Hampton Journal category, Page 76
Food banks make adjustments so they can serve while keeping people safe
While most places are closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, several organizations are staying open to serve those in need. Network of Hope operates a food bank at its location at Allison Park Church on Duncan Avenue. Normally, qualifying recipients of the food bank can walk through a...
Hampton student qualifies for state geography bee, finals will be held online due to outbreakVideo
Rowan Clary, an eighth-grader from Hampton school district, has qualified for the National Geographic Geography Bee at the state-level. She was one of 100 students across Pennsylvania who was selected based on her performance on a qualifying test, according to Jay D’Ambrosio, an eighth-grade social studies teacher instructor at the...
The following church events have been suspended until further notice
EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to guidelines put in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the following events have been suspended or canceled. St. Mary of Assumption The 2020 fish fry season is going on at St. Mary of Assumption. Adults and senior citizens get a choice of...
Hampton school pool air testing OK
The testing at the Hampton Township School pool has yielded satisfactory results, as reported at a March school board meeting. A new ultraviolet pool system was installed that is meant to lower chlorine exposure to swimmers at Hampton’s district pool. It was installed on Feb. 21. The school board and...
Hampton school board supports charter school reform
The Hampton Township School Board members unanimously voted to support a Charter School Funding Reform Resolution at their March 9 voting meeting. HTSD School Board Member Robert Shages, who is also chair to the district policy and legislative affairs, read the Pennsylvania School Boards Association resolution to fellow board members...
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy students enjoy reading with ‘Tail Waggin’ Tutors’
First graders at Blessed Francis Seelos Academy had a dog-gone good time last week. The students took part in a program called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” where the students were encouraged to read to the dogs in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. The program is part of Therapy Dogs International, which strives...
All Hampton Community Library events have been suspended until further notice
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following events have been canceled until further notice in an effort to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For...
Hampton resident starts Women on the Move, PGH
Women on the Move, PGH, is a new group that celebrates diversity and collaboration among women in the local region. They met for the first time on International Women’s Day 2020, March 8, at Tu Y Yo Cafe in Glenshaw to explore ways the group can impact each other, share...
Flea Market Craft Fair at Hampton High School has been canceled
The Hampton Band Association’s Flea Market Craft Fair scheduled for March 21 at Hampton High School has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Oldies Dance set The Elfinwild Lions Club Oldies Dance set for March 21 at St. Ursula’s Church Hall on Duncan Avenue has been postponed. No makeup date...
Real estate transactions in Hampton the week of March 15
Hampton Corey Utz sold property at 3961 Grand Ave. to Triumph One LLC for $50,000. The Hamptons L.P. sold property at 5151 Hampton Place Drive to NVR Inc. for $172,172. Joseph Giuliano sold property at 4237 Haut Brion Ct to Dale and Sueann Southworth Giovengo for $585,000. Plum Bloomfield Assoc....
City of Man performance tentatively rescheduled for May 13-17
The upcoming musical “City of Man” has been rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. Originally scheduled for March 27, students from 12 area school districts are now slated to present the show by the Neighbors North Catholic CYO on May 13-17. The performance will be held at Holy Cross Academy, in...
Hampton School District closing for 2 weeks due to coronavirus concerns
Hampton Township School District will be closing for two weeks beginning March 16 following Gov. Tom Wolf’s directive that all Pennsylvania schools observe a closure for 10 business days in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Students will be instructed via email beginning March 17 about using...
SAT exam at Hampton High School canceled
In response to coronavirus concerns, officials have postponed SAT testing that was scheduled for March 14 at Hampton High School. When the exam is rescheduled, the district will send out an announcement. For details, go to ht-sd.org....
Epworth United Methodist hosting annual bash
Epworth United Methodist The United Methodist Women of Epworth United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Salad/Card Party on March 28, from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be baked goods, homemade jellies, a craft and gift table and door prizes. The cost to attend is $9 per person,...
Hampton students showcase skills during cosmetology open house
Two Hampton students, who are in the cosmetology program at A.W. Beattie Career Center, showcased their hair design skills at a recent fashion show there. The event was part of the career center’s open house on March 5, with its 20 programs on display for community members, prospective students and...
Blessed Trinity Academy finishes the season in third place at Forensics finals
Blessed Trinity Academy wrapped up the team portion of the Forensics season on March 7 at the finals meet which took place at Butler Catholic. BTA had another outstanding season placing third out of 22 teams for the season and third out of 21 teams at the finals....
Hampton Community Library has busy March schedule that includes Trivia Night, art classes
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Murder by the Book: A Mystery Book Club, meets March 18 at 6:30 p.m. “Our House” by Louise Candish will...
Civil War Jeopardy being hosted at Hampton Community Center
On March 16, at 7 p.m. the Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table will host Civil War “Jeopardy!” The event is free and open to the public. The event will be held at Hampton Township Community Center, 1301 McCully Road, Allison Park. For details go to grpghcwrt.com. Unified Bocce reschedules...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of March 8
Hampton Daniel Malinowski sold property at 3187 Henrich Farm Ln to Brian Michael and Kristine Ann Scheidler for $495,000. Rosanna Kelly sold property at 5157 S Carterton Drive to Raymond and Tara L Gongaware Busch for $273,500. WPK Holdings Co. LLC sold property at 2430 Saddle Drive to Dustin Murphy...
Musical fundraiser at Hampton High School on March 14
A night of dancing, singing, monologues and baked goods will be the feature of a spring musical fundraiser on March 14 at the Hampton High School cafeteria. The fundraiser is a student-run event with a variety of performances all chosen and conducted by students, said Hampton senior Olivia Brado. And...
Hampton Presbyterian hosting ‘Love Your Neighbor’ event with dinner, program
On March 8, at 5 p.m., Hampton Presbyterian Church is hosting an event called “Love Your Neighbor.” On this night, the Somali Bantu community is cooking the meal for the church’s monthly Second Sunday Supper. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by two programs. The first program is an activity...
Eighth annual Trivia Night at Hampton Library March 20
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Chess Tournament sponsored by Pittsburgh Chess Club will be at 10 a.m. March 7. In-person preregistration at the library is...
Coronavirus readiness addressed at Hampton school board meeting
While Allegheny County Health Department indicates that the presence of coronavirus locally remains low, a brief discussion on the disease was held at the recent Hampton Township School District school board meeting. Dr. Michael Loughead, superintendent for Hampton school district, addressed any possible concerns there may be regarding the coronavirus...
Hampton curbside glass recycling to end
Hampton will be having pop-up glass recycling events, including two with the Pittsburgh Resource Council, later this year. This comes after an approval at the Feb. 26 township council meeting to amend the current Waste Management contract to remove glass from the curbside recyclables collection stream. The trash collection company,...
Hampton Middle School takes ‘A Trip Around the World’
In an effort to share information about other cultures, seventh-graders at Hampton Middle School offered presentations about life in other countries in a program called “A Trip Around the World.” The students were given a country to research, learn about and then create a presentation about what life is like...
