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When heavy storms caused the road leading into the Waldorf Park apartments in Ross to collapse on June 11, the township wasted little time dispatching a crew to close off access to the site and begin repairs. But to move forward with repairs, officials had to issue an emergency declaration...

Mirror paint, gleaming chrome and suped-up engines will be on display Saturday for the first car cruise to support Ross Township’s Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. The July 20 rain-or-shine event at the Ross Township Municipal Center runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, food, a Chinese...

Anglers of all ages did their best to lure prize-winning fish during Ross Township’s 23rd annual fishing tournament on July 13 and 14 at Evergreen Community Park. The free competitive event sponsored by the township police department included refreshments, a picnic lunch, prizes and trophies. Kids age 5 through 14...

Lanes in both directions along a section of Thompson Run Road in Ross were shut down this afternoon after motorists ignored a road-closed sign for work being done in the southbound lane, according to officials. The southbound lane was closed June 7 when a consultant conducting a routine inspection discovered...

Northland Public Library is hosting a series of events for children entering kindergarten in the North Hills School District to meet their future classmates and teachers while they have some fun. The meet and greet will include art play activities. The first event is tonight for kids signed up to...

Democrats in McCandless are gearing up for the upcoming general election with a meet and greet July 26 at Devlin Park. Candidates for political office and local elected officials will be on hand from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss the Nov. 5 election. Refreshments will be served. The park...

Several hundred property owners in four North Hills municipalities will be without power next Tuesday while upgrades are being made to electrical facilities, officials announced. The July 23 planned-power outage is scheduled to occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 689 First Energy customers in Bradford Woods, Marshall, McCandless...

Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Pittsburgh diocese alerts Vatican to alleged inappropriate child contact by North Hills deacon...

A section of Camp Meeting Road in Bell Acres is closed indefinitely due to a landslide, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Friday. Heavy rains on July 11 caused mud, rock and other debris to slide down the hillside onto the road, which is closed between Beech Ridge...

Northland Public Library is offering the following special programs during August. Some require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m. — Choosing the Right Rose Bush When it comes to roses, there are many...

A North Hills-based charity is playing host to a fundraiser at a popular local winery. Corks for the Community will feature wine tasting, art, live music and other activities Aug. 13 at Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. Proceeds from the event will benefit North Hills Community Outreach. Tickets cost $65 per...

Ross officials signed an emergency declaration Friday morning authorizing the township to repair a large sink hole at the entrance to an apartment complex that opened when heavy storms hit the region the day before. The sink hole on McKnight Circle, which leads from McKnight Road into the Waldorf Park...

The North Allegheny School District is hosting a question and answer session for college graduates who are interested in serve as substitute teacher. The July 18 event begins at 2 p.m. and is aimed at people who hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject from an accredited college or university...

Heavy rain through much of the morning on Thursday caused widespread flash flooding in the North Hills. Numerous roads, including sections of Babcock Boulevard were closed down as stormwater sent debris down hillsides. Emergency responders had to pump water out of the basements of a number of homes along Girty’s...

Graduates of the former Bellevue High School are holding their 10th annual alumni reunion picnic Aug. 3 at the Rose Barn pavilion in North Park. Admission is free, but donations are being accepted to help support the event, which runs from 1 to 10 p.m. The picnic is open to...

The McCandless Democratic Committee has awarded a pair of $1,000 college scholarships to North Allegheny seniors — Nina Ruffolo and Roshie Xing. A third senior, Kacey Yip, received a $500 honorarium recognizing her high school achievements. The annual scholarship program is open to North Allegheny high school seniors who are...

Ross Township police say a man who refused orders to come out of his house Tuesday morning when officers checking on him smelled a strong odor of natural gas will not face criminal charges. The man, whose name is not being released, was involved in a domestic dispute at the...

Vendors interested in participating in the annual Fall Vendor & Crafter Fair at Northland Public Library have until Aug. 12 to apply for a spot. Hosted by the Northland Public Library Foundation, the Sept. 14 event will be held at the Ross Township Community Center. The event, which runs from...

A man who refused orders to come out of his house Tuesday morning after Ross police smelled a strong odor of natural gas when they came to check on him has surrendered to authorities. Family members of the man asked police to conduct a welfare check after he was involved...

Ross residents who don’t have a backyard swimming pool or aren’t up to traveling far to cool off don’t have to sweat the summer away. Ross Township residents can now buy season passes for the Bellevue Memorial Pool at the same rate as people living in the borough, with the...

The Lego Club is among the many fun and challenging programs offered at Northland Public Library in McCandless. The Lego Club is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade to help them learn the basics of engineering while they build their own creations. A list of programs for school-age...

Part of Thompson Run Road in Ross Township will close on Tuesday for at least two weeks for repairs to a bridge that was damaged during storms last month, the Allegheny County Department of public Works announced. The southbound lane of Thompson Run between Radcliff Drive and Babcock Boulevard was...

Starting today, a section of Rochester Road in Franklin Park will be closed through late August to repair a slide, PennDOT announced. The road was closed July 8 between Wexford Bayne and Nicholson roads for slide remediation work at two locations, the transportation agency announced. Traffic from both directions of...

Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • New playground, ballfield improvements cap project to renovate Denny Park in Ross •...

The weekly farmer’s market and I Made it Market at The Block Northway in Ross is its second season offering fresh, locally produced food and unique, hand-crafted gifts. Farmers from around the region offer fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, fine spirits, flowers, coffee and honey. Some of the vendors at the...