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Wealth management firm breathes life into prominent Aspinwall building
Fox Chapel financial adviser Mike Dukovich is breathing life into a longtime Aspinwall office building, opening a branch of YTS Wealth Management in the former Bradford building that sits prominently at the town’s entrance. A leading independent wealth management firm, YTS opened at 133 Freeport Road. “The partnership bought the...
Principal’s faith-filled journey leads to Blessed Trinity Academy
A principal is following a calling to lead Blessed Trinity Academy in Indiana Township, not long after her former Catholic school closed its doors after 99 years. Margaret “Peggy” Ruefle was a principal at Providence Heights Alpha School in McCandless for 13 years until the school held its final day...
Round-the-clock book locker program debuts in Blawnox and Sharpsburg
Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg Community Libraries have expanded their services with an around-the-clock pickup option in two municipalities. Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg Community Libraries hosted two ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Aug. 13, debuting two pickup book lockers, one located outside the Sharpsburg Library at 1212 Main St. and the other outside at 171...
Fox Chapel girls soccer faces new challenges, sets same championship goals
Fox Chapel girls soccer coach Carlo Prati spent the preseason searching for the right combination of players. With the environment the program has created, Prati believes the solutions will eventually work themselves out on the field. Fox Chapel reached the WPIAL Class 3A final last season but fell 4-0 to...
Shady Side Academy girls cross country team ready to put in hard work
Shady Side Academy girls cross country coach Jeff Perlis always wants to see his athletes excel in the psychology of races. During a cross country race, Perlis believes it is possible to prepare for nearly all of the scenarios the athletes will run into. “This is the mentality I try...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy grad Skyy Moore dealt to 49ers
Shady Side Academy graduate Skyy Moore was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 20. The former Bulldog spent his first three seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowl championships in 2022 and 2023. Moore’s best production as a professional came during his rookie...
Fox Chapel cross country teams boast deep, talented lineups
The Fox Chapel girls cross country team isn’t going to be at a loss for depth this season. The Foxes will have a strong duo at the top — Cecilia Ressler and Ella Shevchuk are returning state qualifiers — that will be backed up by a group of athletes hoping...
Jim Bonner to retire as head of Audubon Society of Western Pa.
When Jim Bonner retires next month as executive director of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, he plans to steal away to the massive woodshop in the basement of his 1885 Victorian home in Tarentum. “That’s probably where you’ll find me,” said Bonner, who is stepping down after 21 years....
Aspinwall welcomes new part-time patrolman
Aspinwall officials recently welcomed a fresh face to the borough police force. Hunter Thompson, 22, of Hampton, was sworn in by Mayor Joe Noro as the newest part-time patrolman on July 9. Thompson said he is familiar with the borough and is excited to serve the residents. “I always drive...
New ambulance, e-bikes acquired by Foxwall EMS
Foxwall EMS recently obtained a new ambulance and e-bikes designed to better serve patients and reduce EMT and paramedic fatigue. EMS Chief Ben Shopland said the ambulance, identified as Medic 142, was licensed as an Advanced Life Support ambulance on July 15 and is fully equipped for 911 responses. However,...
In brief: Golf outing, preschool openings and more in Fox Chapel area
Golf outing The Wayne Fusaro Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund’s 24th annual golf outing is set for Sept. 20 at River Forest Country Club. Cost is $150 per golfer or $35 for dinner only. Check-in is at noon. For more information, call Jill Fusaro at 412-848-7799 or email jillfusaro@verizon.net. Preschool openings...
Fox Chapel Area School District Superintendent Mary Catherine Reljac receives leadership award
Fox Chapel Area School District Superintendent Mary Catherine Reljac recently received a national leadership award. She was presented the first-ever Reflective Leadership Award from Leading Now, a nationwide organization that supports superintendents in navigating political complexity and strengthening public trust. The award is given to a school leader who leads...
Fox Chapel Area School District’s Hartwood Elementary students’ 1st day of school delayed
Fox Chapel Area School District students were expected to report to their first day of school Thursday. However, district officials said an HVAC project has delayed opening day at Hartwood Elementary School. Its first day of classes is now Aug. 26. No remote learning will occur at Hartwood this week....
