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StoryWise program lets South Hills seniors connect over cherished memories
Share a story. A place you have traveled. Your most inspiring role model. A time you lost big. A recipe that should never be made again. From a simple prompt, the stories begin to unfold inside Atria South Hills in Baldwin Borough. From those stories, residents find common bonds. They...
Fox Chapel Area Adult Education will accept online registration for 1st time
Fox Chapel Area Adult Education is embracing its future. For the first time in its 55-year history, the program is offering online registration and payment for the spring semester, now under way. “We are always looking for ways to make it easy for adults to have fun, improve their health...
Despite guns and schools debate, participation on high school rifle teams is increasingVideo
Landon Badac first picked up a gun at around 4 years old. “My grandpa, who was a big influence in my life in the outdoors, taught me how to shoot very early, gun safety, and how to live in the outdoors, pretty much,” the Armstrong High School senior explained. “He’s...
Hampton woman starts rowing to join husband, daughter, discovers love for sport
Beth Bowman of Hampton is shining as a novice rower. Bowman, a member of the Pittsburgh Rowing Club in Robinson and the third member of her family to row, earned a bronze medal in the Lightweight Veteran Masters Women “A” 50-59 age group at the Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championship regatta...
South Fayette resident celebrates 98th birthday
Rita Erfort, a resident of Country Meadows in South Fayette, celebrated her 98th birthday on Feb. 4. She resided in Baldwin until she was 94. She has two children, Barbara (late Joseph) Mangis and Patti (James) Putteman. Rita also has eight grandkids and 16 great-grandchildren. Bob Heinrich of Carnegie will celebrate...
Night at the Races benefits Etna
Giddy up for the Etna Economic Development Corp. (EEDC)’s Ninth Annual Run for the Cup: A Night at the Races on March 2 at Clarence Fugh Memorial Hall, 27 Crescent Ave., Etna. Doors will open for the 21-and-over event at 7:30 p.m., with races starting at 8 p.m. The evening...
Ross Park Mall hosted Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year was celebrated at Ross Park Mall Saturday, Feb. 9, with an array of activities and performances. Chinese New Year is a celebration recognized by more than 20-percent of the world. For 2019, it is the Year of the Pig....
Bilingual books keep folktales alive for South Hills immigrant, refugee families
Gabriel Ajang remembers back to his childhood in South Sudan where his parents would tell him the tale of the impatient hyena and his friends, the hippo and lion. It had an important message — to be patient — and was always capped off with a song in their native...
Crashes reported as ice and snow coat roads
A sloppy mix of snow, rain and ice caused numerous crashes and shut down several roads Sunday night and Monday morning. Mt. Pleasant Road in Hempfield Township was closed because of two early morning crashes, according to Westmoreland County 911. A vehicle crashed into a utility pole knocking down power...
11 Fox Chapel Area musicians chosen for PMEA honors bands
Eleven Fox Chapel Area High School students were chosen for two 2019 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) honors bands. The PMEA District 1 honors jazz ensemble includes seniors Alexander Perez and Glenna Van Dyke and juniors Michael Mendelson and Jacob Rendall. They were selected by audition. The ensemble each year...
Chartiers Valley unveils new school crest
One image now encompasses all that it means to be a student at Chartiers Valley High School. With the opening of the new high school in January, school leaders recently unveiled a new crest that incorporates the standards and aspirations of what it means to be a Colt. As work...
Blessed Trinity Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Blessed Trinity Academy students made the most of National Catholic Schools Week, despite frigid temperatures, prompting school officials to cancel school three days the week of Jan. 28. The Glenshaw students focused on service projects such as preparing 150 bagged lunches to feed those in need through the St. Mary...
Workshop slated for parents about social media pitfalls children face
Ryan Klingensmith says the tricky thing about parenting in the digital age is that there is no way today’s parents and caregivers can base their approach to guiding children through social media on how they were raised. “Parents know how to teach their kids to drive because someone taught them...
Hampton volunteer opportunities open
Volunteers to serve on various boards within Hampton Township are now being sought. There is one position open on Environmental Advisory Council, an alternate for the Zoning Hearing Board and two for the Hampton Community Association. The only requirement needed to serve is to be a Hampton Township resident, said...
YMCA kindergarten morning child care set for Hampton
A morning YMCA-led program for kindergarten students will be offered next year at Hampton Township School District as a pilot, as discussed at the recent school board meeting Feb. 3. The registration will be held March 4, at one of the elementary schools, with details forthcoming. Hampton School District has...
Pine Community Center continues to grow in 10th year of operation
Before the Pine Community Center ever opened, Director Joni Patsko had a goal of creating programming for children that would combine not just physical activity but also creativity and community as well. Ten years later, Patsko said they’re proud of what they offer for children in the community and hope...
Ross reviewing redevelopment plans for former liquor store on Perry Highway
Ross Township commissioners on Monday will consider granting preliminary approval for a proposal to tear down the former state liquor store building on Perry Highway to make room for an apartment and retail complex. Kossman Development Co. want to construct a 4-story apartment complex with 120 units dubbed Perry View...
FR superintendent will throw out first pitch at Pirates game in April
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recognize Pennsylvania Association of School Administrator’s Superintendent of the Year, Franklin Regional’s Gennaro Piraino, at their April 5 game against the Cincinnati Reds. Piraino will throw out the first pitch prior to the 7:05 p.m. game. Piraino was chosen as PASA’s 2019 Superintendent of the Year...
Meeting tonight to outline McKnight Elementary construction plans
North Allegheny School District residents with school-age children in the McKnight Elementary School attendance area can learn more about the planned expansion of the school during a meeting this evening. The Feb. 11 meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the school, which is located at 500 Cumberland...
Heritage trail committee will meet on Valentine’s Day in Salem Township
The Westmoreland Heritage Trail board of directors will meet on Valentine’s Day. The public meeting will be at 7 p.m., Feb. 14 at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem Township. The next phase of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, connecting Murrysville and Export, is projected to be complete by...
Best Buddies program opens school store at Pine-Richland
Pine-Richland High School held a grand opening on Feb. 6 for the school store. The Best Buddies program opened the store and members are selling everything from pencils to phone chargers. Money raised will benefit the Best Buddies program. Through the program, Pine-Richland students are paired with buddies in the...
North Hills expanding annual ‘THON’ charity fund-raiser to 3 separate events
For the past four years, North Hills High School students have been hosting a dance marathon to raise money for charity. Based on the legendary annual dance marathon held at Penn State University known as “THON,” North Hills is taking the popular and successful idea a few dance steps forward...
Window screen company has gone from Plum garage to nationwide successVideo
When Joe Altieri began seeking a way to make a better window screen in his Plum garage, he was just looking to improve on what was century-old technology. “The current patent on window screens dates back to 1907,” Altieri said. “So you have 100-year-old technology on modern windows.” Altieri, 43,...
Monroeville students put principal in sticky situation
Celebrating Catholic Schools week, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, students at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville had the unique opportunity to tape their principal to the wall....
Riverview High track damage remains, team to again compete away all season
Riverview High School track teams will have all away meets for a second — and possibly third — straight season as Oakmont and school district officials continue to debate who should pay for track repairs. Meets were first rescheduled in March 2018, when it was determined the track in the...
