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North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 4, 2022
Bellevue Estate of Edward Dennis Gray sold property at 89 N Euclid Ave. to Christopher Paul Eddie and Justin Paul Greenawalt for $80,000. Peoples Properties LLC sold property at 566 Highland Pl to Daniel and James Zack for $193,000. John Robinson sold property at 323 Lincoln Ave. to MCR Holdings...
North Allegheny reviews capital programs for 2023-2024
The North Allegheny School District will focus on immediate needs for its facilities in 2023-2024 and plan for bigger projects, according to NA finance assistant director Kermit Houser, who presented a five-year outline of proposed construction work and related funding to the North Allegheny School board on Nov. 16. “From...
Sites in the North Allegheny area host December blood drives
These blood drives are being held in the North Allegheny area in December: Vitalant North Hills Donation Center McKnight North Professional Center, 9365 McKnight Road, Suite 600, McCandless Schedule by calling 877-258-4825 or at www.vitalant.org Donation hours: Monday through Thursday, 12 to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to...
Blood donations needed in the North Allegheny area
It can’t be withdrawn from an ATM or streamed online. And there’s nowhere on Amazon Prime to place an order. Getting blood is entirely dependent on people. And this is the best time of year to give the gift of blood, said Kristen Lane, communications manager for Northeast Division of...
Best of Blawnox Holiday Cookie Tour set for Saturday
A holiday celebration in Blawnox is back for its second year in the borough. The Best of Blawnox Holiday Cookie Tour and Blawnox Night of Lights are planned for Saturday. The tour takes place from 1-4 p.m. and Night of Lights festivities pick up from there until 6:30 p.m. Participants...
Franklin Park proposed budget open for review
Franklin Park’s proposed 2023 budget contains no tax increases and anticipates spending of nearly $13.3 million next year, a roughly $1.1 million increase from 2022. The budget is scheduled for adoption Dec. 21. “The borough real estate tax rate of 1.29 mills, (which is) $129 for every $100,000 of your...
North Allegheny middle schools present ‘Disney’s Newsies JR.’
With a cast and crew from all three North Allegheny middle schools, the musical “Disney’s Newsies JR.” takes center stage at North Allegheny Senior High School on Dec. 9-10 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14. “Disney’s Newsies JR.” is a 60-minute version of...
In brief: news from Sealarks Women’s Group, AHN
Sealarks Women’s Group will meet 1 p.m. Dec 14, at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road, McCandless. This group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women alone – widowed, divorced or never married. All women alone are welcome to attend and consider joining the group. Entertainment will be provided...
North Allegheny hosts child internet safety discussion for parents
A representative of the U.S. Secret Service will lead a discussion for North Allegheny parents about “Internet Safety for Kids” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Carson Middle School auditorium. Topics discussed include sharing location on apps like Snapchat; anonymous accounts on social media that “allow” bullying...
Bradford Woods man makes wood carvings from the heart
As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., Alfred Akner would patriotically carve model airplane kits. It’s what all of the kids did to pass the time during World War II, he said. But the hobby fell away when he was in high school. Then, close to 30 years ago,...
AAA honors McCandless, Northern Regional police
AAA East Central has honored the McCandless and Northern Regional police departments with 2022 Platinum awards for efforts to increase road safety. Northern Regional services the townships of Marshall, Pine and Richland and the borough of Bradford Woods In total, 59 Western Pennsylvania departments received Platinum Awards, including Cranberry, Etna,...
Marshall Township to vote on 2023 budget on Dec. 5
Marshall Township’s proposed budget for 2023 continues a 34-year streak in which the township hasn’t raised property taxes. The property tax millage rate would remain at 1.42 mills, according to Marshall Township Manager Julie Bastianini. The township’s earned income tax would remain at a half-percent, where it has been since...
Northern Regional Police Department recognized by AAA
One of the nicest things about living in northern Allegheny County is the ability to easily travel between serene neighborhoods scattered along winding, tree-lined roads to vibrant shopping districts that connect to major interstate roadways. But getting to and from just about anywhere in Pine, Richland, Marshall and Bradford Woods...
McCandless church imagines a night in Bethlehem
A local church makes visiting Bethlehem a whole lot easier. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland on Cumberland Road in McCandless is hosting a realistic re-imagining of the first Christmas in “Take a Visit to Bethlehem,” on Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. The event is free. Folks can drop in...
North Park rink is open for the season
The ice rink at North Park is open for the season through mid-March, weather and conditions permitting, according to the Allegheny County Parks Department. Public skate times are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Specific session times and holiday session times are listed on Admission is $5...
Northland Library announces events for December, January and February
These events are planned at Northland Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless. ALL AGES ALL THE FEELS – Winter reading fun for ages up to 18 Jan. 1 through Jan. 31 Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun...
Volunteers sought for Marshall steering committee
Volunteers are needed to help guide growth and development in Marshall Township during the next 10 years. The township is asking residents to join a Land Development Ordinance Update Steering Committee that will focus on land development ordinances in their neighborhoods, according to township Manager Julie Bastianini. Letters of interest...
North Allegheny region to greet the holidays with lights, snowplows and Santa
Whether it’s pancakes or wreath-making, Santas or snowplows, there are a variety of things to do in the North Allegheny region to get ready for the holidays. Local communities waste no time after the turkey’s done to move on to celebrating the winter season. And there’s something for everyone, from...
North Allegheny School Board OKs resolution to lay off some library secretary positions
The North Allegheny School Board approved a resolution to reduce the number of library secretary paraprofessionals from 12 to six effective with the 2023-2024 school year. The board approved the resolution on Nov. 16 by a vote of 5-3 following about 45 minute of public comment, in which most of...
North Park drive-in holiday laser show back for 3rd year with tickets on sale Nov. 17
Allegheny County’s holiday drive-in laser show is back for a third year, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the first 45-minute light show being held on Dec. 9. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 17, at noon. The synchronized light show allows families to enjoy the lights...
North Allegheny students honor veterans with Veterans Day programs
Students across the North Allegheny School District had special programs and presentations on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The events helped students learn the importance of those who served, according school Superintendent Dr. Melissa Friez. “Veteran’s Day gives our students the opportunity to recognize our local veterans for...
Holiday events planned at McCandless Crossing
McCandless Crossing in McCandless will kick off the holiday season with two signature events. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration will be Monday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. The sights and sounds of the season will fill the Town Green with Santa’s arrival as well as musical and...
In brief: News from North Hills Genealogists, Atlas Art Studio and more
North Hills Genealogists North Hills Genealogists will host a free, online fall round- table discussion open to the public on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Join for an evening of sharing questions, answers and helpful hints. People attending may ask questions or give comments or or just sit back and listen....
McCandless roads to get new treatment system this winter
A new anti-icing method in McCandless may help make roads more drivable this winter. The pre-treat system involves using a 1,300-gallon tank filled with a precise brine solution. The tank is installed in a dump truck, and the solution is applied to the road surface before a storm, according to...
November, December events at Northland Library
These events are coming up in November and December at Northland Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless. FEATURED EVENTS FOR ADULTS AT NORTHLAND LIBRARY Registration required, where noted, to attend these free virtual and in-person programs. For more information and to register: www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Ask A Librarian desk at...
