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Garden venue available for public rental at Cooper-Siegel Community Library
A tranquil green space is available for public rental in Fox Chapel. The Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden & Porch is located on the left side of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Library officials are looking to spread “go green” awareness about the serene space, in the hopes that more folks take...
Fox Chapel couple passionate about nourishing the community at Curbside on the Run in O’Hara
Don’t expect to leave Curbside on the Run hungry, thirsty or grumpy. The wildly colorful and whimsical exterior of the casual cafe located in O’Hara is hard to miss. Look for the large, vibrant murals, a mushroom and flower-themed entrance along a residential stretch of Powers Run Road — and...
Plum author details RIDC’s efforts to revitalize Pittsburgh region over 7 decades
The Regional Industrial Development Corporation is marking its 70th year of helping guide southwest Pennsylvania’s turbulent economic journey spurred by the steel industry collapse. Plum native Jeff Fraser tells the company’s tale in a newly released book, “Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of the Steel City.” It details RIDC’s...
Aspinwall area real estate transactions for the week of June 8, 2025
Aspinwall Jan Beumer sold property at 109 Second St. to National Residential Nominee Services In for $580,000. National Residential Nominee Services In sold property at 109 Second St. to Jeremy Philip Kamil for $580,000. Estate of Joan Louise Brindle sold property at 223 Seventh St. to North Side Property Holdings...
Demand for Mohs surgery skyrockets; treatment up to 99% effective for skin cancer
Erin Wheeler has always known she was at high risk for skin cancer. A kidney transplant, combined with fair skin from her Irish heritage, put skin cancer on her radar at age 10. Some three decades later, Wheeler, a senior career consultant at the University of Pittsburgh, is a quasi-regular...
Fox Chapel Area High School students take on real Supreme Court cases
A popular elective social studies course at Fox Chapel Area High School allows students an opportunity to serve as attorneys and Supreme Court justices. Seniors in AP U.S. Government & Politics can select two out of 20 undecided real cases and play a fictional part in the nation’s judicial system....
Demolition approved for former church to make way for million-dollar townhomes in Aspinwall
The walls are set to come tumbling down at a former church as plans for a proposed high-end residential development progress in Aspinwall. The former Aspinwall Community Methodist Church, located at 400 Center Ave., is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks, according to borough building inspector and zoning...
Aspinwall Police investigating rash of vehicle break-ins, neighboring communities targeted
Aspinwall resident Joey Salvucci woke up Wednesday morning to broken glass and a damaged vehicle. He wasn’t alone. Aspinwall Police are investigating a slew of vehicle break-ins around 4 a.m. Wednesday along Second and Third and W. 8th Streets. Aspinwall Police Chief David Nemec said about 10 vehicles were targeted,...
Marshall’s manager resigns to take same role in Fox Chapel
After seven years of serving Marshall as its township manager, Julie Bastianini is taking her expertise to serve the community of Fox Chapel. Her resignation was accepted at the June 2 supervisors meeting. “Our loss is Fox Chapel’s gain. We will miss you. You’ve done a wonderful job. The township...
Fox Chapel Day at McCahill Park set for June 14
Fox Chapel police are gearing up for what may be the largest community event in department history. The fifth annual Fox Chapel Day is set for June 14 at McCahill Park. Organized by Sgt. Craig Sorg and a handful of volunteers, the department expects to draw about 1,000 people from...
Planting with a purpose: Team Friends chapters unite to beautify a spot in Indiana Township
Two chapters of the nonprofit Team Friends met Monday, June 2, at the corner of Route 910 and Saxonburg Boulevard in Indiana Township for a special monthly gathering. Members from the Armstrong County chapter joined the Allegheny County founding chapter to plant flowers at the busy intersection, which is one...
In brief: K9 officer for a day, blood drive and more in Fox Chapel area
K9 Officer for a Day The Fox Chapel Police Department plans to launch its K9 Officer for a Day Program to promote pet adoption in the Fox Chapel community. On June 11 from 1:30-3:30 p.m., FCPD will host a meet and greet at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library, where Magisterial District...
