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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Senior housing, cottages, retail approved for Blazier Drive site in McCandless
McCandless council has approved plans to replace two vacant buildings along Blazier Drive with a mixed-use development made up of a personal care home, duplexes and a retail center. The project, dubbed McCandless Square, will be built on the 23-acre site of the former Trader Horn department store and Bally’s...
McCandless OKs final piece needed for Sheetz to start work on new Perry Highway store
McCandless council has approved the final component the municipality requires before Sheetz can begin constructing a new gas station and convenience store across from its current location on Perry Highway. Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve the sewer and stormwater engineering plans submitted for the project by the Altoona-based...
Trick or Trot 5K to benefit North Allegheny Foundation
Registration is open for this year’s Trick or Trot race to help raise money for the North Allegheny Foundation. The Oct. 26 event begins with a 5K race at 8:30 a.m. A costume contest is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. followed by a 1-mile fun run at 9:30. The event will...
Ross teams with nonprofit group to put sunscreen dispensers in township parks
Starting next year, visitors to a number of Ross Township parks will be able to get free sunscreen from automatic dispensers obtained through a partnership with the nonprofit group Sun Smart Pittsburgh. Commissioners Sept. 16 unanimously approved a measure to purchase the dispensers, which have been set up in about...
The Week – North Hills: Sept. 15-21, 2019 
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Northern Regional Police will pay $175K to settle lawsuit alleging woman’s rights were violated • North Hills wind ensemble representing...
Job openings available in Franklin Park, North Hills School District
Two government organizations — the North Hills School District and Franklin Park borough— have a number of job openings available. North Hills School District The school district is accepting applications until Sept. 27 for the following positions: Coaches Licensed Practical Nurse Custodian Plumber Innovation and design teacher Paraprofessional Police officer...
St. Brendan’s in Franklin Park hosting annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’ service
St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church in Franklin Park is holding its annual Blessing of the Animals service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. The public is invited to bring their dogs, cats and other pets to participate. Veterinarians and other experts will be on hand to provide information about animal health...
North Hills wind ensemble representing Pa. at All National Festival
North Hills High School’s wind ensemble has been selected to perform at a national festival next spring. The 48-member ensemble comprised of students in grades nine through 12, is one of 16 bands in the nation and the only one from Pennsylvania selected to perform March 12 to 14 at...
Drainage work, paving in Bradford Woods expected to last 4 weeks
Road paving along several streets in Bradford Woods has begun and will run through Oct. 11, borough officials announced. On-street parking is prohibited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays along the streets where work is being performed. Vehicles parked on the street during these hours will be towed at...
North Allegheny accepting applications for Distinguished Alumni Award
The North Allegheny Foundation is accepting nominations through Oct. 22 for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments. Areas of consideration include: • Advancement of their profession; expertise and dedication to their field. • Significant professional innovations...
Northland Library vendor/craft sale part of month-long effort to raise funds
A craft and vendor sale sponsored by the Northland Public Library Foundation on Sept. 14 was among an array of fundraising activities held to mark September as “Love Your Library” month. The event, held at the Ross Township Municipal Center, featured a variety of handmade crafts, clothing and specialty gifts...
North Hills residents warned about scammers posing as Penn Power employees
Officials in several North Hills communities have issued a warning for residents to be aware of two separate scams involving people posing as representatives from Penn Power. One of the scams involves calls made to residents offering a 40-percent discount on their Penn Power electric bill if they accept an...
McCandless marks end of summer with 19th Community Day celebration
McCandless residents marked the end of summer with activities and entertainment at the 19th annual Community Day celebration. The Sept. 14 event kicked off with a parade and ended with fireworks. There were musical performances throughout the day as well as rides and activities for kids and lots of food....
The Week – North Hills: Sept. 8-14, 2019
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • More than 100 hoarded dogs rescued from Ross home • New location, same good old fun at Ross Township’s annual...
Ross healthcare center honors first responders on 9/11 with ‘Grab Breakfast-on-the-Go’ event
Employees and patients at ManorCare Health Services in Ross Township honored emergency responders on Sept. 11 with an event called “Breakfast-on-the-Go!” featuring free take-out meals for busy police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. “This was our first event of this kind and we decided it will be an ongoing...
Still time to sign up for free Medicare benefits seminar in Ross Township
There’s still time to sign up for a free seminar on Tuesday that will cover the basics of Medicare, when and how to enroll and common misconceptions about how the program works. Experts from United Healthcare will be on hand to outline the program and answer questions from people eligible...
Public safety training scheduled at Ross Park Mall
Ross Township residents who notice flashing emergency lights, noise or activity at the Ross Park Mall on Sunday evening need not be alarmed — it’s just a drill. The mall is allowing Ross police to host a public safety training exercise there that will focus on multi-agency cooperation with training...
Northland Public Library offering wide range of special programs through October
Here are some of the upcoming programs being offered at Northland Public Library. Some require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • New Choices Career Development: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30, classes follow on Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28;...
Sisters of Divine Providence holding ‘Lucky Number’ game to support ministries
Looking to take a chance at winning some cash while supporting a good cause? There’s one game in town that just might come with a little divine intervention already built in. The Sisters of Divine Providence are holding a fundraiser based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Pick 3 daily and evening...
It’s a shoppers’ heaven at events by North Hills churches
Three churches in the North Hills are playing host to shopping events that just might be heaven on earth for bargain hunters. North Hills Christian Church North Hills Christian Church is hosting a trunk sale in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Residents from the...
North Hills hosting 59th annual Marching Band Festival
The 59th annual North Hills Marching Band Festival will be held on Saturday at Martorelli Stadium starting at 7 p.m. In addition to the marching band from North Hills, the Sept. 14 event will feature performances by bands from Avonworth, Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Ft. Cherry, Ft. LeBoeuf, Northgate, Sto-Rox,...
Trio of authors to speak at event sponsored by North Hills ‘University Women’ chapter
The annual fundraiser for the North Hills Chapter of the Association of American University Women will feature a gathering of three Pittsburgh-area authors to discuss their books and writing on Oct. 5 at La Roche University in McCandless. AAUW’s “For the Love of Books, Fall Harvest” will feature a discussion...
Sixth annual celebration of Brazilian food, music and culture slated for North Park
Members of Pittsburgh’s Brazilian community will host a celebration of their country’s music, food and culture on Oct. 4 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Rose Barn in North Park. The Sixth Annual Brazilian Day event will feature traditional foods including feijoada, brigadeiro and caipirinha prepared by Casa Brasil...
McCandless council hatching new law to regulate chickens, ducks and honey bees
An old proverb warns not to count your chickens until they’ve hatched. But counting chickens — at least the number residents might eventually be allowed to keep on their properties — is at the center of a proposed ordinance McCandless council is developing. Council is using an ordinance approved by...
‘Notorious North Hills’ explores infamous crimes, odd events of the past
Ever hear about the Biddle Boys’ run through Perrysville after their daring 1902 escape from the Allegheny County Jail? How about the odd rampage of “Toots the Bear” or the mystery surrounding Blue Mist Road in North Park? North Hills residents interested in learning more about the infamous crimes and...


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