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Trinity Lutheran hosting drama Bible camp for kids
Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting a free week-long drama and Bible camp for children in kindergarten through 5th grades July 29 to Aug. 2. The camp will explore the “coat of many colours” story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis and develop a short play. Participants will create scenery,...
Graduation ceremony held for North Allegheny Class of 2019Video
The 684 members of North Allegheny Senior High School’s Class of 2019 celebrated graduation with a commencement ceremony at Newman Stadium on Friday, June 7. Among this year’s graduates are 228 students with a grade-point average of 4.0 or higher and 173 who were inducted into the National Honor Society....
Franklin Park hosting free gazebo concert featuring The Kardasz Brothers
Franklin Park is playing host to a free concert featuring The Kardasz Brothers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The concert will be held at the gazebo in Blueberry Hill Park. The Kardasz Brothers — Chris and Bob — have been performing a wide range of classic pop and...
‘Makeover’ star Ty Pennington stops in McCandless to promote new book on managing his ADHD
Ty Pennington, the Emmy Award winning star of the shows “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and “Trading Spaces,” was on hand at Riverstone Books in McCandless on June 7 to talk about and sign copies of his new book “Life to the Extreme.” The humorous book focuses on difficulties Pennington encountered...
La Roche hosting event to collect hard to recycle items
North Hills residents who need to unload difficult to recycle items can drop them off at La Roche University from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27. Their is no cost to recycle home and cell telephones, CFL light bulbs, computer towers and peripherals, microwave ovens, polystyrene packing material, stereo...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Physicist, minister receive North Hills 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award • Lawsuit details allegations...
Storms wash away abutment of Thompson Run Bridge in Ross, closing lane
Allegheny County Department of Public Works crews shut down the southbound lane of Thompson Run Road between Radcliff Drive and Babcock Boulevard in Ross Friday due to concerns about the safety of the bridge. Officials said a consultant handling the Thompson Run Bridge No. 3’s annual inspection discovered that a...
Higher mandated costs, more students drives North Hills property tax hike
Property owners in the North Hills School District will pay an additional 2.2 percent — or $52 for a home at the district’s median value — to fund the 2019-20 school budget. The board voted unanimously June 6 to approve the more than $83.9 million spending plan, which includes additional...
Work to repair Reis Run Road slide in Ross won’t start until ground is stable
A section of Reis Run Road in Ross Township will remain closed in both directions until a landslide that prompted the shut down becomes stable enough to begin repairs, according to a township commissioner. The landslide was reported at around 10 p.m. on May 31, according to Ross police. The...
Grand opening held for new West View ‘Hub’ community center
Several years of work by volunteers to create a gathering place in West View where children and adults can receive a wide-range of services has come to fruition. On June 5, community leaders and volunteers hosted a street party to cut the ribbon on the West View Hub — a...
Ross cops seek tips on overnight robbery at Comfort Inn on McKnight Road
Ross Township police hope a video they released of a man who robbed the Comfort Inn hotel on McKnight overnight will help identify the suspect. Police say a man dressed in all dark clothing with a mask covering his face walked into the hotel office at around 3:30 a.m. June...
North Hills communities hosting Movies in the Park
Several communities in the North Hills are hosting free Movies in the Park this summer. Here are some of the upcoming films that will be presented: Marshall Township “Hotel Tranylvania 3: Summer Vacation,” June 6, dusk, Knob Hill Park Franklin Park “Mary Poppins Returns,” June 7, 8:30 p.m., Blueberry Hill...
Mind, body, spirit focus of cancer wellness seminar in Pine
A non-profit organization called Faith & Gratitude is hosting a cancer wellness seminar for patients and caregivers from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 23 at the Pine Community Center. The free program is designed to arm patients with the knowledge and resources needed to strengthen their mind, body and spirit...
Allstate owners donate $5K, some helping hands, to spruce up softball fields in North Hills
The North Hills Athletic Association has received A $5,000 grant — and some helping hands — from six Pittsburgh-area Allstate agency owners to cleanup and improve the softball fields it uses. The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant will be used to improve three softball fields, repair fencing and plant foliage....
TV home makeover star Ty Pennington appearing at McCandless book shop; Construction Junction
Ty Pennington, the Emmy Award winning star of the shows “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and “Trading Spaces,” will be appearing at Riverstone Books in McCandless from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday to talk about his new book “Life to the Extreme.” Pennington also will be appearing at the Construction Junction...
Parade, food, fireworks at upcoming Independence Day celebration in Ross
Ross Township will host its 23rd annual Independence Day celebration on Sunday June 30 with a parade, food and fireworks. The parade will line up 2 p.m. at the parking lot of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Perry Highway. The parade will step out at 3 p.m. and proceed north...
Grand opening set for new community center in West View dubbed the HUB
West View residents are invited to the grand opening for a new multi-purpose community facility called the HUB from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. “We are a one-stop spot for the community: a library, food pantry, technology center and much more,” said Scott Pavlot, who initiated the project while...
Award-winning author on hand in McCandless to sign, read from his latest book
Award winning writer Jerry Spinelli was on hand to sign copies of latest book “My Fourth of July” during a picnic-style event at Riverstone Books in McCandless on Sunday. Spinelli is a Newbery Medal winner whose books include “Maniac Magee,” “Wringer” and “Stargirl.” The June 2 event included picnic foods...
Ross cops host program to help teens keep their eyes on the road
Ross Township police held a program on June 1 to help teach teen-age drivers how to pay attention to the road instead of their cell phones, music or passengers. The officers conducting the program provided tips on how to reinforce the behavior changes needed to avoid becoming a victim of...
Plant perfection on display at annual hosta show at Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park
The annual hosta show and plant sale presented by the Daffodil & Hosta Society of Western Pennsylvania was held on Saturday, June 1, at Soergel Orchards Farm Market in Franklin Park. The free show was a juried event featuring cut leaf as well as potted hosta and arrangements. Judges are...
Ross church hosting annual Vacation Bible School program
Registration is open for Vacation Bible School at Hiland Presbyterian Church in Ross Township on June 10-13. The program begins each evening with a family dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by activities at 6 p.m. A closing ceremony will be held on June 13 from 8:30 to 9 p.m. The...
Physicist, minister receive North Hills 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award
The North Hills School District has honored two graduates — Dr. Robert Dimeo and the Rev. Kimberly Greway — with its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Following graduation from North Hills in 1987 Dimeo attended Penn State University where he earned a bachelor’s and doctorate degree in physics as well as...
Part of Babcock Boulevard in McCandless closing for bridge work
Starting Monday, a section of Babcock Boulevard in McCandless will be closed for a project that is expected to take until mid-August to complete, according to Allegheny County Department of Public Works. Babcock will be shut down at 9 a.m. June 10 at its intersection with Fairfied Road for preservation...
North Hills fills four posts on district’s leadership team
The North Hills School District has added four new people to its leadership team — three at the high school and for the elementary level. The school board voted unanimously May 30 to fill the following positions: • Kevin McKiernan has been hired to serve as the new principal of...
The Week: North HillsVideo
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Joe Bullick, longtime curator of North Hills historical memorabilia, dies • McCandless OKs...
