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North Catholic takes over Class AA top spot in latest WPIAL coaches boys volleyball rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 2 boys volleyball rankings Monday morning, and there is a change at the top in Class AA. North Catholic, No. 3 in last week’s top 10 poll, has taken over the No. 1 position, unseating Seton LaSalle. The teams went head-to-head...
In brief: Paper shredding event, yard waste collection and more in the South Hills
Paper shredding event A Better Business Bureau free paper shredding event will take place April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. (or until filled) at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 E. Bruceton Road. BBB volunteers will guide cars though a moving line, offload and shred disposable items on the...
Big 33 Football Classic down to 13 WPIAL players for May all-star game
The Big 33 Football Classic is down to 13 WPIAL athletes for this year’s game after a sixth player withdrew. WPIAL leading rusher and Beaver Falls senior Josh Hough was replaced on the all-star game roster this week. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound running back is a Syracuse recruit and withdrew from...
Young Thomas Jefferson softball lineup looks to surprise in Class 5A
There is no mystery behind the success of the Thomas Jefferson softball program. “We are looking to replace a talented group of seniors with highly talented freshmen, sophomores and juniors,” TJ coach Heidi Karcher said It sounds like the definition of a rock-solid, winning program that reloads rather than rebuilds....
Experience in middle of field strengthens Brentwood softball squad
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 softball season because of covid-19 restrictions, Brentwood still has four returning starters back. The Spartans appear to be strong up the middle with juniors Bailey Herrea (P/SS), Kellie Bruschi (SS/P) and senior Sidney Wuenschell (CF) back, along with a fourth returning starter in junior...
Baldwin finding balance as unusual softball season kicks into gear
Baldwin softball coach Gina Fuchs is counting on junior shortstop Maleah Pacella to be the team’s linchpin this season, both offensively and defensively. Pacella hit .483 as a freshman in 2019 and can play either middle infield position. “I expect Maleah to anchor our defense at shortstop,” Fuchs said. “She...
Intrigue surrounds 2021 PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs
After the 2020 playoffs were suspended and eventually canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the PIHL is ready to crown Penguins Cup champions once again. The 2021 version of the playoffs are set to get underway with quarterfinal games in each classification scheduled for Monday. There’s intrigue in each class....
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 4, 2021
Baldwin Borough Wayne Dagostino sold property at 653 Brinwood Ave. to Matthew Otto Yasko for $125,000. Joseph Tirschler sold property at 476 Holdsworth Drive to Steven Stern and Melinda Perry for $64,236. Kenneth Morran sold property at 933 Horning Road to Shelby Rodgers for $142,000. Matthew Walsh sold property at...
Dozen residents displaced following Carrick apartment fire
About a dozen residents have been displaced by an apartment fire in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to Trib news partner WPXI. The fire was reported on the 200 block of Sunnyland Avenue in Carrick, around 9:40 a.m. The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents in finding...
Judge: Crack’d Egg can’t flout covid rules while waiting to appeal ruling
The embattled Crack’d Egg restaurant in Brentwood cannot allow maskless customers or operate at 100% capacity while its attorneys appeal those mandates, a Commonwealth Court judge has ruled. Attorneys for the restaurant on Brownsville Road, requested the stay, or pause, on a ruling issued in February by the Allegheny County...
Neighbor Spotlight: House of Soul Catering owners give back to community
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh offering scavenger hunt in parks through April
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has planned a scavenger hunt in order to get families out of their homes and into the parks this spring. The hunt is throughout April. Participation is free. “We were trying to find ways to get families to go outside together,” said Todd Brinkman, YMCA vice...
PennDOT to spend $300 million on construction plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence counties
Just how much work do our local roads and bridges need? The state plans to spend about $300 million on nearly 90 construction projects this year in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties — and PennDOT District 11 officials said they still could use another $100 million if it became available....
Leftover evidence leads to arrests in magistrate office vandalism
Leftover evidence in the homes of two Pittsburgh men helped lead police to the vandals who caused thousands of dollars in damage and delayed hearings at three magistrates offices, according to Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies. Jacob Klinger, 27, of Stanton Heights, and Brandon Orozco, 31, of Lawrenceville, were both taken...
North and South Park golf courses to open this week
Fore! Though the weather forecast sees possible snow showers on Thursday, the North and South Park golf courses will reopen to the public that day. (The weekend should be sunny.) The Allegheny County Parks Department announced Tuesday that, following annual maintenance and aerating, golfers can hit the links on April...
Whitehall Fire Department adds junior program to enlist young members
Caelan Austin of Whitehall hopes to follow in his grandfather’s firefighter footsteps. The 16-year-old has a solid head start as the borough’s first junior firefighter. “I’ve always had an interest in it, and always wanted to help out the community and serve the community,” Caelan said. “I’m excited, happy, a...
Crack’d Egg asks court to allow maskless customers in restaurant
An attorney for the Crack’d Egg on Monday asked a Pennsylvania appellate court to allow the restaurant to disregard a mask mandate and other state-ordered covid-19 mitigation measures pending appeal. Citing testimony that his client will not be able to maintain her Brentwood business if she can’t operate at 100%,...
Vision to Learn mobile eye clinic stops at J.E. Harrison Education CenterVideo
Students at Baldwin-Whitehall’s J.E. Harrison Education Center are seeing a little more clearly these days thanks to a partnership between the district and the non-profit organization, Vision To Learn. The mobile eye clinic provides free eye exams and free glasses to children who may otherwise not have access. Over the...
In brief: Whitehall-Baldwin kindergarten registration, garden club meeting and more in the South Hills
Bethel Park cleanup The Municipality of Bethel Park is once again sponsoring the Annual Spring Clean-Up Day on April 24. If you or a group you’re involved in would like to join, contact Janet Davin at 412-831-6800, x211 or email jdavin@bethelpark.net for more information. In the event of severe weather,...
Thomas Jefferson grad off to award-winning start for Fairmont State basketball
Thomas Jefferson grad Alyssa DeAngelo made a big splash in the Fairmont State women’s basketball program this season. A 5-foot-10 guard/forward, DeAngelo was named the Mountain East Conference Freshman of the Year. “I was surprised when I saw the MEC awards come out. I was not sure what to expect,”...
3 Baldwin girls basketball seniors to take games to next level
Anna Lucarelli proved to be a rarity in the Baldwin girls basketball program. Lucarelli was a four-year captain for the Highlanders, an uncommon role at any level and one she genuinely embraced. “I am really grateful. I have had some great coaches to help me on and off the court,”...
Bar set high for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball programs
There is a sunny disposition in both Thomas Jefferson basketball programs heading into 2021-22. The senior-driven boys team will have key players back from this year’s 18-5 unit, while the girls team has high hopes to build off its 12-10 record thanks to a host of talented underclassmen. “I really...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 28, 2021
Baldwin Borough Dori Capretti sold property at 458 Balconade Drive to Nicole Curtin and Cassandra Ferguson for $175,800. Belashova Anastasia LLC sold property at 1144 Boni Drive to Sven Zepic for $32,000. Mary Jo Stoner sold property at 812 Brentview Drive to Property Prince LLC for $52,000. April Edwards sold...
Student news: South Hills Catholic Academy opening, accolades and more
MathCon National Finals Thomas Jefferson High School junior Anthony Sparta advanced to the National Finals of the MathCon Math Competition, based upon his recent score on the MathCon online exam. Students from 854 high schools across the United States and Canada took the exam, and Sparta scored in the top...
2021 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign. With the 2021 season moving forward, district players are eager to showcase their skills and lead their teams to the postseason....
