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St. Alexis Festival returns in July with carnival rides, midway, food and kiddie land
Carnival rides, a midway, food, a kiddie land, bingo, more food, live bands, dance companies and even more food will be part of an “amazing” summer festival that has become a tradition in the North Hills. The St. Alexis Festival will take place July 12-15 from 6-11 p.m. on the...
North Allegheny Day at Kennywood is Aug. 12
While the North Allegheny School District will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the district’s annual Kennywood Day isn’t quite as old. Kennywood Day has been an NA fixture at least since the 1980s, according to Brandi Smith, school district spokeswoman. While researching the district’s history in preparation for...
Hampton resident promotes coexisting with coyotes
What may seem like all of a sudden, coyotes aren’t just cartoon characters on television anymore. “They’re very prone to getting media attention,” Hampton resident Jamie DeHart said. “One event out of how many days in the year, and all of a sudden it’s front-page news.” Whether they simply are...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 25, 2023
Bellevue Estate of James Lewellis sold property at 242 Irwin Ave. to JSP Restaurant Group LLC for $179,000. Jean Paul St. sold property at 85 S Euclid Ave. to Jonathan Otte and Danielle Christine McGrath Hermann for $255,000. Etna David Kephart sold property at 24 Wilson St. to Terry and...
In brief: news from Kennywood Day, Marshall Township, Bradford Woods and more
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date of the Raleigh Ringers concert to July 14. NA Kennywood Day North Allegheny Kennywood Day is on Saturday, August, 12. Discounted tickets can be purchased in the Athletic Office located in the North Allegheny Senior High School, Monday through...
Incoming North Allegheny superintendent devoted to education from a young age
From the time he was in eighth grade, Dr. Brendan Hyland knew he wanted to be a social studies teacher. Fast-forward to today, Hyland is set to take over as superintendent at North Allegheny starting July 1. “Having previously spent a decade in this district, I know the limitless potential...
Bob Howard secures Republican nomination for Allegheny County Controller
Allegheny County will have a competitive General Election for the county’s top fiscal watchdog, thanks to a successful write-in effort by a Marshall Republican. Former PPG controller and accountant Bob Howard secured 10,097 write-in votes during the Republican primary election and has accepted the GOP nomination. He will face Corey...
Overgrown Herr Chapel Cemetery full of hidden history
There’s no telling how many Union soldiers and prominent local figures are buried beneath the dense overgrowth at Herr Chapel Cemetery. Many monuments are sunken, caked in moss or eroded beyond legibility. Others appear to simply be half-buried rocks, and may or may not indicate a grave. Without the worn,...
McCandless Democrats award scholarships, honorarium
Two North Allegheny Senior High School grads received scholarships from the McCandless Democratic Committee and another graduate received a $500 honorarium for use in continuing their education. The scholarships recognize students who have excelled academically, are engaged in the community and exemplify values of importance to Democrats. The awards were...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Bellevue Makaio Partn. L.P. sold property at 330 W Riverview Ave. to Dwell Living LLC for $62,000. Bradford Woods Ying Chun Long sold property at 609 Lincoln Road to Evan Paul and Meghan Robbins Sevel for $1,085,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1313 Adrian Drive...
In brief: news from Marshall Township, Franklin Park and more
Editor’s note: This updated version removes the Franklin Park senior program, which is no longer offered. Marshall hazardous waste collection Marshall Township will host a household hazardous waste collection for residents July 22 at 465 Knob Road. The collection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepted chemicals include...
North Allegheny grad finds success as baseball coach in West Virginia
Brad Comport, a 2009 North Allegheny graduate, is coaching one of the up-and-coming programs in West Virginia high school baseball. Comport is wrapping up his second season as head coach at University High School near Morgantown. Comport led the Hawks to their first playoff appearance since 2004, reaching the state...
Some North Allegheny school board members express concerns over hiring of new Superintendent Brendan Hyland
The more that North Allegheny residents get to know Dr. Brendan Hyland, NA’s new school superintendent, “the more they will like him,” said school board Vice President Marcie Crow. The NA school board, voting 6-3 on June 12, selected Hyland, the superintendent of the Plum School District and a former...
