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Sharpsburg judge’s wedding count tops 100
Usually when people enter District Judge Matt Rudzki’s courtroom, it’s for a ruling from him. But there are some people who come in where the decision already has been made. And it is a lifelong one — until death do they part. Rudzki, whose district encompasses Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel,...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Fox Chapel-area families paint pumpkins, enjoy festive time with borough police
Fox Chapel-area families came out in droves to paint pumpkins and participate in other festive activities with police Oct. 19 at the borough station. More than 150 pumpkins were distributed. Officers also grilled hot dogs and provided other snacks. A “Mini Beat Power Rockers” movie played in the background as...
With painful losses in rearview mirror, Plum, Fox Chapel ready to duke it out in WPIAL finals
Plum and Fox Chapel have a similar story entering the WPIAL boys soccer championship game. Both have seen their share of heartache in the postseason, but that came to an end Tuesday with wins in the semifinals. Now, the Alle-Kiski Valley schools separated by 10 miles will meet in the...
Fox Chapel Council president celebrates 25 years as public servant
Fox Chapel officials celebrated the service of a longtime borough leader. Andrew Bennett received a proclamation and plaque from Mayor Alex Scott III for his 25 years of service on council. “It is important that we recognize the service that we’ve gotten from him,” Scott said while delivering remarks at...
Deluzio, Mercuri face off for pivotal 17th Congressional District seat
Republican Rob Mercuri, a Pennsylvania state representative, is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio in a pivotal congressional district that could be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. Fox Chapel’s Deluzio, a voting rights attorney and Iraq War veteran, defeated former Ross commissioner...
Fox Chapel Garden Club gives new life to 3,000 shoes through Nike program
More than 3,000 shoes collected by Fox Chapel Garden Club will find new life. The fundraiser, in its 18th year, diverts new and gently worn shoes from landfills and repurposes some for a second life with people in need. Garden Club member Christine Bennett said the initiative is win-win for...
Fox Chapel resident organizes Diwali-themed event to educate others about Hindu celebration
A Fox Chapel woman is raising awareness to the public about the biggest annual celebration in India. Anita Nischal organized and sponsored a Diwali-themed Make-N-Take: Celebrate Diwali event Oct. 15 at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel. “I love doing things like this, and it’s the most important festival...
Blawnox Food Pantry marks 1 year of operation
When Blawnox Manager Kathy Ulanowicz saw residents were struggling to make ends meet years ago, she knew something had to be done. Some people were making the tough choice of buying food or paying bills. That discovery led to borough Thanksgiving food drives, a tradition that lasted for about a...
Fox Chapel boys gets past Peters Township to finally clear semifinal hurdle
After four consecutive years of semifinal heartbreak, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team finally exorcised the demon. Aidan Stein scored the game-winning goal in the 69th minute as No. 3 Fox Chapel earned a 1-0 win over No. 2 Peters Township on Tuesday night at Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium. “It means...
Fox Chapel locks in, beats Plum to return to WPIAL Class 3A championship game
Fox Chapel is heading back to Highmark Stadium for a shot at a second straight WPIAL championship. Sophomore Emily McKee and senior Maddie Grimsley tallied first-half goals for the top-seeded Foxes, senior Alyssa Quackenbush scored in the second half, and the defense limited the normally potent offensive attack of No....
Dick’s Sporting Goods expected to fill vacant Waterworks anchor spot
It appears another big-name national tenant will fill the vacant Walmart anchor space at The Waterworks. Dick’s Sporting Goods is expected to open in the 80,000-square-foot store, according to The Business Times. J.J. Gumberg Co. spokeswoman Mara Mrvos confirmed a new tenant is coming to The Waterworks but declined to...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Improvements eyed at Dorseyville fire station Fox Chapel officials are seeking $650,000 in Statewide Local Share Assessment grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to make improvements to the Dorseyville fire station. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said upgrades will include a new roof, a higher door and an addition to...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024
Aspinwall Kyle Misour sold property at 113 Fourth St. to Alexander Ritov for $388,500. Fox Chapel John Montgomery sold property at 29 Easton Drive to Antonio and Nicole Fratangelo for $761,055. Siegel Cooper Asset Mgmt Inc. sold property at 301 Fairview Road to Peter Santa and Chloe Santa Maria for...
