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$1 million in paving on tap for Hampton streets
Hampton residents can look forward to more than $1 million in road improvements this summer. Council approved the township’s road program to include nearly two dozen streets. Cost is $1.07 million and was awarded to Shields Asphalt Paving. Work is expected to begin in June and could last through Aug....
Slight tax increase likely for Fox Chapel Area residents
Fox Chapel Area School District residents might pay slightly more in school taxes in 2021-2022 if a proposed $104 million budget is approved in June. The school board on Monday night voted to move ahead with the tentative budget which calls for a tax rate of 20.12 mills, a 1.3%...
EZPZ Gatherings keeps food simple, memorable
Ever wonder how to create those trendy charcuterie boards bursting with meats, cheese, fruits and veggies? Now you don’t have to. A new prep kitchen is scheduled to open May 16 in Aspinwall, where owner of EZPZ Gatherings, Sarah Tuthill, will create the elaborate spreads for you. “I’m not a...
Fox Chapel Area earns Blood Drive Hero award from Vitalant
As Fox Chapel Area High School Community Outreach Director, Rachel Machen’s mission is to show students how to put good into the world. Machen, longtime organizer of the school’s blood drives for Vitalant, didn’t let the covid-19 pandemic thwart her efforts. She arranged blood drives at a nearby Harmar location...
Student news: Cum Laude awards, technology honors, essay winners and more
Shady Side Academy Cum Laude Awards Twenty-three Shady Side Academy seniors were recognized for academic excellence by being inducted into the SSA Chapter of the Cum Laude Society on May 3. They are Ishika Arora, Gabriella Bernier, Luke Brennan, Joshua Castro, Caesar Curran-Blakely, Annabel Everett, Caroline Green, Tyler Hart, Gabriela...
The top stories from across the Lower Valley from the week of May 2, 2021Video
Here are the top stories from across the Lower Valley for the week of May 2, 2021: • Sharpsburg church closes after 134 years First English Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg hosted its last service on Easter Sunday. The church first opened its doors in 1887 but faced a dwindling congregation....
2 seeking open position to represent Fox Chapel Area School Board in Region 2
Editor’s note: The Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Fox Chapel Area residents in Region 2 will see two nominees vying for one open position, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Region 2 covers Fox Chapel Borough Districts 2, 4, and...
5 nominees seeking 4 spots on the Republican ballot for Fox Chapel council; 2 Dems running unopposed in primary
Editor’s note: The Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. The race for Fox Chapel council is drawing a lot of attention this year, with seven nominees vying for four open positions. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, there are two Democrats...
2 seeking Republican nomination for O’Hara council Ward 3
Editor’s note: The Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, there are two Republican nominees seeking a place on the fall ballot for O’Hara council in Ward 3. Here are their responses provided to Tribune-Review questions....
First English Lutheran Church of Sharpsburg closes its doors after 134 yearsVideo
Easter Sunday was bittersweet for the Rev. Tricia Schneck, the interim pastor at First English Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg. Schneck presided over the final service at the borough institution, which first opened its doors in 1887. “It is very sad because this is a close congregation, and they have always...
O’Hara’s Ward 4 voters will see 2 names on ballot but only 1 nominee still in the race
Editor’s note: The Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, there are two nominees on the ballot in O’Hara’s Ward 4 but one of them, Rebecca Brown, has withdrawn from the race. The decision came after...
Hampton approves resolution to discourage use of coal tar
Hampton council became the fourth municipality in the state to take a stand against coal tar use in the township, though the board stopped short of banning the toxic chemical. Coal tar is the black liquid commonly used to seal parking lots and playgrounds. It is a potent source of...
Permanent StoryWalk opens in Aspinwall
Strolling through Aspinwall Fireman’s Memorial Park just got a bit more picturesque. Cooper-Siegel Community Library opened its permanent StoryWalk, a display of colorful, oversized children’s book pages that line the path at the park in upper Aspinwall. It is the first permanent display in Allegheny County, Jill McConnell, library executive...
Shaler-Hampton EMS, police departments to present bike rodeo offering safety tips, helmet fittings for young cyclists
Just in time for cycling weather, Shaler-Hampton EMS is coordinating with local police to offer a bike rodeo for area youth. The event is free for anyone from teens to toddlers on training wheels. It will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22 at Kiwanis Park along Meyer...
Aspinwall considering tax credit for emergency responders
Aspinwall emergency responders could soon be in line for a tax break. Council is considering a special tax credit for fire and EMS volunteers that would slash up to $300 from their Earned Income Tax (EIT) or cut 20% from property taxes. “This is a new initiative that the borough...
Covid vaccine appointments available today at Heinz Field
People seeking a covid-19 vaccination can get one Wednesday through a Giant Eagle-sponsored clinic at Heinz Field. Dick Roberts, spokesman for the O’Hara-based company, said appointments remain available at the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Giant Eagle partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools for the clinic, with a specific...
Hampton School District gauging interest in on-site covid-19 vaccination clinic
Hampton School District students, staff and family who are interested in getting a covid-19 vaccination might be able to do so at an on-campus clinic in May. The district is gauging interest from the community before making a final decision on hosting a clinic. Pfizer vaccines will be doled out...
O’Hara teacher/attorney Dave Turner seeking Lower Valley judge seat
An O’Hara teacher seeking the Lower Valley magistrate office said his classroom experience positions him well to find practical solutions. Dave Turner, an attorney-turned-educator, said his teaching background might be even more useful than his experience in the courtroom. “Through education, I’ve gotten used to finding solutions for young men...
Best of Blawnox hosts seed swap, preps for community garden
A seed swap hosted by the Best of Blawnox group was aimed at growing community spirit, organizers said. More than 100 people turned out to share gardening tips and exchange vegetable and flower seeds in preparation of growing season. “We had a great day,” organizer Diane Casile said. “It was...
Victim of McKees Rocks shooting identified
A man is dead in McKees Rocks after being shot in the head early Monday, authorities said. The victim was identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office as Nathan Freeman, 24, of Sheraden. Emergency crews responded at about 1:30 a.m. to a shooting near Sarah and Vine Streets, according...
Homewood man dies after being rescued from fire
A Homewood man died after being pulled from his burning apartment early Monday, authorities said. Emergency crews responded at 3:40 a.m. to a blaze in the 500 block of Clawson Street and found flames shooting from the second story, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews. Firefighters were able...
Team DetermiNation races through North Park in lieu of canceled Pittsburgh Marathon
The Pittsburgh Marathon may have been canceled Sunday but not runner Cathy O’Brien’s will to compete. The mother of four from Marshall Township joined an impromptu race at North Park in lieu of the 13-mile half-marathon she trained for. She was among 10 members of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS)...
Bishop Loran Mann recalled as great presence, visionary
Bishop Loran Mann, a velvet-voiced minister and founder of Pittsburgh’s Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, is being remembered by city leaders as a monumental figure in the region’s landscape. Mann died Sunday at the age of 74, the Pentecostal Temple Church announced Sunday. “He had a gregarious nature...
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for injured Kiski Township roofer a success
In one tearful breath, Kelly Giordano of Kiski Township said her husband is lucky to be alive, and that she feels fortunate to have such good friends. Eric Giordano, a roofer, fell from a two-story home during a job in Pitcairn on March 20. He broke his neck, spent weeks...
Food truck festival benefits Lower Burrell VFC No. 3
Before it even began, the Lower Burrell VFC No. 3 fundraiser on Saturday afternoon was a raging success. The event, billed as a food truck festival, was scheduled to run 1 to 6 p.m. But by noon, the parking lot of the fire company along Leechburg Road was bustling with...
