Natalie Beneviat stories, Page 7
Bradford Woods to mark Founder’s Day, 110 years later, with community bash
Discover what has changed — and remained much the same — at the Bradford Woods Founder’s Day celebration on May 3, beginning at noon with a flag ceremony at Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company along Wexford Run Road. The three-hour bash will include historical exhibits and activities that exemplify the...
Longvue Acres Garden Club celebrates 75 years with planting of 75 trees in North Park
The weather may have been cool and dreary, but that didn’t stop members of the Longvue Acres Garden Club from their goal of planting 75 trees April 11 in North Park to commemorate the group’s 75th anniversary. Members, family and friends met at the North Park Horse Show Ring on...
World War II veteran turns 100 in McCandless, says moderation is key to longevity
World War II veteran Raymond W. Bukauskas of McCandless celebrated his 100th birthday on April 14. To mark the milestone, his family surprised him with a party the day before. “I think he was surprised,” said his daughter, Clare Kalmbach of West View. Kalmbach’s daughter, Alli, stealthily set up a...
Northland Public Library selects Commonplace Coffee as cafe vendor for reimagined space
The cafe vendor for Northland Public Library’s much-anticipated renovation was announced April 16 as Commonplace Coffee. After an extensive request for proposals, Northland’s Authority Board unanimously approved a partnership with Commonplace Coffee during an April 10 special board meeting. The cafe will enhance the library experience for patrons, said Amy...
McCandless adopts ordinance requiring permit with $50 fee to consume alcohol in town’s parks
A $50 fee will be required to obtain a permit to consume alcoholic beverages in any McCandless park, according to a vote at the April 14 council meeting. Specifically, Ordinance 1556 states that “no person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in any quantity in the Parks or on the property...
New owner of McCandless Floral hopes to keep business blooming for another 50 years
Whether it’s a grandiose bloomy show for a wedding, a stately arrangement for a funeral or just a simple pop of color to brighten mom’s special day, flowers can say just the right thing. “Someone told me last week that flowers are for the emotions of the moment. They’re not...
Ingomar Middle School teacher leaves lasting legacy of inspiring and uplifting students
Students at Ingomar Middle School are learning how to connect to different communities and have healthy habits, thanks to Margo Hinton. Hinton, a physical education teacher at Ingomar, has organized and helped lead several programs at the middle school, including the Student Ambassador Program, which she started in 2019. “The...
McKnight kindergartners cheer on teacher’s son as his swim team captures gold at states
A teacher recently had a full-circle moment with her North Allegheny senior son when he visited her kindergarten class at McKnight Elementary School. Grant Regule, son of Diane Regule and a member of North Allegheny’s swimming and diving team, was preparing for the WPIALs in February. When Diane shared the...
Sponsorships, tickets available for Taste of NA bash, which benefits North Allegheny students
Rustic elegance may help describe the popular Taste of NA, a fundraiser of the North Allegheny Foundation returning May 21 to Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park. The annual event will feature tractor rides, farm-to-table bites, drink samplings, and artistic and musical performances by North Allegheny students, according to William Mascari,...
North Allegheny’s CARE club makes cancer education, research accessible to teens
Avni Khandelwal’s curingwithCARE is there to help young people who are dealing with the effects of cancer. The North Allegheny senior started the group after seeing the challenges firsthand in her own family. “My cousin battled synovial sarcoma while living with my family, and his journey made me realize how...
Emergency fund drive helping to resettle refugees as 90-day federal review nears end
Recently resettled refugees are getting a helping hand through an emergency fund drive created by local nonprofit Thrive. These resettled refugees, who were screened and approved to come to the United States, are usually serviced by appointed resettlement agencies in the Pittsburgh area. Thrive, a 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella...
Many new features in Franklin Park’s renovated Acorn Park expected to be ready by May
A renewed and renovated Acorn Park in Franklin Park should have much of its new features ready for play by May, according to borough Manager Rege Ebner Jr. Improvements to the 25-acre park, located on McGee Road, were greatly needed and will be a welcome addition for residents, according to...
