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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
3 projects proposed by McCandless environmental group get OK from council
McCandless’ Environmental Advisory Committee has the green light to proceed with spreading awareness about efforts to preserve the town’s natural resources. Council gave the committee the nod to develop a speakers series that will feature experts on sustainability and environmental issues. Council President Kim Zachary said an example of the...
McCandless mulls stiffer fines for residents who can’t control barking, roaming dogs
McCandless council is poised to consider a steep hike in the fines residents could face if they fail to keep their dogs from running loose or annoying neighbors with constant barking. The town’s current animal control ordinance calls for a $25 fine for each incident in which a resident is...
North Hills School District introduce compostable trays, straws, napkins
North Hills students returning to school this week will notice some environmentally friendly improvements in the cafeteria. The district has replaced all Styrofoam trays with compostable ones as part of its ongoing initiative to work toward a greener school environment. The molded fiber trays have five compartments, just like their...
Practicing for career success topic of upcoming program at Franklin Park church
A Franklin Park church is offering a free career development program to teach some the fundamental behaviors practiced by successful people who have enjoyed longevity in their careers. “Practice Makes Perfect: Achieving Career Success” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Saints John and Paul Church....
Annual St. Teresa of Avila Festival draws families, friends for fun and games
St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Ross Township drew residents from around the region to its annual church festival Aug. 12 to 17. The nightly event featured homemade dinners, live musical performances, rides, games, crafts and plenty of cold drinks and sweet and savory snacks. There were lots of hidden...
Section of Babcock in McCandless reopens after 10-week bridge repair project
A section of Babcock Boulevard in McCandless that has been closed for repairs since June 10 reopened today to vehicle traffic. The road was closed near its intersection with Fairfield Road for work to repair Little Pine Creek Bridge No. 11, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Aug....
Pooches can play in the pool at Dog Days of Summer event in North Park
Dogs can beat the heat this evening in North Park at the Dog Days of Summer swimming party. Hosted by the Allegheny County Department of Parks and Recreation, the free event is an opportunity for four-legged friends to splash in a puppy pool and participate in some fun and games....
Northland Library offering variety of special programs through September
Following 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. • A Celebration of Animation, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. — Author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin will...
North Hills program uses newspapers in genealogy research
North Hills residents looking to delve deeper into their family history can get free advice on how to use newspapers in their genealogical quests. The North Hills Genealogists Club is hosting a free program titled “All the News that’s Fit to Print: Using Newspapers in Your Research” Aug. 19 at...
McCandless’ 1st recyclable art show is all about turning trash into treasure
Friday is the last day to view a juried collection of art made from recyclable materials on display at the North Hills Art Center. Those who can’t make it to the show can still see the best of the pieces during the McCandless Community Day celebration on Sept. 14 in...
Ross tax collector sets office hours for discount period
Starting Aug. 22, the tax collector for Ross Township and the North Hills School District will hold regular office hours for residents who want to pay their taxes in person before the end of the discount period. Residents must have their tax payments postmarked by Aug. 31 to receive a...
North Allegheny STEM camp combines fun, learning 
Ashna Patel and Victoria Ren appreciate the opportunities they‘ve had to explore and expand their knowledge of STEM subjects while attending North Allegheny. But the teens know that not every student’s experience learning about science, technology, engineering and math has been as satisfying as theirs. So they are spending their...
West View Water getting $3.8 million federal grant
The West Water Authority is receiving a $3.8 million grant through a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for water system upgrades in Marshall Township, the Corps announced. The money is to be used to upgrade water main extensions along Warrendale-Bayne Creek and Mingo roads. The grant is...
The Week: North Hills
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. • Death of Penn Hills teacher shocks school district, Shaler neighbors • Paving, sewers, landslides center of Ross capital improvements •...
Macy’s Backstage coming to Ross Park Mall
Macy’s will open its fourth Western Pennsylvania Backstage location on Saturday. Ross Park Mall will join South Hills Village, Monroeville Mall and Westmoreland Mall as regional locations with Backstage stores. Backstage is an extension of the department store and offers merchandise at significant savings. This latest shop is approximately 12,000...
Ross installing radar warning signs to get drivers to slow down
Ross police say speeding is among the most frequently reported complaints from township residents. And while they take a no-nonsense approach when it comes to curbing speeding — especially in residential areas — they can’t be everywhere all the time. So the township is using technology to help remind motorists...
Paving, sewers, landslides center of Ross capital improvements
Ross officials have created an expansive capital plan that calls for budgeting nearly $32 million over the next five years to pave roads, address stormwater and sewer system problems and improve parks. The largest portion of spending in the 2020-24 capital improvement program outlined at the Aug. 5 commissioners meeting...
Ross fires officer charged with illegally using police computers
Ross commissioners Monday fired a township police officer charged with illegally using department computers to search internal files. Following a nearly two-hour closed-door session during its Aug. 5 meeting, the board voted 5-4 to terminate Officer Mark Sullivan, 39, an eight-year veteran of the Ross police department. Sullivan was charged...
McCandless hosting free program about historic Old Economy Village settlement
A representative from the Old Economy Village historic settlement in Beaver County will conduct a free program in McCandless on Thursday about the last of three settlements established by the Harmony Society in the United States. David Miller will lead the discussion about the Harmonists, a 19th century communal religious...
North Allegheny senior starts free piano performance program for nursing homes
A group of young pianists that puts on free concerts at nursing homes is gearing up for a second season. The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania Young Artist Volunteers plan to do one event every three weeks throughout the region. North Allegheny rising senior David Ban started the program last...
Combating spread of Lyme disease topic of free upcoming seminar in McCandless
A free program on how to combat the spread of Lyme disease from deer tick bites will be held 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at McCandless Town Hall. Presented by the PA Lyme Resource Network, “Dare 2B Tick Aware” will cover subjects including: • Ticks and tick-borne diseases • Preventing tick...
Community pep rally aims to rev up support for North Hills fall sports teams
The North Hills School District will help get fans ready to cheer on the teams competing in the fall sports season with a Community Pep Rally on Monday, Aug. 19 — the day before the start of classes for the 2019-20 school year. The pep rally begins at at 7...
The Week: North Hills 
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 • Ross cop charged with illegally using department computers • Traveling history exhibit on struggle for LGBTQ rights coming to Ross...
St. Alexis Festival benefits Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
St. Alexis Parish’s annual Festival will continue each evening through Aug. 3 with games, rides, entertainment and more. Indoor dinners are served in the cafeteria from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rides and games are held nightly from 6 to 11 p.m. The festival is held at St. Alexis, 10090 Old...
McCandless residents give $5,000 to North Allegheny students in need
Two McCandless residents have donated $5,000 to the North Allegheny School District to launch a new resource for students classified as homeless or who face significant financial challenges, the district announced. The gift from Paul Heckman and Marcia Caliendo will be used to fund the Helping Pantry, a new program...


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