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to stage free ‘Under the Stars’ show at Hartwood Acres
A tradition is returning to Hartwood Acres with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Ballet Under the Stars” program on Aug. 24. With a variety of pieces from PBT classics past and future, this free performance will wow attendees of all ages. “We are pleased to be participating in this community-based tradition, and...
Fox Chapel surgeon makes the cut creating homemade pizza, BBQ
After living in seven states, surgeon Dr. David Turer of Fox Chapel is happy to call the region home. Maryland, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas and Pennsylvania line his residential resume and professionally, multiple engineering degrees and a subsequent medical degree, residency and fellowships have resulted in a successful...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 17, 2025
Aspinwall Brilliant Avenue LLC sold property at 16-22 Brilliant Ave. to APB Properties LLC for $950,000. Jacob Voelker sold property at 412 Emerson Ave. to Dylan Mudlo and Nishali Bera for $535,000. Indiana Stephen Somma trustee sold property at 219 Highview Ave. to Sullafa Kadura and Siala Tarek for $809,000....
Fox Chapel swimmers earn medals, enjoy opportunity to compete in Maccabi Games
Cameryn Brindza enjoyed the learning experience that came along with participating in the Maccabi Games. The event, which was held in Pittsburgh during the first week of August, was an international competition for Jewish teenagers similar to the Olympics. Brindza, 16, attends Fox Chapel and won six medals in swimming...
Fox Chapel estate built to house late owner’s art collection lists for $4.5M
The late Charles G. Pauli was an art, furniture and antique collector who amassed such an extensive collection in his 50 years of traversing the globe that he designed an English-inspired manor residence in Fox Chapel large enough to showcase his collection. Pauli died in 2016 at the age of...
Sharpsburg-based Frankie’s Sausage shutters retail store to focus on wholesale demand
Two relatives with a passion for fresh, never-frozen sausage are making adjustments to their business operations in Sharpsburg. Brothers-in-law Michael Conte of O’Hara and Frankie Marckisotto of West Deer founded Frankie’s Sausage in 2022. Business has doubled in the past year, and, in an effort to focus on expanding the...
New Shady Side Academy coach favors grit over glamour
Spending time on campus during the first few weeks of football camp has given Shady Side Academy football coach Andrew Geisler the feeling he is where he needs to be. The former Bulldogs captain was hired in January to take over the program after a tumultuous season last year. Shady...
Indiana Township appoints new police chief, announces new 4-year police contract
This month marks the end of an era in Indiana Township law enforcement and the start of a new one. Police Chief Steven Colucci is retiring after 29 years in the township force. Supervisors on Aug. 13 unanimously passed a resolution honoring Colucci for his service. Colucci is also expected...
Fox Chapel Area School District officials and staff prepare for 2025-26 school year
Fox Chapel Area School District officials and staff are eager to welcome students for the 2025-26 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 21. Officials said there are about 355 teachers ready to educate about 4,330 students, an increase of 52 students from last school year’s 4,278 enrollment....
Aspinwall’s Big Night Out not a small feat
What appeared to be little light blue clouds covering part of Aspinwall’s recreation site along Field Avenue were just bundles of a sweet treat. Cotton candy was cranked out nonstop for several hours as about 1,000 people took to the ball fields for Aspinwall’s Big Night out celebration on Aug....
In brief: Aspinwall History Walking Tour, Summer Sizzler and more
Aspinwall History Walking Tour Learn about the historic architecture, founding families and history of how Aspinwall developed — including two secret gardens — on Aug. 17 and 24 and Sept. 7 and 14 during the Aspinwall History Walking Tour. Meet at Aspinwall’s Beans ’n’ Cream at 16 Brilliant Ave. at...
O’Hara resident has opened her home to 9 international students, seeks families to do the same
Carol Huff feels like she has seen far-flung parts of the world without ever leaving her O’Hara home. An AFS-USA volunteer, Huff has hosted international students for the past 25 years, including those from Germany, Iceland, Italy, Kuwait and Pakistan. “I’ve learned so much as a person from my students,”...
