Hampton Journal category, Page 49
Hampton Middle School redesignated as School to Watch
When Hampton Middle School unveiled its flexible and interactive Learning Pavilion this summer, the initiative underscored the school’s continued efforts to engage students in innovative ways. In November, the efforts were affirmed by the school once again being named as a School to Watch by the Pennsylvania Association of Middle...
Hampton, water authority recognized in Banner Community program
Hampton has been designated as a 2022 Banner Community by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities, as has the Hampton Shaler Water Authority. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and...
Easter Bunny hops back to Hampton April 9
For many Hampton youngsters, the Easter Bunny is but a distant, hazy memory, or one they don’t have at all. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, it’s been a few years since everyone’s favorite furry friend was able to visit. That changes April 9, when the township’s traditional egg hunt returns...
Hampton Basketball Association finishes 1st full season
The Hampton Basketball Association just finished its first full season with more than 50 players and seven teams. Founded in 2019, the association was waylaid by the covid-19 pandemic but it started offering basketball clinics last summer. The seven teams played a full season from late November through early March....
Upcoming programming at the Hampton Community Library
The Hampton Community Library is located at 3101 McCully Road in Allison Park. Sometimes, winter weather or covid alters hours. Please call the library at 412-684-1098, check Facebook or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org to make sure a program was not canceled due to the weather. Children’s programming mask policy: Masks are required...
Steve Sciullo takes over Hampton football program
Steve Sciullo had a Hall of Fame playing career. He’s hoping to experience a successful coaching career, as well. The 41-year-old Sciullo was hired recently to coach the Hampton football program, taking over for Jacque DeMatteo who resigned this winter after 14 seasons on the sideline. The Talbots enjoyed one...
In brief: Mt. Royal Boulevard Road closure, class reunion and more around Hampton
Road closure Mt. Royal Boulevard between Duncan Avenue and Park View Lane is closed through mid-March. Crews are conducting drainage improvements including cross pipe, parallel pipe and inlet replacement. Traffic is being detoured. Sealarks Women’s Group Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. March 9 at Memorial Park Church,...
Hampton swim team primed for WPIAL title defense
Hampton swim coach Morgan Zweygardt indicated early in the 2021-22 season that the defending WPIAL Class 2A champion Talbots have not rested on their laurels. Last year’s WPIAL championship was the team’s first in 22 years; it may not take nearly that long for another one. Hampton has relied on...
Hampton boys bolstered by WPIAL playoff victory
First, some good news: Hampton’s boys basketball team this season tripled its win total of 2020-21. Plus, it’s a young team with six juniors, 11 sophomores and only three seniors on the 20-man roster. Next, more good news: The Talbots finished the regular season 12-10 overall and tied for third...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 27, 2022
Bellevue Estate of Helen Sheline sold property at 33 S Harrison Ave. to Robert Whitley for $60,000. Bradford Woods Kevin Anthony Wright sold property at 117 Boothbay Hbr to Maria Pengidore Robinson for $370,000. Franklin Park Mark Lambo sold property at 1574 Crestview Drive to Daina Coury for $704,000. Tyson...
Dr. Arvind Venkat announces run for North Hills state House seat
A newly vacant state house district in Pittsburgh’s North Hills has its first candidate. Dr. Arvind Venkat announced his Democratic candidacy on Thursday for Pennsylvania’s 30th State House District. Venkat is an emergency room doctor at Allegheny Health Network, serving as the core ER faculty at Allegheny General Hospital. He...
Hampton High School Marching Band to perform at Walt Disney World
After being delayed due to covid restrictions, the Hampton High School Marching Band will be making the trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., to perform at the Magic Kingdom on March 18. The last two trips planned for the band to Disney World were canceled due to...
Fish fry dinners around the North Hills
Fish fry dinners, though mostly curbside or take-out, have returned for 2022. The fish fries are popular during the Lenten period, a religious observation period that commonly requires Christians to abstain from meat on Fridays. Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 2, and lasts until Good Friday, April 15. Many...
