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Carnegie trail extension receives $850k boost
Federal funding will help a project proposed to expand the Panhandle Trail into Carnegie. Allegheny County was awarded $850,000 to support the purchase of part of an unused railroad line in Carnegie to extend the Panhandle Trail. “We’re thrilled (with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio’s) support for the Panhandle Trail extension...
1st Valentine’s Day Dad-Daughter social a hit in Collier
Troy Riddle and his daughter, Everly, 5, had the same answer when asked their favorite part of attending the daddy-daughter event on Valentine’s Day at the Collier Community Center: spending time with each other. “It’s a good time,” said Troy, who is also Collier’s EMS Chief. The Riddles were one...
Bridgeville’s Sarah Street, Missouri Avenue eyed for paving
Bridgeville officials hope to be able to pave Sarah Street and a portion of Missouri Avenue this summer. Council on Feb. 9 authorized its engineer to prepare specifications and bid its road paving program that will include Sarah Street and Missouri Avenue as the base bid. Alternate bids include Charlet...
Bridgeville-based nonprofit expands to support mental health and housing
A Bridgeville-based human services nonprofit continues to grow after expanding its housing support initiative last year. Chartiers Center’s Recovery Living Services aims to meet the growing need of housing instability by providing integrated housing support, mental health services and substance use treatment across nearly 250 households. According to the Allegheny...
Chartiers Valley Dance Troupe places 2nd at national competition
For the second time in program history, Chartiers Valley High School’s dance troupe placed second at a national competition, remaining one of the top high school dance teams in the country. The team competed at the National Dance Team Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla.,...
Carlynton takes out $24.46M bond for Carnegie renovation, high school projects
A $24.46 million bond, taken out by Carlynton school directors Feb. 2, will support a building renovation at Carnegie Elementary and other projects at Carlynton Jr.-Sr. High School. District officials say the bond financing provides long-term funding to address aging infrastructure, improve safety and accessibility, and modernize classroom spaces. Directors...
Scott Township man detained by ICE in Plum being held in West Virginia jail
Vishavdeep Singh, the Scott Township man detained by ICE agents in Plum on Wednesday, is being held in Northern Regional Correctional Facility and Jail near Moundsville, W.Va., according to ICE records. Singh, 22, was detained at the office of District Judge Mike Doyle after, police say, he attempted to flee...
Allegheny Land Trust nears goal to conserve 30 acres in Collier for park expansion
The Allegheny Land Trust is a step closer to conserving about 30 acres of property in Collier. The trust is receiving $659,100 from the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to put toward the acquisition of the approximately 30 acres in Collier for an addition to Settlers Cabin County...
Chartiers Valley 8th grade student wins MLK poetry contest, community award
A Chartiers Valley Middle School student was recognized for her writing ability. Saadhana Srinivasan, 14, won the Unsung Community Service Award among youth for her poem, “A Dream Come True,” at The One Music Fest in Bridgeville on Jan. 16. The poem also won the first annual MLK Poetry Contest...
Bridgeville to host ‘tree tender’ course
An upcoming course in Bridgeville will teach people hands-on skills in tree planting and care. Bridgeville is hosting a “tree tender course” Feb. 28 at the borough building, 425 Bower Hill Road. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. It is for borough residents...
Chartiers Valley digs out of snow, cools off Lincoln Park
After falling for just the second time this season Friday night at Moon, defending WPIAL Class 5A champion Chartiers Valley managed just over an hour of time together between Saturday and Tuesday night. The Colts installed a game plan Saturday, had a quick game-night film session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Jan. 26, 2026 and beyond
Mariano appointed Chartiers Valley board president Darren Mariano was reelected as Chartiers Valley School Board president when the school board reorganized in December. Lisa Trainor was named vice president. Trainor, Mark Fiorilli, Mitch Montani and Megan Sexton were sworn-in to four-year seats on the board. The board retained Matthew Racunas...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Bridgeville Stephanie Zervanos sold property at 654 Gregg Ave. to Matthew and Elizabeth Sloan for $320,000. Estate of Lauren Elizabeth Mittell sold property at 1415 Main St. to Connor Bennink for $275,000. Barbara Pastorelli sold property at 321 New York St. to Danneen and Chanel Cellone for $260,000. Estate of...
