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Northland Public Library offering wide range of special programs through October
Here are some of the upcoming programs being offered at Northland Public Library. Some require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • New Choices Career Development: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30, classes follow on Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28;...
Sisters of Divine Providence holding ‘Lucky Number’ game to support ministries
Looking to take a chance at winning some cash while supporting a good cause? There’s one game in town that just might come with a little divine intervention already built in. The Sisters of Divine Providence are holding a fundraiser based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Pick 3 daily and evening...
It’s a shoppers’ heaven at events by North Hills churches
Three churches in the North Hills are playing host to shopping events that just might be heaven on earth for bargain hunters. North Hills Christian Church North Hills Christian Church is hosting a trunk sale in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Residents from the...
North Hills hosting 59th annual Marching Band Festival
The 59th annual North Hills Marching Band Festival will be held on Saturday at Martorelli Stadium starting at 7 p.m. In addition to the marching band from North Hills, the Sept. 14 event will feature performances by bands from Avonworth, Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Ft. Cherry, Ft. LeBoeuf, Northgate, Sto-Rox,...
Trio of authors to speak at event sponsored by North Hills ‘University Women’ chapter
The annual fundraiser for the North Hills Chapter of the Association of American University Women will feature a gathering of three Pittsburgh-area authors to discuss their books and writing on Oct. 5 at La Roche University in McCandless. AAUW’s “For the Love of Books, Fall Harvest” will feature a discussion...
Sixth annual celebration of Brazilian food, music and culture slated for North Park
Members of Pittsburgh’s Brazilian community will host a celebration of their country’s music, food and culture on Oct. 4 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Rose Barn in North Park. The Sixth Annual Brazilian Day event will feature traditional foods including feijoada, brigadeiro and caipirinha prepared by Casa Brasil...
McCandless council hatching new law to regulate chickens, ducks and honey bees
An old proverb warns not to count your chickens until they’ve hatched. But counting chickens — at least the number residents might eventually be allowed to keep on their properties — is at the center of a proposed ordinance McCandless council is developing. Council is using an ordinance approved by...
‘Notorious North Hills’ explores infamous crimes, odd events of the past
Ever hear about the Biddle Boys’ run through Perrysville after their daring 1902 escape from the Allegheny County Jail? How about the odd rampage of “Toots the Bear” or the mystery surrounding Blue Mist Road in North Park? North Hills residents interested in learning more about the infamous crimes and...
New location, same good old fun at Ross Township’s annual Community Day celebration
Ross Township held its annual end-of-summer celebration at a new location and expanded the event to two days. The Sept. 7 and 8 Community Day celebration was moved from the municipal center to The Block Northway, where local non-profit and community organizations set up booths and kids had a chance...
The Week – North Hills: Sept. 1-7, 2019
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Ross officials seeking remedy for emergency medical service’s ailing finances • Taste of Greece hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox...
Ross Community Day celebration moves to Block Northway, expands to 2-day event
Ross Township’s ode to the waning days of summer has been moved to a new location and expanded to two days. The annual Community Day celebration, which previously held at the municipal center, will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Block Northway along McKnight. “We...
Ross offering free help with wills for first responders, past and current military members
Ross Township emergency responders and past and current members of the military can get free help with wills and other legal services through the Wills for Heroes program on Oct. 19. “Since I started (on the board of commissioners), one of the things I have been focusing on doing is...
McCandless seeking applications for openings on boards, commissioners, authorities
McCandless residents interested in filling openings on a number of the town’s volunteer advisory boards, commissions and authorities have until Sept. 27 to apply. Applications are being sought for positions on: • Financial Development and Promotional Committee (for the Heritage Center) • McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority • McCandless Industrial Development...
Northland Library’s monthlong fundraiser offers ways to get donations matched
Whether it’s Mustache March, National Pizza Month or National Bourbon Heritage Month, there seemingly is no shortage of “months” to celebrate just about anything. And while North Hills residents can help support the Northland Public Library any time of year, doing it during September can make a donation more valuable....
Genealogist’s hosting program on using military memorabilia in family history research
A representative from Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland will be on hand at the next meeting of the North Hills Genealogists Club to demonstrate how military artifacts can be used to learn more about the lives of ancestors who served. The free program titled “Inside a WWII Foot...
Ross officials seeking remedy for emergency medical service’s ailing finances
The employees who work for Ross/West View EMS have made it their life’s work to help people in need of medical treatment. But now the emergency medical service that answers calls in five North Hills communities is the one that’s ailing. Ross/West View EMS officials asked Ross Township commissioners on...
Ross manager resigns for ‘personal reasons’
Ross commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept the resignation of manager Douglas Sample. Board President Steve Korbel said Sample, whose last day on the job was Friday, resigned “for personal reasons.” “He didn’t resign because of any township-related malfeasance,” Korbel said following the Sept. 3 meeting. The vote also...
5 drivers charged during roving DUI patrols in North Hills
The North Hills DUI Task Force charged three people for allegedly driving under the influence during roving patrols conducted Aug. 31 in Ross, McCandless and West View, according to authorities. Police officers stopped 60 vehicles for various traffic violations during the patrols. Field sobriety tests were administered to seven of...
North Hills kicks off conference games with victory over Fox Chapel
The North Hills Indians defeated the Fox Chapel Area Foxes by a score of 35-28 in the Northern Conference opener Aug. 30. Prior to the Indians’ home opener at Martorelli Stadium in Ross, fans were treated to a performance by the North Hills Marching Band, which also took the field...
The Week: North HillsVideo
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Hindu ceremony to protect Franklin Park’s volunteer fire department held • Under new McCandless dog law, owners face steep fines...
Parkway North HOV lanes closing for final testing of new systems
The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes along the Parkway North are scheduled to be closed Wednesday during the morning rush hour, PennDOT announced. Plans call for closing off access to the lanes between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sept. 4 while crews test new systems that were installed along the roadway....
Deadline extended to sign up for Pittsburgh’s Citizen’s Police Academy program
Pittsburgh residents interested in learning more about what it’s like serve as a police officer still have time to sign up to participate in the Citizen’s Police Academy. The deadline to register for the program has been extended to Monday, Sept. 2. The program, which kicks off Sept. 5, covers...
Under new McCandless dog law, owners face steep fines for pet’s bark, scratch, odor
McCandless residents who can’t keep their dogs from barking constantly or running free through the neighborhood will face steep fines if they are convicted of creating a nuisance. Council narrowly passed revisions to its animal control ordinance Aug. 23 that eliminate the $25 fine for each incident in which a...
Milkshake Factory debuting ‘Shalieve Shake’ to honor Steelers’ Ryan Shazier
The Milk Shake Factory will celebrate the opening of a new location in the McCandless Crossing shopping center on Friday with a pep rally featuring Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include giveaways, a band, cheerleaders and a DJ. The company...
Man arrested after SWAT team dispatched to Summer Hill home for domestic incident
A Pittsburgh police SWAT team surrounded a home in the city’s Summer Hill neighborhood early Thursday morning after a woman reported that her boyfriend threatened her and barricaded himself inside, according to authorities. The woman was outside the home in the 100 block of Montville Street when police arrived shortly...
