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Sewickley Academy experiences leadership changes, pressure from parent group to eliminate equity initiative
Sewickley Academy is experiencing additional leadership changes following the departure of its former head of school, Kolia O’Connor, on July 1. Interim Head of School Ashley Birtwell announced the departure of five administrators and a fifth-grade teacher July 21. The positions included Head of Lower School Ryan Baxter, Director of...
Hollow Oak Land Trust to issue permits next month for hunting on conservation areas
The Hollow Oak Land Trust plans to begin issuing permits on Aug. 17 for deer hunting in conservation areas, the non-profit organization announced. The permits are being issued by appointment only while supplies last. Hunters can sign-up for an appointment to get a license by sending an email to: info@hollowoak.org....
Preschool Jumpstart Program, art classes and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Mary & Alexander Laughlin Children’s Center 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. 412-741-4087. laughlincenter.org. Preschool Jumpstart Program A mini-preschool program to help children new to preschool ease into a school environment before starting preschool in the fall. The program, taught by Village Preschool teachers, will foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development,...
In brief: Heritage Valley Sewickley welcomes new OB/GYN, Beth Samuel Jewish Center programs and more
Heritage Calley welcomes new OB/GYN Wenjun Zong, M.D., Ph.D. has joined the Heritage Valley OB/GYN Associates of Sewickley practice, which is located on the first floor of Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital. Zong earned his medical degree and completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Chongqing Medical University in China. He...
Behun, Loudermilk to lead Quaker Valley girls soccer as co-head coaches
Former Quaker Valley girls soccer coach Jamie Birmingham knew he was going to step down at the end of last season, so he approached assistants Maggie Behun and Rachel Loudermilk and asked them if they wanted to step up into the role. It didn’t take long for the pair to...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 18, 2021
Edgeworth Deborah Schurman sold property at 303 Orchard Lane to Dana Edwards and Miranda Chang for $480,000. Matthew Hoehl sold property at 317 Pine Road to Eric and Diana Mcallister for $537,500. Leet Weston Lyon sold property at 6 Mccabe St. to Jennifer Butterfield for $37,905. Sewickley Paul Gaffney sold...
Leetsdale Municipal Authority refinances bonds to keep sewer rates low
Homeowners within the service area of the Leetsdale wastewater plant will not see an increase in sewer rates after the Leetsdale Municipal Authority — which serves Leetsdale, Edgeworth, Leet and Bell Acres — saved $130,000 by refinancing existing debt. “Our board is very proud to have the lowest sewage rate...
Sewickley officials to no longer log how council members vote unless roll call is requested
Sewickley council no longer plans to keep track of who voted, and how they voted, in its minutes unless a roll call vote is requested. Councilman Larry Rice made the announcement at the July 13 meeting. Rice is handling minute preparation in lieu of a borough manager. He said he...
Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas in July sale returns
Christmas will be arriving early as the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas in July event. Shoppers will be able to take advantage of sales up to 80% off happening in the business district along Beaver Street from July 25 to 31. There will be plenty to...
Sewickley officials approve new public works contract
Sewickley public works employees and related administrative staff will see a bump in pay over the next few years as part of a new collective bargaining agreement. Council unanimously approved the four-year deal at Tuesday night’s meeting. First year wage increases are to be 2.5% followed by 2% next year,...
Sewickley Harvest Festival returns after a year hiatus
An annual celebration of arts, crafts and other goods is returning to Sewickley after a year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Harvest Festival is an autumn tradition presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis of Sewickley. The clubs plan to celebrate the 30th installment of the...
Outdoor cinema, summer reading and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., has returned to normal (pre-pandemic) business hours. It is offering limited meeting and study room spaces, and some programs are taking place in person. For more information, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Upcoming programs • SPL Outdoor Cinema — Bring your lawn chair or...
Food scrap collection program coming to Quaker Valley
A curbside food scrap collection program is coming to the Quaker Valley this month. Kyle Winkler of Pittsburgh’s North Side was able to garner enough support through a Kickstarter effort to bring his Zero Waste Wrangler service to Sewickley, Glen Osborne and Edgeworth. Fundraising began mid-April and was last updated...