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Revised graduation requirements at Carlynton Jr.-Sr. High School are designed to better align student learning with state expectations, post-graduation readiness and workforce demands, officials say. The school board on Tuesday, Jan. 20 approved revised requirements that will take effect beginning with the Class of 2029. District officials say the changes...
Upgraded pedestrian crossing planned for Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Bridgeville will improve a pedestrian crossing along Bower Hill Road in an area where officials say there has been an increase in traffic accidents and more pedestrians usage. The borough will install a pedestrian crossing on Bower Hill Road at Commercial Street, in front of the Dari Delite, later this...
Quaker Valley regional government director Patrick Conners resigns to take same job with South Hills council
Patrick Conners has stepped down as Quaker Valley Council of Governments’ executive director to start the new year in the same role for South Hills Area Council of Governments. Conners, 33, of Whitehall, served as QVCOG head since May 2021. He took over for Susan Hockenberry. “It’s a once in...
Carnegie Carnegie to host Civil War symposium
On April 17 and 18, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will host its annual Civil War symposium. In its seventh year, the symposium has grown from a local half-day event to attracting more than 200 attendees from across the nation who traveled to Carnegie for the 2025...
Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project
A renovation project at Chartiers Valley High School is moving forward. The school board voted Tuesday, Jan. 20 to proceed with the first phase of the renovation project, which includes a complete upgrade of the school’s gymnasium and moves administrative, special education and business offices currently at the intermediate school...
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
The family of a student at Chartiers Valley School District is suing the district for negligence claiming officials there failed to protect their daughter from sexual harassment — and then sexual abuse — by a fellow third-grader. The abuse, according to the complaint filed Dec. 5 in Allegheny County Common...
Chartiers Valley revamps high school courses
Updates to Chartiers Valley High School’s course catalog next year will expand student access to coursework, improve scheduling flexibility and better align classes with staffing realignments implemented last year, district officials say. The school board Jan. 13 approved the updates for next school year, said Board President Darren Mariano. “The...
New Carnegie mayor is youngest in borough’s history
Carnegie’s newest mayor is also its youngest. Sam Bigham was 23 when he was sworn in by District Judge Jack Kobistek on Jan. 5 in council chambers. “I want to be able to inspire people and get more people involved,” he said. “I believe in Carnegie.” Despite his young age,...
Chartiers Valley schedules special meeting for district improvements plan
Chartiers Valley school directors will hold a special meeting Jan. 20 to discuss and vote on a high school renovation and district facilities plan. “During this meeting, the district will present, discuss and vote on phase 1 of a two-phase facilities improvement project, beginning with the next phase of the...
Scott commissioners reelect Altman as board president
Scott’s board of commissioners reelected its leadership at a Monday, Jan. 5 meeting. Stacey Altman was selected to serve her third term as commissioners’ president, and Nick Seibel was named vice president. “We have had a good run together,” Altman said. “Our goal is always the same: try to keep...
Chartiers Valley Primary School students get history lesson while celebrating school’s 30th birthday
One by one, students in Shelley Territ’s class marched into Chartiers Valley Primary School’s large group instruction room and read snippets of their school’s history. With special shirts and plastic construction hats, each child read a page of the book they wrote this school year, “The Story of the Primary...
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Collier for blocking chapel project
A Ukrainian Catholic church claims Collier’s rejection of a proposed chapel amounts to religious discrimination under the First Amendment. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church is seeking a preliminary injunction in a 60-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Pittsburgh. The lawsuit argues the planned 13,000-square-foot chapel was subject to...
