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First court date set in appeal of Leet zoning board denial of proposed high school
A status conference has been scheduled in Allegheny County Courts as legal teams both for and against a proposed Quaker Valley high school prepare for the next legal challenge. The school district wants to build an estimated 167,000-square-foot facility on about 150 acres of land off Camp Meeting Road. Project...
O’Hara police Officer Natalie Richards introduced at township council meeting
Recently hired O’Hara Officer Natalie Richards was introduced to the township at a council meeting Tuesday night. The Lower Burrell resident has been on the force for about a month. She previously worked as a police officer for Swissvale and Port Authority of Allegheny County. Richards’ addition brings the O’Hara...
Plum’s Monday Market opens for 5th season
Plum’s Monday Market opened its fifth season with some familiar vendors — but a new time. Jim and Kay Bridge, the husband and wife team behind Bridge’s Farm in Plum, had their tables full of produce and other plants on June 6. Penn Hills-based Pappy’s Gourmet Popcorn, Oakmont Olive Oil...
Murrysville Farmer’s Market along Sardis Road has opened for a new season
A new season for the Murrysville Farmer’s Market has begun. Opening day took place on a rainy Thursday, June 2. However, that didn’t stop a variety of vendors and customers from participating. Businesses and organizations with tents on opening day included the Murrysville Lions Club, Bayne’s Pies, Country Hammer Moonshine,...
New season of Verona Farmer’s Market begins
New vendors and opportunities helped mark Opening Day 2022 for the weekly Verona Farmer’s Market. People who visited the market along Railroad Avenue on June 2 were able to meet Jessica Fischoff of the Growing Hour, a plant business in Blackridge. She had pepper plants, flowers and more. Fischoff said...
O’Hara to dedicate historical markers, host community event Saturday at township park
A dedication ceremony more than a year in the making is set to take place Saturday in O’Hara. The township plans to dedicate its historical markers at 11 a.m. at the gazebo at O’Hara Township Community Park along Fox Chapel Road. Six permanent signs measuring 4-feet by 3-feet have been...
O’Hara’s Movies in the Park makes return
O’Hara Township’s Movies in the Park series is returning to the township’s Community Park. The following free movies are scheduled to start at dusk, weather permitting. June 7 — “Space Jam: A New Legacy” June 16 — “Back to the Future” June 21 — “Sing 2” July 5 — “Shang-Chi”...
Rockin’ Roosevelt brings bands, hundreds of spectators to Roosevelt Park in Arnold
Sounds of rock, blues and a little soul filled the air Sunday in Arnold for the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt fundraiser at Roosevelt Park. Hundreds of people flocked to the recreation site in the center of the city. Resident Wesslyn Owen watched her children and family friends have fun on the...
Turnpike to close at Cranberry, Butler Valley exits for 2 hours early Sunday
Officials announced the Turnpike will be closed in both directions Sunday from midnight to 2 a.m. for roadwork between the Cranberry and Butler Valley exits. They are Exits 78 and 39. Detour eastbound is as follows: • Take I-79 north to Exit 78; • Take Route 228 eastbound; • Take...
A New Kensington deacon has been ordained by the Diocese of Greensburg
A deacon who was born and raised in New Kensington was ordained into the priesthood Saturday. The Ordination Mass for the Rev. Christopher J. Pujol took place at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. “Looking back, it seems like those six years (in seminary) have flown by, and to see all...
Harrison girl spends 10th birthday raising money for New Kensington Police K-9 unit
Kaley Bastine spent the better part of her 10th birthday party in companionship with New Kensington police. The Harrison girl wanted to celebrate the milestone with a benefit for the department’s second police dog and its handler. “I’ve been wanting to do another fundraiser, so I picked it on my...
Inaugural Art and History Stroll in Sharpsburg set for Saturday
Several organizations have come together to provide a unique experience in Sharpsburg. The inaugural Art and History Stroll is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday along Main Street between Fifth and 13th streets. It’s organized by officials from the Sharpsburg Business Group, Sharpsburg Neighborhood Association, Second Harvest, PGHPrint...
