Tony LaRussa stories, Page 48
Wexford Garden and Pond Tour back in bloom with 11 inspiring sites
After a two-year hiatus, the Wexford Garden and Pond Tour is blooming again. Discover the rich landscapes created at 11 outstanding properties during self-guided tours on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A bonus night tour of three select properties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m....
Employee charged in connection with camera found in bathroom of Richland Target
An employee at the Target store in Richland Township has been charged in connection with an April incident in which a camera was found hidden in a public restroom at the store. Northern Regional Police have charged Killian Jamal Redman, 28, of Pittsburgh, with tampering with evidence, which is a...
Seneca Valley school board votes to stop using Native American mascot, imagery
The Seneca Valley School District’s sports teams will still be called the Raiders, but the Native American imagery will no longer be used as a mascot or on logos. The school board unanimously approved a resolution on June 14 “that (the) imagery no longer fulfills the intended positive purposes of...
North Hills charity kicks off annual drive to collect school supplies for needy children
A North Hills charitable organization has kicked off its annual summer drive to collect school supplies for needy children. North Hills Community Outreach needs new backpacks and supplies for hundreds of local children in preschool through high school who cannot afford to buy the items. Gift cards that can be...
Weekly concert series at McCandless Crossing expands to 2 nights, new canopy tent installed for shows
The free summer concert series at the McCandless Crossing shopping center has been expanded to two nights a week this year and a new canopy tent is being erected to provide shade and allow shows to go on rain or shine. Concerts are held at the shopping center’s Town Green...
Mobile exhibit honoring sacrifice of military veterans making stop in Butler County
Wreaths Across America’s traveling exhibit to honor veterans will be hosting a free event in Butler County on June 21. The national organization’s Mobile Education Exhibit serves as a traveling museum to educate visitors about the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military service members. The mobile unit also is...
Allegheny County police investigating deaths of 3 people found in Carnegie home
Allegheny County police are investigating three deaths reported at a home in Carnegie on Saturday. The two men and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene in the 500 block of Main Street at 7:10 a.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiners’s office. The victims were identified as...
North Hills hard hit by Sunday’s storms, more on the wayVideo
The heavy storms that rumbled through the region on Sunday brought intense rain mixed with hail and winds that knocked large trees into power lines and across roadways. Francesca DeAngelis-Witchko and her husband were grilling outside in McCandless when the hail storm hit. Then, their basement flooded. “Our backyard, it...
Pair of road repair projects in Richland, North Park impacting motorists
Two road repair projects in the North Hills will result in disruptions for motorists. PennDOT announced that emergency work started this morning along Route 910/Gibsonia Road in Richland Township. The project, which is expected to last until 5 p.m. on June 20, will require the road to be shut down...
Ross commissioners nix change in construction hours for BJ’s Warehouse Club
Ross Township residents who live near the construction site of the new BJ’s Wholesale Club store need not worry about getting jarred out of bed by loud equipment earlier than do now. Developers of the store — a membership-only warehouse club chain similar to Sam’s Club and Costco — were...
Pine-Richland OKs 2021-22 budget with no tax hike, program or staff cuts
The Pine-Richland School Board has approved a budget for the 2021-22 school year that keeps property taxes at their current rate without the need to trim programs or staff. The nearly $96 million spending plan was approved by the board at its June 7 meeting. The district anticipates revenues of...
Judge orders primary ballot recount for tied commissioner race in Ross Township
An Allegheny County judge has ordered a recount of the ballots cast in the May 18 primary for two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the Ward 8 commissioner’s seat in Ross Township. Democrats Lauren Hergert and Denise Rickenbrode each received 235 votes, according to an unofficial tally...
North Allegheny school board set to approve budget without raising taxes
The North Allegheny school board is poised to adopt a more than $182.2 million budget for the 2021-22 school year that will keep the property tax at the current rate. The board approved a final version of the budget in May and is expected to ratify the spending plan at...
North Hills School District hires long-time educator as middle school principal
The North Hills School District has hired a veteran educator and coach to serve as principal for the middle school. LaMont Lyons’ contract was approved by the district’s school board on June 3. He replaces David Lieberman, who announced this spring that he is retiring. Lyons began his career in...
North Hills School District taxes going up next year
The North Hills school board has approved a tax increase to fund a nearly $88.3 million spending plan for the 2021-22 school year, district officials announced. The 0.39 mill tax hike increases the rate used to calculate tax bills from 18.65 mills to 19.04 mills and is the seventh time...
Pickleball tournament in Cranberry draws nearly 500 players vying for chance to compete in nationalsVideo
The name of the game is certainly odd — there are no cucumbers soaked in brine and vinegar involved — but the elements of pickleball and the pace of play are instantly recognizable. Drawing on tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the fast-paced but easy-to-learn game is rapidly growing in popularity across...
Upcoming road projects will impact traffic in Marshall, North Park
Two upcoming projects in the North Hills are expected to cause traffic delays for motorists. PennDOT’s project to upgrade traffic signals along Route 910 in Marshall Township will take place June 6-8 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews from M and B Services will be working on traffic controllers...
Grant for new road paves way for The Woodlands to expand Bradford Woods campusVideo
Rain showers forced Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new road that will allow The Woodlands campus in Bradford Woods to expand to take place inside. But the weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the event, which was attended by state and county officials who helped secure funding for the project....
Port Authority OKs $3.3 million makeover for McCandless Park & Ride
Port Authority’s Park & Ride in McCandless won’t get a whole lot bigger when a $3.3 million renovation project is completed, but it will certainly be a lot less dismal. Allegheny County’s transportation agency has given the green light to increase the lot’s capacity from 350 to 400 spaces, said...
Coin toss will decide Democratic nominee to run for commissioner’s seat in Ross
The winner of a tied race for the Democratic nomination to run for Ross Township’s Ward 8 commissioner seat will be determined by a flip of a coin, according to county officials. In the race for the Democratic nomination in the May 18 primary, candidates Lauren Hergert and Denise Rickenbrode...
Neighbor Spotlight: Pine-Richland grad turns personal battle against Crohn’s disease into advocacy for others who suffer
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Neighbor Spotlight: North Hills women offer early start for tomorrow’s STEM starsVideo
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Pine-Richland votes to hire veteran coach to heal fractured football programVideo
The Pine-Richland School Board has hired a veteran coach it hopes can close the book on a tumultuous chapter in the district’s football program. Steve Campos, an assistant football coach at Seneca Valley with nearly 30 years of experience, was the only candidate for the head coaching position considered during...
Marshall Township’s Kevin Walker becomes 1st Black man to lead Duquesne Light Co.
Kevin Walker of Marshall Township has been named the new president and CEO of Duquesne Light Co., company officials announced. Walker is a U.S. Army combat veteran with more than three decades of experience leading utility companies and is the first Black man to become head of Duquesne Light Co.,...
Litter gitters get it done during monthly trash pickups in North Park
While Allegheny County public works and maintenance crews handle most of the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping North Park tidy, a dedicated group of volunteers regularly roams the park in search of trash. In addition to taking away from the park’s natural beauty, the trash can be a...
