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AHN partners with Innovation Works to create ‘innovation hub’ for region’s life sciences sector
Allegheny Health Network has partnered with a business accelerator that will be headquartered at Bellevue’s Allegheny General Hospital Suburban campus. They are accepting applications for six startups to join the inaugural cohort. AlphaLab Health, powered by Pittsburgh investment firm Innovation Works, will serve as an “innovation hub” for the region’s...
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger repeats as WPIAL Class AA champ
Eva Bulger has athletic pedigree. The sophomore golf standout from Quaker Valley is the niece of former NFL quarterback Marc Bulger. Her aunts are former Oakland Catholic and West Virginia basketball stars Kate and Meg Bulger. She already seems comfortable being in the spotlight and handling championship pressure. All of...
Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald tames Allegheny CC, takes WPIAL Class AA title
As he approached the 18th tee, Tim Fitzgerald asked a group marker where he stood on the leaderboard. When he heard, “You’re up by three,” he exhaled but quickly regrouped before putting a peg in the ground for the final time Thursday. “I still didn’t think it was over by...
Quaker Valley High School crowns homecoming king and queen
Quaker Valley High School held a different homecoming this year due to covid-19. QVHS kept with tradition by having teachers nominate seniors who they feel demonstrate qualities of leadership, friendliness, school spirit, who have overcome adversity, and the other positive characteristics that are valued at QV. Staff members were asked...
Letter to the editor: QV high school tax impact
In a recent edition of the Sewickley Herald, two Quaker Valley residents offered views concerning the tax impact of the proposed new high school project. One view, representing the QV Strong group, said a school costing $73 million would only result in a taxpayer increase between $5 a month ($60...
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship preview: Quaker Valley’s Bulger looks for repeat
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship 10:52 a.m. Thursday, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley 2019 champion: Eva Bulger, Quaker Valley The field: There are only 12 players in a normally small tournament, and the girls are playing at the same site as the boys, which is not a normal occurrence in...
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s STRONG challenge open to entire community
Recognizing myriad ways the pandemic has affected the community’s mental and physical health, the Sewickley Valley YMCA is spearheading the STRONG challenge, which kicks off Oct. 12. The challenge is open to the community – nonmembers included – and features a free, six-week challenge that is “designed to transform your...
Outdoor book club, virtual tech meetup and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Booked for Lunch: Outdoor book club Students in grades six through 12 are invited to bring their lunch and a blanket or chair to the library...
County Councilman Tom Baker hired by North Hills charity, won’t seek 3rd term
Allegheny County Councilman Tom Baker has been hired as executive director for a North Hills charity and will not seek re-election to a third term. Baker said he isn’t running because he wants to focus his full attention on his job as the new executive director for North Hills Community...
In brief: fall leaf collection, writers series and more around Sewickley
Fall leaf collection Sewickley’s fall leaf collection program will begin Oct. 12 and will continue through Nov. 20, weather permitting. Leaves are to be placed along the street line and not in the street. Placing leaves in the street can cause sewer backup and entice children to play in the...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looking to capitalize on team-first mentality
For the past two years, the Riverside boys soccer team has had Sewickley Academy’s number. The Panthers of Beaver County have won three of their four matchups with Sewickley Academy since entering Section 1-A play in the 2018 season. Sewickley’s only win came in their first meeting, a 4-0 victory...
Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember getting settled in as new Quakers quarterback
One thing every football coach looks for in his quarterback is an ability to move from one play to the next. Most coaches want their signal-callers to be able to forget mistakes and handle the next play with a clear head. Though he hadn’t played varsity quarterback before this season,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 27
Aleppo Stanley Kleja sold property at 201 Timber Ln to Patti Bozada for $238,000. Bell Acres Carol Bell sold property at 177 Campmeeting Road Ext. to Ryan and Monika Sauber for $1,000,000. Sparrow Development LLP sold property at 197 Witherow Road Ext. to Maronda Homes LLC for $25,000. Edgeworth Edward...
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Olsen’s arm leads Armstrong past Knoch in GAC
Cadin Olsen threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Armstrong to a 34-7 victory over Knoch (0-3, 0-3) in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference on Friday night. Noah Cooper caught five passes for 116 yards and a touchdown for the River Hawks (2-1, 2-1). West Mifflin 27,...
Sewickley students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Several local students are being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Six seniors from Sewickley Academy were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Prateek Adurty, Simran Bedi, Jacquelyn Jardini,...
Sewickley Heights hires full-time police officer, bringing force to 4
Sewickley Heights council officially welcomed the borough’s fourth full-time officer to the police force during its Monday meeting. Kayla Pavicic, 25, of Oakdale, will work full-time with the borough’s force. Council unanimously approved the hire. Her salary is set at $72,362. After four years, she will earn the force’s top...
Virtual storytimes, craft projects and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Sewickley StoryWalk The Sewickley Public Library Children’s Department is pleased to be co-hosting the third Sewickley StoryWalk this fall with Fern Hollow Nature Center, Allegheny Land...
In brief: Bible study, borough vacancies and more in Sewickley
Bible study Divine Redeemer Parish is offering an 11-week video-based Bible study presented by Jeff Cavins on the Book of Revelation. Virtual sessions via Zoom will be offered Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 27. Call 724-350-5359 to register. An eight-week video-based Bible study will be presented...
Pandemic canning demand leads to shortage of lids, jars
Angelo Pugliano and his family regularly can between 300 and 400 jars of fresh-grown tomatoes every season. This year, they had to settle for less. When they went to buy new lids, none could be found, after the coronavirus pandemic tossed a wrench into the country’s manufacturing and retail works....
Quaker Valley golfers gain momentum after section win over Sewickley Academy
For the past seven years, the Sewickley Academy golf team has dominated its WPIAL Class AA competition, but as teams begin their 2020 season, the Panthers might have some competition. On Sept. 15, Quaker Valley shocked the Panthers and defeated their Section 9-AA opponent 193-208 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 20
Bell Acres Stanley Szymanski Jr. sold property at 105 Hamilton Drive to Alexander and Sarah Dietz for $267,500. Edgeworth Estate of Joseph Vales sold property at 425 Woodland Road to Erik Schnakenberg and Leanne Marie Ford for $2,300,000. Leetsdale Ellen Kimmel Hamilton sold property at 533 Beaver St. to Matthew...
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Southmoreland edges South Allegheny in Interstate Conference
Zach Cernuto threw for 129 yards and a touchdown as Southmoreland scored a 28-21 victory over South Allegheny (0-2, 0-2) in Class 3A Interstate Conference play Friday night. Isaac Trout ran for a score and caught a TD pass for the Scotties, who improved to 1-1 overall and in conference...
Photos: Sewickley Academy welcomes more students back to campus
On Sept. 16, Sewickley Academy welcomed back students in grades 2, 8 and 12 to campus, joining the students who chose to start school in person in grades pre-K, kindergarten, 1, 6 and 9. Currently, the rest of the students are participating in online learning. “We’ve decided to slow our...
StoryWalks, virtual programming and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickley library.org. Sewickley StoryWalk Grab the family and take a walk through any of these spaces and enjoy one of four different fall nature picture books. A StoryWalk...
Volleyball coaches association reveals WPIAL Week 1 rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday released its first rankings for the 2020 season. North Allegheny (Class AAAA), Franklin Regional (Class AAA), North Catholic (Class AA) and Bishop Canevin (Class A) have been established as the teams to beat as they are at the top of their respective...