Allegheny County Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention coming to Oakmont, Verona
Verona and Oakmont residents should not be alarmed when seeing fire trucks from communities miles away motoring through town later this month. The 108th annual Allegheny County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association convention is set for June 11-18 with activities in both boroughs. Festivities begin with Night at the Races at the...
Penn Hills to spend more than $1 million on paving, largely through state grants
Penn Hills plans to spend about $1.2 million to pave 14 streets this year. Council recently awarded its paving program to Oakmont-based A. Folino Construction. Municipal manager Scott Andrejchak said the company was the lowest of three bidders. “Folino has completed similar work in Penn Hills previously, and the municipality...
Fox Chapel to crack down on speeders this summer
Fox Chapel police Chief Michael Stevens said his department plans to crack down on speeders this summer. “We’ve received calls from borough residents that they have witnessed more speeding than normal,” Stevens said after the May 16 council meeting. “We’re going to run speed enforcement checks to try and slow...
Harrison firefighters respond to electrical problem at Sheetz, no smoke or fire found
An electrical problem at the Sheetz along Freeport Road in Harrison resulted in a fire department response but no injuries. Hilltop Hose Co. No. 3 Chief Mike Krzeminski said crews from all three township departments responded to the gas station and convenience store for a commercial alarm around 5:30 p.m....
Plum High School seniors celebrate graduation on the field of Mustang Stadium
Plum Senior High School 12th-graders said goodbye to their borough classrooms and hello to the next chapter of life Wednesday night. Nearly 300 graduates celebrated commencement on the field of Mustang Stadium in front of hundreds of family members and friends. The high school band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as...
O’Hara event brings community, police and pizza together at the township’s community park
Mimosa Aiken of Blawnox watched as her twin boys attempted to stop an O’Hara Township police officer Tuesday evening. Patrolman Ian Hill had just stolen a basketball and proceeded to showcase his moves on the court. Andre and Antonio Williams, both 12, could only stand and watch as the officer...
Sewickley Academy students collect items for Ukrainian refugees
Sewickley Academy Global Studies teacher Nataliya DiDomenico starts every morning with a phone call to family members nearly 4,900 miles away. She checks in with her mother, Slava Navorenska, and brother, Liubomir Navorensky, who live with several other family members back in Ternopil, a city in western Ukraine. “That’s how...
Aspinwall’s annual town-wide yard sale scheduled
Aspinwall residents are encouraged to open their doors, set up tables and meet community members at the annual town-wide yard sale. The two-day event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 and 12. No permits or registration is required to participate. “It brings new people to Aspinwall...
O’Hara event brings community, police and pizza together at the township’s community park
Mimosa Aiken of Blawnox watched as her twin boys attempted to stop an O’Hara Township police officer Tuesday evening. Patrolman Ian Hill had just stolen a basketball and proceeded to showcase his moves on the court. Andre and Antonio Williams, both 12, could only stand and watch as the officer...
Pizza Roma in Sewickley closes its doors for good after 38 years
People who want to own a piece of Sewickley pizza history can do so via an online auction. Pizza Roma in Sewickley closed its door for good Saturday after 38 years of making pizza and memories. Its beer taps, tables, plates, coolers, equipment and everything down to framed baseball cards...
Police: Braddock man shot 3 times outside an Arnold high-rise; suspect caught after foot chase
A Braddock man was hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot three times in Arnold, according to Arnold Police Chief Eric Doutt. The 20-year-old man, who was not identified by name, was outside Arnold Manor along the 1600 block of Horne Boulevard when someone opened fire around 7:15 p.m., according to...
Giant Eagle recalls GetGo branded apple slices with peanut butter dip due to possible contamination
GetGo branded apple slices with peanut butter dip have been recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination, Giant Eagle officials announced Monday. The impacted product was sold in GetGo locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana through May 13, the O’Hara based chain said in a news release. Products...
Police investigating after human remains found in Turtle Creek woods
Human remains were found Monday afternoon in a wooded area in Turtle Creek, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were notified shortly after 3:30 p.m. that remains were located near the 1200 block of Lynn Avenue. Allegheny County Homicide detectives are working with the Medical Examiner’s office on a cause...
