Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 162
The 1955 murder story behind ‘Pittsburgh’ the poem, published in The New Yorker
Walter Henry was an unemployed steelworker when he was shot and killed at a Pittsburgh hotel in 1955. He attempted to intervene in a neighbor’s dispute but died in the arms of another tenant while his assailant — a jilted lover who kidnapped an ex-girlfriend, a resident of Henry’s building...
Water rescue teams from 6 counties train on Allegheny River in O’HaraVideo
The greater frequency of storms is just another reason for regional swift water rescue personnel to hone their skills on the Allegheny River on Saturday in O’Hara. “Hurricane Ready” was the rescue focus for about 120 certified water rescuers from six counties. They’re part of the Pennsylvania Region 13 Homeland...
Mushroom Club meeting, Sharpsmeade Magical Fall Festival, and more
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. The results of a recent photo contest will be revealed and there will be a mushroom display table staffed by experts. The meeting is free....
Highland Park Bridge traffic restrictions this weekend
Motorists who use the Highland Park Bridge can expect delays this weekend. Crews will repairing bridge decks Friday through Monday, weather permitting, PennDOT announced. There will be lane restrictions from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday in O’Hara and Sharpsburg. A single-lane restriction in each direction will occur on...
Maker Monday, remembering Walt Whitman and more at Fox Chapel area libraries
Sharpsburg Call 412-781-0783 to register for activities at Sharpsburg Community Library. • Homework Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 10. Achieve classroom excellence with free tutoring. Math, reading, writing and science through eighth grade. • Maker Monday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14. For ages 6 and older. • Green Grocer, 3:30-4:30...
Meet Blawnox’s new police chief, Patrick Goodman
Blawnox Chief of Police Patrick Goodman’s phone rings with John Mellencamp’s song “Small Town.” It’s the perfect anthem for the 22-year veteran who stepped up to lead the small department just a month ago. “Oh,” Goodman stopped. “There’s a lot more to do as a chief. I want to do...
Aspinwall painter revives iconic Mail Pouch tobacco ad on Ford City building
For weeks, artist Alison Zapata hung two stories above a Fourth Avenue building in Ford City, meticulously bringing the borough’s past to life. The Aspinwall painter was commissioned to refurbish a “ghost sign” more than a 100 years old that sprawls 40 feet wide. The iconic Mail Pouch tobacco ad...
Aspinwall painter revives iconic Mail Pouch tobacco ad on Ford City building
For weeks, artist Alison Zapata hung two stories above a Fourth Avenue building in Ford City, meticulously bringing the borough’s past to life. The Aspinwall painter was commissioned to refurbish a “ghost sign” more than 100 years old that sprawls 40 feet wide. The iconic Mail Pouch tobacco ad was...
Homework help, NovelKnitters, more at Fox Chapel area libraries
Sharpsburg Call 412-781-0783 to register for activities at Sharpsburg Community Library. • Homework Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 3. Achieve classroom excellence with free tutoring. Math, reading, writing and science through eighth grade. • Green Grocer, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Buy fruits, vegetables and herbs from the truck that visits weekly....
Parents question Fox Chapel Area’s longtime senior photo policy
Fox Chapel Area High School’s senior yearbook photo policy has some parents frustrated. In a post this week on the private Facebook group Fox Chapel Community Lounge, which has more than 3,000 members, district parent Peri Unligil questioned the policy that gives seniors only one option to get their photo...
Chicken dinner, blessing of the pets and more at Fox Chapel area churches
Hoboken Presbyterian The church invites you to worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The annual chicken dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Menu includes baked chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, bread and...
Green Grocer, author talks, more at Sharpsburg, Cooper-Siegel libraries
Sharpsburg Activities at Sharpsburg Community Library can be registered for by calling 412-781-0783. • Green Grocer, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Buy fruits, vegetables and herbs from the truck that visits weekly. It will be in the library parking lot at 1212 Main St. • Homework Help, 3:30 to 5...
