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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Sewickley Public Library to host open house for retiring executive director
Sewickley Public Library executive director Carolyn Toth is retiring after 25 years of service. The library at 500 Thorn St. will host an open house in her honor from 4-6 p.m. April 27. Patrons and community members can deliver their best wishes to Toth in the Colbert Room. Light refreshments...
Sewickley Council denies request to demolish historic Herbst House
An old convent and private residence in Sewickley that also once was used as a Catholic school will remain standing as borough leaders have rejected a demolition request. Council voted 6-0 Tuesday night to stand by its historic review commission’s recommendation and not allow what is colloquially called the Herbst...
In brief: Neighborhood cleanups, movie screenings and more around Sewickley
Library screening Sewickley Public Library will host a Made in Pittsburgh: Film Screening event 2-4 p.m. April 14, April 21 and April 28 at 500 Thorn St. It is part of a program highlighting movies made in Western Pennsylvania. The April 14 screening features Tom Hanks’ “A Man Called Otto,”...
Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers cut times, advance to state meet
Three members of the Sewickley Valley YMCA Sea Dragons swim team advanced to the state meet this season after qualifying at the district championships. All three swimmers — Amelia Suhayda, Logan Monyok and Luke Monyok — are 12 years old. “All three had amazing swims at districts and cut a...
With deep group of returning lettermen, Sewickley Academy baseball poised for success
Sewickley Academy’s baseball home opener could not have gone any smoother. The Panthers socked visiting Bishop Canevin, 10-1, on junior Jordan Smith’s two-hit, complete-game performance. It proved to be a close game until Sewickley erupted for four runs in the fourth and five in the fifth. “The varsity team is...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 2, 2023
Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1119 Deerfield Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Deerfield Estates FD Develop LLC sold property at 2456 Nicholson Road to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Jason Lancaster sold property at 2519 Country Side Ln to Kurt Kushner and Lori...
Sewickley area churches hosting a variety of Holy Week events
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....
Sewickley’s Penguin Bookshop to host local author Jessica Whipple
When do we know it’s “enough”? That was a question posed by Jessica Whipple. “With young children, you read a lot of picture books,” said Whipple, a Quaker Valley High School graduate. “As a parent, you try and teach moderation and contentment. I thought, ‘what if there was a universal...
Pittsburgh’s Caliente earns gold at International Pizza Expo
At the three-day International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Caliente Pizza & Draft House took home its fourth World Championship award plus several other award titles across various competition categories. Matt Hickey, general manager of Caliente’s commissary location, earned the team’s gold medal World Championship title in the Expo’s triathlon...
Letter to the editor: It’s time to build Quaker Valley High School
After serving on the Quaker Valley School Board from 2007 until 2019, it’s disheartening to read the astonishing level of misinformation about the new high school. When I joined the board, it was our preference to renovate or build a new facility on the site of the present high school....
More details of proposed Quaker Valley High School released by architects, full site plans yet to be submitted
Architects of the proposed Quaker Valley High School in Leet have revealed more renderings of the school facade. The proposed school is on 150 acres of land off Camp Meeting Road. It straddles Edgeworth, Leetsdale and Leet. Its latest update came in the form of a video presentation in mid-March...
Several political races in Quaker Valley area uncontested
Editor’s note: The Sewickley Herald is publishing election previews with candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. They will run in upcoming issues. The list of candidates for municipal and school district races is shaping up for the upcoming primary contests. Election day for those seeking their...
Families participate in inaugural Edgeworth Easter Egg hunt
Edgeworth’s inaugural borough Easter Egg hunt had about 80 children celebrate the occasion with the Easter bunny at Way Park April 1. Borough manager John Schwend called the event a great success and noted the help of firefighters from Cochran Hose Co. and officers from the Edgeworth Police Department. Families...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of April 4, 2023
Aliana Nicole Floro, Madeline Hess and Alexander Johnson made the dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the fall 2022 semester. Isabella Bock and Betsy Watters made the dean’s list at Tuft’s University for the fall 2022 semester. Kristy Carlisle graduated from Morningside University in December with a doctor...
Sewickley’s Sweetwater Center for the Arts says ‘Let Them Cook’ for benefit dinner
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is reviving and revitalizing a longtime favorite event with Let Them Cook, a fundraising dinner of signature dishes made by a group of volunteer home chefs. The event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. April 21 in the center at 200 Broad St., Sewickley....
In brief: Sewickley Civic Garden Council, Science on Screen and more
Sewickley Civic Garden Council The Sewickley Civic Garden Council is sponsoring a lunch and lecture open to the public on April 20 at Allegheny Country Club featuring Kim Eierman, author of “The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.” Eierman is founder of EcoBeneficial LLC,...
Before buzzer-beating finish, Quaker Valley girls basketball season filled with highlights
A last-second buzzer beater. That’s how the Quaker Valley girls basketball team’s 2022-23 season came to a crashing end. Quaker Valley lost a 40-37 decision to Harbor Creek in the first round of the PIAA Class 4A tournament as Georgia Weber hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Huskies,...
Future of Herbst House in Sewickley to be decided April 11
Sewickley council plans to take action on a request to tear down a former Catholic school in the borough’s historic district. The future of the Herbst House, an old convent and private residence along Broad Street that has stood for more than 137 years, is expected to be decided at...
Sewickley StoryWalk returns with 5 locations
The Spring Sewickley StoryWalk returns to area parks this April. Bring the family to visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk locations this season. Experience self-guided walking tours that pair books with nature by placing storybooks along a walking path for all to enjoy. The upcoming Sewickley StoryWalk session features picture book...
Sewickley area churches, places of worship hold Holy Week events, Shabbat and more
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....
Quaker Valley School Board recognized by Pitt council
Quaker Valley School Board was recently recognized by the University of Pittsburgh for its efforts in supporting student education and professional development. It was given Pitt’s 2023 Tri-State Area School Study Council’s D. Richard Wynn Distinguished School Board Award. School district officials were honored on March 16 during the 74th...
Quaker Valley officials boost mental health services for elementary students
Quaker Valley School District officials have made an investment in their elementary students’ mental health. The school board voted 7-0 on March 21 to approve an agreement with Pathways Human Services to provide a behavioral health counselor this school year. Board members Geoffrey Barnes and Jeffrey Watters were absent. Assistant...
Tree planting planned in Leetsdale
Leetsdale area nature lovers have an opportunity to beautify the town with new trees. The borough has partnered with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to host a planting day April 29. It begins at 9 a.m. at the borough building, 136 Beaver St. Volunteers can learn about different types of native...
In brief: Fern Hollow spring sessions, senior men’s club at YMCA and more around Sewickley
Fern Hollow Nature Center Little Explorers Spring Sessions will begin April 12. The eight-week-long drop-off programs are geared for children 3 to 5 years old and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Explorers will take hikes in the meadows, play in the outdoor classrooms, make nature-themed crafts, and...
Sewickley Academy grad coming into her own with Swarthmore lacrosse team
The Swarthmore College women’s lacrosse team was on spring break recently in Clearwater, Fla. The Garnet took anything but a break, however, from their hot start to the 2023 season. And one of the team leaders for Swarthmore is Sewickley Academy graduate Elizabeth Zack, a 5-foot-7 sophomore attacker. In the...


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