JoAnne Klimovich Harrop stories, Page 10
Casa Del Sole a slice of life in Aspinwall
Located on First Street in Aspinwall, a family-owned pizza shop has been cooking pies in the original ovens since 1979 when Bob Cozza first opened the place. There is nothing fancy about Casa Del Sole, which is part of its charm. “Our ovens are seasoned,” said Nick Lombardi of O’Hara,...
Smashed ‘N Fried to open inside Mondays Brewing in Greenfield
Soon patrons of Mondays Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood will be able to order a burger and french fries with their craft beer. Smashed ‘N Fried, a food truck that offers smash burgers and more, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location there. “You may think that burgers and fries...
Some Pittsburgh Restaurant Week establishments extending deals
The winter edition of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week has lived up to its name. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is being extended for the first time because of last week’s inclement weather. Two days of snow accumulations led to diners canceling reservations. Snow isn’t predicted for this week but there are below-zero temperatures...
50 artists collaborate to create awareness for Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel as President Trump takes over
An image of Malphine Fogel praying the rosary with an angel hovering nearby captures her unwavering faith. It was painted by Fogel family attorney Sasha Phillips as part of a multiperson mural spearheaded by local artist Tom Mosser with Marc Fogel’s face in the background. The U.S. government recently declared...
Bell Acres attorney, Pitt alum honored by university’s Varsity Letter Club
Beth Tarasi has always been one to hold her own on — and in — the court. The attorney is always willing to do what she needs to do to earn a win, whether making a good pass to a teammate on the basketball court or representing a client in...
Edgeworth artist’s work to be featured in ‘See What I Hear’ exhibition
Andrea Echavarria is inspired for her paintings by how she believes something sounds. You can’t hear the images but she hopes you can envision the splash of waves on a beach, an American flag flapping in the wind or fireworks exploding from the canvas. Echavarria is deaf. “These paintings represent...
Film class: 4 Shaler Area School District 6th graders part of statewide movie-making project
Four sixth graders in the Shaler Area School District are wearing some cool T-shirts. The image on the front is inspired by the “Wizard of Oz” film. The text on top reads “I am a proud member of the team making this movie.” “We sent the students who are part...
Balena Bagels open in Castle Shannon
Inside her bagel shop on Willow Avenue in Castle Shannon, Audrey Brown strives to replicate what she’s learned in every batch. Each bagel is made with all-natural unbleached, unbromated flour and ferments for 48 hours. Everything is made fresh daily. “It’s a process,” said Brown, of Mt. Lebanon, owner of...
For some, Dry January leads to full-time sobriety
For Scott Page, Dry January goes year-round. At the beginning of his sobriety journey, he avoided even being in bars where other people were drinking alcohol. “I was worried it could be triggering,” the South Side resident said. “For me, one drink is too many and 100 is not enough....
Sewickley United Methodist Church pastor lives the message of ‘do the good that is yours to do’
A stack of umbrellas sits in a container at the entrance to Sewickley United Methodist Church. While they represent a functional use, they also have a deeper meaning. To demonstrate that deeper meaning, the Rev. Hannah Loughman stood holding an open umbrella during a recent rainy Sunday at a service...
Pittsburgh’s high-end steakhouses lowering prices during Restaurant Week
If you’ve been wanting to try one of the high-end steakhouses in the area, the upcoming week is the time to do it. A number of establishments for the winter edition of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week are serving up filet, sirloin and New York strip meals with lower prices than usual....
Family ties: Jack and Jill Ball is a cherished tradition throughout generations
In 1981, Judith M. Davenport’s daughter, Allison, was a senior at The Ellis School. Her friends were talking about a local debutante ball where young women make a formal entrance into society. Allison submitted her name but was not invited. So Davenport reached out to other members of Jack and...
Atria’s in Mt. Lebanon to reopen as 1930 by Atria’s
Atria’s recognizable building on Beverly Road, which originally housed a neighborhood grocery store, then bar and restaurant, is being rebranded. Atria’s in Mt. Lebanon will become 1930 by Atria’s, a nod to the year when Italian immigrant Joe Atria established a modest grocery store. It was once a barbershop and...
La Prima Espresso Co., Schneider’s Dairy cold brew available at select Sheetz
Sheetz is the newest location to carry a line of cold brews by two local companies. Coffee beans from La Prima Espresso Co. and milk from Schneider’s have been blended into ready-to-drink bottled caffeinated beverages called La Prima Cold Brew Coffee. The drinks are also available at select CVS, Giant...
Western Pennsylvanians react to U.S. Surgeon General’s call for cancer warning on alcohol
On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that because alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, warning labels should be on all alcoholic beverages. Murthy said in an Associated Press article that Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, in particular, noting alcohol consumption...
On patrol: Mounted police officers create a presence
Their steps are choreographed, part of the job training the horses and their riders go through. The majestic animals are stationed in stables across the city, county and state. They perform details throughout the year, but spring is when you begin seeing them more often. Typically January through March there...
Mounted police units offer tradition, spectacle and service in modern law enforcement
On Monday, the Allegheny County Mounted Police Unit will add a touch of tradition and spectacle to the South Hills Memorial Day Parade. While officers on horseback are a rarer sight than those in cars or on motorcycles, “They definitely create a presence,” said Sgt. Jason Donaldson of the Allegheny...
The Western Pa. School for Blind Children in Oakland provides residential care for studentsVideo
Editor’s note: Students’ last names have been omitted at the request of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Chloe makes her way down the long hallway. She holds onto her white probing cane, moving it from side to side. As she takes a few steps up a slight grade,...
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children provides residential care for studentsVideo
Editor’s note: Students’ last names have been omitted at the request of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Chloe makes her way down the long hallway. She holds onto her white probing cane, moving it from side to side. As she takes a few steps up a slight grade,...
Western Pa. School for the Deaf residence program prepares students for what’s ahead
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on residency at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Interviews were done with the help of an interpreter. Many students’ last names have been omitted at the request of the Western...
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf residence program prepares students for what’s aheadVideo
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on residency at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Interviews were done with the help of an interpreter. Many students’ last names have been omitted at the request of the Western...
‘Here I am 100 years later’: Centenarians share stories of hardship, humor and humility
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The Shrines of Pittsburgh, rich in history, are open this year for Holy Week observation
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5 stories of Western Pennsylvanians who lost a sibling
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A daughter’s promise: An unbreakable bond that withstood the test of a lifetime
This is the story of one mother and one daughter bound by an enduring devotion to each other and a lifelong promise to be each other’s protector....
