Hampton Journal category, Page 83
Fridley Field remains closed for track work
Use of the track and turf at Fridley Field in Hampton will remain off-limits for the time being as work continues. While the homecoming game against Fox Chapel at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 is still expected, access to the fields will be monitored and controlled, according to discussion at...
Hampton students celebrate being back in class with annual event
Hampton High School’s Back to School Bash is organized by the Student Council as campus was shut down from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for students to enjoy a variety of fun activities both at the school and in the Hampton Township Community Park across the street. The Hampton Township Police...
Nominations for 2019 Hampton Heroes being accepted
Are you a Veteran of the U.S. Military? Do you know a veteran in our community? Nominations now are open for the 2019 Hampton Heroes program, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Hampton Middle School. Nominees who are eligible can live in Hampton, work in Hampton, are...
Diverse 14-member group guides Hampton’s comprehensive plan
The steering committee for a new implementable comprehensive plan in Hampton Township is made up of a diverse group of people intended to represent various aspects of the community and will be among those present at an upcoming public meeting on Sept. 25, 7 p.m., at the community center. Along...
Hampton students enjoy back to school bash
The students at Hampton Township School District took part in the annual back to school bash on Aug. 30 to kick off the start of the school year....
Food Truck Festival to be hosted by St. Catherine of Sweden Parish
On Saturday, Aug. 31, St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, located at 2554 Wildwood Road, Allison Park, will be hosting a Food Truck Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from Second Breakfast, craft beer from Hop Farm Brewing, small batch wine from Mazzotta Winery and food from five...
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...
Turkmenistan dinner being served to help North Hills family
The THRIVE Supper Club: An Evening in Turkmenistan will be held at North Hills Community Baptist Church in McCandless on Sept. 27, where guests can experience food from another culture while helping the ones serving it. Rahim and Guzel from Turkmenistan, along with their daughter Yasmin, 2, will be cooking...
Hampton street sign thefts costly, dangerous
Street signs are going missing again in Hampton Township, which seems to happen every year, but there’s more harm to it than someone may realize, said Township Manager Christopher Lochner. With no real idea who is taking the signs, or how they are becoming absent, Lochner said it seems to...
Around town: Garden club meeting, annual hat, scarf collection
Greybrooke Garden Club, whose members reside in various communities of Pittsburgh’s North Hills, will meet Sept. 11 in the fellowship hall of Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments follow the meeting and will precede the day’s program, “Planting and...
Wyland Elementary students arrive for first day of school year
Wyland Elementary students joined the rest of the Hampton Township School District for the first day of school on Aug. 22....
Hampton officials seek public input on improving the township
Hampton Township is seeking opinions from residents about how they would like to see the community change and improve in the coming five to 10 years and beyond. The township is beginning a comprehensive planning process — assessing how it should evolve and the best paths to follow to do...
Hampton Community Pool end-of-season hours
As the summer season winds down, pool hours will be adjusted and are subject to change based of staff availability. If you are unsure about the status of the pool, call 412-487-7870. The remaining summer schedule is: Aug. 20, 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21, noon to 5 p.m. Aug....
Grocery collection, Deacons’ Festival, spaghetti dinner and more
Nativity Lutheran Nativity Lutheran Church will hold a grocery collection to benefit North Hills Community Outreach’s food pantry from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Ferguson Road Kuhn’s Market. The public is invited to give non-perishable food items and paper/cleaning products. Glenshaw Presbyterian Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300...
Greybrooke Garden Club to meet, Bradly Maslanka Memorial 5K set
Garden club set to meet Sept. 11 Greybrooke Garden Club, whose members reside in various communities of Pittsburgh’s North Hills, will meet Sept. 11 in the fellowship hall of Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments follow the meeting and...
Hampton Library assists exploration of Crouse Run Nature Reserve, other sites
Allegheny County Library Association and Allegheny County Parks have developed materials that families can borrow and use to enrich the time children spend outdoors. The program has begun in Hampton. One area attracting new visitors is the Crouse Run Nature Reserve off Wildwood Road. Liz Spence, director of the Pine...
Hampton-area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 12, 2019
Hampton T. Sean Sugarmann sold property at 3922 Ash Drive to 1900 Capital Trust 2 for $7,731. Paul Hochstine Jr. sold property at 2700 Bristol Court to John and Tina Lekas for $419,000. Susan Monroe sold property at 4570 Bucktail Drive to Brett and David Shebish for $251,000. Emil Pyptyk...
Hampton golf team hopes to fulfill potential
The Hampton golf team brings back most of its talent from last season. Now, it’s just a matter of putting it all together. The team, which hosts tryouts Monday, again will look to contend for a section title, and its main competition again should be Shady Side Academy. The teams...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s Hampton mansion for sale for $2.3 million
If you’re in the market for a new mansion and have about $2.3 million to spend, Ben Roethlisberger’s house in Hampton could be yours. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is selling the gated, 5-acre estate that includes eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a six-car garage, home theater, wine cellar and game room,...
Photos: Dog days at Hartwood Acres
The nonprofit animal rescue Paws Across Pittsburgh hosted a free event at Hartwood Acres on Aug. 1 to celebrate our four-legged friends. The park in Indiana Township was filled with educational booths and handouts from Allegheny County Parks, along with a visit from the Wish 99.7 Sweet Treats truck. The...
Ramsey looks back on incredibly successful swim season
Hampton graduate and John Carroll rising senior men’s swimmer Matt Ramsey had such a successful season, there is not much left for him to accomplish. Ramsey, 21, set meet records in two events individually at the Ohio Athletic Conference championship and made honorable mention All-America in two relays at the...
North Hills Squares hosting open house
The North Hills Squares is a western square and round dance club with events year round. The group is always looking for new participants. On Sept. 3, the club will be hosting an open house for possible new members to come and see what it’s all about, featuring professional square...
This weekend in Hampton Township: Aug. 2-4
Hello Hampton Township! Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of possibilities. Today is Tie Dye Day at Katie’s Clay Studio on Route 8. Take $2 off tie-dyes from 3-7 p.m. Ages 7 and up. For more information, click here. On Saturday, Nativity Luthern Church is...
North Hills Community Outreach’s space in Avalon a great asset
A Hampton-based interfaith organization is helping more people after moving to a new location at one of its three primary sites. The North Boroughs office of the North Hills Community Outreach has been at the Greenstone United Methodist Church in Avalon since May. The office offers a food pantry, housing,...
Hampton’s Fridley Field renovations near completion
Anyone near Fridley Field in Hampton lately may have noticed construction. By the time fall sports roll around in a month, it will have the look and feel of a new outdoor facility. The field turf will be new, as well as the track. Additionally, the scoreboard will be changing...