Hampton council approves purchase of police body and dash cameras
Hampton council approved an initial purchase of body cameras and vehicle dashcams for the Hampton Township police department at its Feb. 23 meeting. Hampton Police Chief Thomas Vulakovich requested the approval to purchase the cameras and camera systems using $36,845 out of the Capital Improvement Fund budget. The total cost...
Hampton woman named among top volunteers nationally
After retiring from teaching in the Shaler Area School District 17 years ago, Elizabeth Spence decided she “wasn’t going to waste my time going to lunches.” So, she went to work – volunteer work, that is. Spence was named as one of the top 100 volunteers nationally for the 2021...
Hampton coach Lafko gets career win No. 499 as Talbots defeat Kiski Area
Joe Lafko has been coaching boys basketball for a long time, and he’s won his share of games during a 32-year high school career. Hampton provided Lafko with win No. 499 on Monday night as the Talbots, behind Eric Weeks’ 19 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers during an explosive third-quarter burst,...
In brief: Mt. Royal Boulevard road closure, Sealarks Women’s Group meeting and more around Hampton
Road closure Mt. Royal Boulevard between Duncan Avenue and Park View Lane is closed through mid-March. Crews are conducting drainage improvements including cross pipe, parallel pipe and inlet replacement. Traffic is being detoured. Sealarks Women’s Group Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. March 9 at Memorial Park Church,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 20, 2022
Bellevue Thomas Anzio sold property at 10 N Bryant Ave. to MSM Properties Group LLC for $213,000. PD & E Associates Inc. sold property at 444 Orchard Ave. to Meraki Resident IV LLC for $500,000. Bradford Woods Estate of John Brassell sold property at 147 Bradford Road to JohnPaul Bray...
SSA students named National Merit finalists
Five members of the Shady Side Academy Class of 2022 have been named finalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. They will compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $30 million, which will be offered this spring. The...
Ex-Talbots standout Layrn Edwards back for final push at Loyola (Md.)
Former Hampton standout Laryn Edwards feared her college basketball career was over when her right knee gave out going up for a layup against Mount St. Mary’s in early December. “It was just instant pain,” said Edwards, a senior point guard for Loyola (Md.). “I didn’t know what to expect....
Hampton senior Wolfe enjoying best season after biding his time as junior backup
Hampton wrestler Alan Wolfe refused to get discouraged last season, stuck on the bench behind a two-time WPIAL qualifier. Wolfe worked hard every practice, patiently awaiting his chance. This season he is proving it was worth the wait. The 172-pound senior is 20-10 — after winning a combined 14 matches...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 13, 2022
Bellevue James West sold property at 36 Florence Ave. to Mac & Mac LLC for $289,000. Tytus Mapp sold property at 238 Grant Ave. to Wesley Smith for $203,000. Estate of Jeffrey Ellsworth Snyder sold property at 245 Laurel Ave. to Evangelo and Kelley Kaparakos for $150,000. Sandra Anderson sold...
Aquinas Academy girls eye next step after defending section title
The Aquinas Academy girls basketball team is hitting stride at just the right time. Having overcome numerous early-season injuries, a flu bug and a five-day covid shutdown that wiped out three games, the Crusaders are pointing toward another deep WPIAL Class A playoff run. “Everyone is back and healthy and...
Hampton Community Library plans variety of programs
Hampton Community Library has a full slate of upcoming activities. It’s a Wonderful World Drop-in Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 7; 10 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 10:15 a.m. “Investigate and Create”; 10:45 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11 a.m. “Parachute Paly”; 11:30 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11:45 a.m. “Stay &...
River City Brass wraps 40th-anniversary season with spring programs
River City Brass will wrap up its 40th-anniversary season with a series of spring concerts in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. “This will be the end of a season post-pandemic with all concerts live and in-person,” said artistic and general director James Gourlay, who also conducts the ensemble. March will mark...