Rock climbing wall, a staple since the 1980s, part of upcoming open house at North Allegheny
Alumni who used North Allegheny’s rock climbing wall can relive some memories at an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. April 9 at Newman Stadium on the high school campus in McCandless. The wall, built in the 1980s, is located underneath the homeside bleachers of the stadium on the...
Celebrate library week at Northland Public Library
“Drawn to the Library” is the American Library Association’s theme for National Library Week 2025, which falls April 6-12, and it’s a fitting theme for the ever-growing Northland Public Library. As the second largest library in Allegheny County, Northland serves more than 90,000 residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall,...
Health services review recommends more nurses in North Allegheny School District
Nurses in the North Allegheny School District continue to see an increase of students and staff to their offices annually, with visits this school year already up by 2,500 as of January. In fact, there has been a steady increase of more than 17,000 visits annually to the health services...
Longvue Acres Garden Club to mark 75 years with planting of 75 trees in North Park
The Longvue Acres Garden Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary by planting 75 trees from 3 to 6 p.m. April 11 at the North Park horse show ring, 10201 Kummer Road, McCandless. The group is partnering with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Tree Pittsburgh for the service project. The...
5th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park to raise money for Polish foundation’s outreach
No water will be getting thrown at the participants of the fifth annual Dyngus Dash scheduled for April 26 in North Park. In the early days of the Polish holiday, men in Poland would toss water on the women or tap them with a pussy willow as a way to...
St. Aidan Parish tackles safety and security with special training
Local parishes are taking steps to be better prepared for emergency situations, including St. Aidan Parish in the North Hills. The Safety and Security Ministry at St. Aidan held a critical incident traininglast month at St. Alexis Church in McCandless for parishioners interested in learning more. “We’re not here to...
North Allegheny students, staff ‘bear’ the weather for Special Olympics fundraiser
Cold and rain were no match for the brave participants who took a dip in the Special Olympics Bear Force One on March 20 at North Allegheny Senior High School in McCandless. Staff and students jumped into Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s brand-new Bear Force One mobile swimming pool stationed in the...
‘Litter getters’ sought for spring roadside cleanup in McCandless
The time has come for a little spring cleaning in McCandless. The town’s annual spring roadside cleanup is scheduled for April 12. The rain date will be April 26. It’s a perfect opportunity for scholastic and local clubs, including high school and college organizations, to lend a hand. The event...
Deadline looms for North Allegheny students to apply for foundation’s scholarships
The deadline for North Allegheny students to apply for scholarships through the North Allegheny Foundation is March 21. The North Allegheny Foundation has increased the award for each of its five scholarships to $2,000, which previously was $1,000, according to Tiffany Thirkell, chairperson of the North Allegheny Foundation Scholarship Committee....
Ingomar students, kids from North Side school celebrate Black history with poetry slam, art activities
Black history was celebrated in the North Allegheny School District with a full day of activities March 6 at Ingomar Middle School. About 25 students from Manchester Academic Charter School in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood and 25 NA ambassadors visited the middle school to enjoy variety of activities, including art,...
McCandless to use 2012 ward map for election because of late change in approval
Voters in McCandless will follow 2012 ward maps for elections this year instead of the new voting districts that were updated in 2023, which have to be reviewed again by the state. This also is a municipal election year. “We have reverted our maps online, and we have put these...
Sponsors sought for golf outing in firefighter’s memory that benefits camp for burn victims
Balls of Fire, a memorial golf fundraiser May 12 in honor of volunteer firefighter Dan Stack, will benefit Camp KOALA, a free five-day summer camp for children in the region who have suffered burn injuries. Money raised from the event, which will be held at Wildwood Country Club along Sample...
Northland Public Library closes in on fundraising goal toward renovations
Nearly 70% of a $75,000 fundraising goal toward the major renovation at Northland Public Library has been reached, and the team hopes to exceed that amount. The public library along Cumberland Road in McCandless has been undergoing an extensive building renovation construction project since the groundbreaking in September. The $75,000...
