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Deadline looms for North Allegheny students to apply for foundation’s scholarships
The deadline for North Allegheny students to apply for scholarships through the North Allegheny Foundation is March 21. The North Allegheny Foundation has increased the award for each of its five scholarships to $2,000, which previously was $1,000, according to Tiffany Thirkell, chairperson of the North Allegheny Foundation Scholarship Committee....
Ingomar students, kids from North Side school celebrate Black history with poetry slam, art activities
Black history was celebrated in the North Allegheny School District with a full day of activities March 6 at Ingomar Middle School. About 25 students from Manchester Academic Charter School in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood and 25 NA ambassadors visited the middle school to enjoy variety of activities, including art,...
Memorial Park Church in McCandless seeking to pack a quarter-million meals in upcoming drives
In two upcoming events, Memorial Park Church in McCandless hopes to pack 250,000 meals for local distribution, requesting aid from the public for the second event. Memorial Park, an Evangelical Presbyterian Church with about 1,000 members, is a “mission-based” congregation, according to its communications director, Greg Hollack. The upcoming events,...
McCandless to use 2012 ward map for election because of late change in approval
Voters in McCandless will follow 2012 ward maps for elections this year instead of the new voting districts that were updated in 2023, which have to be reviewed again by the state. This also is a municipal election year. “We have reverted our maps online, and we have put these...
OT winner sends Seneca Valley into Penguins Cup 3A finals vs. South Fayette
The first night of semifinal action in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs kicked off Monday at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, with the Class 3A final four taking the ice. In the opener, top-seeded Seneca Valley edged Upper St. Clair, 3-2, in overtime. In the nightcap, it was...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Mark your calendars It’s almost time to restock your personal libraries. Northland Public Library will have its Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 and 3. Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. May 4, everything must go: Patrons can fill one bag for $5, plus tax,...
North Hills Ebony Women celebrate Black history with special meal, keynote message
North Hills Ebony Women Inc. held its annual Black History Month celebration March 2 at La Roche University’s Zappala Campus Center to further the 45-year-old nonprofit’s mission of “recognizing and promoting African American identity, heritage, education and unity.” During the event, guests shopped with several local vendors, heard musical performances...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Master Naturalist to discuss native gardens The Bradford Woods Conservancy is kicking off its 2025 Speaker Series at 7 p.m. March 19 at Bradford Woods Community Church, 4836 Wexford Run Road. The featured speaker will be Rhea Homa, project manager for the Native Urban Garden Stewardship Program, a Master Naturalist...
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 10, 2025: PIHL semifinals get underway
While the PIAA basketball playoffs take time off between the first and second rounds, the puck drops on the first of four nights of high school hockey Final Four action Monday. Class 3A hockey all season has been competitive and up for grabs during the entire regular season, so there...
2025 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown
There is one big question entering the 2025 WPIAL baseball season. Which Class 6A pitcher will throw a no-hitter in the district championship game in late May? The incredible precedent has been set over the last two seasons. In 2023, sophomore left-hander David Shields threw a no-hitter for Mt. Lebanon...
Controversial loss ends North Allegheny wrestler’s bid for states
North Allegheny junior Gus Stedeford couldn’t believe his eyes. Leading 7-0 and on the verge of qualifying for the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships, Stedeford was called for an illegal slam on State College’s Nicholas Berrena and lost by injury disqualification in the 133-pound fifth-place match. The controversial ruling at...
North Allegheny boys tennis ready to defend WPIAL title
The North Allegheny boys tennis team snapped a 15-year WPIAL title drought last spring. The Tigers’ wait for another championship should be much shorter. Led by reigning WPIAL Class 3A singles champion Advaita Sircar, North Allegheny welcomes back five of its top seven players from last year’s 18-1 PIAA semifinalist....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 9, 2025
Bellevue Ronald Woshner sold property at 189-191 Grant Ave. to Henry Homes 1 LLC for $487,500. Rebecca Kirschbaum sold property at 663 North Ave. to Troy and Abigail Walos for $220,000. NYXQ 31201 LLC sold property at 120 S Bryant Ave. to Justin Michael Glatz for $275,000. Estate of David...