Search firm, BR2, aided in search for North Allegheny superintendent
The search for a new North Allegheny school superintendent was guided by a local consulting firm, BR2, made up of two fellows of the Pittsburgh-based Grable Foundation, Dr. Billie Rondinelli and Dr. Bart Rocco. “They are locally based, which has proven very beneficial in their accessibility. They have not worked...
North Allegheny School Board approves 2023-2024 budget
The North Allegheny School Board on June 13 unanimously adopted the district’s $193 million general fund budget for the 2023-2024 school year with no increase in the district’s property tax. Property taxes will stay at 19.74 mills. The budget takes effect July 1. School Board Vice President Marcie Crow said...
Providence Heights Alpha School in McCandless foams it up to celebrate the end of the school year
Students of Providence Heights Alpha School in McCandless celebrated the end of the school year with a foaming party during the school’s Field Day on June 5. Foam Party Pittsburgh provided the foam. The students enjoyed a frothy frolic in foam after a morning filled with competitive games and sporting...
Tour of Wexford gardens and ponds offered on July 8
Twelve gardens and ponds in the Wexford area will be showcased during a tour on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour can be self-guided or taken by a VIP coach. This year, six kitchens, both indoor and outdoor, are included on the tour. Graeters Ice...
Former North Allegheny Intermediate High School Principal hired as district superintendent
The North Allegheny School Board voted to hire former North Allegheny Intermediate High School Principal Brendan Hyland on Monday as the district’s superintendent despite concerns from some board members and members of the public that the search for a new leader had been rushed. In a 6-3 vote, the board...
Plum superintendent resigns to assume post at North Allegheny
Plum Borough School District announced Sunday that Superintendent Brendan Hyland was resigning to take the same post at North Allegheny School District. Hyland’s resignation takes effect June 30. The announcement came via a press release emailed to parents from school board. “Dr. Hyland has been an integral asset and catalyst...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 15, 2023
Bellevue Zachary Britner sold property at 341 Glaser Ave. to Michael John and Blaise Fannin for $335,000. Etna Matthew McCarthy sold property at 68 Vilsack St. to Patrick O’Toole and Jordan Barone for $155,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1328 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes...
Students from the North Allegheny area are named to Dean’s lists
These students from the North Allegheny area were named to Spring 2023 Dean’s Lists for their respective schools. Chatham University School of Arts, Science and Business: Emma Blough, Bailey Burkarth, Sam Caloiero, Sofia Caloiero, Cameron Devinney, Victoria Hegedus, Jamie Hollo, Michael Hurst, Florence Lang, Amy Marciniak, Morgan Maughan, Whitney Mckeever,...
In brief: news from McCandless, Franklin Park and more
Yoga in the park is returning to Devlin Pavilion behind McCandless Town Hall in the recreation complex. The classes will run every Saturday from June 17 through September 2 at 9 a.m. The class will be followed by tours of the UPMC Fitness Court. Participants should bring a yoga mat...
North Park kiddie pool renovations continue
Parents anticipating the finish of the North Park baby pool renovation and site improvements project will have to wait a little longer. Allegheny County’s pools opened June 3, but these renovations are still underway and should be completed later this summer, said Amie Downs, communications director for Allegheny County. But...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 4, 2023
Bellevue David Benedict sold property at 554 Forest Ave. to Vincent Ogletree for $135,000. Maria Stanley sold property at 44 Greenough Ave. to Emily O’Mara for $119,000. James Westerlund sold property at 712 North Ave. to David Mrazik and Taylor Eileen Heckert for $248,000. John Vannoy Jr. sold property at...
In brief: news from McCandless, Association of University People and more
The McCandless Treasures in the Trunk Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the McCandless-Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center parking lot on Aufman Lane off Grubbs Road. The event is free to shoppers. The cost is $10 for those who wish to...
