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Ex-fight dog holding ‘pawtagraph’ session in McCandless for new children’s book
Getting a book autographed by an author making the rounds of signing events is a pretty common occurrence. But it’s not every day that readers can get their books “pawtagraphed.” Tyrion Pittister of Sewickley, a pitt bull that was rescued from a dog fighting ring in Georgia in 2014, will...
McCandless hosting tree-planting event in North Park
McCandless residents are invited to participate in a tree-planting event called Woods for Water on Saturday, April 27. Participants will be planting trees from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Pine Creek in North Park. The group will gather at 303 Pearce Mill Road. Snacks will be provided but volunteers...
North Hills School Board, teachers union OK 5-year contract
The North Hills School Board and the union representing the district’s teachers have approved a five-year contract. The agreement calls for about half of the district’s 365 teachers to receive average pay increase of 3.48 percent each year. The 185 teachers at the top of the district’s salary scale will...
Bargain hunter’s paradise at St. John’s Lutheran in Ross helps support charity
Three groups from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perrysville helped support local charities and ongoing community service projects with a fundraising event on April 6. The Men of St. John’s conducted a flea market with more than 25 vendors. Women at the church held a Christian Closet in which...
Dave McElhinny: Obituaries aren’t what they used to be
Just about everybody has read an obituary or two in their lives. They’re generally filled with flowery terms such as “loving husband,” “devoted mother” or “pillar of the community.” Just about everybody has read an obituary or two in their lives. They’re generally filled with flowery terms such as “loving...
Weekly farmer, vendor marketplace returns this week to Block Northway in Ross
The popular weekly farmer’s market and I Made it Market at The Block Northway in Ross will kick off its second season on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the upper level of the shopping center’s south atrium. The farmer market, which will be open on Friday’s through October,...
Italian sausage key ingredient in this easy-to-prepare dish
Creamy Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage might sound like a winter dish, but for Mary Pegher of Franklin Park, this gem of a recipe is for spring entertaining. Graduation and summer deck parties are now being planned and stress-free entertaining is in the air. When using a warm chafing dish,...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • ‘Tuck Everlasting’ a hit at North Hills • Final steel beam raised today...
Reading advocate visits P-R elementary schools, shares love of books
John Schu is an advocate for school libraries, and when he speaks to students and teachers, his exuberance for children’s literature and reading is palpable. Schu, whose official title is ambassador for school libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs, travels around the country more than 200 days per year sharing his...
Bradford Woods Conservancy hosting program on link between invasive tree and Spotted Lanternfly
The Bradford Woods Conservancy’s speaker series will feature a program by an expert in plant diseases and pest management at 7 p.m. on April 17. Matthew Kasson, an assistant professor of Forest Pathology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va., will present a program on the link between the introduction...
Passion play in West View re-enacts trial, suffering, death of Jesus
A reenactment of the passion of Jesus Christ through drama and music will be performed four times over the next two weekends at North Hills United Presbyterian Church in West View. “The Day He Wore My Crown” features the sights, sounds and smells of Jerusalem. The free performances at the...
Ross man sentenced to 15-30 years for strangling ex-girlfriend
A Ross Township man was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison Thursday for strangling a woman after ending their relationship. Robert Metz, 69, pleaded guilty Jan. 7 to one count each of third-degree murder and abuse of a corpse for killing Dolores Miller at his Perrytown Place apartment...
Redistricting reform focus of free ‘Gerrymandering 101’ program at LaRoche
A group of organizations working to raise awareness about congressional redistricting reform are hosting a free seminar titled “Gerrymandering 101” on May 14 at La Roche University in McCandless. The program is sponsored by the North Hills Pittsburgh Branch of the American Association of University Women, Draw the Lines PA...
Final steel beam raised today for AHN’s new neighborhood hospital in McCandless
Elected officials and emergency personnel from the North Hills were on hand Wednesday to mark a milestone in the construction of the new neighborhood hospital being built by Allegheny Health Network — raising the structure’s final steel beam. The nearly 50,000-square-foot, 4-story building is at the corner of Duncan Avenue...
Used book, game, puzzle sale in Ross to help buy wheelchair van for Wexford boy
A large selection of used books, games and puzzles are being sold April 20 to help raise money for a 3-year-boy from Wexford who needs a wheelchair accessible van. The sale will be held from 8 to 4 p.m. at The Great Hall, 1001 Perry Highway in Ross. Hardbacks cost...
Ross police hosting free Bike Rodeo April 27 at Block Northway
Ross Township police are hosting a Bike Rodeo from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday April 27 at The Block Northway. Police officers and volunteers will be on hand to guide kids through a course designed to teach them the fundamentals of safe bicycling. Children also will be able to...
Free document shredding on Saturday at Passavant Hospital in McCandless
A free document shredding event is scheduled for Saturday at UPMC Passavant in McCandless. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon April 6 in the hospital’s Green Lot located at 9100 Babcock Boulevard. There is a limit of six boxes per vehicle. This is the third year the hospital...
Registration open for North Allegheny’s 19th annual Pump House Run
Registration is open for the 19th annual Pump House Run on Saturday, May 18 at North Allegheny Intermediate High School. The run will include four separate races: A 5K, a 1-mile run/walk, a 1/2-mile run for people 9 and older; and a 50-yard dash for preschoolers. Money raised from the...
Trash, yard waste roundup kicks off in North Hills communities
Communities in the North Hills have a number of activities and services for outdoor spring cleaning. Volunteers for roadside cleanups should wear brightly colored long sleeve shirts and pants, sturdy shoes and gloves. Supplies are provided. • McCandless: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon. Sign up for roadside cleanup...
Ross, McCandless, Franklin Park affected by Rochester Road work until June 30
Single lane alternating traffic is in effect along a stretch of Rochester Road that runs through Ross, McCandless and Franklin Park for draining and paving work, PennDOT announced. The project, which also includes line painting, guide rails and shoulder work, is expected to run through June 30. The lane restrictions...
Renovations, expansion of Franklin Elementary begin
North Allegheny’s official groundbreaking ceremony for work at Franklin Elementary School was canceled because of rain. But students joined principal Jeff Anderchak to kick off the expansion and renovation project with their own event to mark the occasion. Work at the school will nearly double the size of the building...
TigerThon raises money to help fight pediatric cancer
Students and the community helped make North Allegheny’s TigerThon a success as the event was held to raise money to fight pediatric cancer. The fifth annual student-run dance marathon not only surpassed the $50,000 fund-raising goal, it more than doubled it by raising $100,925 to benefit Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh...
North Allegheny fashion club hosting show to benefit special needs beauty pageant
The fashion club at North Allegheny Senior High School is hosting a show titled “Fashion Throughout the Decades” at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The April 6 event sponsored by the school’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club will feature designs inspired by ensembles worn in previous decade. The...
North Hills gardening enthusiasts making it easy to get growing this spring
Gardeners itching to get out and start beautifying their landscapes and grow fresh produce can pick up a wide variety of flowers and plants at a number of upcoming events in the North Hills: NHCO community garden Volunteers interested in growing produce that will be distributed to needy families in...
Jergel’s fundraiser to honor teen who lost cancer battle
The family of a Pine-Richland High School student who died last spring following a 20-month long battle with a rare form of cancer is hosting a fundraiser in his name on Sunday at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Zachary Kass-Gerji died March 26, 2018 from a rare...