Sewickley Spa celebrates new ownership with reopening event, charity causeVideo
Chatter and laughter echoed throughout the Sewickley Spa as ambient music helped set a relaxing, fun mood for the evening during the spa’s reopening event on July 8. Customers, friends, family and local business owners came to celebrate new owner and president Jonelle McMahan. McMahan has been the spa director...
Brian Druckenmiller solo exhibit, countdown to kindergarten and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Sweetwater Center for the Arts 200 Broad St., Sewickley. 412-741-4405. sweetwaterartcenter.org. Solo exhibition Pittsburgh artist and Sweetwater Center for the Arts teaching artist Brian Druckenmiller will have a diverse collection of works on display through July 31. His paintings and drawings indulge in imagination, experimentation and expression. “Once Was and...
Championship appearances help Quaker Valley claim Class 4A Trib Cup
Other WPIAL Class 4A schools may have won more district or state championships this past school year, but a consistently strong effort across the board each season and winning its lone WPIAL crown in the spring helped Quaker Valley win another HSSN Trib Cup championship. The Quakers came close to...
In brief: Sewickley Night Mart, Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection speakers set and more
Sewickley Night Mart Sewickley Chamber of Commerce’s Night Mart will take place on Beaver Street from 6-9 p.m. July 30. The event will feature food trucks, an artisan market, live music and a pop-up craft beer bar featuring local breweries. For more information, visit sewickleychamberofcommerce.org. The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection...
Quaker Valley Hall of Famer takes reins of school’s girls basketball program
Quaker Valley has been a focal point in many chapters of Ken Johns’ life. He was a three-sport athlete at the school, coached at the youth and middle school levels and has watched his children make their athletic impact with the Quakers. Now he’s ready to add to his Quaker...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Aleppo Linda Vescio sold property at 409 Sewickley Heights Drive to Ronald and Patricia Dalesio for $205,000. Glen Osborne Janet McDanel sold property at 520 Boundary St. to Richard Musgrave and Rachel Chalich for $1,125,000. Sewickley Paul Abplanalp sold property at 600 Blackburn Road to Stephen Perkins for $406,000. BGRS...
Academic achievements, Space Academy and more for Sewickley area students
Academic achievements The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Colin Fitzgerald, Olivia McLeod • California University of Pennsylvania: Abby Peduzzi,...
Comedian Angelina Spicer brings ‘Postpartum Revolution Road Trip’ tour to Tull Family Theater
Comedian Angelina Spicer will be stopping in Sewickley as part of her multi-city tour, the “Postpartum Revolution Road Trip.” Her show, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network, will highlight her journey through postpartum depression and her time hospitalized because of the diagnosis — an experience she has turned into a punchline...
Letter to the editor: Parking situation in Sewickley frustrating
I had an appointment with Dr. Labriola at Sewickley Eye Group on June 29. My original time was for 4 p.m., but due to a cancellation, I was asked to arrive at 11:10 a.m. We were running a little late for the appointment. My wife parked nearby at the office....
Closure of Neville Island Bridge on I-79 expected to cause traffic delays this weekend
Motorists who use Interstate 79 to travel north through Allegheny County will have to deal with traffic delays starting Friday and continuing through early Monday. The reason: A $43 million rehabilitation project starts on the Neville Island Bridge. PennDOT District 11 said the northbound lanes of the span will close...
Donations help pay off Quaker Valley School District lunch balances
Donations have been made to help pay outstanding student lunch balances in Quaker Valley School District. “This is such an amazing gift from our local community. We are so thankful to everyone for their support and helping our families in need,” said district director of food and nutrition services, Carla...
Letter to the editor: Quaker Valley School District on path to teaching Critical Race Theory
In recent communications with the Quaker Valley school board, the board president stated that the board has “not adopted policies in the past 65 years since the founding of Quaker Valley that ban” materials and “and will not do so at this time.” They further explained, “that a decision not...
