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Dental practices team up to provide free care to veterans during Greensburg event
Patients who will be arriving for appointments Friday at Modern Dental Associates in Greensburg may have a variety of oral care needs, but they all will share the status of military veteran. The dental practice at 1040 Towne Square is clearing its regular schedule to provide free care to veterans...
Fawn, West Deer, Plum farms get support to preserve local food source
A new “doughnut-style” pig pavilion at Blackberry Meadows in Fawn will help prevent soil erosion and, in turn, boost local food production. The 75-acre farm sells pastured pork, produce and eggs and also operates a Community Supported Agriculture program where people can buy herbs and produce directly from the Ridge...
Plum keeps rolling with shutout of section foe Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional had a “Gold Out” for Monday’s Section 4-3A girls soccer game. The matchup, however, had more of a purple tint to it. Gianna Revetta and Olivia Bigger scored second-half goals as unbeaten Plum ran its section winning streak to 35 with a 2-0 victory over the fifth-ranked Panthers...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 22, 2025
Acoustics at the Amphitheater event slated in Plum The band Acoustic Union will perform in Plum’s first Acoustics at the Amphitheater event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct 2. The free family-friendly concert offers the chance to enjoy an evening of acoustic music, food and beverages at the amphitheater...
Plum grad Megan Bologna providing much-needed leadership for young La Roche volleyball team
La Roche women’s volleyball coach Nicole Bajuszik is accustomed to having rosters that are senior- and junior-heavy. That makes this year’s group a bit more challenging for the 13th-year coach: The Redhawks have only four juniors and seniors. The two seniors, Kalli Grine (Leechburg) and Megan Bologna (Plum), serve as...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 21, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Pasadena Partners LLC sold property at 261 Churchill Road to Tyler and Sabrina Sofia McCoy for $532,400. Tarek Alsaied sold property at 3336 Longbow Drive to Ali Sinan Saglam and Kelly Lenhart for $400,000. Edgewood David Ryan Lyle Flores sold property at 257 Maple Ave. to Thomas...
Plum youth football adjusting after moving to United Youth Football League
The Plum Midget Football Association was on the move again in the spring as it transitioned from the Big East Youth Football League to the United Youth Football League which features teams throughout the north hills of Pittsburgh. League president Matt Palermo said the decision was not taken lightly but...
6 North Allegheny students taken to hospital after buses crash on Pa. Turnpike in Plum
Two school buses transporting the North Allegheny marching band were involved in a crash Friday evening on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum while traveling to an away football game. A message was sent to all high school parents following the accident by Superintendent Brendan Hyland, who said while there were...
Plum swipes another 1-goal victory from NorwinVideo
Plum and Norwin have developed a rivalry since they were joined up in Section 1-4A and have made a habit out of stacking one-goal games against each other in recent seasons. They both are heavy hitters and perennial playoff teams, and both went into their latest encounter on matching six-game...
Plum seeks bids for O’Block Elementary addition, renovations; rough price tag: $28 million
After years of planning, the Plum School District has begun seeking bids for its large-scale addition and renovations to O’Block Elementary School. The district released the project for bidding with a deadline for contractors to submit proposals set for Oct. 7. The school board will award contracts Oct. 28. The...
As Plum flushes fire hydrants, borough warns residents may experience discolored water
Starting later this month, Plum residents may see discoloration in their water. That’s because the borough’s municipal authority will begin its hydrant flushing program on Sept. 29 to ensure all fire hydrant systems are clean and operational. The program will extend until Nov. 26. No work will occur on the...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 15, 2025
Local businesses painting Oakmont pink Local realtor Lori Hummel is helping organize an ongoing Paint Oakmont Pink fundraising event in October that will benefit Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based breast cancer foundation that fights breast cancer through research, programs and studies. The event will partner with local businesses, Hummel said....
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 14, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Elvia Cluley sold property at 5 Barton Drive to National Resident Nominee Services Inc. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $395,000). Dolce V Investments LLC sold property at 3811 Henley Drive to Kathryn Fitzgerald for $405,000. Edgewood Jonathan Wilson sold property at 206...
Plum to replace middle school water pump as building remains on ‘fire watch’
The Plum School District is working to replace a water pump that controls emergency sprinklers in its middle school after its pressure proved to be too low during routine testing. District Superintendent Rick Walsh said the pump, which had passed last year’s inspection, was old and had failed to fall...
Plum runners start season strong at Red, White and Blue Invitational
Mayah Torres ran to a 39th-place finish at the Red, White & Blue Invitational on Sept. 6 at White Oak Park. The Plum senior and the Mustangs girls cross country team’s top runner was close to going below 20 minutes in the Class 3A race filled with some of the...
Plum hires new buildings and grounds supervisor
Alexa Verrico has been tapped as Plum’s new buildings and grounds supervisor. A Plum resident, she’ll be responsible for managing the borough’s public works crews; taking care of area parks; and upkeeping borough-owned facilities, such as the Plum Community Library and Plum Community Center. She’ll report to the borough’s director...
Friendly pizza wager feeds Plum football after victory over Gateway
Plum earned more than just a win against longtime football rival Gateway last Friday night. The Mustangs ended a streak of 13 consecutive losses at the hands of the Gators. With the win, the team also secured a free batch of pizza courtesy of a friendly wager between local pizza...
Plum seeking resident input in survey on borough’s future
Plum officials want to hear from residents as they consider the long-term future of the borough. A recent survey made available to residents and taxpayers online at growingplumforward.com asks 23 questions about the most important issues and potential changes in Plum over the next decade. It’s part of the first...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 8, 2025
Touch a Truck After a several-year hiatus, the Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck Event is returning Sept. 14 for the first time since 2022. More than 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on Allegheny River Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Washington Avenue. The event will feature...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 7, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Thomas Revolt trustee sold property at 46 Churchill Road to Zacharia Rayan for $435,000. Forest Hills Kachina Odhner sold property at 520 Atlantic Ave. to Jesse Todd for $65,000. Denise Hall sold property at 516 Halsey Ave. to PAHN Holdings LLC for $50,000. Monroeville Cynthia Cagni sold...
Plum girls soccer extends section winning streak
The Plum girls soccer team ran its current section winning streak to 30 games with a convincing 9-0 home win over West Mifflin last Wednesday. The Mustangs, 4-0 overall and 3-0 in Section 4-3A with the win over the Titans, contributed to that run of section success in their opener...
Plum ends 13-game losing skid against Gateway with well-balanced victory
In Week Zero, Plum snapped a seven-game losing streak to rival Franklin Regional. On Friday, the Mustangs ended another long streak. This time to neighboring Gateway. Plum had lost 13 in a row to the Gators, but the Mustangs were able to make the plays they needed to in all...
Turtle Creek Connector trail moves into design phase
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Friends of the Riverfront nonprofits have moved into the design and engineering phase for the Turtle Creek Connector, a trail that will make its way through several towns in the upper Monongahela River corridor. “We’re not funded for construction at the moment, but we’re looking...
Plum aims to snap lengthy losing skid against rival Gateway
The Gateway and Plum football teams have played 13 times over the past 23 years, with the Gators winning each game. A couple of the matchups have gone down to the wire, including last year when Gateway scored a late touchdown to rally for a 22-15 victory. The Mustangs, who...
Gran Fondo cycling marathon brings international ‘big ride’ to Western Pa.
About 300 green-clad cyclists are set to make their way through Allegheny and Westmoreland counties as part of a bike marathon planned this month. The race, called Gran Fondo New York Pittsburgh, will begin and end in Monroeville after taking riders through a large loop of the Alle-Kiski Valley and...
