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Oakmont Lions band engages in acts of service through performances

For members of the Oakmont Lions Club Good Time Band, rehearsals and performances are filled with laughter and music. Worries are left behind for a couple of hours. For its listeners, the band offers an escape from the mundane. Laura Amos, 61, of Oakmont, the band’s director and vocalist, equated...
Greensburg-based co-authors release new fantasy series for children

A story of friendship, resilience and adventure comes to life in co-authors Cameron Jackson and Amy Fussell’s new fantasy series. “The Enchantments of Walter Mirage” is a two-part literary debut for the pair, who run Twin Howl Press and self-publish their work. It follows the stories of two children —...
Summer programming heats up at Penn Hills Library

Don’t let the heat of summer keep you from chilling out at the Penn Hills Library. These days, libraries are more than just books and periodicals. And the Penn Hills site at 1037 Stotler Road is no exception. The library’s mission is to “empower our community by providing free and...
In brief: Roundup of events in the Penn Hills area for the week of July 28 and beyond

Clinic to microchip dogs at no charge The Steel Goat Marketplace, 200 Jefferson Road, is hosting a free microchip clinic for dogs from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17. The clinic is coordinated by Lost and Found Pets of Penn Hills and Pawsitive Voice. Dogs must weigh 10 pounds or...
Former Penn Hills, WVU standout Drew Schifino reflects on life in basketball in new book

Drew Schifino wanted an opportunity to reflect on his time in basketball. He didn’t want to rehash the old stories of his time in European basketball or at West Virginia. The 43-year-old Penn Hills graduate sought an opportunity for self-reflection. Schifino decided to write a book about his time in...
Penn Hills’ Isabella DeCarlo caps high school softball career on high note

Isabella DeCarlo being asked by Team Gold to throw two innings in June during the Western Pennsylvania Softball All-Star game at Plum High School meant the world to her. The Penn Hills graduate ended a difficult senior season with two solid memories. DeCarlo no-hit Woodland Hills on Senior Night to...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 27, 2025

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Scott Kramer sold property at 328 Highland Ave. to Melissa Gallagher for $32,000. Benjamin Peticca Jr. sold property at 105 West St. to Chelcon LLC for $80,000. Azizeh Haji Djafari sold property at 242-244 West St. to David Jihun Choi and Lina Li for $299,000. Churchill Elizabeth...
Drilling work on Verona Road to begin Monday

Penn Hills commuters may experience some slow downs starting Monday. PennDOT announced drilling work will begin on Verona Road between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road. Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekeday through Aug. 6. The road will not be fully closed,...
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Penn Hills’ Carter Bonner

Carter Bonner doesn’t think going on the recruiting trail for football is an easy process. One thing that eases the Penn Hills junior’s mind when it comes to the decision-making process is the impact it has on his dad during the road trips to visit schools. The two made a...
Penn Hills School District welcomes therapy pilot program

Penn Hills School District officials are prioritizing mental health. Kristin Brown, director of pupil services, said Pittsburgh Mercy’s integrated school-based therapy program has been implemented in the district. “We wanted students to feel more comfortable,” Brown said. While the district has had school-based therapy until a contract ended during the...
Turner Dairy Farms receives $750,000 to expand distribution center and automation

From dairy products to iced tea, Turner Dairy Farms in Penn Hills has been a Pittsburgh staple since the 1930s. The company and its reach has expanded. Today, it partners with 35 family-owned dairy farms within a 70-mile radius. With that wide range, the company was in need of an...
Penn Hills establishes tax credit program for volunteer firefighters

Penn Hills leaders have officially established a volunteer service tax credit program. During council’s monthly voting meeting July 21, members voted to unanimously adopt a program that provides a tax credit for residents volunteering with one of the municipality’s fire departments. “We are the largest suburb in Allegheny County,” Mayor...
Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays. The...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 20, 2024

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Joseph Williams sold property at 148 North Ave. to Occor Construction LLC for $27,000. Churchill Estate of William Keegan sold property at 36 Garden Terrace to Keyway Homes East 7 LLC for $80,000. Jason Greenwald sold property at 1943 Hampstead Drive to Kyle and Adriana Perdue for...
Morning Roundup: Andy Warhol Bridge to close for inspection; Rodi Road set for repaving

Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Friday, July 18: Andy Warhol Bridge to close for inspection The Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) Bridge will temporarily close Monday for inspection, according to the Pittsburgh Public Works Department. The bridge, which connects Downtown Pittsburgh to the North Shore,...
PennDOT reopens Penn Hills exit ramps closed for Rodi Road paving

PennDOT is planning to close Rodi Road this weekend, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. Milling and paving operations will take place, weather permitting, between Maple Lane and William Penn Highway. The work also will require the complete closure of the eastbound I-376 ramp to Penn Hills/Rodi...

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