Fox Chapel Area School District announces preliminary graduation plans
Fox Chapel Area School District officials have announced preliminary graduation plans. Approximately 345 high school seniors will graduate on June 8. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Street in Oakland. This is a ticketed event and all attendees must have a ticket....
Fox Chapel area student news for the week of June
A team of Dorseyville Middle School seventh-graders recently ranked first out of 30 teams in Pennsylvania in the Purple Comet Math Meet. The team members were Moxley Chiu, Samuel Ettinger, Shengfeng Fei, Akhil Muvvala, Louis Vandapel and Brian Xu. In addition to being the first-place team in the state, the...
Longtime cook dishes on Aspinwall Meals on Wheels’ 50 years serving the area
Susan Glendening is a cooking force known for her homemade soups and meals served with steadfast dedication. For the last 23 years, Glendening has prepared homemade hot and cold entrees, five days a week, for delivery by volunteers at Aspinwall Meals on Wheels. In total, she’s been affiliated with the...
Shady Side Academy officials announce graduation plans
Shady Side Academy officials had announced their plans for this year’s graduation ceremony on June 7. It is planned for 9-11 a.m. on McKelvy Field at Michael J. Farrell Stadium, 423 Fox Chapel Road. There are 122 seniors in the graduating class of 2025. Academy officials said there is no...
Lawmakers suit up to learn about firefighting during Fire Ops 101 training in North Park
It’s not easy work to search for a person trapped in a smoke-filled basement or hallway, as local legislators recently discovered. But it’s something Pittsburgh firefighters are prepared to do on a daily basis. It was all part of a Fire Ops 101 training experience May 22 at the Allegheny...
Banner year for Fox Chapel sports started with WPIAL gold in the fall
Carson Kittsley’s consistency at the Penn State White Course last fall was the headliner of a busy sports year at Fox Chapel. The sophomore golfer shot an 8-under par 136 to win the PIAA Class 3A title. Kittsley, who missed the state tournament by a few strokes as a freshman,...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse just misses out on WPIAL title
Shady Side Academy fell just short of winning the WPIAL Class 3A championship in boys lacrosse. Mt. Lebanon’s Max Prezioso scored with 34 seconds remaining to lead the Blue Devils to a 12-11 win in the title game May 22. Shady Side Academy had a three-goal lead, 10-7, in the...
Fox Chapel track team takes lessons from state meet
Fox Chapel track and field coach Tom Moul said the experience gained at the PIAA Class 3A championships at Shippensburg will serve the program well in the future. The Foxes would have liked to have brought home medals but saw the benefits of having underclassmen get some time at a...
Fox Chapel’s Jack Kartsonas evolves as pitcher at WVU
Jack Kartsonas has undergone a significant transformation since arriving in Morgantown to pitch for West Virginia’s baseball team. The technology the Mountaineers have available helped him better understand what pitches his body is best capable of throwing. And thanks to a lack of peer pressure, his mustache is thicker and...
Fox Chapel Police Department bike rodeo promotes bicycle safety
Multiple Fox Chapel area families are riding their bicycles a little safer thanks to their borough’s first responders. The police department’s annual bicycle rodeo took place May 17 at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church parking lot along Fox Chapel Road. Sgt. Craig Sorg and several other officers handed out helmets,...
In brief: Dog Days of Summer, gardeners wanted and more in Aspinwall area
Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries. Those interested can...
River Rec Day set at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Annie Tritsch and her children describe Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall as a magical place where they spend time collecting pinecones, exploring trails and roller skating. “It’s a beautiful place for kids to connect with nature and see the river, run and play,” Tritsch said. A summer kick-off at the...
All-female psychology group offers mental health services in Indiana Township
A pair of female licensed psychologists is settling into their first year in Indiana Township after relocating their therapy practice. The Psychology Loft is owned by Chelsea Williams of Indiana Township and Corrine Fallon of Murrysville and occupies the top floor in a 100-year-old building that was formerly Dorseyville Public...
