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Stair climb: Harrison native to showcase images of steps at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Paola Corso is always looking to take the next step. The Harrison native writes about and photographs staircases not only for their beauty, but for their functional use as a journey to get from one place to another. “I am always looking for steps,” said Corso, who lives in Brooklyn,...
Oakmont to relaunch pedestrian safety committee; volunteers wanted
Oakmont officials plan to restore the borough’s pedestrian safety committee. Councilman John Arnold announced the intent to relaunch the volunteer group at a May 15 meeting. He said the deplorable condition of borough sidewalks is the main reason he wants more people involved in finding possible solutions and grants for...
Seton LaSalle erupts for 6-run 6th inning to surge past Riverview in Class 2A
Seton LaSalle collected four hits through five innings against Riverview starting pitcher Ben Hower in a Class 2A quarterfinal baseball playoff game Monday afternoon at Gateway. The No. 2 Rebels then erupted for six runs on five hits in the sixth inning off of Hower and Raiders reliever Enzo Lio....
Oakmont night markets to mark third straight summer season
A popular summer shopping and networking event in Oakmont is returning for its third straight season. Night markets are scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. They are presented by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce. More than 40 vendors are expected to participate each...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 21, 2023
Chalfant Matthew Ian Lehet sold property at 221 Greenfield Ave. to Jay William Henderson and Lauren Stern for $189,900. Estate of Arthur Ryden sold property at 139 Rossmore St. to Shela Englert for $92,500. Churchill Joseph Mazzotti sold property at 57 Locksley Drive to Virignia Norwood trustee for $365,000. Edgewood...
Ace lefty Enzo Lio lifts Riverview past Charleroi in Class 2A 1st round
Riverview entered the WPIAL baseball playoffs as an unheralded No. 10 seed, but the Raiders had their ace lefty on the mound in the first round Thursday against No. 7 Charleroi. That’s usually a recipe for success. Enzo Lio pitched 5 2/3 effective innings before reaching the 100-pitch count limit...
Memorial Day activities set in Oakmont, Verona
The 2023 Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on May 29. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue in Verona and begin at 9:30. Frank Bonaroti is the parade marshal. The route will be along Allegheny River Boulevard across the Roger F....
Riverview School District proposes 2% property tax increase
Riverview School District is proposing a 2% real estate tax increase as part of its $25.9 million general fund budget for the 2023-24 school year. School board members cited uncertainty in state and federal funding and rising costs as reasons for the increase, which would raise the tax rate for...
Former Oakmont Council president fills vacancy
Oakmont Council welcomed a familiar face back to its ranks to fill a vacancy. Patricia Friday was sworn in by Mayor Sophia Facaros on May 15. Friday was appointed by a narrow margin at a special meeting May 8 to fill the seat vacated by Lindsay Osterhout, council president. Osterhout...
5 Dems to face 5 GOP candidates for Riverview School Board
Five Democratic candidates will face five Republicans on the November general election ballot to compete for five Riverview School Board seats. In the May 16 primary, Jennifer K. Chaparro, an incumbent who serves as the board’s vice president, garnered the most votes among Democrats (1,049), according to unofficial Allegheny County...
In brief: Oakmont charging station opens, other area happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Ceremony for charging stations A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed electric vehicle charging stations in Oakmont is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 19 in Riverview Park’s Third Street lot. Oakmont partnered with Duquesne Light’s Community Charging Program to bring the stations to the borough. The event will feature Kevin...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 14, 2023
Churchill Peter Spirtes sold property at 1903 Hampstead Drive to William and Wendy Colbert for $220,000. Estate of Conrad Mitchell sold property at 3430 Ridgewood Drive to Rodney and Eulalia Patricia Sinclair for $310,000. Forest Hills Ronald Barnes sold property at 356 Sharon Drive to Grace O’Neal for $210,000. Monroeville...
World’s best golfers to face more daunting test after renovations at Oakmont Country Club
When Scottie Scheffler steps up to the tee box for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, some of the world’s most notable greens might look a bit farther away. As Jon Rahm eyes an approach shot, he will have to navigate around certain bunkers a bit differently. Rory...
