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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: • North Hills’ spring musical ‘Tuck Everlasting’ receives 8 Kelly nominations • Work on...
Letter to the Editor: Sharing the road a 2-way effort
As the weather improves, more people take to the streets. Most are on foot but an increasing number are riding bicycles. Motorists in Pennsylvania need to be aware of pedestrians and cyclists and should be informed about traffic law. Members of the Walk/Bike Ross committee offer this primer about five...
Treasures for the hunting at Bradford Woods community-wide garage sale
Has spring cleaning created a pile of things you don’t need or want but just don’t have the heart to toss? Bradford Woods residents can part with their previously used possessions and pick up some cash at a community-wide garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June...
Marshall offering pair of programs to help get green thumbers going
A pair of programs are being offered by the Marshall Township Department of Parks and Recreation for gardeners who want to add to the menu of things they grow or swap what they planted with others. Perennial Exchange A Perennial Exchange is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Shaler man pleads guilty to raping 5-year-old boy he was babysitting
A Shaler man has pleaded guilty to raping a 5-year-old boy he was babysitting. Dylan McKinney, 27, will spend between seven and 14 years in jail followed by 10 years supervised probation on the rape charge in exchange for the dismissal of some of the related criminal counts he faced,...
Ross cops issue warning about solicitors without permits in township
Ross Township police have issued a warning to residents after receiving complaints about a pair of men who are soliciting in the municipality without a permit. Police said the two men have been seen between noon and 9 p.m. wearing black pants and black vests, and in some cases, yellow...
Marshall residents can ditch hard-to-trash items at free event
Marshall Township residents can sign up to dispose of unwanted electronics and household chemical and hazardous materials for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18. Residents are permitted to dispose of paint, thinner, cleaning products, pesticides, vehicle and household batteries, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, pool chemicals, vehicle...
McCandless hosting free program on getting garden soil into shape
Gardners can learn more about improving the health of their soil at a free program at 7 p.m. on May 30 at McCandless Town Hall. Juliette Olshock, an instructor with the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, will lead the presentation on soil health and composting. Olshock is a graduate of Slippery...
New Ross law tweaked to set minimum distance from road for temporary signs
Ross commissioners have tweaked a new law that prohibits placing signs in public rights-of-way to define the minimum distance from the curb they can be erected. In February the board voted unanimously to change the township’s zoning to outlaw the signs, which often are used to advertise political candidates, shows...
Discounted tickets on sale for North Allegheny ‘Kennywood Day’
Tickets are on sale for the North Allegheny School District’s Kennywood Day on June 20. Discounted admission tickets cost $33 compared to the regular sale price of $49. The discounted tickets are being made available from the North Allegheny Unified Boosters Organization. Tickets are available online....
North Hills’ spring musical ‘Tuck Everlasting’ receives 8 Kelly nominations
North Hills High School’s spring musical “Tuck Everlasting” has garnered nominations in eight categories for the annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The show, which was performed at the high school in March, was nominated for: • Best Musical • Best Scenic Design • Best...
Deadline approaching to sign up for Ross Twp. youth summer rec program
Slots are still open for kids interested in attending Ross Township’s youth summer recreation program. May 15 is the deadline to register for weeks two through eight of the program, which will run from June 17 to July 18. Morning sessions, which will be held from 8 a.m. to noon...
North Hills Middle School teacher among 12 in state vying for Teacher of the Year honor
A teacher in the North Hills School District is among the dozen finalists for the 2020 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Gov. Tom Wolf announced. Joseph Welch, who teaches 8th grade social studies at North Hills Middle School, and 11 other teachers across Pennsylvania were nominated to receive the statewide...
Volunteers needed for cleanup, planting at Bradford Woods Reserve
The Bradford Woods Conservancy is seeking volunteers this Saturday to help clean up the trail in the borough’s reserve. The Lake Loop Day cleanup will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 11. Volunteers will be clearing overgrown vegetation such as invasive Japanese barberry and garlic mustard. The...
North Hills School Board OK’s appointments to fill key administrative posts
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...
Vintage rides on display at La Roche help raise money for charity
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 Arts Alive show well attended
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....
Robotics team captures top honor at FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship
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,...
North Allegheny hosting ‘Squonk Opera’ inspired student art exhibit
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...
North Hills drama club set to perform annual student showcase
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...
North Hills charity seeking online donations to be matched by local foundation
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...
Summer rec sign-ups underway for kids in North Allegheny attendance area
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 earns perfection on worldwide AP exam
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...
Using LinkedIn to boost career chances topic of free program at Franklin Park church
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...
1st in series of chemical collection events kicks off at North Park
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...
