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Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser features award-winning author Angeline Boulley
A buzz-worthy author will be the featured guest at the Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser in Fox Chapel. Angeline Boulley, the award-winning author of “The Firekeeper’s Daughter,” is the guest speaker at the event benefiting Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Boulley, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians,...
Tech offices, housing and more in store at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo
As a $5.3 million “tech flex” building at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo broke ground Thursday, officials announced a deal to potentially develop another 615 acres. The 30,000-square-foot building, designed to have flexible uses aimed at attracting tech companies, is the first of two expected to be constructed....
Public can weigh in on Tarentum-East Deer trail; 5-mile stretch would make riverfront accessible to all
A $4.4 million trail project in Tarentum and East Deer is expected to create public access to the shoreline, promote recreation and spur economic development. The 5-mile path would meander through Dreshar Stadium and past Pittsburgh Brewing Co., providing shared-lane markings, known as sharrows, for bikers and off-road sections for...
2 vying for Tarentum at-large council seat; incumbent plans write-in campaign for 3rd Ward post; other races uncontested
Voters in Tarentum might need a manual to follow candidates and which council offices they are seeking in the May primary. Residents will have their choice of two residents to represent the borough at-large. Democrat Scott Dadowski, current council president, will face newcomer Margaret “Maggie” Smith, a Republican, for the...
Everyday Hero program at Highlands renamed to honor late Brackenridge chief
District Judge Carolyn Bengel imparted a wise bit of advice to Highlands fifth graders during a school assembly Friday afternoon. “Dance like no one’s watching,” she told the group of preteens at the Harrison middle school. What that means, she said, is don’t seek recognition for being their best selves....
Electric vehicles sparking interest, especially among younger drivers
Electric vehicles continue to create a buzz at car dealerships across the region, despite a recent poll indicating fewer than half of Americans are interested in switching from gas-powered varieties just yet. “Every day, customers are coming into our stores asking about our electric offerings,” said Richard Bazzy, president of...
Salvation Army in Brackenridge sends Love in a Backpack to Highlands students
Hugs for Highlands students in need were delivered Thursday by the Brackenridge Salvation Army in the form of granola bars, juice and bananas. Nearly 100 in all, the care packages dubbed Love in a Backpack made their way to three of the district campuses, as they do every week of...
Tarentum and Brackenridge in talks to consolidate police departments
Residents in Tarentum and Brackenridge could be covered by one police force if a potential department consolidation moves forward. Officials are eyeing a merger to enhance coverage and improve services for the combined 7,500 residents of the two towns that sit side by side along the Allegheny River. The idea...
Dog owners eager for new off-leash space to open at Harrison Hills Park
Amanda Trocki and her dog, Nugget, are counting the days until the new dog park opens at Harrison Hills Park in the Natrona Heights section of Harrison. “He can’t wait to make some new friends,” said Trocki, who visits regularly, waiting for the gates of the play space to be...
2 lifelong Harrison residents vying for 3rd Ward nomination
Two Harrison residents well-known throughout the community will face off for the Democratic nomination for 3rd Ward commissioner. Gary Hines and Eric Bengel, both lifelong residents, are seeking the only available four-year term on the board. No other Harrison neighborhoods have contested races. Incumbent Chuck Dizard is running unopposed in...
4 Dems seeking party nominations for 3 seats on Blawnox Council
Editor’s note: The Fox Chapel Herald is publishing election previews with candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. Previews for Aspinwall’s contested council race will run May 4. Blawnox Democrats will pick from four candidates seeking their party’s nomination for three open seats on Blawnox Council. Newcomer...
Tarentum history museum offers presentation on ‘Discovering a Family History’
Former high school teacher Carleton Young was cleaning his parents’ attic in the early 2000s when he uncovered an American treasure. “I found an enormous collection of letters written by two brothers during the Civil War,” said Young, who taught history at Thomas Jefferson High School in the South Hills....
Highlands School Board green-lights $25 million in renovations, including pool reconstruction
It was a sink or swim moment for aquatic enthusiasts in the Highlands School District on Monday when a packed house turned up to lobby the school board for $1.8 million in repairs to the long-closed high school pool. More than 50 people, including the high school swim team and...