Oakmont man guilty of 3rd-degree murder in 3-year-old daughter’s death
An Oakmont man was convicted of third-degree murder in the starvation death of his daughter. Bella Seachrist, 3, died June 9, 2020, after she became unresponsive and was taken to UPMC St. Margaret hospital near Aspinwall. In addition to the homicide charge, Jose Salazar-Ortiz Sr., 32, was found guilty of aggravated...
Taste of Two Towns brings communities together at Oakmont library
Brisket was served by bookshelves and wine was sipped near hundreds of writings as residents from Oakmont and surrounding communities gathered in support of their local library. Oakmont Carnegie Library officials said at least 172 people participated in its annual Taste of Two Towns fundraiser at 700 Allegheny River Blvd....
Relay for Life of Riverview in Oakmont seeks to raise $87K
Hundreds of people are expected to celebrate cancer survivors with live music, food trucks, face painting and more at Riverside Park in Oakmont on May 20. Relay for Life of Riverview, a fundraising event through the American Cancer Society, is returning for its 23rd year. Organizers hope to raise $87,000...
Plum, Oakmont, Verona area happenings, week of May 8, 2023
Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day The 2023 Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on May 29. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue in Verona and begin at 9:30. Frank Bonaroti is the parade marshal. The route will be along Allegheny River Boulevard across...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 7, 2023
Churchill Estate of Eric Velazquez sold property at 3460 Ridgewood Drive to Jeffrey Samuels for $320,000. Edgewood Maureen Smith sold property at 528 Greendale Ave. to Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke for $265,000. Kevin Haworth sold property at 120 Oakview Ave. to Ian McIntyre and Richelle Szypulski for $220,000. Forest Hills Lisa...
Riverview singers entertain at Oakmont men’s breakfast
At Oakmont Presbyterian Church’s monthly Men’s Breakfast and Entertainment event, the Grace Notes from Riverview High School provided the entertainment for the morning. The group, directed by Nathan Hart, consisted of 15 young ladies who sang five songs: “Hummingbird,” “Warrior,” “What Happens When,” “My Roots” and “Jantos (Together).” The songs...
10 in the running for 5 spots on Riverview School Board
Editor’s note: The Advance Leader is publishing primary election previews with candidate interviews for contested races only. Oakmont, Plum and Verona have no contests for elected municipal positions, according to Allegheny County Election Bureau information. In the race for Riverview School Board, 10 candidates are running for spots on the...
Plum, Oakmont, Verona happenings, week of May 1, 2023
National History Day finalists A group of Riverview High School ninth- and 10th-grade honors history students participated in traveled to the National History Day State Finals on April 22-23. Five of the students’ projects received top-six finishes: • Chiara Brun and Molly Morrissey, second place, Senior Group Performance, “Bayard v....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 30, 2023
Churchill Estate of Lamar Kinghorn sold property at 2148 Beulah Road to James Burke Sr for $165,000. William Levin sold property at 3710 Henley Drive to Toby and Danielle Weaver for $190,000. Monroeville Dorothy Sciotti Henry sold property at 406 Center Road to Cindy Vulgris for $50,000. Tri COG Land...
Oakmont-Verona Rotary extends thanks to firefighters
Rotary International’s motto, Service Above Self, explains the Oakmont-Verona Rotary Club’s relationship with the Oakmont and Verona volunteer fire departments. Club members are grateful for the firefighters’ dedication and selflessness, as they answer numerous calls each year and give countless hours of their time to training and equipment maintenance. Recently,...
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Restaurants and breweries from Oakmont and Verona will come together in support of their local library. The Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a Taste of Two Towns fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. May 7. Patrons can sample items from more than a dozen places. There will be door prizes...
Verona bike derby to return in June
The Verona Police Department plans to bring back one of its popular community events after a three-year hiatus. The annual Verona Bike Derby returns June 10 outside the borough building. Railroad Avenue will be closed between Center and South avenues from at least 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s good...
