Penn Hills Progress category, Page 33
In brief: Rotary spaghetti dinner, fall leaf collection and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Spaghetti dinner Rotary Club of Penn Hills is hosting a spaghetti dinner featuring homemade meatballs and sauce by Grazia Tomasino on Nov. 9 at Mt. Hope Church, 12106 Frankstown Road. Dine in or takeout. For tickets or more information, visit pennhillsrotary.org/events. Thanksgiving reunion luncheon Kerr Presbyterian Church located at 157...
Penn Hills grad reaches out to South African kids via volleyball
Alain Tamo-Noche immensely enjoyed his experience in Cape Town, South Africa. The Central State University student and Penn Hills graduate taught young people how to play volleyball. One little boy, Mokhtar, left a lasting impression on Tamo-Noche. “He stood out because he was eager to keep learning,” Tamo-Noche said. “He...
Penn Hills defense grows into physical force
Don’t expect to find many holes in the Penn Hills football team’s defense. Indians defensive end Kelsey Hundley believes the team’s discipline makes it difficult for other teams to move the ball effectively. “We’re a physical team,” Hundley said. “We fly around and get to the ball. We tackle well.”...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 29, 2023
Churchill Andrew Michael Bell sold property at 1912 Garrick Drive to Hiral Patel for $420,000. Estate of Leonard Hornak sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Apt 201 to Francis Tomasic for $192,500. Edgewood Dominic Rugani sold property at 149-151 Race St. to ODUWA Realty LLC for $297,500. Forest Hills Eponymous...
Trick-or-treaters get early start on candy collection at the Verona Farmers Market
Dozens of families from multiple communities flocked to Verona for its third annual Trunk-or-Treat event. The Halloween-themed activity was part of the Verona Farmers Market at Railroad Park Oct. 26. Borough police and fire departments, along with local organizations such as the Lower Valley Athletic Foundation participated. There were multiple...
Penn Hills Elementary School recognized for positive student behavior program
For the second straight year, Penn Hills Elementary School is being recognized by the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Pennsylvania Network. This year’s honor recognizes the school’s strong foundation to support the student body with the positive behavioral program dubbed “Bee Your Best.” “Part of our core culture and climate...
Churchill council to decide fate of billboard in December
After completing a two-part hearing on Oct. 23, the Churchill Zoning Hearing Board must now decide whether to permit an electronic billboard that some Penn Hills residents say will negatively impact the appearance of the Rodi Road corridor. Despite being located in Churchill, the proposed billboard would target motorists exiting...
Fire that destroyed Eiler’s Hardware in Verona, displacing 5 people is not suspicious, fire marshal says
Five people are displaced and a longstanding Verona business was destroyed as a result of a fire Wednesday evening. Smoke and flames began to billow from the basement of the Masonic Building, a three-story structure along the 300 block of Center Avenue around 6:15 p.m., according to Verona fire Chief...
Penn Hills School Board votes for safety enhancements on school buildings
School buildings in the Penn Hills School District will be going through some minor work in the next few days. During the school board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, board members approved the removal of one door handle on all double door entrances on the school buildings. According to Brandon...
Youngsters from Monroeville school contribute to greenway reforestation
A group of Moss Side Middle School students learned firsthand that Johnny Appleseed may have faced a tough time back in the day. “I was talking with one girl and she told me, ‘I never planted a tree before. It’s more complicated than I thought it would be,’” Lindsay Dill...
Pittsburgh teen pleads guilty to 3rd-degree murder in killing of Central Catholic student
Timothy Whitfield had nothing to say. The Pittsburgh teen accepted a plea deal Wednesday morning for murdering Central Catholic High School student Jafar Brooks, then 15, almost three years ago outside a Penn Hills apartment complex. Whitfield, now 19, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, robbery and conspiracy with a series...
In brief: Fall leaf collection, trick or treat and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Fall leaf collection Penn Hills will collect leaves, garden residue (flowers and plants with no roots attached), and shrubbery and tree trimmings less than a half-inch in diameter (no roots). Paper bags should be placed curbside on Sunday nights prior to the collection dates of Nov. 6, 13, 20 and...
