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Fox Chapel Area High School to present whimsical musical ‘Seussical’

The Cat in the Hat is one of the many Dr. Seuss characters set to unleash entertainment in Fox Chapel Area High School’s spring musical production of “Seussical.” A cast of more than 100 students will present “Seussical” March 3-6 in the high school auditorium. The family-friendly, whimsical show is...
For Sara Voyten of Parks Township, turning 100 is ‘no big deal — I feel good’

Sara Smith Voyten, a lifelong resident of Armstrong County, is about to add another chapter to the story of her life: turning 100. Voyten, an avid reader, spends the majority of her time with her nose in a book in her private room at Pine View Personal Care Facility in...
Pittsburgh market has seen the most ads in high-stakes Senate race

The Pittsburgh television market has been flooded with more campaign ads in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race than any other place in the state, according to data obtained by the Tribune-Review. So far, all of the ads are from Republicans. Advertising data shows the Pittsburgh market received 18,074 Gross Rating...
Bishop David Zubik set to undergo shoulder surgery Monday

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik announced Sunday that he is set to undergo shoulder surgery. The surgery is slated for Monday at UPMC Mercy, Zubik said, and will repair a significant tear in his left shoulder. “I have full confidence in my well-respected surgeon and his very capable...
Pa. casinos landed $393M in revenues for January, state records show

Revenues at Pennsylvania casinos continued a gradual decline last month, a trend seen across the state since the record-breaking month of November, state regulators said. In all, more than $393.1 million was recorded in January, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. That’s a $39.3 million decrease from November, when...
With a pandemic pivot to tech, Christ Church Fox Chapel builds flock

A former British barrister turned minister in Fox Chapel has turned to technology to boost membership during the pandemic. The Rev. Alex Shuttleworth, 43, a native of Liverpool, has been at Christ Church Fox Chapel since 2014. Since then, membership has grown by 50%, with 44 new members added during...
Candidates being accepted for Greensburg’s Hometown Hero Banner project

Greensburg is once again honoring local veterans and first responders through the Hometown Hero Banner project. The program — a coalition by the Greensburg Community Development Corp., city of Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg — is a way to honor local military and non-military heroes by displaying photos on decorative banners...
Three Rivers Depression Glass show is back, now in 45th year

After taking a year off during the covid pandemic, the Three Rivers Depression Era Glass Society will present its 45th annual glass show on March 5 and 6 at the Quality Inn in New Kensington. About 28 vendors will display and show off dazzling Depression Era glass primarily from the...
Compass Inn fireside chats will explore ‘Histories and Mysteries of Language’

If you’ve wondered whether a crayfish is a fish or who put the “nick” in nickname, the Ligonier Valley Historical Society had you in mind when planning its four-part series of programs on the “Histories and Mysteries of Language.” The series of informal fireside sessions will be held from 2...
Nature club will host winter botany hike at Keystone State Park

When M.J. Seipler of Penn Township goes out into the woods, she always wants to know more about what is around her. “It’s nice to know about the birds and plants, the creatures who share the Earth with us,” Seipler said. “And we’re lucky in a place like Pennsylvania where...
Quality Inn in New Kensington damaged by fire after car severs natural gas line, crashes into building

Quick action by firefighters early Sunday prevented a blaze from spreading through a New Kensington hotel when a car slammed into the building and sheared off a natural gas supply line that fed the flames, a New Kensington fire official said. “We averted a disaster,” New Kensington fire Chief Ed...
Not for ‘another 100’: Hope held that pandemic fades in Year 3, becomes part of normal cycle

Amy Ranker needed to restock her pantry, so she headed to her local Giant Eagle in Hempfield. She picked a Tuesday afternoon, when the supermarket is usually less crowded. She took her time wheeling a full cart through the produce department. Taking care with her shopping selections, she used a...
Murrysville council hears pitch for acid-mine remediation project

Murrysville and Export have the unfortunate distinction of being home to two of the largest mine water sources in the Turtle Creek Watershed. That is not through any fault of their own. Long-abandoned mine activity, combined with the natural flow of stormwater, has resulted in the slow leakage of various...
Valley graduate set to release debut novel, ‘Gridiron Girl’

Keen-eyed readers will notice local landmarks and other A-K Valley name-drops in the debut novel by Tamara Girardi, a Lower Burrell resident. “Gridiron Girl” is the first in a six-book set aimed at young adults. It launches March 3, published by Wise Wolf Books. “Locals will see a lot of...
‘Hamilton’ performer to conduct class with Valley High School drama club

A member of the touring company that will be performing the musical “Hamilton” at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh is scheduled to speak Wednesday to students at Valley High School in New Kensington. Nikisha Williams, a singer and actress, will conduct a class with students in the New Kensington-Arnold school’s...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 20, 2022

Bellevue Thomas Anzio sold property at 10 N Bryant Ave. to MSM Properties Group LLC for $213,000. PD & E Associates Inc. sold property at 444 Orchard Ave. to Meraki Resident IV LLC for $500,000. Bradford Woods Estate of John Brassell sold property at 147 Bradford Road to JohnPaul Bray...

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