Projectiles launched, zombie art composed at annual Shaler Area STEAM competition
Teams from 16 schools applied their knowledge and creativity in a series of challenges Friday during an annual STEAM competition hosted by Shaler Area High School. The competition, which began several years ago with just six schools, features a daylong sequence of science, technology, engineering, art and math trials in...
Construction begins on Rachel Carson EcoVillage in McCandless
Construction on the long-awaited Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights, a sustainable cohabitation of 35 units in McCandless, has broken ground after several years of discussions and rezoning. The village is located on land donated by the Sisters of Divine Providence near Cumberland Road and Babcock Boulevard adjacent to La...
Sponsors sought for golf outing in firefighter’s memory that benefits camp for burn victims
Balls of Fire, a memorial golf fundraiser May 12 in honor of volunteer firefighter Dan Stack, will benefit Camp KOALA, a free five-day summer camp for children in the region who have suffered burn injuries. Money raised from the event, which will be held at Wildwood Country Club along Sample...
Northland Public Library closes in on fundraising goal toward renovations
Nearly 70% of a $75,000 fundraising goal toward the major renovation at Northland Public Library has been reached, and the team hopes to exceed that amount. The public library along Cumberland Road in McCandless has been undergoing an extensive building renovation construction project since the groundbreaking in September. The $75,000...
Ingomar Living Waters fundraiser to help hydrate thousands around the world
Gazing out over Pittsburgh’s three rivers from the Carnegie Science Center, attendees of Ingomar Living Waters’ upcoming fundraiser will be considering the waters elsewhere. The group, founded as a charity organization among parishioners at Ingomar United Methodist Church in Franklin Park, has held its Turning Wine Into Water event since...
Refugee resettlement agencies determined to continue work despite halt to federal funding
Local agencies are still determined to help resettle refugees despite an executive order halting federal funding. Four agencies in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are contracted through the Office of Refugee Resettlement as a partner of the national resettlement agency, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, to provide resettlement services. This...
Local entrepreneur donates $20,000 to McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
An unexpected — and much-appreciated — $20,000 donation recently was made to the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority by local entrepreneur, Jason Wolfe. Wolfe, owner of The Wolfe Companies, who lives in McCandless with his wife and family, made the donation as a way to support the nonprofit. The donation will...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
53rd seedling sale under way for spring The North Area Environmental Council is planning its 53rd annual seedling sale. The sale offers a variety of noninvasive plants and trees to add to the beauty and natural habitat of one’s backyard and the ecological health of the region. The following seedlings,...
Lenten fish fry season is back; here are few spots to reel in a meal
The start of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, and there are plenty of places in the region to seek a seafood dinner on Fridays. Here are a few of them. A.W. Beattie Career Center About 80 students from around the North Hills will serve lunch at A.W. Beattie Career Center...
NA girls basketball looks ahead after rough season
On paper, the North Allegheny girls basketball team had its worst season in 37 years. On the court, it was a different story. “I think there are other ways to win outside of the wins and losses on paper,” said first-year coach Gabby Baldasare, whose Tigers (9-14) lost to top-seeded...
North Allegheny junior divers make ripples at WPIAL championships
North Allegheny’s latest WPIAL champion divers took different paths to the top. Junior Ethan Maravich is a converted swimmer who picked up diving two years ago because the boys team needed help on the boards. Junior Maggie Lapina is a former standout gymnast who started diving 18 months ago after...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 2, 2025
Bellevue Karl Miller sold property at 331 A Glaser Ave. to Delia Hanna for $180,000. James Patrick Durkin sold property at 148 Kendall Ave. to Andrew Polk Schrader and Nicole Taylor McClain for $399,900. Etna A & M Flips LLC sold property at 145 High St. to Zan and Kim...