AD-turned-coach excited about future of Penn Hills volleyball program
Stephanie Strauss never planned on returning to the bench to coach girls volleyball this season, and the Penn Hills athletic director never imagined it would happen this season. The Indians had their share of struggles during Strauss’ return to coaching but were able to pick up a pair of section...
Young players thrown into deep end for Penn Hills’ matchup with Central Catholic
Interrupting the Northeast Conference schedule to play Central Catholic was a tough spot for the Penn Hills football team. The Indians were facing the juggernaut Vikings a week after they were upset by Pine-Richland. Central Catholic pounced on Penn Hills at West Mifflin High School, scoring a 45-12 win. But,...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 22, 2023
Edgewood John Cresswell sold property at 144 Washington St. to Ryan Prendergast and Robert Ramirez for $540,000. Forest Hills Central Penn Capital Management LLC sold property at 1010 Braddock Road to Heather Fries and Catherine Jane Lachman for $300,000. Matthew Stein sold property at 1265 Brinton Road to Ian Glasgow...
Penn Hills moving to automated trash collection
Automated trash collection is coming to Penn Hills as part of a deal with Republic Services that municipal officials say will cut down on litter and keep garbage trucks on time. Council unanimously approved the five-year, roughly $26.5 million contract at a special session on Oct. 9. Republic Services holds...
Authorities release name of man found shot to death in Penn Hills
Officials have identified a man found shot to death late Wednesday inside a vehicle in Penn Hills. Myles Gore-White, 31, of Pittsburgh, was pronounced dead in the 200 block of McGregor Drive, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The shooting was reported to 911 around 11 p.m. Allegheny...
Lawsuit: Failed wound care led to Penn Hills man’s death at Allegheny County Jail
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that a Penn Hills man with autism who was incarcerated at Allegheny County Jail was denied medical treatment for a wound on his foot that led to his death from sepsis. The complaint also alleges that the doctor who treated Anthony Talotta had lost...
3 candidates running for 2 Penn Hills council seats
Three candidates are running for two seats on Penn Hills council this November, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Democrats Shawn Kerestus and Alan Waldron defeated incumbent Mark Brodnicki in the May primary. Republican Clayton Walker ran unopposed. Deputy Mayor Frank Pecora did not seek...
In brief: Halloween bingo, upcoming meetings and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Rotary Club of Penn Hills Halloween bingo starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 (doors open at 5:45) at Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St. Proceeds benefit the Penn Hills High School varsity cheerleaders. A spaghetti dinner featuring homemade meatballs and sauce by Grazia Tomasino is set for Nov. 9 at...
Penn Hills cross country looking to finish season strong
The Penn Hills cross country program has seen its numbers steadily climb since having a tough start to the season. The boys program had five runners compete at the Section 4 championship meet. Veteran Penn Hills cross country coach Lee Zelkowitz hopes their accumulating experience will help once the WPIAL...
Signature win helps Penn Hills boys soccer wind season down on positive note
Ryan Hankey hopes the last few weeks of the Penn Hills boys soccer season can feature more milestones. Over the past few weeks, the Indians have started to play at a higher level. While it won’t be enough to lift Penn Hills into the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs, the Indians...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 15, 2023
Churchill Rhonda Miller sold property at 12 Garden Ter to Katherine Anne Kefalos for $160,000. Edgewood Clarence Paul Enterprises LLC sold property at 323 Coal St. to 325 Coal St. LLC for $25,000. Susan McBride sold property at 128 Lincoln Ave. to Christopher Scott for $396,000. Aarika Taylor Turpin sold...
Lead poisoning leads to death of bald eagle, rescue group says
A bald eagle suffering from lead poisoning that was too severe to treat had to be euthanized, a Pittsburgh-based animal welfare group said. Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh said the eagle was suffering from lead toxicity when it entered its care at its rehabilitation center in Penn Hills. According to...
Penn Hills mayoral candidates sound off
Penn Hills Mayor Pauline Calabrese faces a challenge this November from Deputy Mayor Frank Pecora in her bid for reelection, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Both are registered Democrats, but Pecora received the Republican endorsement and will appear on the ballot for the party....
