Joyce Hanz stories, Page 2

The Aspinwall community has lost a cherished resident touted for his compassion, kindness and knowledge of wine. Jerome “Jerry” Stephen Anthony Metallo died on July 15, the morning of his 55th birthday, after battling pancreatic cancer since last summer. Surrounded by his family at home when he died, Metallo was...

The spud scene is apparently set to grow in Lawrenceville. Mr. Friez is a soon-to-open eatery specializing in french fries à la Belgian style, located at 4213 Butler St. Last month, a contractor told a TribLive reporter that Mr. Friez is expected to open “within weeks” but an opening date...

There are fewer mouths to feed this summer at Pounds Turkey Farm in Allegheny Township. About 3,000 fewer, as owners Tim, Beverly and Rick Pounds announced Tuesday their long-lamented decision to cease raising fresh turkeys annually on the family farm that has been in operation since 1935. Beverly Pounds and...

A very old railroad bridge has a new look in Indiana Township, as township officials continue their efforts to restore the Rural Ridge tunnel along Little Deer Creek Valley Road to ensure optimal public safety for motorists. Rebecca Mink of Indiana Township has witnessed the deterioration of a 128-year-old railroad...

Karen Fornari grew up walking herself to the public library in her hometown of Indiana, Pa. “From childhood, I was a reader. Nancy Drew was my favorite,” Fornari said. “I always looked for the brand new books and it was exciting.” Her love of books continues post-retirement with a part-time...

The owners of David’s Diner are looking for someone ready to sink their teeth into the restaurant business. Shawn and Pam Morrow-Wolfe are co-owners of David’s and hail from Freeport and Tarentum, respectively. The couple recently decided to sell the Springdale Township diner. It was listed last week by Coldwell...

Tracy Wiley is wild about real estate. She is the one-woman Realtor behind the brand “Real Estate Gone Wiley,” with social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram that feature Wiley and her advice and tips and tricks for navigating the real estate world in Pittsburgh — with an emphasis on...

A creative and colorful display of Christianity filled up a parking lot in Springdale Township on Sunday: the ritual of “sawdust carpets” at Our Lady of Victory Church. The Benedict family of Cheswick created their first sawdust carpet this year. “We’ve intended to do this for so long. We finally...

Growing up gay in rural Freeport was not easy for Joe Weltner. “There were no rainbow flags in the shop windows, no support groups in schools, no drag story hours at the library,” said Weltner, who now lives in Harrison. “There was just fear, confusion and for me and many...

Fox Chapel Borough officials and the Fox Chapel Police Department are looking to beef up dog adoption awareness with a new program. A rescue dog named Mr. Beefaroni was the first of many dogs that will hopefully find their furever homes through the “K9 Officer for a Day” initiative. The...

Green is the way to go for a Fox Chapel teen with a passion for recycled-inspired sustainable fashion. Raina Guzman of Fox Chapel was named a Junk Kouture New York World finalist in May in the 2025 Junk Kouture World Final competition. Junk Kouture is marketed as the world’s first...

Pam Grandizio of O’Hara went through a week-long pizza training boot camp to prep for her latest food and beverage adventure — opening a nationally franchised pizza shop in O’Hara. “I learned so much in five days I thought my head was going to explode,” said Grandizio, originally from Greenville,...

A tranquil green space is available for public rental in Fox Chapel. The Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden & Porch is located on the left side of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Library officials are looking to spread “go green” awareness about the serene space, in the hopes that more folks take...

Don’t expect to leave Curbside on the Run hungry, thirsty or grumpy. The wildly colorful and whimsical exterior of the casual cafe located in O’Hara is hard to miss. Look for the large, vibrant murals, a mushroom and flower-themed entrance along a residential stretch of Powers Run Road — and...

The walls are set to come tumbling down at a former church as plans for a proposed high-end residential development progress in Aspinwall. The former Aspinwall Community Methodist Church, located at 400 Center Ave., is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks, according to borough building inspector and zoning...

Aspinwall resident Joey Salvucci woke up Wednesday morning to broken glass and a damaged vehicle. He wasn’t alone. Aspinwall Police are investigating a slew of vehicle break-ins around 4 a.m. Wednesday along Second and Third and W. 8th Streets. Aspinwall Police Chief David Nemec said about 10 vehicles were targeted,...

Susan Glendening is a cooking force known for her homemade soups and meals served with steadfast dedication. For the last 23 years, Glendening has prepared homemade hot and cold entrees, five days a week, for delivery by volunteers at Aspinwall Meals on Wheels. In total, she’s been affiliated with the...

A mild-mannered chef known for serving up sizzling steaks and specialty meals to celebs and patrons for 37 years at one of Pittsburgh’s most elegant steakhouses is wrapping up his culinary career. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Executive Chef Dennis Denk is hanging up his chef’s coat this weekend, after working...

A pair of female licensed psychologists is settling into their first year in Indiana Township after relocating their therapy practice. The Psychology Loft is owned by Chelsea Williams of Indiana Township and Corrine Fallon of Murrysville and occupies the top floor in a 100-year-old building that was formerly Dorseyville Public...

Students from Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy laced up their sneakers for a sporty fundraiser on May 9 at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. The Sixth Annual Panther Prowl Walk-a-Thon raised money for the school, which has an annual fundraising goal of $120,000. Students from all grades enjoyed nice weather and...

Amelia Finn of Fox Chapel is happiest in the saddle. “I had a huge interest in horses,” said Finn of her early childhood. “My grandmother always wanted me to ride. My mother rode when she was a little girl. It’s a family thing, and it never went away for me.”...

Aspinwall Police Officer Leann Heffley is a petite woman with a big love of law enforcement. She is the sole female law enforcement officer on the force and works mostly nighttime shifts in the historic borough. “Having a female officer is truly an asset to our department when having to...

A professional organizer and specialty move manager based in Aspinwall is dedicated to taking the stress and mess out of moving. Paul Regan, 64, is owner and creator of Paul the Organizer, a personal organization business with a mission to provide efficient and effective organizing assistance based on the individual...

Phillip Saulsberry is living his best volunteer life. Saulsberry, of Sharpsburg, serves as the CMO or “Chief Morale Officer” at Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Sharpsburg. And he takes his job title seriously and wears a custom nametag that states his CMO status. “I feel happy here,” Saulsberry explained...