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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Mac Miller leads Pine-Richland to rout of Franklin Regional, spot in WPIAL Class 5A semifinals
Pine-Richland running back Mac Miller’s focus didn’t wane during the bye week. The top-seeded Rams were solely focused on self-improvement. When Pine-Richland returned to action during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal playoff Friday night at home, the Rams were ready to conduct business quickly and efficiently. The top-seeded Rams took...
Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland
When asked what his team needs to do to have success against top-seeded Pine-Richland on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, Franklin Regional coach Luke Getsy was clear and direct. “We have to be able to control the ball to keep their offense off the...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024
Bellevue Gregory Notaro sold property at 100 Brighton Road to Shadeland Beer Enterprise Inc. for $205,000. Northgate School District sold property at Union Ave. to Howard and Mary Lynn Kingston for $4,100. Etna Estate of Stephen Oresic sold property at 37 Greeley Ave. to Ashley Ruben for $150,000. Integrated Property...
Clutch goal helps Pine-Richland get past Mt. Lebanon for 6th straight WPIAL field hockey title
The WPIAL Class 3A field hockey title game was a tale of two halves for both No. 2 seed Mt. Lebanon and top seed Pine-Richland on Saturday. In the first half, chances were even between the squads as both goalkeepers did outstanding jobs to thwart any second or third opportunities...
Richland History Group to present Civil War program
The Richland History Group, in conjunction with Northern Tier Regional Library, presents a free, open-to-the-public speaker program featuring Civil War authority Michael Kraus, curator of Pittsburgh’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Kraus will speak about “The Role of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania in the Civil War” from 10:15...
Pine-Richland student advocates on behalf of peers with dyslexia
Think back to the ups and downs of your early years in school. Then consider how the experience must have been for students like Brenyn Caplan. “I remember sitting in class, and I just wanted to read, but I couldn’t, at all. It was really difficult for me because everybody...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024
Bellevue James Peter Alpern sold property at 541 Forest Ave. to Thomas and Stephanie Trounce for $322,007. Etna Casey Silverman sold property at 320 Poplar St. to 320 Poplar LLC for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $469,000). Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1316...
After claiming Northeast Conference title, Pine-Richland turns attention toward WPIAL playoffs
The road to a third consecutive appearance in the WPIAL Class 5A championship started with another conference title for the Pine-Richland football team. A 31-21 win over Penn Hills on Oct. 4 clinched the Northeast Conference crown, and the Rams aimed to complete a perfect 5-0 record in conference play...
2nd annual Trunk or Treat celebrates season at Richland Township Community Park
For those who aren’t all that sure what the first part of “trick or treat” is supposed to mean, the name of an event of increasingly growing popularity makes more sense. Trunk or Treat was launched last year at Richland Township Community Park, and the tradition continued this season with...
Pine-Richland girls hold off Latrobe to win 1st playoff game since 2018
It got a little tense at the end, but the Pine-Richland girls soccer team broke a six-year playoff victory drought. The eighth-seeded Rams scored four consecutive goals to build a lead but had to stave off a late rally by No. 9 Latrobe to earn a 4-3 win in the...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024
Bellevue Arkham Real Estate LLC sold property at 31 S Euclid Ave. to Kimberly Obrien for $252,250. Megan Bauer Christ sold property at 538 Teece Ave. to Andrew and Jasmine Churchill for $353,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1323 Adrian Drive to Mohit Karir and Anupriya Gala...
Pine residents enjoy tree giveaway
Pine residents were able to register to take home free trees to plant on their properties through the township’s Environmental Advisory Council. The township partnered with Tree Pittsburgh to host a workshop as part of the EAC speaker series on Sept. 26. Township code and planning director Kirsten Primm reported...
Trunk or Treat scheduled in Richland
It’s that spooky season once again. Join Pine and Richland townships as they collaborate for Trunk or Treat at Richland Community Park. Wear your costume and get ready for an afternoon full of hay rides, crafts, pumpkins, candy and more. This year’s Trunk or Treat will take place on Oct....
Remembering Richland’s Pittsburgh Cut Flower
A walk in the neighborhood can be quite enlightening. Deborah Rust was taking a stroll around the Traditions of America Richland active adult community when she encountered fellow retiree Bob Graham, commenting on keeping the grass alive in summer heat. “After we talked a little bit more, he said, ‘Oh,...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
Bellevue Jennifer Lazar sold property at 135 Washington Ave. to Larissa Elizabeth Holley for $195,000. Etna Estate of Catherine Kelly sold property at 70 Cherry St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $61,724 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $185,200). Alpha Rental Enterprises LLC sold property at 25...
RAM Run supports Pine-Richland cross country
What better way to support a cross country program than to run. Simply walking was welcome, too, during the 11th annual RAM Run, held on the bright, eventually warming morning of Oct. 6 near Pie Traynor Field at North Park. Proceeds benefited Pine-Richland cross country, along with Wexford, Richland, Hance...
Rock Against Cancer: Night of music in West Deer benefits supportive nonprofit 
From George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh to four decades’ worth of Farm Aid shows, musicians have a long history of lending their talents to support worthy causes. Add Mike Fitzgerald and friends to the list. On Oct. 19, the fourth annual Fitzgerald-organized Rock Against Cancer event will take place, with...
Pine survivor’s story promotes early checks for ovarian cancer
In September, she took a trip to Texas. In November, she’ll be in the Big Apple. “Last year, I went to Arizona,” Desolina Postreich said as she approached her 14th birthday. “That was my first time ever flying alone.” While she enjoys her opportunities to travel around the country at...
In brief: Northern Allegheny area happenings, week of Oct. 7, 2024
Marshall Trunk-or-Treat Marshall Township’s Trunk-or-Treat event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Elias Fry Barn in Knob Hill Community Park, 415 Knob Road. Registration is required. Visit secure.rec1.com/PA/marshall-township-pa/catalog. St. John’s Trunk-or-Treat A community Trunk-or-Treat is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. John’s Lutheran...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024
Bellevue Claudette Lumel sold property at 432 Hallett Pl to Brendan Lindsay for $315,000. Etna MR Management LLC sold property at 105 Wilson St. to Michael and Julia Ottinger for $73,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1320 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300....
In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of Sept. 30, 2024
Trunk-or-Treat event Get ready for spooky fun at Trunk-or-Treat, set for 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Richland Community Park, 1157 Van Velsor Drive. Featured will be hayrides, crafts, pumpkins, candy and more. The cost for kids is $5 each. Want to be a vendor, decorate your car or...
Pine-Richland senior finds scoring touch, leads boys soccer team into playoff contention
Being a senior, Finn Kichi knew this season at Pine-Richland was his final opportunity to prove what he can do on a soccer field. What he’s shown is that he can be a prolific finisher. Kichi had 11 goals in Pine-Richland’s first 10 games, which put him in the top...
Pine-Richland girls golfers celebrate section title after win in finale
Before the season started, Jared Slimm took a picture of the Pine-Richland girls golf banner in the gymnasium and shared it with his players. “The only year on there was 2016,” Slimm said. “Our overall team goal this year was to put another year on there.” It came down to...
‘Microschools’ growing as option as more families seek school choice
In the fast-changing landscape of education, where school choice is increasingly valued by families across the political spectrum, a new model is growing in popularity: the microschool. Typically, microschools serve a small group of students, ranging from five to around 20 per school. These schools emphasize personalized learning experiences and...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 29, 2024
Bellevue Claudette Lumel sold property at 432 Hallett Pl to Brendan Lindsay for $315,000. Etna MR Management LLC sold property at 105 Wilson St. to Michael and Julia Ottinger for $73,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1320 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300....


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