Tony LaRussa stories, Page 76

Two North Allegheny schools that were initially on a two-hour delay Monday morning because of a power outage, have closed for the day, according to district officials. Marshall Middle and Marshall Elementary schools closed for the day, according to a alert posted on the district’s website. Crews from West Penn...

Voters in the North Hills used the power of the ballot box in November to change the makeup of leadership in their municipalities. Here are the new people taking office: Franklin Park Three of the four incumbents who sought re-election to Franklin Park council lost their bids to political newcomers....

Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, who is a constitutional scholar, will give a presentation titled “Watergate, the Clinton Scandals and Impeachment in the Age of Trump” Jan. 16 as part of the Speaker Series offered by St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church in Franklin Park. Doors open for the drinks and appetizers...

It was a year of highs and lows for North Hills communities. Here are some of the top issues that made news in 2019: Allegheny Health Network cuts the ribbon on new neighborhood ‘mini’ hospital in McCandless Allegheny Health Network cut the ribbon on a new neighborhood hospital in the...

The 40 members of the North Allegheny boys lacrosse team spent the weeks leading up to Christmas spreading holiday cheer with several charity projects to benefit the community. The team wrote holiday letters and cards for deployed United States Navy midshipmen, shopped for and wrapped presents for four students on...

Starting Jan. 11, kids in Ross Township and surrounding communities between the ages of 8 and 14 can learn the ins-and-outs of pickleball. The program will meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 29. The weekly sessions will cover the rules and basics of the game as well...

McCandless Town Council is streamlining its monthly meeting schedule in 2020. Instead of holding three public meetings each month — one for committee discussions, a second to review the agenda and a third to vote on agenda items — council voted in October to only conduct two all-purpose meetings monthly....

North Hills residents pining to keep a step ahead of the growing pile of needles under the Christmas tree need not fret. Allegheny County is once again offering Christmas tree recycling at North Park. Starting Dec. 26, county residents can drop trees off in the parking lot at North Park...

The Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh are hosting a New Year’s Eve peace vigil Dec. 31 featuring a presentation by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman that will focus on “forgiveness through the lens of Judaism and Christianity.” Vespers begin at 5 p.m. followed by a simple meal at 5:30. Both are optional. A...

Franklin Park has approved a nearly $10 million general fund budget for 2020 that keeps the property tax rate at its current level with no planned cuts in services. Even without raising taxes, the budget approved by council at its Dec. 18 meeting allows the borough “to fund the current...

The North Hills Genealogists Club is hosting a free meeting Jan. 20 to help people use local archives to learn more about their Jewish ancestors. “The Nooks and Crannies of Local Jewish Genealogical Research” will be presented by Eric Lidji, director of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History...

Residents of the North Hills School District who want to learn more about how the district operates from the person in charge are invited to meet informally with Superintendent Pat Mannarino over breakfast. The gathering dubbed “A Second Cup of Coffee” is schedule from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29...

McCandless’ efforts to build an outdoor fitness court is receiving a major boost from UPMC Passavant hospital, which has signed on as a sponsor and will cover half the cost of its construction. The court, which is slated for construction in the spring, was designed by the National Fitness Campaign,...

A section of the Parkway North will be down to a single lane overnight for drainage work, PennDOT announced. The restriction will be in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 in the northbound lane between the Mt. Nebo Road exit and the I-79/I-279 split...

McCandless has approved a budget for 2020 that keeps property taxes at their current rate. Strong anticipated revenue next year from wage, business and real-estate transfer taxes will allow McCandless to fund its operation without the need to raise more revenue from taxes. The nearly $17.4 million general fund budget...

McCandless hosted a Holiday Heritage event Dec. 14 to help get residents into the holiday spirit. The event at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny County Heritage Center featured a variety of seasonal hits and carols performed by Toby Cordek, Amy Steele, Carolyn Keller and Ellen Carlins. Kim Englert of Northland Public Library...

Marshall Township residents curious about skiing can learn more about what to expect on the slopes during a free class from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. “Going Skiing for the First Time” is for people curious about learning to ski but uncertain about how to approach...

Bradford Woods has raised property taxes for the first time in five years to help pay for anticipated increases in the cost of road repairs, police protection and legal fees. But even with the 35.9% hike, borough officials say the tax rate will remain one of the lowest in Allegheny...

Monday Dec. 16 is the deadline for Franklin Park residents to donate gifts to the Presents from Police program for kids receiving care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the following locations: • Franklin Park Borough Building (Monday only) • Ingomar United...

Ross Township is seeking residents to serve on its newly created Environmental Advisory Council, which will serve as an advisory group on issues dealing with protection of natural resources. The seven-member council will, among other things, work on identifying environmental problems, make recommendations for plans and programs that promote conservation...

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Saturday that 26 parishes will be merged into eight early next year. The mergers are part of the diocese’s strategic planning initiative to help parishes use their resources to “prioritize mission over maintenance,” officials said. Bishop David Zubik called the mergers “a pivotal time...

Thirty cats and five dogs living in “deplorable conditions” at a West Deer home were rescued, according to a local animal shelter that is caring for them. Authorities responding to a complaint from a resident Friday said there was a “pungent odor emanating from the house” and obtained a warrant...