Fox Chapel senior gets world class soccer education spending season with Riverhounds
What started with a surprise announcement during a Pittsburgh Riverhounds team meeting has turned into a season-long endeavor of valuable lessons for Fox Chapel senior Pablo Linzoain. Linzoain signed a USL Academy Contract in May and has been training with the first team full time ever since. Like many academy...
Cross country program thriving at Dorseyville Middle School
Dorseyville Middle School cross country coach Sean Mawhinney insists every member of the program run a mile at the school at the start and end of every season. There are few better ways to show progress than for athletes to see it in action. For the girls program this season,...
Shady Side Academy doubles team finds instant chemistry
Brooke Henderson and Alex Merkel met for the first time in the summer when they both joined the Shady Side Academy girls tennis team. Judging by their results, one would assume they’ve been playing together for a long time. Henderson and Merkel, who are both freshmen, were the runners up...
Looking to win ‘something big,’ Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley claims PIAA golf title
Something was missing from Carson Kittsley’s wish list in 2024. The Fox Chapel sophomore had yet to pick up a victory in a major golf tournament. Kittsley emphatically crossed the goal off his list Oct. 22 at the Penn State White Course. Kittsley, who was playing in the PIAA Class...
A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules: Games for Oct. 26, 2024
WPIAL soccer playoffs Boys Class 4A Quarterfinals 8-Canon-McMillan (11-4-2) at 1-Plum (15-0-3) 11 a.m. Saturday, Mustangs Stadium, Plum Winner plays: Winner of 4-North Allegheny (15-3-1)/12-North Hills (10-8) on Tuesday in semifinals (site/time TBD) Corner kicks: Canon-McMillan, the third-place finisher in Section 2, beat Gateway, 6-0, in the first round. The...
O’Hara based Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas host evening to remember the ‘little ones gone too soon’
Laura Chiesa of Oakmont handed her 2½-year-old daughter, Leona, the phone. They were making a call to heaven. Leona’s sister, Mary Theresa, was stillborn on Feb. 6, 2024, which was her due date. “I had an uneventful pregnancy,” said Chiesa on Oct. 15 during the sixth annual Light & Unite...
Star athletes Loretta Claiborne, Dan McCoy to highlight Unified Sports event at Lauri Ann West Community Center
An afternoon of perseverance and inclusivity is slated Saturday at the Lauri Ann West Community Center in O’Hara. The center, as part of the Sue Golier Memorial Speaker Series, will feature remarks from athlete and Special Olympics Hall of Famer Loretta Claiborne and Dan McCoy, a paralympic gold medalist and...
Then & Now: Aspinwall High School found some glory decades before demolition made way for condos
Aspinwall High School opened in January 1919 and was situated between Fourth and Sixth streets at the top of Virginia Avenue. It opened in January 1919 and enrolled students from Aspinwall, O’Hara, Indiana Township, Blawnox and Fox Chapel — and even included students from as far away as Cheswick and...
Shady Side Academy celebrates lifting of final beam for $26 million Rockwell Middle School
The geometric steel shell nestled among the wooded campus of Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel looks peculiarly out of place. But as construction moves along on the 49,300-square-foot Rockwell Middle School, leaders said the building will fit seamlessly into the school’s transformation of its campus at 423 Fox Chapel...
Petting zoo, pony rides punctuate annual Fall in the Wall event in Aspinwall
Everyone had different reasons for filling Aspinwall’s Commercial Avenue in picture-perfect autumn weather Saturday, Oct. 12, during the borough’s annual Fall in the Wall celebration. Fox Chapel resident Jodi Linder watched, with a twinkle in her eye, as granddaughter Alanna gazed at a balloon artist plying their trade. Despite being...
Trick or treat can’t be beat: Here’s your town’s time with a rhyme
Spooky season brings a call for sweets; Who doesn’t love the sound of trick or treat? Ghouls, ghosts and goblins galore will soon be knocking on your front door. Gummies, chocolates, Necco wafers; sweet and sour, Now and Laters. Mystery suckers may surprise, but everyone knows the best candy bars...
