Brighton Road to Nate Park for $185,000. Lori Carey sold property at 419 Jefferson Ave. to Corinthian Development LLC for $111,250. Daniel Sussman trustee sold property at 107 Kendall Ave. to Troy and Ella Potter for $287,500. Irina Tsybina sold property at...
Master Gardeners share expertise at North Park event
Master Gardeners are celebrating the peak of growing season with a Garden in the Park event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 at the corner of Babcock Boulevard and Wildwood Road in North Park. The site is a one of the Penn State Extension demonstration gardens, cared for...
Get ready for Love Your Library Month at Northland
Keep an eye out in September as Northland Public Library celebrates Love Your Library Month. The library will have several ways to engage with patrons show your support through a variety of fundraisers and events. Featured programs at the library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, include: For adults • Author Talk,...
Indiana Township’s Scott Shaffer named executive director of North Hills nonprofit
Scott Shaffer went from working behind a pulpit to a desk without changing his job’s intention — to help those in need. The 37-year-old Indiana Township resident was named the executive director at North Hills Community Outreach, a nonprofit that serves people facing setbacks due to hardship, crisis and poverty....
North Hills Art Center work displayed at library in McCandless
A collection of artwork from members of the North Hills Art Center in Ross is on display at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless. There are 67 pieces of art on the upper floor of the library through Oct. 1. “This display allows our artists to share their work...
North Allegheny continues domination of Class 6A Trib Cup competition
The streak continues for North Allegheny as the Tigers have captured their 21st Sports Cup in the highest classification in the 21 years of the competition’s existence. The Tigers are now a perfect 8 for 8 in Class 6A Trib Cups. “It never gets old winning the Cup,” North Allegheny...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
Bellevue Mae Fannie sold property at 69 Kendall Ave. to Adam and Alexandra Walker for $225,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 18 Margaretta Ave. to Ryan Blair for $380,000. Donna Isoldi sold property at 56 S Harrison Ave. to Gregory Marshall Hershberger for $290,000. Etna ART Image LLC sold...
