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Fox Chapel sophomore finding success in doubles play
Frank Siegel is interested in whatever challenge the Fox Chapel tennis program may have for him. The sophomore first started playing doubles with junior Grant Fenton during the section tournament. Siegel and Fenton found the right chemistry to help Siegel defend his section crown and reach the WPIAL Class 3A...
Resurgent Fox Chapel softball gears up for playoffs
Fox Chapel softball coach Larry Troutman was only interested in finding a way to make the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. That’s what he told himself, anyway, when the Foxes went through a four-game stretch of the Section 1-5A schedule where they lost three times in four games. But that stretch...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side sophomore turns in record-breaking run
Francesca Pietragallo is off to a strong start for her sophomore year. The Shady Side Academy track standout snapped a 10-year-old school record in the 200-meter dash during a dual meet last week. Pietragallo finished with a time of 26.59 seconds, which was just ahead of Alex Nacey of Eden...
Fox Chapel Area School District’s 5th annual safety and wellness event draws a crowd in Aspinwall
Many Fox Chapel area families are a little safer and more prepared for emergencies thanks to the efforts of the school district and local first responders. The fifth annual free Community Safety, Health & Wellness event took place April 18 in Aspinwall. It’s presented by the district and its school...
State trooper talks about use of force, other policies at community event in Fox Chapel
Pennsylvania State Trooper Joseph Dunsmore said deescalation always is the goal when it comes to law enforcement encounters. Whether it’s at a traffic stop, sporting event, protest, any incident, the plan is to remain calm and professional. “At the end of the day, we shall endeavor and try our best...
Etna, Millvale fire services consider merger with Southern Allegheny Valley to secure future
It’s not unusual for firefighters from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, Etna and Millvale to respond to the same calls. Limited manpower and logistics make it crucial for the departments to support each other. Many believe it should go a step further. Discussions of a potential merger are in the early stages. “The...
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Sharpsburg resident Jon Jaso called his job as an Allegheny County emergency dispatcher rewarding but laden with emotional baggage. “Listening to tragedies every day doesn’t get any easier,” said Jaso, who started in 1990 at McCandless municipal dispatch before operations were folded into regional centers in 1998 and then into...
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Drug Take Back collection planned in Aspinwall Aspinwall is having a Drug Take Back collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at the borough building, 217 Commercial Ave. Residents can responsibly...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Aspinwall Elaine Smith Miller trustee sold property at 700 Fourth St. Unit 6 to Jennifer Wiley for $200,000. Indiana Township John Krena sold property at 121 Hidden Ridge to Mark Rawlings and Melani Cheers for $1,500,000. Estate of Clyde Vitale sold property at 867 Route 910 to Brendan Cole and...
Fox Chapel notebook: Waller wrestling camp scheduled
Fox Chapel Area High School will host Rob Waller’s All-American Wrestling Club & Camp on June 15-19. The event, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, is open to wrestlers from all school programs for all age and experience levels. The camp will feature coaches...
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse coach Kellee Cribby wants to see the team strengthen throughout the season like a muscle. The Foxes have been battling serious atrophy due to battles with Mother Nature throughout the season. It’s hard to build strength when you can’t get on the field. Fox Chapel beat...
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Brandon Rios can hardly be separated from his white binder while patrolling the Fox Chapel flag football team’s sidelines. The coach leading the first-year program likes carrying around a reminder of how things should be designed. But once the ball is snapped, executing the plan requires artistry. Delaney Drum is...
Shady Side Academy relay team setting the pace
The Shady Side Academy girls track team went to the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet at West Mifflin looking to see how special its 3,200-meter relay team could be. The Bulldogs should be encouraged by their early returns. The team of Rhyley Bendel, Ella Van Norman, Charlotte Barker and Josie...
Sharpsburg chili cook-off fundraiser postponed until October
A beloved Sharpsburg Community Library food-themed fundraiser has been postponed. The annual Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger Chili Cook-off was originally planned for April 18 at Roots of Faith. It has now been pushed to early October. Organizers are working to confirm a new date and time. “We’re cooking up something bigger...
Southwestern-themed cantina expands with dinner and bar hours in O’Hara
Brunch, dinner and cocktails are now on the menu at Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina in RIDC Park, O’Hara. Owner Brian Gorder is looking to spread the news that there’s something for everyone at the Southwestern/Mexican-themed eatery featuring made-from-scratch food and cocktails. “We’re so excited to launch our cantina menu,” he...
Earth Day cleanup aims to make ‘Sharpsburg shine’
Sharpsburg residents are encouraged to get their hands dirty Saturday, April 18, for a good cause. Sponsored by the borough and the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization, an Earth Day cleanup will be from 9 to 11 a.m. “Sharpsburg is a community that takes pride in working together,” Mayor Kayla Portis said....
Fox Chapel Area students turn tinkering into innovation
Students from across Western Pennsylvania put their innovative spirits on display during the Tinkercast “Make It Wow” competition last month at Fox Chapel Area High School. More than 2,000 elementary students converged for the creative showcase, which served as a sneak preview of a statewide design challenge in May. Founded...
Lawsuit accuses Shady Side Academy of firing nursing director who raised concernsVideo
The former director of nursing at Shady Side Academy, a private pre-K through grade 12 school in Fox Chapel and Pittsburgh, is suing after she said its administrators repeatedly directed her to disregard state regulations governing how medications are delivered in school and interfered with her ability to do her...
$15K gift from Garden Club of Allegheny County to help grow native plant center at Beechwood Farms
The Audubon Center for Native Plants at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve is growing. A $15,000 grant from the Garden Club of Allegheny County will support expansion of the center, housed at the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania headquarters on Dorseyville Road in Fox Chapel. Funding will play a key role...
Blawnox volunteer serves as a tireless advocate for borough
Diane Casile-Gross is all about Blawnox. The “first lady” of Blawnox is married to longtime public servant Mayor Anthony Gross, but to most she’s simply a friendly, tireless volunteer involved in a flurry of ongoing programs and events to make the borough shine. Casile-Gross grew up in Aspinwall but has...
Blawnox upgrades borough website to make it more ADA accessible
Blawnox officials have revamped the borough’s website to make it easier for residents and visitors to use. The site was updated with new software and assistance from CivicPlus in order to be more Americans with Disabilities Act compliant on March 31. The biggest change is the accessibility tool to the...
Pittsburgh pediatrician’s psychological thriller ‘Basic Psych’ to debut on Amazon, AppleTVVideo
Long before he was thinking about a career in medicine, Dr. James Tucker was thinking about the movies. “I love movies,” said Tucker, 73, of Fox Chapel. “They move my life. My first year of college, I saw the movie ‘M*A*S*H.’ I was so entranced with that movie that I...
Letter to the editor: Bring integrity back to mayoral office in Aspinwall
Anyone who has been around Aspinwall for their entire life, like I have, knows that the Mount Rushmore of Aspinwall leadership includes men of honor and integrity like Art Esser, Ben Killian and Joe Noro. These fine gentlemen wanted to serve the community simply because they love(d) this town with...
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Helpers sought to tend to Sharpsburg’s vegetable garden The Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization is in need of volunteers to help with the Sharpsburg Market Garden at 124 13th Street. The goal is to raise...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Fox Chapel Michael Goodworth sold property at 240 Old Mill Road to George Miles and Meredith Borst Dieffenbach for $1,870,000. Indiana Frank Palermo Jr. sold property at Park Pl to Dubrovsky Dubrovsky trustee and Janet Yee Kwol trustee for $245,500. Twin Oaks Development LLC sold property at 3330 Waterford Drive...
