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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Volunteers turn out for Sewickley Earth Day cleanup efforts
Dozens of Sewickley area residents participated in an Earth Day cleanup effort and tree planting April 22. The cleanup took place at the parks, boat launches at Walnut and Chestnut streets, and along other roadways and alleys. At least six memorial trees were also replaced at various parts of the...
OpEd: Please put our children’s safety first with new Quaker Valley High School
I’m the proud parent of two sons who attended Quaker Valley School District. Until 2018, I had no cause for concern that QVSB would jeopardize children and resident’s safety when designing a new high school, which I believe we need. However, safety in the design has been severely compromised over...
Sewickley Civic Garden Council’s May Mart to return after pandemic hiatus
Multiple garden clubs from the across the Quaker Valley area are coming together for a major flower and plant sale in Sewickley. Sewickley Civic Garden Council’s May Mart returns after a three-year pandemic hiatus. Broad Street will be closed from Beaver to Thorn streets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Sewickley Valley Community Fund approves Fern Hollow sewage grant
The Sewickley Valley Community Fund has approved a grant to the Fern Hollow Nature Center in Sewickley Heights. The grant will be used by Fern Hollow to leverage a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a project to connect Fern Hollow and the neighboring Sewickley...
Quaker Valley High School to remain as is after new school is built, district officials say
Quaker Valley School District officials say they have no plans to sell the current high school or change its use after a new school is built. Superintendent Tammy Andreyko made the announcement at the April 18 board meeting, and expanded on those comments through email with the Tribune-Review. The school...
Sewickley Academy names Mark Shelley new Head of Middle School
Mark Shelley has been hired as Sewickley Academy’s new Head of Middle School, starting in July 2023. “We conducted a nation-wide search and brought in several candidates to meet with faculty, staff, administrators, parents and students,” said Sewickley Academy Head of School Dr. Ashley Birtwell. “With Mark, the feedback received...
In brief: Flea market, tree planting and more around Sewickley
Flea market Little Hill United Methodist Church, located at 2350 Magee Road Ext., Sewickley/Franklin Park will hold its annual Flea Market from noon to 7 p.m. on April 27-28, and half-price and hoagie sale on April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tree planting scheduled Leetsdale will host a tree...
Sewickley Academy’s Severin Harmon shines in WPIAL singles tournament
A budding WPIAL tennis rivalry took place April 12 at the Class 2A singles tournament held at Bethel Park. Winchester Thurston’s Austin He, the top-seeded 2A singles player as a freshman, defeated Sewickley Academy sophomore and second seed Severin Harmon in the championship match by scores of 6-2, 6-4. The...
Quaker Valley baseball chasing section championship
Quaker Valley was in a three-way battle for second place in Section 1-3A when the season’s second half commenced. But after winning four consecutive section games, the young, hard-hitting Quakers were aiming for a higher spot than second place; they planned to contend for the section championship. “Our goals start...
Vacation Bible School, spring trips and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Leetsdale officials adopt rules for raising chickens in the borough
Leetsdale residents can now raise chickens on their property, provided they adhere to new rules. Council voted 5-1 at a meeting April 13 to adopt an ordinance regulating foul in the borough. President Patricia Lee dissented. Councilman Osman Awad was absent. Lee declined to get into details about why she...
Leet commissioners’ race has 4 Democrats running for 3 nominations
According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, Leet has four Democrats seeking party nominations for three four-year seats on the board of commissioners. Those in the primary race are Donna Adipietro, Kristine Shelton, William Wanto Jr. and incumbent president Martin C. McDaniel. Katherine Longwell and vice...
Quaker Valley real estate taxes to jump 2.9% next school year
Property owners in the Quaker Valley School District should expect to pay more in real estate taxes as part of next school year’s budget. School board members unanimously approved their proposed 2023-24 spending plan with a 2.9% tax hike. The increase equates to 0.591 mill. The new millage rate would...
Facade improvements at ‘The Lindsay’ in Sewickley are complete
A face-lift of a historic Sewickley theater is complete. Fresh coats of paint and new signage adorn the front of The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center at 418 Walnut St. Work was completed earlier this month in yet another milestone in the transition of the independent, film-driven arts nonprofit. “We...
Leetsdale selects Penn State student as Local Government Academy intern
Leetsdale officials have tapped a Penn State student for a new mapping project. Resident Conor Kelley, a junior studying agriculture, community and environmental development, was selected via 5-1 vote April 13 as the borough’s Local Government Academy intern to collect data for a geographic information system database. Councilman Jeffrey Weatherby...
Sewickley area district judge race has 4 candidates seeking party nods
According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, Sewickley area voters have four district judge candidates to choose from in the upcoming primary election. Joseph Bellissimo is running for the Republican nomination while candidates Michael J. Lepore, Giuseppe Rosselli and Glen Sovich have all crossfiled. Magistrate Robert...
North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band wraps up concert season
When his students learn that Sean Desguin actually plays an instrument, they often are surprised. As Hampton Township School District’s elementary band director — he serves in several other music-related capacities, too — Desguin normally is instructing and leading, rather than performing. But he has that latter opportunity through his...
Flower Magazine founder to share floral expertise at Carnegie Museum of Art
Margot Shaw doesn’t buy flower arrangements anymore. Once a self-confessed “call and order flowers girl,” a watershed moment came when planning her daughter’s wedding. Working alongside the floral and event designer, she became inspired and did an apprenticeship with that creator of beautiful blooms. Shaw will present her artistry at...
In brief: Clean up days, tree plantings and more in the Sewickley area
Clean Up Day set Leetsdale Clean Up Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon April 22. Volunteers can pickup supplies and a light breakfast at the borough building, 373 Beaver St. A light lunch will be served at noon. Contact Mayor Sandra Ford at 724-266-4820 or email mayorsford@gmail.com for...
With rebuilt roster, Sewickley Academy softball eyes improvement
Small steps. “The program is building up again as our roster has increased from nine to 13 players this year,” said Win Palmer, who is coaching the Sewickley Academy softball team this season. “Bob Sirko, a familiar name to Beaver County softball and who coached at Carlow College, has joined...
4 Quaker Valley volleyball players headed to national tournaments
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball program is receiving national attention. Four members of the girls varsity team — Annica Kagle, Molly MacDonald, Vanessa Pickett and Nora Hammond — will be competing in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships this summer. The tournament will take place June 28 to July 6...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 16, 2023
Edgeworth Suellen Miller sold property at 52 Little Sewickley Creek Road to Citizens Bank NA for $350,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1111 Deerfield Drive to Chandra Sekhar Lavudi and Sowmya Pachipenta for $681,056. Pitell Contracting Inc. sold property at McDevitt Road to Anthony Vincent for $160,000....
Sunday services, prayer groups and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Candidates in Quaker Valley School Board primary races seek nods from both parties
Editor’s note: The Sewickley Herald is publishing election previews with candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. The previews for other local race will run in upcoming issues. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in the Quaker Valley School Board race, in...
Moon senior Anthony Lounder, Winchester Thurston freshman Austin He take WPIAL tennis titles
A senior playing his third WPIAL tournament and a freshman making his WPIAL debut took home boys tennis singles championships Wednesday afternoon at Bethel Park High School. Moon senior Anthony Lounder, the No. 2 seed in the Class 3A bracket, claimed WPIAL gold with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over No....


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