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The Pine Community Center will mark its 10th birthday at the end of the month and they’re celebrating in the week leading up to the big day with free classes, giveaways and more. The actual birthday “party” will be Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., said Joni Patsko, the...

The North Hills School District’s superintendent is scheduled to present a report and analysis on a proposal to move sixth-grade students out of the elementary buildings and into the middle school to address the district’s growing enrollment. Superintendent Pat Mannarino will hold the presentation during the Jan. 24 school board...

Students in the musical theater program at Vincentian Academy are in full rehearsals for their upcoming spring musical “Annie.” Performances are scheduled for Feb. 22, 23, 24 and March 1 and 2 at the Masonic Center in Ross Township. “It is remarkable to see the talent and enthusiasm we have...

Tickets are on sale for North Hills Community Outreach’s annual Neighborhood Block Party featuring the Pittsburgh band No Bad JuJu on Sunday, March 24. The event will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at The Chadwick in McCandless. The all-ages family friendly event includes food stations, princess and superhero...

The Pine-Richland High School Competitive Cheerleading Squad placed fourth at the state championship on Jan. 11 and 12, in Hershey, Pa. They earned second place in the Small Varsity Division and fourth overall in the WPIAL Championships hosted at Hempfield High School on Jan. 5. The final stop for this...

Sauerbraten, a German Pot Roast, will probably not be found in a cookbook “Ready in 30 minutes.” This most memorable recipe takes some advanced preparation. Julianne Eilinsfeld, a resident of Shaler, loves celebrating traditions and learning about her family history and genealogy. This recipe was her great-grandmother’s, whom she never...

The Democratic Committees in several North Hills communities are playing host to a free training program for party members interested in running for political office and their supporters. The training session, which is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 in Marshall Township, will cover topics such as...

The North Hills School District has joined with the state Attorney General’s Office to offer parents and students a way to report potential threats that do not require immediate attention from local law enforcement. The new “non-emergency” tip line is a way to report incidents of bullying, intimidation, harassment, weapons,...

Franklin Park council is poised to consider whether to pass on allowing drilling for Marcellus Shale gas under Linbrook Park and the potential profits to fund future borough operations, or take a stance against drilling and forbid the gas from being extracted from public property. Either way, borough officials say,...

Pine Township Community Park was alive with wintry activity thanks to the first significant snowfall of the season....

Both the Pine and Richland supervisors will continue on in their current roles in 2019 following their respective organizational meetings to start the new year. In Pine Township, longtime Chairman Michael Dennehy was unanimously selected to retain that position in 2019, as were Philip Henry and Ed Holdcroft in the...

Starting on Friday, students and parents in the North Hills School District will be able to view report cards using a new online system, district officials announced. The report cards, which can be accessed through the district’s PowerSchool information system, are for the first semester grading period, which ended on...

The North Allegheny School District is seeking applicants for eight athletic coaching positions for the upcoming spring and fall sports seasons. People interested in the positions have until Jan. 20 to apply through the district’s online Applicant Tracking System, where a job description and requirements for each opening are listed....

How to cope with a loss of income while making a career change is the topic of a free program at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Saints John and Paul Church in Franklin Park. Dave Weigand, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will discuss strategies for budgeting, reducing expenses...

When friends Mahika Sampat and Devin Golla were younger they enjoyed going to the Carnegie Science Center together and even memorized the periodic table for a fourth-grade talent show. Now the two are seniors at Pine-Richland High School and founders of the SciGirls club, which placed as a finalist at...

Ross officials have long had a feeling that the number of deer roaming through township neighborhoods has been growing, or at least further encroaching on populated areas. Now they know they’re not alone. A randomly generated survey of 1,500 residents in all nine wards resulted in 575 responses detailing their...

Allegheny County’s Kane Community Living Center in Ross Township is hosting a job fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to recruit registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. In addition to information about the pay, benefits and other opportunities offered, on-the-spot interviews will be conducted with...

The deadline to dispose of live Christmas trees in some North Hills is quickly approaching. Monday is the last day trees can be dropped off in North Park. Trees are being collected from 8 a.m. to dusk in the parking lot of the swimming pool and will be turned into...

Young chess enthusiasts will get a chance to match their cunning and strategy at a Feb. 2 tournament at the Northland Public Library in McCandless. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Players in kindergarten through 8th grade will compete for 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place awards...

Franklin Park is holding an information meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday to provide residents more information about a proposal to allow drilling for Marcellus Shale gas under Linbrook Park. Council postponed its Dec. 19 vote to permit PennEnergy Resources to drill under the 80-acre park after residents raised concerns...

A local medical practice that was launched 11 years ago when its founder became frustrated with traditional medicine will conduct a free hour-long session at The Block Northway on Saturday about how hormones affect overall health. The program, which runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CoreLife Eatery...

The college application process can be overwhelming, but a free seminar at Northern Tier Library at the end of the month aims to help parents get an overview of what to expect, what to look out for and what to know as they begin the undertaking with their high school...

Northland Public Library is hosting a free screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. The adults only program will include “Mister Rodgers” related activities and refreshments. To sign up to attend, call 412-366-8100 Ext. 113. Directed by Los Angeles, Calif.,...

The region hasn’t had its first winter snowstorm yet, but McCandless officials already have spring cleaning on their minds. Volunteers are being recruited for a roadside cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6. Residents interested in participating can sign up by calling 412-364-0616 Ext. 118 or by...

The North Allegheny and North Hills school districts have scheduled programs to help parents with kindergarten age students prepare them to start school in the fall. North Allegheny NA is hosting a Feb. 7 program called “Blasting Off to a New Beginning” to provide information about the district’s s kindergarten...