Brain injury presentation, craft show and more coming up in Fox Chapel
University Women group offers talk on brain injuries The Fox Chapel Area branch of the American Association of University Women will host a presentation Oct. 8 on recovering from brain injuries. “Weaving a New Life After Brain Injury” will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church on...
Shady Side Academy opens $2.9 million tech hub
The much-anticipated fabrication and robotics center at Shady Side Academy has opened its doors to students eager to problem-solve through hands-on learning. The Glimcher Tech & Design Hub, a $2.9 million facility dedicated to innovation and technology, is housed in the lower level of Rowe and Memorial halls on the...
Guys Run Road closure starts Wednesday in Harmar
Part of Guys Run Road in Harmar will be closed to traffic during daylight hours Wednesday through Oct. 9 so PennDOT can repair a landslide area. PennDOT said the road will be closed between Dremmel and Locust Hill roads from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Crews will be...
Western Pennsylvania experiencing same bird declines being seen nationwide
Recently released researched confirmed what local bird experts already suspected: Bird populations have dropped a staggering 29% — nearly 3 billion birds — since the 1970s, according to the journal Science. Jim Bonner, executive director of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania headquartered in Fox Chapel, said he is, sadly,...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 19
Aspinwall Oscar Vazquez Martinez sold property at 23 Third St. to Phillip and Heather Teplitz for $460,000. Harmar Estate of Sue Ann Russell sold property at 21 Beckman St. to Ruth Dilts for $170,000. Howard Hill Jr. sold property at 219 Cheswick Ave. to Jody Morris for $25,000. James Bress...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 16, 2019
Aspinwall Larry Caporali sold property at 115 Second St. to Scott Gillam and Noelle Rao for $280,000. John Malley sold property at 203 Ninth St. to Theodore Tedesco Jr. for $453,500. Blawnox Estate of Thomaseen Ann Wojnar sold property at 429 Freeport Road to i2 Advisors Property Management LLC for...
Sharpsburg and Cooper-Siegel libraries offer programs
Sharpsburg Activities at Sharpsburg Community Library can be registered for by calling 412-781-0783. • Homework Help, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Achieve classroom excellence with free tutoring. Math, reading, writing and science through eighth grade. Drop-ins welcome. • What Our Parents Taught Us art reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m....
Trib newsman Dick Mears remembered for his creativity, problem-solving skills
Richard “Dick” Mears was always there for his friends and family, whether it was to lend a helping hand or offer a laugh. “He was always willing to help anybody at all and make a difference whether it was a co-worker, a family member, a neighbor or whoever,” said Frances...
Water main break shuts down part of Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel
A stretch of Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel is closed because of a water main break. The road was shut down shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday after a 12-inch line erupted, causing part of one lane to collapse, according to authorities. The break occurred near the intersection of Guyasuta...
Shredding investigation clears Fox Chapel Area School District
An independent audit of document disposal by Fox Chapel Area School District found no wrongdoing by staff or administration, an attorney said at the Sept. 9 board meeting. Thomas Breth, a Butler-based attorney, spearheaded an investigation into record shredding by the school district that was presumed to avoid disclosure of...
Pennsylvania law doesn’t prohibit children on ATVs
It’s not against the law for children to ride on or drive all-terrain vehicles in Pennsylvania, but there are certain rules they must follow depending on their age and where they’re riding them, according to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “There are guidelines for operating ATVs with...
O’Hara man dies after bike struck by vans on Freeport Road in Harmar
An O’Hara man died Thursday morning after he was struck by two vans while riding his bike along Freeport Road in Harmar, officials said. Thomas Haykin, 57, was pronounced dead at 6:23 a.m. shortly after the incident, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said. Haykin was riding his bike in...
Girl dies after ATV crash while riding with dad, sister in Fox Chapel yard
A 5-year-old Fox Chapel girl died Thursday evening when the all-terrain vehicle on which she was riding with her father and sister crashed, according to police. The crash occurred near Guyasuta and Longfellow roads shortly before 7:30 p.m. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the girl as Annabel Whittingham....
