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The North Hills School Board has approved several key changes in the district’s leadership staff. “These are positive changes for all of those involved,” said Superintendent Pat Mannarino. “While we miss the leadership and guidance of those leaving the district, we thank them for their dedication to North Hills and...

Some of the finest classic and antique vehicles were on display at a charity car cruise on the campus of La Roche University in McCandless on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The event also featured music, food and giveaways. The $10 entry fee charged to vehicles that were on display will...

North Hills School District hosted its 47th annual art show on May 3 at the high school. North Hills Arts Alive features student artwork such as: pottery, writing, photographs, paintings and more....

A team of nine local high school students, including some from North Allegheny and Sewickley Academy, captured the Inspire Award at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship on April 27 in Detroit, Michigan. The Inspire Award is the equivalent of the Oscar for high school robotics, said Marcel Bergerman,...

Student created art inspired by the Pittsburgh-based Squonk Opera performance group will be on display at an exhibit opening at North Allegheny Senior High School. The free May 8 art show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The student designed integrated art installation was influenced by art teachers Fran...

The drama club at North Hills High School will perform its annual student showcase at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Club members will sing Broadway musicals, present dance routines and perform scenes from various plays, musicals and films. During the event, 19 North Hills students will be recognized for...

A North Hills charity is participating in an online donation program Tuesday called Critical Needs Alert Day that will match the amount of pledges it receives. Donations received by North Hills Community Outreach between 8 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on May 7 — dubbed Critical Needs Alert Day — will...

Registration is open for a summer recreation program for children who live in the North Allegheny School District’s attendance area. The program includes arts and crafts, team sports and group recreational activities. It will be held weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to noon and is open to kids living in Bradford...

North Allegheny senior Ethan James achieved rare perfection on a worldwide test. James, 18, of McCandless, was informed recently by the College Board that he received a top score of 5 on the Advanced Placement Computer Science “A” exam last May. “I was pleasantly surprised,” said James, who plans to...

How to use the resume site LinkedIn to boost your career opportunities is the topic of a free program at 7 p.m. on May 15 at Saints John and Paul Church in Franklin Park. “The Flip Side of LinkedIn” will cover how employers and recruiters use site, which has more...

The first in a series of collection events for hazardous household waste will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in North Park. The May 4 collection event, which is being sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resourced Council, will be held in the parking lot of the park’s swimming...

Gear heads and grease monkeys can have their favorite set of wheels on display for public viewing at a charity car cruise from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at La Roche University in McCandless. The cruise will include music, food and giveaways. The May 4 event is being held...

A number of candidates in North Hills municipalities with seats up for re-election face no competition for their party’s nomination in the May 21 primary. In some communities there are no candidates or not enough people on the ballot for the number of nominations needed. A candidate who runs unchallenged...

For a quarter century, kids in Marshall and surrounding communities have had their own “castle” to pique their imaginations and provide countless hours of fun while they get fit. But the cost of maintaining the wooden Country Castle play area and the lack of safety upgrades available means it’s time...

Ross Township has published a list of streets in the municipality that will paved this year. As a result, road paving and bridge repairs are the two largest line items in this year’s budget. The township’s $22.9 million spending plan for 2019 earmarks $2 million to pave roads and $890,000...

West View residents between the ages of 16 and 18 can apply for summer jobs in the borough’s Public Works Department. The work will involve assisting public works crews with day-to-day operations. Applications can be picked up at the administration office from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is...

For the third consecutive year, North Allegheny sixth grader Evan Park will compete in an international chess tournament. Park, 11, of McCandless qualified for the World Cadet championship Aug. 20 through Sept. 2 in China in the Open U12 division. Park, who ranked first in April among Top Age 11...

Several local non-profit organizations are gathering Thursday morning at a senior community in McCandless to plant a mini “food forest” of fruit trees. “Fruit trees are magic. They feed us, provide clean air to breath and bring us together,” said Cem Akin, CEO of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, which...

A wide variety of paintings, sculpture and woodwork was on sale at a fine art show at Hiland Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 26. The show kick-ed off with an opening reception that included wine tasting, paired appetizers and live music. Entries were judged by Cindy Gilberti, artist and owner...

Kids got a chance to test their bicycling skills through a course designed to teach them the fundamentals of safe riding at a bike rodeo sponsored by the Ross Township police on Saturday, April 27 at the The Block Northway. Police officers and volunteers were on hand to help guide...

Emergency personnel who responded to the April 10 fire at the Durham Court apartments and the local charitable organizations and businesses that came to the aid of displaced residents were honored recently with proclamations issued by McCandless Town Council. The town also honored were two men who were making furniture...

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: • McCandless OKs Sheetz move; judge quashes 1 of 2 lawsuits filed by residents...

The advocacy group Walk/Bike Ross is seeking volunteers for a community cleanup on Sunday. The group will pick up trash along Babcock Boulevard between Three Degree and Rochester roads between 9 and 11 a.m. Participants should wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts and work gloves. Meet up for the April 28...

A non-profit organization that supports organ transplant patients, donors and their families is holding a community blood drive party from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at Painting with a Twist in Wexford. The event will include raffles for prizes as well as group art projects led by...

The Town of McCandless will mark the second anniversary of the opening of the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center with a festival on Saturday, May 18. Festivities, which run from 1 to 4 p.m., will include a display of public safety vehicles and the opportunity for kids to “touch-a-truck,” military and...