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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Families reap in fun, foods at annual Sewickley Harvest Festival
Folks from far and wide gathered to reap what was sown for the annual Sewickley Harvest Festival. More than 115 vendors were lined up and down Broad and Thorn streets as part of the 32nd installment of the fall celebration presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis...
Nicole Travolta to perform 1-woman show in Sewickley
Debt, divorce and spray tanning — actress, comedian and impressionist Nicole Travolta pulls no punches in her one-woman show “Doing Alright,” where she recounts her journey through the ups and downs of her life inspired by a bizarre, real-life journey through the world of spray tanning. Fresh off a 12-show...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of Sept. 12, 2023
Nick Mouganis was named to the dean’s list at Anderson University for the spring 2023 semester. Mathematics major Raelyn Boyer and business administration major Jared Pfister made the dean’s list at Youngstown State University for the spring 2023 semester. Isabel Talarico graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree...
In brief: Dot Day, Mavuno Festival and more around Sewickley
Dot Day Dot Day is an international celebration of art, creativity and courage. Inspired by author Peter H. Reynolds’ book “The Dot,” a teacher introduced “The Dot” to his classroom in 2009 and started the now international celebration of Dot Day. Children and adults alike are encouraged to “make their...
Sewickley Academy golfers look to carry on culture created by late coach Win Palmer
The 2021 season was an aberration for the Sewickley Academy boys golf program. The Panthers won WPIAL championships for eight consecutive years starting in 2013 only to have the impressive streak end in 2021. The Sewickley golfers returned to championship status last year as they claimed their ninth team title...
Trusted to get athletes back to health, Dr. Jeff Mulholland to join Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
He has received the highest of praise and is considered one of the best in his profession. For almost three decades, Dr. Jeff Mulholland has provided a level of medical coverage for the Quaker Valley athletic program that rivals both collegiate and professional teams. He is regarded as one of...
Fellowship: Beth Samuel readies for High Holy Days, Pet Blessing at Grace Anglican and more
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1942
In the news this week 81 years ago: The Sewickley Valley home front was doing its part to aid the war effort. • Plans were underway to transform a vacant lot at the corner of Beaver and Broad Streets into a square honoring the Sewickley Valley’s veterans. At a meeting...
Sewickley to launch new borough alert system this year
Sewickley officials hope to launch the borough’s first mass communication alert system. Emergency management coordinator Michael Mullins said they are in the process of partnering with OnSolve to use CodeRED, a cloud-based software system that sends out messages to subscribers. Estimated cost is $3,600 a year. Sewickley’s system is expected...
Quaker Valley School District to host community discussion about high school project
Quaker Valley area residents with comments and concerns about a proposed high school can have their voices heard at an upcoming forum. The school district will host a community panel discussion at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Quaker Valley High School, 625 Beaver St. in Leetsdale. The panel will...
Day of Peace commemorated Sept. 24 in McCandless
A festival to celebrate peace and what’s right with the world will take place Sept. 24 at North Park in McCandless. The 19th Annual North Hills International Day of Peace Festival is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start at Point Grove on North Park’s Lake Shore Drive. The finale, a...
Letter to the editor: Take pride in Sewickley sidewalks, trees
As a longtime resident of Sewickley for more than 30 years and a former chamber of commerce president, I’ve always cherished our town’s charm and beauty. Sewickley holds a special place in my heart, and I believe we all must contribute to its appeal and vibrancy. Lately, I’ve been disheartened...
Op-ed: Pathway for building a new Quaker Valley High School
As a taxpayer in the Quaker Valley School system, I am disgusted with our school board’s insistence on building a new high school on a possible landslide location, instead of a significantly lower cost option at our current high school location. They refuse to listen to reason. The Quaker Valley...
Harvest Festival returns to Sewickley
A September Sewickley celebration of arts, crafts, food and fun is expected to bring thousands of people to the borough. The 32nd annual Harvest Festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis Club of Sewickley. Broad Street from Beaver to Thorn streets and Thorn Street from...
In brief: Mavuno Festival, Fern Hollow fundraiser and more in the Quaker Valley
Mavuno Festival The Mavuno festival and exhibition celebrating BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artistry and culture, is set to take place Sept. 16 at Riverfront Park. The free festival promises to be a vibrant and inclusive celebration of diverse artistic expressions for all ages and backgrounds. Mavuno 2023...
6 athletes from Quaker Valley Class of 2023 playing in college
Six former Quaker Valley students — all 2023 graduates — are continuing their athletic careers at the next level, including Nora Johns, who will compete in basketball and track and field at Ohio Wesleyan. Jakub Pickett is playing football at Cal (Pa.). A four-year starter in high school, Pickett led...
Former football standout Dean Cvitkovic took unusual path to Quaker Valley Hall of Fame
Dean Cvitkovic graduated from Quaker Valley almost 50 years ago. His name still is well-known and respected in area football circles. A 1974 QV grad, Cvitkovic is considered one of the most accomplished football players in school history. As such, he will be inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall...
Quaker Valley girls soccer hopes gradual improvements pave path to playoffs
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team finished with an 8-7-2 record in 2022, a slight improvement from its 7-9-2 mark the season before. With seven returning starters, the Quakers, coached by Maggie Behun and Rachel Loudermilk, are hopeful for a bigger step forward in 2023. “We have a handful of experienced...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Aleppo Benjamin Mehl sold property at 501 Sewickley Heights Drive to Marc Carson and Laura Hulett for $283,500. Franklin Park Shaung Wu sold property at 2001 Connecticut Ln to Veera Chandra Sekhar Kovelakuntla and Sandhya Kovelakuntla for $482,000. Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1119 Deerfield Drive to Raed Saed...
Longtime Sewickley Academy athletic director Win Palmer, who also coached 3 sports, dies at 65
One of the best ways many describe Win Palmer is that he was a gentleman’s gentleman. Palmer, athletic director at Sewickley Academy for the past 22 years, died Thursday at Allegheny General Hospital at age 65 from cardiovascular complications. . Palmer left an indelible mark on the Sewickley Academy and...
Family services, rummage sale and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Divine Redeemer Parish Blessings in a Backpack initiative helps families in need
Parishioners at Divine Redeemer Parish, which consists of Saint Mary in Glenfield and Saint James in Sewickley, participated in the first Blessings in a Backpack outreach project in July to help less fortunate families in the local communities. With the generous outpouring of donations that were collected for the families,...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from this week in 1988
In the news 35 years ago this week: • A zoning hearing on a plan to expand Sewickley Valley Hospital became contentious after neighbors organized a “Save Our Neighborhood” campaign to oppose it. Hospital officials proposed building a parking garage and a new South wing, which would necessitate the demolition...
Mt. Lebanon man charged in connection with November crash that killed tree-trimmer in Moon
Moon police have issued an arrest warrant for a Mt. Lebanon man who they say fatally struck a worker trimming trees near the Sewickley Bridge in November. Hampartsoum “Henry” Nazarian, 65, was charged Tuesday with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person and a half-dozen traffic violations in...
Sewickley interior designer Betsy Wentz pens book about making a house a home
Betsy Wentz recalled sitting on the floor of the carriage house of her Edgeworth home as a little girl sorting through colorful swatches. Her mother was an interior designer and the space was filled wall to wall with fabric and wallpaper samples. “My mom was an incredible teacher, a visionary...


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