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Long-running Oakmont Street Sale continues to impress
Oakmont had one of its longest-running events on July 30 when the borough put on the Oakmont Street Sale. A local tradition since the 1960s, the Street Sale had a carnival-like atmosphere and featured a wide array of businesses and performers both from the Oakmont-Verona area and the Pittsburgh region...
Verona boutique takes fresh approach to fashion-related services
Verona may not be the first place you would think of when it comes to fashion, but a recent addition to the town’s business and artistic community has added a unique set of services in Found By Flourish. Located at 550 Jones St. and just off of Allegheny River Boulevard,...
Sewer rates rise in Oakmont
Effective this billing cycle, Oakmont Borough is raising sewage rates for all Oakmont Water Authority customers from $7.29 per 1,000 gallons to $9.50. The minimum charge for 6,000 gallons will rise from $43.74 to $57. The increase comes directly from the borough and not from the water authority. This marks...
Riverview clarifies use of district logo
A statement regarding the unauthorized use of Riverview School District’s logo has been released to the public: “The Riverview School District is a public entity serving a diverse population of students, staff, parents and community members. As such, the district holds no political affiliation. Additionally, the use of all district...
Verona hosts Shakespeare in the Park July 9
Verona has a summertime event that’s been two years in the making when the New Renaissance Theatre Company presents a Shakespeare in the Park performance of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at 7 p.m. July 9 at Railroad Park in Verona. The performance is free to the public. The production...
Oakmont kicks off night markets
Oakmont kicked off the summer season with the first three special night markets to run on upper Allegheny River Boulevard between Maryland and Pennsylvania avenues. The opening event was June 17, and further markets are scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. July 15 and Aug. 19. Oakmont Chamber of Commerce...
Riverview High School graduates Class of 2022
On June 8, the Riverview High School Class of 2022 commencement was held to celebrate the achievements of the district’s 52 seniors. It also happened to be the 50th anniversary of Riverview School District. The festivities began with a parade that started at the high school on Third Street in...
Grant allows for Riverview students’ agricultural education
Students at Verner Elementary School in Verona took an informative field trip when they travelled in May to Pleasant Lane Farms in Unity Township to learn about its “smart barn” and robotic milking facility. The filed trip was part of a $7,000 grant that Riverview School District received from the...
‘Eagerly anticipated’: Riverview elementary students enjoy Field Day in Oakmont
Verner and 10th Street elementary schools in Verona and Oakmont had one of the students’ and faculty members′ favorite events of the year with Field Day at Riverside Park in Oakmont. Organized and run by Riverview School District physical education teacher Kevin Krajca, the day is intended for students in...
Young musicians take stage at Riverview elementary concert
From Ludwig van Beethoven to Jack White, Riverview School District’s younger musicians covered a couple of centuries’ worth of the world songbook to wrap up the performance year for members of an enthusiastic audience. The May 12 Elementary Band and Orchestra Spring Concert featured first-year and advanced elementary orchestra students,...
Riverview seniors honored during Awards Night
On May 10, numerous Riverview High School 12th-graders were honored with a Senior Awards Night ceremony that took place at The Oaks Theater in Oakmont. The awards night ceremony has been part of the lead up to Riverview graduation f0r more than 40 years, although it was the first such...
Oakmont night market returns in June
Oakmont will be bringing back a popular favorite with the return of the night market series, starting in June. The market, sponsored by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce, will be featured on upper Allegheny River Boulevard and run from Maryland Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. In past years , the market...
New Verona dent-removal business is combining with Oakmont venture
Verona’s business landscape continues to change with the addition of a distinctive new service that has moved into the area. Unitary Dent Removal now occupies the space at 501 Allegheny River Blvd., and owner Delwin Cosia offers a mobile repair service. “We go to customer’s houses,” he said, “and our...
Verner Elementary hosts record attendance for open house
Verner Elementary School made history for 2022. The Verona school’s March 24 open house was its best-attended ever, with students and members of their families having the opportunity to see all of the projects the kids have been working throughout the year. What helped make this year’s event so popular...
Oakmont, Verona service clubs collect plastic to help environment
The Rotary Club of Oakmont-Verona has partnered with the Oakmont Lions Club to come up with a unique way to both help the environment and beautify the area. The organizations are collaborating with Trex Decking on a Plastic Film Challenge, in which the clubs’ members will collect plastic film items...
Verona seeks public input for transportation plan
Verona officials are seeking input from residents on how to make the community more walkable and bikeable. Borough council will hold a public meeting at from 5 to 7 p.m. March 24 at Railroad Park, 737 E. Railroad Ave., to discuss the upcoming coordination of an active transportation plan, and...
Verner Elementary School celebrates Twosday
Verner Elementary in Verona celebrated a very special mathematical day on Feb. 22, 2022, when they recognized palindrome day – or 22.02.2022. A palindrome means that the date is read the same whether it’s read forward or backward. And interestingly enough, the day is also an ambigram, meaning it is...
Oakmont’s Olive Branch Studios moving to Manos Gallery in Tarentum
The Olive Branch Art Studio on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont will be moving to the Manos Gallery in Tarentum at the end of March. Owner Sara J. Kirsch will be named resident artist at the new location, where she will not only continue to display her own work but...
Oakmont replacing gas street lamps with modern LED lights
The Oakmont Boulevard Project is working with the borough to fund a project to replace all of the old gas lamp posts in town and update them with new LED lights. As a result, the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which was coordinated by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce, will be...
Spread The Love food drive set at Verner Elementary in Verona
The students at Verner Elementary in Verona are lending a helping hand to the community by sponsoring their fourth annual Spread The Love food drive. Taking place Feb. 7-11 and coordinated by the student council, students of every grade will be encouraged to bring in a nonperishable food item. The...
Oakmont Embroidery fills unique niche
There’s a new addition to Oakmont’s creative community with the recent opening of Oakmont Embroidery, which is owned and operated by Oakmont resident and long-time artistic professional Courtney Hall-Powell. Oakmont Embroidery, which is headquartered in town, got its start in 2021 and is offering a full slate of both embroidery...
Gymnast, NFL player couple bring live version of podcast to Oaks Theater
The Oaks Theater is getting a pair of special visitors when Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson East and her husband former NFL player Andrew East, bring their six-date “Couple Things Live” tour to town. The tour is a live version of their acclaimed podcast discussing love, marriage, and family...
Holiday train display returns to Penn Hills VFD Station 224
A favorite holiday tradition has returned. The train display is back at the Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Department Station 224 in Verona. The display, which was forced to take a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, is now in its 15th year, and the intricate model display is as...
Riverview grad will spend year studying in Oxford, England
Riverview High School’s 2020 valedictorian, Gillian Gaynor, continues on a firm path of success since her graduation. She currently attends Notre Dame University and will be heading to Oxford, England, through the Notre Dame Study Abroad Program. As part of the Oxford tutorial system, Gaynor will spend her junior year...
Verona’s inaugural Jolly Jamboree rings in the season
Verona celebrated the start of the holiday season with the first-ever Jolly Jamboree. Railroad Park was filled Nov. 20 with hustle and bustle on a beautiful afternoon, and the nice weather helped draw the crowd to the park was filled with an array of vendors and organizations. The Riverview Education...
