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New ‘Clemente’ documentary to show at The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley
Starting Sept. 12, the world will get a glimpse at another side of a Pittsburgh sports legend. The new documentary “Clemente” may be about one of the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates of all time, but it’s not just about baseball — the film is more focused on the man behind the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 7, 2025
Aleppo Estate of Peter Stein sold property at 301 Trailside Drive to Sue Churman Norville for $327,000. Edgeworth Josh Cohen sold property at 213 Chestnut Road to Graham and Lindsay Harkins for $1,125,000. Estate of Donald Berman sold property at 410 Edgeworth Ln to Carl and Nicole Kriebel for $550,000....
Glenn, Ross help Freeport ease past Quaker Valley
From the opening kickoff, Quaker Valley’s nonconference game against Freeport on Friday night at Chuck Knox Stadium shaped up a lot differently than the Quakers’ first two games, both victories. The Yellowjackets (3-0) returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and avoided disaster after two early turnovers in...
Fall schedules, Sunday school begin at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Please see the website for more activities. Christ Church at Grove Farm 249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. 412-741-4900. ccgf.org. Sunday morning services will be...
Sewickley to adjust timing of traffic lights at several intersections
Sewickley pedestrians and motorists may soon see a change in how they manage major intersections in the borough. Officials want to give walkers a three-second head start before traffic lights or turning arrows turn green. Intersections to be adjusted include Ohio River Boulevard at Chestnut Street, River Street and Walnut...
‘The full experience’: Firefighter for Day strives to educate, inspire participants to join
Spending a day as a firefighter Sept. 20 in Franklin Park could lead to bigger things. At least that is the hope for participating fire departments of Firefighter for a Day, planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company’s main station, 2360 Rochester Road. “It’s...
Students return to an updated Sewickley Academy Senior School
Nataliya DiDomenico, Global Studies Coordinator and English as a Foreign Language teacher, sat at a new desk waiting for her first class of the school year. “I am excited,” said DiDomenico, who is in her 14th year at Sewickley Academy. “I feel like my students will be energized. Everything is...
Leetsdale officials hope to turn a defunct railroad bridge into emergency access road
Leetsdale officials want to turn an abandoned railroad bridge into an emergency access point connecting the Leetsdale Industrial Park with the Ambridge Industrial Park. It’s part of a safety effort spearheaded by council President Maria Napolitano in response to several incidents, including the train derailment in an eastern Ohio town...
Tea and Inspiration at Sewickley Public Library sparks meaningful conversation
Tea and Inspiration is a monthly gathering at Sewickley Public Library where guests share a warm beverage and their thoughts through meaningful conversations while tea and cookies are served. Cards with inspirational quotes and messages related to a theme are available to be read and discussed. “My favorite part of...
In brief: Mothers club seeks new members, fall music fest and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley Area Mothers Club The Sewickley Area Mothers Club is a 501(c)7 that supports and encourages local women and their families. Whether you are a new mom, a mother of young children, or simply new to the area, our organization is here to help! Through same-age play dates, holiday parties,...
Sewickley Harvest Festival set to return Sept. 6
Sewickley Harvest Festival organizers are hoping to draw a huge crop of people to the event next month. The 34th installment of the annual autumn celebration presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis Club of Sewickley is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. Scott...
Bark in the Park aims to raise adoption awareness about pups on euthanasia lists
Bark in the Park on Sept. 13 in North Park is more than just a fun event for pups and people. It’s a real chance to help save animals’ lives. The event, set for noon to 5 p.m. at the McCandless and Pine Ridge shelters, has a mission of getting...
Excitement running high as Sewickley Academy girls soccer aims to build on last season’s success
Makenzie Dice is one of three returning senior starters on the Sewickley Academy girls soccer team. Dice and Marin Edmunds are midfielders while Bella Ballard is a defensive specialist. “As a senior, one of my main goals is to be a strong leader on and off the field,” Dice said....
Quaker Valley runners hoping to keep WPIAL cross country title in family
The path is clear for Quaker Valley’s Jonah and Lucy Montagnese as they aspire to follow in their sister Cecilia’s championship footsteps. Cecilia Montagnese’s firmly cemented her high school legacy in cross country as a senior last season, winning the Class 2A championship at White Oak Park. The Quakers, with...
All-around threat Ben McHenry makes early impact for Quaker Valley
The subplot for the Quaker Valley football season opener was dubbed, “The Ben McHenry Show.” The Quakers defeated Class 2A Freedom, 38-20, in their Week Zero game Aug. 22 at Chuck Knox Stadium as McHenry was a virtual one-man show for the home team. One of nine returning starters, McHenry...
Quaker Valley boys in position to add to school’s cross country legacy
The Quaker Valley boys cross country team is focused on making it an even dozen this season. QV won the WPIAL Class 2A boys team championship last season for the 11th time in school history with an 83-point total to easily defeat runner-up Beaver. The Quakers were sparked by the...
Sewickley sports notebook: WPIAL Community Champion Award going strong
The WPIAL Community Champion Award is presented to the schools that tabulate the most “meals” — total between money donated and food collected — in each of the six divisions, which are determined on enrollment. The award was established by the WPIAL in 2021. Quaker Valley helped kick off program...
For more than 100 years, the Sewickley Hunt Club has continued traditionVideo
Lorraine Gronau was on a horse before she was born. “My mother rode when she was pregnant with me,” said the Sewickley Heights resident as she gathered eight hounds from atop her horse, Comet, during a fox drag hunt clinic hosted by the Sewickley Hunt Club and the Sewickley Hounds...
Sold-out Sewickley Sweat Crawl featured 5 area gyms
On Aug. 16, the high temperature in Sewickley was a steamy 90 degrees. A group of 70 people decided to sweat even more by participating in the Sewickley Sweat Crawl. The event is like a bar crawl — only instead of drinking at each stop, people exercise. The day included...
Quaker Valley School District officials approve new student transportation contract through 2029-30 school year
Quaker Valley School District officials have inked a new five-year deal with the district’s busing company. Monark Student Transportation Corp. will be taking young Quakers to and from school through the 2029-30 school year. The board ratified its contract approval on Aug. 19 via 8-0 vote. Board member Kati Doebler...
Quaker Valley School District is back in session
Students were driven in cars, rode bicycles, cruised on scooters and walked on foot to arrive for the first day of school at Quaker Valley Middle School on Aug. 20. “The first day is always exciting,” said Quaker Valley superintendent Tammy Andreyko as she welcomed students. “This is the best...
Fall feast, soul food and more on the menu at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Please see the website for more activities. Christ Church at Grove Farm 249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. 412-741-4900. ccgf.org. Sunday morning services will be...
Leetsdale borough manager search continues with Pittsburgh consulting firm
Leetsdale officials have partnered with a Pittsburgh-based consulting company to find their next borough manager. Council voted 6-1 on Aug. 14 to have Strategic Solutions LLC complete a manager candidate search at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Councilman Ben Frederick dissented. “I think we spent enough money on it,”...
In brief: Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic, Lindsay Theater events and more in Sewickley area
Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic The Ninth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Classic is set for Sept. 1 at War Memorial Park in Sewickley beginning at 12:15 p.m. The Owen Galluzzo Memorial Fund was established in 2010 after the passing of 9-year-old Owen Galluzzo following open heart surgery. The...
Tree-climbing school goes out on a limb to teach safety to pros and homeowners alike
Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that requires a whole-body commitment, the course held Aug. 12-15 by Penn State Extension drew 11 participants, from professionals looking to brush up on their skills to homeowners interested in doing their...