Construction of Harrison Aldi delayed again
More than a year after announcing it would open a store in Harrison, Aldi officials have confirmed shoppers will have to wait until 2024 for the discount grocer. The supermarket is expected to be constructed along Freeport Road in the spot where Harbison’s Nursery operated for many years. When complete,...
Volunteers needed for joint Earth Day cleanup by Harrison, Tarentum and Brackenridge
People who want to get down and dirty to help Mother Nature can volunteer at an Earth Day program hosted by three local communities. Harrison, Tarentum and Brackenridge are having their first-ever joint event to rid the roads and parks of pop cans, candy wrappers, tires and other trash. It...
Tarentum business owners can vie for borough-paid facade grants
Tarentum Councilwoman Carrie Fox said the old adage of not judging a book by its cover isn’t always easy. When it comes to borough businesses, she wants them to look pristine and up to date. “It may be something small like a new sign or an awning or just painting,...
Eureka EMT tapped to lead Tarentum disaster response
Tarentum has hired a longtime emergency medical technician (EMT) from Eureka Fire-Rescue-EMS to handle responses to large-scale borough disasters such as train derailments, fuel spills and criminal manhunts. Rodger Blystone was appointed Tuesday by council as the borough’s emergency management coordinator. A largely voluntary role, Blystone will be paid a...
Generations House of Worship in Brackenridge extending its reach to Lower Burrell
Brackenridge Pastor Nick Chybrzynski became a Christian at 15, well before he had a driver’s license or access to a car. “I didn’t have a way to get to church in Springdale from my house in Natrona Heights so I walked, rode my bike or took a PAT bus,” said...
Highlands School Board: Region 1 — Large field for primary has 4 candidates seeking 2 positions
Editor’s note: A second installment of this story, featuring the Region 2 candidates, will appear in Friday’s edition. Region 3 will appear in Saturday’s edition. All three installments can be viewed online at TribLIVE.com. The Highlands School District drew a large field of interest in the upcoming primary election with...
Highlands School Board: Region 3 — Field sees 4 vying for 2 seats
The Highlands School District drew a large field of interest in the upcoming primary election with 11 people vying for five open seats across three regions. In Region 3, a soon-to-be Highlands graduate and a former board member are among the mix of four candidates for two open seats. Elijah...
Highlands School Board: Region 2 — Large primary field sees 3 newcomers vying for 1 seat
Editor’s note: The first installment of this story, featuring the Region 1 candidates, appeared in Thursday’s edition. Region 3 will appear in Saturday’s edition. All three installments can be viewed online at TribLIVE.com. The Highlands School District drew a large field of interest in the upcoming primary election with 11...
Safer crosswalks, park landscaping coming to Blawnox
Blawnox residents will likely begin noticing several projects across town that are expected to improve safety and accessibility. Lighted crosswalks, pavement markings and signs will benefit people of all ages strolling through the borough. Work will impact eight intersections. A second project will upgrade sidewalks and landscaping at Blawnox Community...
Tarentum Night Market to kick off 4th season with more than 40 vendors
Mild weather and a sold-out venue with more than 40 vendors will mark the kickoff of the Tarentum Night Market on Thursday. Back for its fourth season, the outdoor shopping event features food, music and special promotions at many borough businesses. Hosted from 5 to 8 p.m., the market is...
‘Springtime in Paris’ fundraiser by Women’s Board will benefit kids in need
A French-inspired fundraiser with fashion, fresh flowers and food hosted by the Women’s Board of Pittsburgh will benefit needy children across the region. The “Springtime in Paris” soiree will serve as the group’s annual campaign to benefit children’s nonprofits that focus on education, recreation and other needs. It is scheduled...
Guardian Angels Parish helps rebuild St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church; pastor says shared faith ‘makes the church come alive’Video
Sifting through the charred remains at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arnold, the Rev. Yaroslav Koval spotted what he considers a miracle. A painting of St. Michael, the patron saint of protection, clung to the wall of the sanctuary where flames burned the hottest during a 2021 blaze that...
